Zhao
An Ice Support that scales off HP, activating Ether Veil to buff the whole team's ATK + Max HP + DMG% — nearly universal for any Attack/Anomaly team.
Tier S+ · Defense · Ice. BiS: Half-Sugar Bunny. An Ice Support that scales off HP, activating Ether Veil to buff the whole team's ATK + Max HP + DMG% — nearly universal for any Attack/Anomaly team.
Base stats
Recommended build
Best W-Engines
Recommendation order by current meta — the first is strongest, the rest are alternatives in decreasing priority. (Not a simulated DPS %.)
Recommended Drive Discs
Swing Jazz
Bunny in Wonderland
Moonlight Lullaby4: HP% · 5: HP% (or Ice DMG) · 6: Energy Regen (ER)
HP% > Energy Regen (ER) > CRIT DMG; stack as much HP as possible toward ~27k Max HP.
Skill priority: Core Skill first → Basic Attack → Chain / Ultimate.
Recommended teams
Very much worth pulling: a rare universal support whose buffs scale off HP, so you just stack HP and go — she doesn't care who your DPS is. Her weaknesses are needing enough HP (~27k) to unlock all her buffs and dealing no damage herself, but as a support she's top meta in 3.0.
Role Ranking
The list below is pulled straight from the overall Tier List, keeping only the 5 agents who share the Defense role. Order within each tier is NOT a strength ranking — it simply groups agents by their original tier.
Stat targets
The KEY threshold: 27,000 'initial Max HP' (counted BEFORE % buffs) — only there does her full +40% team-wide DMG open. Mechanic: below 15,000 HP it's just the +10% base; above 15,000, every +400 HP adds +1% DMG, capping at +40% at 27,000. At 27k HP her Core also self-grants ~37.8% Crit Rate (permax Core level of 1.4% per 1,000 HP). Main stats: Slot 4 HP% · Slot 5 HP% (or Ice DMG) · Slot 6 Energy Regen to sustain the Ether Veil/Ult loop. Substat priority: HP% > Energy Regen > Crit DMG (Crit DMG amplifies her self-critting hits). Keep enough ER to recast Ether Veil on rhythm.
Rotation & combos
1) OPENER: Zhao enters, uses basics/skills to charge up, then fires Ether Veil: Wellspring — the whole squad gets ATK +1000, Max HP +5%, and (if at 27k HP) DMG +40%. 2) SWAP: immediately swap to the main DPS (Ellen/Ye Shunguang/Hugo…) to hit inside the buff window; buffs last 40-50s so they persist off-field. 3) SUSTAIN: recast Ether Veil each time it's up to keep buff uptime; her Special heals ~2,500 HP every ~30s to keep the team alive. 4) SUB-DPS: in stun windows, weave Zhao's Chain/Ultimate + Basic 'Final Verdict' for extra damage (her hits self-crit via her Core). 5) Repeat from step 2. Note: the 27k mark is 'initial Max HP', so her own +5% HP does NOT count toward the threshold — you must stack HP from discs/engine.
- Near-UNIVERSAL support: her buff package (flat ATK +1000, Max HP +5%, team-wide DMG +40%) doesn't care about the DPS's element — she slots into almost any Attack/Anomaly/Support team.
- Strong just by stacking HP: her buffs scale off HP, so no fiddly Crit/ATK requirements — a simple, F2P-friendly build; hit 27k HP and you're 'done'.
- High survivability: her Special heals based on Max HP, and her core abilities come with invincibility/anti-interrupt/damage reduction — she buffs AND keeps the team alive in long content.
- Doubles as sub-DPS: since her Core turns HP into Crit Rate, her Final Verdict/Chain/Ult hits self-crit — she chips in damage instead of only buffing (most noticeable from M4).
- Not a primary damage source herself: without M4/M6 her personal damage is modest — her value is in buffs, and she needs a real DPS to carry.
- HP-threshold dependent: you must reach ~27,000 'initial Max HP' to unlock the full +40% DMG; short of it the buff drops hard (base is only +10%) — demands HP% disc farming and easy to miss with a loose build.
- Needs enough Energy Regen to recast Ether Veil on rhythm; short on ER and buff uptime drops, leaving the team underpowered in burst windows.
Recommended Bangboo
Endgame mode fit
Excellent in Shiyu Defense: a top-tier universal support in 3.0 — her ATK +1000 / HP +5% / DMG +40% package directly lifts the main DPS's output in single-target burst windows, plus heals to survive tough nodes. Slots into nearly any Attack/Anomaly team (Ellen, Ye Shunguang, Hugo…).
