Zenless Zone Zero Agent guide
Astra Yao Best Build
A Ether Support Agent. This guide uses current recommended equipment, stats and team synergies.
Astra Yao build overview
Astra Yao is a S-Rank Ether Support Agent used as support. The build is designed around the Agent's active combat job, Additional Ability requirements and the short damage windows created by Daze, Anomaly buildup or team buffs.
Recommended main stats are DISC 6: Energy Regen or ATK, DISC 5: ATK, DISC 4: ATK. After equipping the correct main stats, prioritize . A functional rotation and complete Drive Disc main stats provide more value than forcing perfect substats too early.
Best W-Engines
Elegant Vanity is the primary W-Engine recommendation because its stats and passive support Astra Yao's Support mechanics. Other tested options include Elegant Vanity, Kaboom the Cannon, Bashful Demon. Check that an alternative matches the Agent's Specialty and that its passive can remain active in the intended rotation.
Drive Discs and stats
The recommended setup is 4× Astral Voice with 2× Swing Jazz. The four-piece set supports the Agent's main damage, Anomaly, Daze or utility loop, while the two-piece set adds a reliable secondary stat. Strong individual pieces can temporarily outperform a forced complete set when the recommended main stats are missing.
Recommended teams
- Recommended squad: Astra Yao (Support). This composition preserves the required damage, Daze, Anomaly or support jobs instead of relying on rarity alone.
Replace one Agent at a time while maintaining the same squad function. Attack and Rupture carries generally want controlled burst windows, Anomaly Agents need compatible buildup or Disorder partners, Stun Agents create openings, and Support or Defense Agents keep buffs and survivability available.
Skill priority
- Situational priority: Core Skill.
- Situational priority: Special Attack.
- Situational priority: Chain Attack.
- Core priority: Basic Attack.
- Damage priority: Dodge.
- Damage priority: Assist.
Raise the Core Skill and the abilities used during the main field time first. Lower-impact Dodge, Assist or Basic Attack levels can wait when the kit does not rely on them. Guaranteed Agent, W-Engine and important skill levels should be completed before extended Drive Disc farming.
Mindscape and investment
M0 is functional; M2 and M6 are the main investment checkpoints. The base Agent is intended to remain usable without premium Mindscape levels. Compare signature equipment and duplicate copies with new teammates that may improve the complete squad more than a personal damage upgrade.
Frequently asked questions
Does Astra Yao need a signature W-Engine?
No. The signature is the premium choice, but a compatible alternative keeps the essential build functional.
What should be upgraded first?
Level the Agent and W-Engine, unlock important Core Skill nodes, equip correct main stats and then improve the abilities used in the main combat sequence.