Astra Yao Skills, Kit and Mindscapes
Introduction — Astra Yao
Astra Yao is an S-Rank Ether Support Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. Our Astra Yao guide and best builds cover everything you need to know about Astra Yao's best builds, including skills, drive discs, team compositions and more. To learn more about Astra Yao, use the tabs above to switch to our build information for Astra Yao or her team compositions.
Astra Yao is one of the available members of the Stars Of Lyra Faction alongside Evelyn Chevalier.
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Banner Availability & How to Pull Astra Yao
Astra Yao is not currently available on any Banners. Astra Yao was last available to be pulled in Version 2.0.
Astra Yao's Strengths & Weaknesses
One of the best supporting Agents you can have.
The amount of buff she gives is nimpressive.
Has the ability to heal and buff your entire Squad.
Works with various team compositions due to needing very low field time.
Her heal is a flat value meaning it will not scale with investment.
Can be boring to play as she is a very off-field agent.
Astra Yao's Core Passives
During the Idyllic Cadenza state, when other squad members switch in through a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, and when Astra Yao expends Energy to release Tremolo to attack, both Astra Yao and the incoming character's ATK are increased. The increase is equal to 35% of Astra Yao's initial ATK, up to a maximum of 1,200. The effect lasts for 20s and can be extended up to 30s with repeated triggers.
When another character in your squad is an Attack, Anomaly, or Rupture character:
When Energy is consumed to trigger a Precise Assist or Basic Attack: Finale, Astra Yao will additionally follow up with 1 Tremolo and 3 Tone Clusters.
Astra Yao's Skills
Basic Attacks
Press
to activate:
Perform up to three attacks forward, dealing Ether DMG.
During the 3rd hit, hold
to charge, drawing enemies in and expanding the attack range for a stronger attack.
After using other skills, hold
to initiate the 3rd hit directly.
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, press
to activate:
Release Tremolo forward to attack, dealing Ether DMG.
A Quick Assist will be triggered when this skill hits an enemy.
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, press
during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Launch multiple Tremolo attacks at enemies in front, dealing massive Ether DMG.
A Quick Assist will be triggered when this skill hits an enemy.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, hold
to activate:
Release Tremolo forward to attack, dealing Ether DMG and exit the Idyllic Cadenza state.
Upon activation of the skill, it grants Astra Yao the buff from Core Passive: "Graceful Andante".
With enough Energy, consumes Energy to follow up with 1 Tremolo and 3 Tone Clusters. This Tremolo attack released is considered an EX Special Attack.
Dodge Attacks
Press
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Press
during a dodge to activate:
Attack ahead, dealing Ether DMG.
When triggered, dragging the stick allows movement in the corresponding direction.
Press
during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Attack enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist
When the active character is launched, press
to activate:
Attack enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press
to activate:
Dodges the enemy's attack and activates Vital View.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Press
after an Evasive Assist to activate:
Release an energy beam forward, dealing Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attacks
Press
to activate:
Quickly move away, then release Tremolo, dealing Ether DMG, and enter the Idyllic Cadenza state.
During activation, dragging the stick enables movement in the direction held.
Hold
to charge during activation, drawing enemies in, and follow up with 1 to 4 Tremolos depending on the charge duration.
A Quick Assist will be triggered when this skill hits an enemy.
Character is invulnerable when quickly moving away.
After entering the Idyllic Cadenza state, Astra Yao increases all squad members' DMG by 20.00% and CRIT DMG by 25.00%.
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, Astra Yao cannot move, but pressing
will activate Basic Attack: Interlude, and pressing
will activate a dodge. After triggering a Perfect Dodge, press
to activate Basic Attack: Chorus.
While in this state, Astra Yao's Anti-Interrupt Level is increased, and the DMG she takes is reduced by 40%. After switching to another character, Astra Yao will remain on the field and become Invulnerable. When switching back to her, she will automatically follow up with Special Attack: "Windchimes & Oaths".
During this state, hold
to activate Basic Attack: Finale, exiting the Idyllic Cadenza state, or hold
to exit the Idyllic Cadenza state directly.
For every 25 Energy, Astra Yao will have 1 Chord.
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, when Astra Yao has Chords, a Quick Assist can be triggered in the following situations:
· When the active character's attack hits an enemy, once per 3s.
· When the active character's heavy attack hits an enemy, once per 1s.
When other squad members switch in through a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, Astra Yao will consume 25 Energy and release 1 Tremolo to attack. This Tremolo attack released is considered an EX Special Attack.
After triggering a Quick Assist, quickly press
to switch characters and trigger a Precise Assist, causing Astra Yao to follow up with 3 Tone Clusters to attack. When other squad members switch in through a Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, it will automatically trigger a Precise Assist.
Chain Attacks
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Use song to channel energy into a blast, dealing massive Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
A Quick Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy.
After the skill, Astra Yao enters the Idyllic Cadenza state.
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press
to activate:
Use song to channel energy into a blast, dealing massive Ether DMG, and restoring 2950.00 HP to all squad members.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
A Quick Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy.
After the skill, Astra Yao enters the Idyllic Cadenza state.
After the skill, the next two Quick Assists will be replaced by Chain Attacks.
Before all replacement chances are used up, a Quick Assist is triggered whenever any squad member hits an enemy with a Chain Attack or Ultimate.
Astra Yao's Mindscapes
When Astra Yao's attack hits an enemy, the target's All-Attribute RES is reduced by 6%, stacking up to 3 times and lasting 30s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Upon entering the battlefield, Astra Yao immediately gains 1,000 Decibels. When activating her Ultimate, all squad members gain 1 stack of Song of Protection for 60s. When attacked by an enemy, consume Song of Protection, granting Invulnerability for 1s.
The ATK buff from Core Passive: "Graceful Andante" is further increased by 19%, with an increased maximum of 400. While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, when other squad members switch in through a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, Astra Yao will additionally follow up with 1 Tremolo and 3 Tone Clusters to attack. This effect can trigger once every 3s.
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
After activating a Chain Attack or Ultimate, within 15s, Astra Yao can trigger a Quick Assist even if she does not have Chords. When the attack hits an enemy, the interval for triggering a Quick Assist is reduced to 1s. While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, when other squad members enter the field via a Quick Assist, they will receive different buffs based on their specialty, and this effect can be triggered once every 3s for the entire squad: Attack: The next Quick Assist heavy attack on an enemy will deal extra DMG equal to 300% of Astra Yao's ATK; Anomaly: The next Quick Assist will have 50% increased Anomaly Buildup; Stun: The next Quick Assist will inflict 50% increased Daze.
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, the DMG multiplier for Tremolo and Tone Clusters released or followed up with will increase to 200% of the original, and CRIT Rate is increased by 80%. When triggering a Precise Assist, Astra Yao will automatically follow up with the charged 3rd-hit of Basic Attack: "Capriccio", with a 80% increased CRIT Rate. This effect can trigger once every 10s.
Changelog
- 25 Nov. 2025: Updated for 2.4.
- 13 Oct. 2025: Updated for 2.3.
- 03 Sep. 2025: Updated for 2.2.
- 15 Jul. 2025: Updated for 2.1.
- 03 Jun. 2025: Updated for 2.0.
- 22 Apr. 2025: Updated for 1.7.
- 12 Mar. 2025: Updated for 1.6.
- 08 Feb. 2025: Updated for 1.5 Phase two.
- 22 Jan. 2025: Build updated.
- 20 Jan. 2025: Astra's build completed.
- 13 Jan. 2025: Astra's abilities added.
- 16 Dec. 2024: Guide added.
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