Also strong in Deadly Assault: her HP-scaling buffs are consistent and DPS-agnostic, fitting long fights against high-HP bosses; heals + invincibility/anti-interrupt keep the team through heavy hits. Pair with a stunner + real DPS to max score. Zhao adds sub-DPS damage with M4/M6.
Skills
Basic Attack2
Basic AttackBasic Attack: Glacial Judgment
Press to activate: Launches up to five slashes forward, the first dealing Physical DMG, and the following four Ice DMG.
Basic Attack: Final Verdict
Hold to activate: After getting ready, Zhao starts charging up, then launches a forward slash on release, dealing massive Ice DMG. While charging, Zhao accumulates up to 5s of charge time. When the Finishing Move of Basic Attack: Final Verdict, Chain Attack, or Assist Follow-Up hits, the stored charge time is consumed to deal additional DMG. For every 1 second of charge time, Zhao deals 13% of Max HP as additional DMG. When Zhao is in any Ether Veil, if she gets switched out while charging, the charge can continue. If Frostbite Points are maxed out when the skill activates, all Frostbite Points are consumed to trigger Ether Veil: Wellspring and a Quick Assist. If a squadmate is then switched in via Quick Assist, Zhao automatically follows up with Basic Attack: Final Verdict and begins charging. During skill activation, Anti-Interrupt level increases, and DMG taken is reduced by 40%. While not the currently controlled character, the character is invulnerable while using this skill.*Stats shown are at Base level.
Dodge3
DodgeDodge: Bunny Hop
Press to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: Bouncing Dash
Press during a dodge to activate: Slashes forward, dealing Physical DMG and Ice DMG.
Dodge Counter: Swift Blink
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Performs a falling slash ahead, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist4
AssistEntry Skill: Burst of Frost
When Zhao has maximum Frostbite Points, and is in combat, press to activate: Launches consecutive attacks forward, followed by a slash, dealing massive Ice DMG. Upon activating this skill, all Frostbite Points are consumed to activate Ether Veil: Wellspring. Upon activating this skill, a Quick Assist is triggered. If a squadmate is then switched in via Quick Assist, Zhao automatically follows up with Basic Attack: Final Verdict and begins charging. Activating this skill is considered as activating a Quick Assist. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Quick Assist: Patch the Gaps
When the active character is launched, press to activate: Launches a falling slash in front, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist: Frostveil Suppression
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.
Assist Follow-Up: Frostlight Reflection
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate: Launch multiple slashes in front, dealing massive Ice DMG. Upon activating this skill, if Frostbite Points are maxed out, all Frostbite Points are consumed to activate Ether Veil: Wellspring. Upon activating this skill while in any Ether Veil, a Quick Assist is triggered. If a squadmate is then switched in via Quick Assist, Zhao automatically follows up with Basic Attack: Final Verdict and begins charging. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attack2
Special AttackSpecial Attack: Shatterfrost Surge
Press to activate:Launches a forward slash, dealing Ice DMG.Upon activating this skill, consumes 5% of current HP to grant all squad members HP regeneration equal to 1.06% of Zhao's Max HP per second for 5s. The HP-consuming effects of Special Attack: Shatterfrost Surge and EX Special Attack: Frostflow Tundra can trigger at most once every 30s.*Stats shown are at Base level.
EX Special Attack: Frostflow Tundra
With enough energy, press to activate:Launches multiple forward slashes, dealing massive Ice DMG.Upon activating this skill, consumes 5% of current HP to grant all squad members HP regeneration equal to 1.06% of Zhao's Max HP per second for 5s. The HP-consuming effects of Special Attack: Shatterfrost Surge and EX Special Attack: Frostflow Tundra can trigger at most once every 30s.Upon activating this skill, gain 20 Frostbite Points. If Frostbite Points are maxed out, all Frostbite Points are consumed to activate Ether Veil: Wellspring. Upon activating this skill while in any Ether Veil, a Quick Assist is triggered. If a squadmate is then switched in via Quick Assist, Zhao automatically follows up with Basic Attack: Final Verdict and begins charging. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.*Stats shown are at Base level.
