Zhao Guide & Best Builds
Welcome to our Zhao build guide for Zenless Zone Zero. Zhao is an S-Rank Ice Defense Agent who can heal all other allies, and grant specific buffs depending on each Agent speciality. In our guide, we will cover everything you need to know to get the most out of your Zhao, from building the best Drive Discs and W-Engines to important stat priorities and combos.
Please note that Zhao is still currently in beta and all information about Zhao's build is subject to change including the listed information and the order of said information.
Zhao's Best W-Engines
Listed below are Zhao's best W-Engines. While W-Engines are listed in a priority order, what is best to build on your Zhao can vary slightly depending on your team composition.
Zhao's Signature
Tusks of Fury
The Shield value provided by the equipper increases by 30/38/46/52/60%. When any squad member triggers Interrupt or Perfect Dodge, all squad members' DMG increases by 18/22.5/27/31.5/36% and Daze dealt increases by 12/15/18/21/24% for 20s. Passive effects of the same name do not stack.
Tremor Trigram Vessel
The equipper's EX Special Attack and Ultimate DMG increases by 25/28.7/32.5/36.2/40%. Whenever any squad member takes DMG or recovers HP, the equipper gains 2/2.3/2.6/2.9/3.2 Energy. This effect can trigger once every 5s.
Spring Embrace
Reduces DMG taken by 7.5/8.5/9.5/10.5/12%. When attacked, the equipper's Energy Generation Rate increases by 10/11.5/13/14.5/16% for 12s. When the equipper switches off-field, this buff will be transferred to the new on-field character with its duration refreshed. Passive effects of the same name do not stack.
Reel Projector
When a squad member's HP is greater than or equal to 50%, they take 7.5/8.6/9.7/10.8/12% less DMG, and 10/11.5/13/14.5/16% less Miasma Contamination. Only one instance of this effect can exist in the same squad.
Best Drive Discs for Zhao
Stay tuned for our drive disc recommendations as the beta fully develops and we learn more about Zhao's build and the new drive discs releasing in version 2.5.
Zhao's Stat Priority
When building Zhao, HP is the most important stat to focus on however this could change over the beta.
Zhao's Skill Priority
Zhao's most important skills to level are her Core Skill, EX Special Attack, and Chain Attack.
Zhao's Best Teams
To learn all about Zhao's synergies and best team compositions, check our dedicated Zhao team page below:
Changelog
- 18 Nov. 2025: Page Created.
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