Zenless Zone Zero Agent guide
Zhao Best Build
An Ice Defense Agent. Zhao's guide covers W-Engines, Drive Discs, teams and upgrade tips.
Zhao build overview
Zhao is a S-Rank Ice Defense Agent used as defense. Zhao's Defense build uses the listed main stats and team roles to keep the combat loop smooth. Finish Zhao's core setup before farming small substat upgrades.
Recommended main stats are DISC 6: HP or Energy Regen, DISC 5: HP, DISC 4: HP or CRIT DMG. After equipping the correct main stats, prioritize HP%, Flat HP, CRIT DMG.
Best W-Engines
Half-Sugar Bunny is the primary W-Engine recommendation because its stats and passive support Zhao's Defense mechanics. Other tested options include Half-Sugar Bunny, Original Transmorpher, Bunny Band.
Drive Discs and stats
The recommended setup is 4× Bunny in Wonderland with 2× Yunkui Tales. This setup improves Zhao's defense tools and team utility.
Recommended teams
- Recommended squad: Zhao (Defense), Billy Kid (Attack), Anby Demara (Stun).
- Alternative squad: Zhao (Attack), Dialyn (Stun), Seed (Stun).
Zhao's listed squads keep the key damage, Daze and support roles covered.
Skill priority
- Situational priority: Chain Attack.
- Situational priority: Dodge.
- Situational priority: Assist.
- Core priority: Core Skill.
- Damage priority: Basic Attack.
- Damage priority: Special Attack.
Zhao should raise the listed core and damage skills first. Finish Zhao's Agent level, W-Engine and Drive Disc main stats before chasing perfect substats.
Mindscape and investment
Zhao works at M0. For Zhao, For Zhao, M2 and M6 are the main upgrade points.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zhao need a signature W-Engine?
Zhao does not need the signature W-Engine. Use one of Zhao's listed W-Engines when the signature is unavailable.
What should be upgraded first?
Level Zhao and the W-Engine first. Then raise Zhao's listed core skills and finish the correct Drive Disc main stats.