Chain Attack2
Chain AttackChain Attack: Temporary Alliance
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:Launches multiple slashes in front, dealing massive Ice DMG. After using this skill, gains 5 Frostbite Points. If Frostbite Points are maxed out, all Frostbite Points are consumed to activate Ether Veil: Wellspring. Upon activating this skill while in any Ether Veil, a Quick Assist is triggered. If a squadmate is then switched in via Quick Assist, Zhao automatically follows up with Basic Attack: Final Verdict and begins charging. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate: Bunny Barrage
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: Launches consecutive attacks in front, followed by a falling slash, dealing massive Ice DMG. After using this skill, gains 20 Frostbite Points. If Frostbite Points are maxed out, all Frostbite Points are consumed to activate Ether Veil: Wellspring. Upon activating this skill while in any Ether Veil, a Quick Assist is triggered. If a squadmate is then switched in via Quick Assist, Zhao automatically follows up with Basic Attack: Final Verdict and begins charging. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Core Skill2
Core SkillCore Passive: Ideal Colleague
Zhao gains bonus CRIT Rate based on her initial Max HP, gaining 0.8% CRIT Rate for every 1,000 initial Max HP. Upon entering the battlefield, Zhao gains 100 Frostbite Points. This effect can trigger once every 180s in Investigation Zone mode. The maximum amount of Frostbite Points is 100. When the currently active character's attacks hit an enemy, Zhao gains 6 Frostbite Points. This can be triggered once every 3s. When Frostbite Points are maxed out, switching Zhao to the field while in combat will activate her Entry Skill. When Zhao activates her Entry Skill, all Frostbite Points are consumed to activate Ether Veil: Wellspring. While Ether Veil: Wellspring is active, all squad members gain 5% Max HP for 40s. Re-activating Ether Veil: Wellspring ends the existing instance before applying a new Ether Veil: Wellspring. When Zhao activates Ether Veil: Wellspring, all squad members' ATK increase by 100 for 50s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.*Stats shown are at Base level.
Additional Ability: Crystallization
When another character in your squad is an Attack, Anomaly, or Support character: When Zhao is within any Ether Veil, the whole squad's DMG increases by 10%. If Zhao's initial Max HP exceeds 15,000, every additional 400 initial Max HP increases this DMG bonus by an additional 1%, up to a total maximum increase of 40%. This bonus reaches its maximum when Zhao's initial Max HP reaches 27,000.
Skill Coefficients by Level
Basic Attack2
Basic Attack: Glacial Judgment
| Lv | Lv.1 | Lv.2 | Lv.3 | Lv.4 | Lv.5 | Lv.6 | Lv.7 | Lv.8 | Lv.9 | Lv.10 | Lv.11 | Lv.12 | Lv.13 | Lv.14 | Lv.15 | Lv.16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier | 73.4% | 80.1% | 86.8% | 93.5% | 100.2% | 106.9% | 113.6% | 120.3% | 127% | 133.7% | 140.4% | 147.1% | 153.8% | 160.5% | 167.2% | 173.9% |
| 2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier | 66% | 72% | 78% | 84% | 90% | 96% | 102% | 108% | 114% | 120% | 126% | 132% | 138% | 144% | 150% | 156% |
| 3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier | 115.8% | 126.4% | 137% | 147.6% | 158.2% | 168.8% | 179.4% | 190% | 200.6% | 211.2% | 221.8% | 232.4% | 243% | 253.6% | 264.2% | 274.8% |
