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Ye Shunguang Guide and Best Builds

Last updated on Nov 19, 2025 at 08:00 by Shikhu
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Ye Shunguang Guide & Best Builds

Welcome to our Ye Shunguang build guide for Zenless Zone Zero. Ye Shunguang is a powerful S-Rank Void Hunter DPS Agent . In our guide, we'll cover everything you need to know to get the most out of your Ye Shunguang, from building the best Drive Discs and W-Engines to important stat priorities and combos.

Ye Shunguang's Best W-Engines

Listed below are Ye Shunguang's best W-Engines. While W-Engines are listed in a priority order, what's best to build on your Ye Shunguang will change as the beta develops.

Lone Light in the Clouds
Increases equipper's Physical DMG PEN Ratio by 15%; When equipper activates [Ether Veil], increases own DMG by 30% and CRIT DMG by 20% for 30 seconds, repeated triggers reset the duration.
Ye Shunguang's signature W-Engine will almost certainly end up being her best build option.
The Brimstone
Scorching Breath
Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter, the equipper's ATK increases by 3.5/4.4/5.2/6/7% for 8s, stacking up to 8 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
A great attack W-Engine for players not aiming for Ye Shunguang's signature W-Engine as it can be obtained through the Signal Shop or standard banner.
Heartstring Nocturne
String & Melody
CRIT DMG increases by 50/57.5/65/72.5/80%. When the equipper enters combat, or activates a Chain Attack or Ultimate, they gain 1 stack of Heartstring. Each stack of Heartstring allows the equipper's Chain Attack and Ultimate to ignore 12.5/14.5/16.5/18.5/20% of the target's Fire RES, stacking up to 2 times and lasting 30s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
Severed Innocence
Tranquil Blossom
CRIT DMG is increased by 30/34.5/39/43.5/48%. When the equipper lands a hit with a Basic Attack, Special Attack, or Aftershock, they gain 1 stack of a buff. Each stack increases the equipper's CRIT DMG by an additional 10/11.5/13/14.5/16%, stacking up to 3 times. The effect lasts for 30s, with each stack's duration calculated separately, and can only be triggered once per use of a skill. With all 3 stacks, the equipper's Electric DMG increases by 20/23/26/29/32%.
Steel Cushion
Metal Cat Claws
Increases Physical DMG by 20/25/30/35/40%. The equipper's DMG increases by 25/31.5/38/44/50% when hitting the enemy from behind.
One of Ye Shunguang's best W-Engine options however really not recommended. Ye Shunguang gains a massive amount of CRIT Rate from her kit+drive discs which essentially locks you out of using this W-Engine unless you want to build Ye Shunguang without any CRIT Rate substat rolls because you hit 100% after a single roll.
Starlight Engine
Ingenious Craft
Upon launching an EX Special Attack, the equipper's CRIT DMG increases by 16/18.4/20.8/23.2/25.6% for 12s. Additionally, if the target's current HP is below 50% of their Max HP, EX Special Attack DMG increases by 20/23/26/29/32%.
A likely candidate for Ye Shunguang's best 4-Star F2P W-Engine barring any event W-Engines but it is too early to say.

Best Drive Discs for Ye Shunguang

White Water Ballad
2-Piece Set: EquipmentSuit_33500_2_des
4-Piece Set: While the equipper is within any [Ether Veil], their CRIT Rate increases by 12%. After leaving the [Ether Veil], this buff persists for 15 seconds. When the equipper is an [Attack] Character, activating or extending the duration of [Ether Veil] additionally increases their CRIT Rate by 12% for 30 seconds; repeated triggers reset the duration.
Version 2.5 releases a new Drive Disc tailored for Ye Shunguang called "White Water Ballad". As of the time of writing, this provides increased CRIT Rate during Ether Veil that even lasts after the effect ends, and further buffs Ether Veil CRIT Rate when the Agent is Attack, this set is made for Ye Shunguang.

2-Piece Recommendations include:

  • Puffer Electro
  • Branch & Blade Song
Puffer Electro
2-Piece Set: EquipmentSuit_33500_2_des
4-Piece Set: While the equipper is within any [Ether Veil], their CRIT Rate increases by 12%. After leaving the [Ether Veil], this buff persists for 15 seconds. When the equipper is an [Attack] Character, activating or extending the duration of [Ether Veil] additionally increases their CRIT Rate by 12% for 30 seconds; repeated triggers reset the duration.
Something you can utilise while you farm for White Water Ballad ahead of patch. This shouldn't be your end goal but simply something you can pre-farm or build around if you already have the pieces. Some of these pieces can also be used in your final build making them good options.

2-Piece Recommendations include:

  • Branch & Blade Song

Ye Shunguang's Stat Priority

Note that Ye Shunguang's best Drive Disc cannot be farmed until her release. I would not advise farming heavily for her second best build option. Additionally, aspects of her build can change during the beta.

Disc 4: CRIT DMG > ATK %
Disc 5: PEN / ATK % / Physical DMG
Disc 6: ATK %
Substats: CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK % > PEN = ATK

Ye Shunguang does not want a CRIT Rate Disc 4 due to how much CRIT Rate she already has built in. However it can still be a good substat option of course, but you need to be careful not to overcap.

Ye Shunguang's Skill Priority

Skill Priorities for Ye Shunguang will be added as more theorycrafting is completed throughout the beta.

Ye Shunguang's Best Teams

To learn all about Ye Shunguang's synergies and best team compositions, check our dedicated Ye Shunguang team page below:

Changelog

  • 18 Nov. 2025: Ye Shunguang Guide Created.
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