Introduction — Zhao
Zhao is an S-Rank Ice Stun Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. Our Zhao guide and best builds cover everything you need to know about Zhao's best builds, including skills, drive discs, team compositions and more. To learn more about Zhao, use the tabs above to switch to our build information for Zhao or her team compositions.
Zhao is a member of the Krampus faction alongside Dialyn and Banyue.
"Since you're here, how about we cut a deal?"
"You're calling these shady Dennies of unknown origins a 'gift of destiny'?"
"How romantic, but destiny ain't some poor fool you can push around and take what you want from."
"It only gazes upon worthy souls to bestow its rewards. On the contrary, it will also reclaim everything from the unworthy."
"Do you think you have enough chips to face judgment?"
As Zhao is currently in beta, any information present is subject to change as we get closer to Zhaos release.
Banner Availability & How to Pull Zhao
Zhao is currently unreleased but will be available on the Exclusive Channel in Version 2.5.
Zhao's Core Passives
Xiao'Zhao gains additional CRIT Rate based on initial Max HP, increasing CRIT Rate by 1.4% for every 1000 Max HP;
When on-field Agents deal DMG, Daze enemies, or defeat enemies, Xiao'Zhao accumulates 1.5/15/10 [Ice Point] respectively, triggering at most once every 1/50/50 seconds, up to 100;
When [Ice Point] is full, switching Xiao'Zhao to on-field position activates [Entry Skill];
When Xiao'Zhao activates [Entry Skill], [Ether Veil: Health] is activated for 50 seconds. When triggered again, the existing [Ether Veil: Health] will be deactivated;
When Xiao'Zhao activates [EX Special Attack] or [Entry Skill], the Brigade gains [Boost] effect, increasing ATK by 1,000 for 40 seconds. Repeated triggers extend the duration. When this effect triggers under [Ether Veil: Health], [Quick Assist] will be activated.
Triggers when there is a [Attack], [Anomaly], or [Rupture] character in the squad:
While Xiao'Zhao is within [Ether Veil], increases DMG dealt by the whole squad by 10%. When Xiao'Zhao's initial max HP exceeds 6,000, for every 1,000 points of initial max HP exceeded, the DMG boost increases by an additional 1.5%, up to a maximum of 40%. When initial max HP reaches 26,000, this buff reaches its maximum effect.
Zhao's Skills
Basic Attacks
Press 
to activate:
Unleashes up to 5 slashes ahead, dealing Ice DMG.
Hold to activate:
Unleash a charged slash forward, dealing massive Ice DMG;
When Xiao'Zhao triggers [Quick Assist] during a skill and is switched out, automatically transitions into [Basic Attack: Charged Slash] and begins charging;
While charging, Xiao'Zhao accumulates up to 5s of charge time. The next time [Basic Attack: Charged Slash], [Chain Attack], or [Assist Follow-Up] deals DMG, it will consume the charge time to deal additional DMG, dealing 24.00% of Xiao'Zhao's max HP as additional DMG for every 1s of charge time.
Dodge Attacks
Press 
to activate:
A quick dash dodge;
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Press during a dodge to activate:
Deal Ice DMG.
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Deals Ice DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist
When Xiao'Zhao's [Ice Point] gauge is full, press 
to activate:
Dealing massive Ice DMG;
When Xiao'Zhao triggers [Quick Assist] during a skill and is switched out, automatically chains into [Basic Attack: Charged Slash] and begins charging;
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
When the active character is launched, press to activate:
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press to activate:
Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze.
This skill excels at parrying enemy attacks and reduces the consumption of Assist Points when the character is under intense attacks.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Press after a [Defensive Assist] to activate:
Deals massive Ice DMG;
After activation, if [Ice Point] gauge is full, press to chain into an [Entry Skill];
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attacks
Press 
to activate:
Slash enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG;
Upon activating this skill, if Xiao'Zhao's current HP is above 50%, consumes 6% of max HP to restore HP to all squad members based on 1% of Xiao'Zhao's max HP per second for 5 seconds. This effect can trigger once every 15 seconds.
With enough energy, press 
to activate:
Slash forward at enemies, dealing massive Ice DMG;
Upon activating this skill, if Xiao'Zhao's current HP is above 50%, consumes 6% of max HP to restore HP for all squad members based on 1% of Xiao'Zhao's max HP per second for 5 seconds. This effect can trigger once every 15 seconds;
Upon activating this skill, grants the whole squad a [Boost] effect. When triggered under [Ether Veil: Health], activates [Quick Assist].
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attacks
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Dealing massive Ice DMG;
Upon activating this skill, accumulate 15 [Ice Point];
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press 
to activate:
Forward attack followed by a falling slash on enemies, dealing massive Ice DMG;
Upon activating this skill, accumulate 20 [Ice Point];
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Zhao's Mindscapes
When Xiao'Zhao is switched out, the whole squad's DMG ignores 15% of target's Attribute RES for 50 seconds.
Increases HP Recovery for all squad members by 10%; when squad members recover HP while above 50% of their max HP, their ATK increases by 15% for 25 seconds.
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
When Xiao'Zhao activates [Entry Skill], gain 300 Decibels; [Ultimate], [Chain Attack] and [Entry Skill] CRIT DMG increased by 25%
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
[Core Passive]Increases CRIT Rate effects by 25%; [Basic Attack: Charged Slash]'s bonus DMG is increased to 150% of the original and won't be consumed during attacks.
Changelog
- 23 Nov. 2025: Guide updated.
- 18 Nov. 2025: Page Created.
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