| 4th-Hit DMG Multiplier | 185.6% | 202.5% | 219.4% | 236.3% | 253.2% | 270.1% | 287% | 303.9% | 320.8% | 337.7% | 354.6% | 371.5% | 388.4% | 405.3% | 422.2% | 439.1% |
| 5th-Hit DMG Multiplier | 386.4% | 421.6% | 456.8% | 492% | 527.2% | 562.4% | 597.6% | 632.8% | 668% | 703.2% | 738.4% | 773.6% | 808.8% | 844% | 879.2% | 914.4% |
| 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier | 55.1% | 57.7% | 60.3% | 62.9% | 65.5% | 68.1% | 70.7% | 73.3% | 75.9% | 78.5% | 81.1% | 83.7% | 86.3% | 88.9% | 91.5% | 94.1% |
| 2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier | 49.2% | 51.5% | 53.8% | 56.1% | 58.4% | 60.7% | 63% | 65.3% | 67.6% | 69.9% | 72.2% | 74.5% | 76.8% | 79.1% | 81.4% | 83.7% |
| 3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier | 84.4% | 88.3% | 92.2% | 96.1% | 100% | 103.9% | 107.8% | 111.7% | 115.6% | 119.5% | 123.4% | 127.3% | 131.2% | 135.1% | 139% | 142.9% |
| 4th-Hit Daze Multiplier | 154.6% | 161.7% | 168.8% | 175.9% | 183% | 190.1% | 197.2% | 204.3% | 211.4% | 218.5% | 225.6% | 232.7% | 239.8% | 246.9% | 254% | 261.1% |
| 5th-Hit Daze Multiplier | 293.1% | 306.5% | 319.9% | 333.3% | 346.7% | 360.1% | 373.5% | 386.9% | 400.2% | 413.7% | 427.1% | 440.5% | 453.9% | 467.3% | 480.7% | 494.1% |
Basic Attack: Final Verdict
| Lv | Lv.1 | Lv.2 | Lv.3 | Lv.4 | Lv.5 | Lv.6 | Lv.7 | Lv.8 | Lv.9 | Lv.10 | Lv.11 | Lv.12 | Lv.13 | Lv.14 | Lv.15 | Lv.16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMG Multiplier | 69.7% | 76.1% | 82.5% | 88.9% | 95.3% | 101.6% | 108.1% | 114.5% | 120.9% | 127.3% | 133.7% | 140.1% | 146.5% | 152.9% | 159.3% | 165.7% |
| Daze Multiplier | 52.3% | 54.7% | 57.1% | 59.5% | 61.9% | 64.3% | 66.7% | 69.1% | 71.5% | 73.9% | 76.3% | 78.7% | 81.1% | 83.5% | 85.9% | 88.3% |
| Max Health Extra Multiplier at Full Charge | 13% | 14% | 15% | 16% | 17% | 18% | 19% | 20% | 21% | 22% | 23% | 24% | 25% | 26% | 27% | 28% |
Dodge2
Dash Attack: Bouncing Dash
| Lv | Lv.1 | Lv.2 | Lv.3 | Lv.4 | Lv.5 | Lv.6 | Lv.7 | Lv.8 | Lv.9 | Lv.10 | Lv.11 | Lv.12 | Lv.13 | Lv.14 | Lv.15 | Lv.16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMG Multiplier | 86.3% | 94.2% | 102.1% | 110% | 117.9% | 125.8% | 133.7% | 141.6% | 149.5% | 157.4% | 165.3% | 173.2% | 181.1% | 189% | 196.9% | 204.8% |
| Daze Multiplier | 43.2% | 45.2% | 47.2% | 49.2% | 51.2% | 53.2% | 55.2% | 57.2% | 59.2% | 61.2% | 63.2% | 65.2% | 67.2% | 69.2% | 71.2% | 73.2% |
Dodge Counter: Swift Blink
| Lv | Lv.1 | Lv.2 | Lv.3 | Lv.4 | Lv.5 | Lv.6 | Lv.7 | Lv.8 | Lv.9 | Lv.10 | Lv.11 | Lv.12 | Lv.13 | Lv.14 | Lv.15 | Lv.16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMG Multiplier | 338.8% | 369.6% | 400.4% | 431.2% | 462% | 492.8% | 523.6% | 554.4% | 585.2% | 616% | 646.8% | 677.6% | 708.4% | 739.2% | 770% | 800.8% |
| Daze Multiplier | 286% | 299% | 312% | 325% | 338% | 351% | 364% | 377% | 390% | 403% | 416% | 429% | 442% | 455% | 468% | 481% |
Assist4
Entry Assist: Burst of Frost
| Lv | Lv.1 | Lv.2 | Lv.3 | Lv.4 | Lv.5 | Lv.6 | Lv.7 | Lv.8 | Lv.9 | Lv.10 | Lv.11 | Lv.12 | Lv.13 | Lv.14 | Lv.15 | Lv.16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMG Multiplier | 680.3% | 742.2% | 804.1% | 866% | 927.9% | 989.8% | 1051.7% | 1113.6% | 1175.5% | 1237.4% | 1299.3% | 1361.2% | 1423.1% | 1485% | 1546.9% | 1608.7% |
| Daze Multiplier | 230.2% | 240.7% | 251.2% | 261.7% | 272.2% | 282.7% | 293.2% | 303.7% | 314.2% | 324.7% | 335.2% | 345.7% | 356.2% | 366.7% | 377.2% | 387.7% |
Quick Assist: Patch the Gaps
| Lv | Lv.1 | Lv.2 | Lv.3 | Lv.4 | Lv.5 | Lv.6 | Lv.7 | Lv.8 | Lv.9 | Lv.10 | Lv.11 | Lv.12 | Lv.13 | Lv.14 | Lv.15 | Lv.16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMG Multiplier | 176% | 192% | 208% | 224% | 240% | 256% | 272% | 288% | 304% | 320% | 336% | 352% | 368% | 384% | 400% | 416% |
| Daze Multiplier | 88% | 92% | 96% | 100% | 104% | 108% | 112% | 116% | 120% | 124% | 128% | 132% | 136% | 140% | 144% | 148% |
Defensive Assist: Frostveil Suppression
| Lv | Lv.1 | Lv.2 | Lv.3 | Lv.4 | Lv.5 | Lv.6 | Lv.7 | Lv.8 | Lv.9 | Lv.10 | Lv.11 | Lv.12 | Lv.13 | Lv.14 | Lv.15 | Lv.16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light Defensive Daze Multiplier | 342.8% | 358.4% | 374% | 389.6% | 405.2% | 420.8% | 436.4% | 452% | 467.6% | 483.2% | 498.8% | 514.4% | 530% | 545.6% | 561.2% | 576.8% |
| Heavy Defensive Daze Multiplier | 342.8% | 358.4% | 374% | 389.6% | 405.2% | 420.8% | 436.4% | 452% | 467.6% | 483.2% | 498.8% | 514.4% | 530% | 545.6% | 561.2% | 576.8% |
| Chain Defensive Daze Multiplier | 166.8% | 174.4% | 182% | 189.6% | 197.2% | 204.8% | 212.4% | 220% | 227.6% | 235.2% | 242.8% | 250.4% | 258% | 265.6% | 273.2% | 280.8% |
Assist Follow Up: Frostlight Reflection
| Lv | Lv.1 | Lv.2 | Lv.3 | Lv.4 | Lv.5 | Lv.6 | Lv.7 | Lv.8 | Lv.9 | Lv.10 | Lv.11 | Lv.12 | Lv.13 | Lv.14 | Lv.15 | Lv.16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMG Multiplier | 366.1% | 399.4% | 432.7% | 466% | 499.3% | 532.6% | 565.9% | 599.2% | 632.5% | 665.8% | 699.1% | 732.4% | 765.7% | 799% | 832.3% | 865.6% |
| Daze Multiplier | 318.1% | 332.6% | 347.1% | 361.6% | 376.1% | 390.6% | 405.1% | 419.6% | 434.1% | 448.6% | 463.1% | 477.6% | 492.1% | 506.6% | 521.1% | 535.6% |
Special Attack2
EX Special Attack: Shatterfrost Surge
| Lv | Lv.1 | Lv.2 | Lv.3 | Lv.4 | Lv.5 | Lv.6 | Lv.7 | Lv.8 | Lv.9 | Lv.10 | Lv.11 | Lv.12 | Lv.13 | Lv.14 | Lv.15 | Lv.16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMG Multiplier | 56.9% | 62.1% | 67.3% | 72.5% | 77.7% | 82.9% | 88.1% | 93.3% | 98.5% | 103.7% | 108.9% | 114.1% | 119.3% | 124.5% | 129.7% | 134.9% |
| Daze Multiplier | 56.9% | 59.5% | 62.1% | 64.7% | 67.3% | 69.9% | 72.5% | 75.1% | 77.7% | 80.3% | 82.9% | 85.5% | 88.1% | 90.7% | 93.3% | 95.9% |
| Percent HP Recovered | 1.06% | 1.12% | 1.18% | 1.24% | 1.3% | 1.36% | 1.42% | 1.48% | 1.54% | 1.6% | 1.66% | 1.72% | 1.78% | 1.84% | 1.9% | 1.96% |
EX Special Attack: Frostflow Tundra
| Lv | Lv.1 | Lv.2 | Lv.3 | Lv.4 | Lv.5 | Lv.6 | Lv.7 | Lv.8 | Lv.9 | Lv.10 | Lv.11 | Lv.12 | Lv.13 | Lv.14 | Lv.15 | Lv.16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMG Multiplier | 1210.8% | 1320.9% | 1431% | 1541.1% | 1651.2% | 1761.3% | 1871.4% | 1981.5% | 2091.6% | 2201.7% | 2311.8% | 2421.9% | 2532% | 2642.1% | 2752.2% | 2862.3% |
| Daze Multiplier | 810% | 846.9% | 883.8% | 920.7% | 957.6% | 994.5% | 1031.4% | 1068.3% | 1105.2% | 1142.1% | 1179% | 1215.9% | 1252.8% | 1289.7% | 1326.6% | 1363.5% |
| Energy Cost | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Percent HP Recovered | 1.06% | 1.12% | 1.18% | 1.24% | 1.3% | 1.36% | 1.42% | 1.48% | 1.54% | 1.6% | 1.66% | 1.72% | 1.78% | 1.84% | 1.9% | 1.96% |
Chain Attack2
Chain Attack: Temporary Alliance
| Lv | Lv.1 | Lv.2 | Lv.3 | Lv.4 | Lv.5 | Lv.6 | Lv.7 | Lv.8 | Lv.9 | Lv.10 | Lv.11 | Lv.12 | Lv.13 | Lv.14 | Lv.15 | Lv.16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMG Multiplier | 770.8% | 840.9% | 911.0% | 981.1% | 1051.2% | 1121.3% | 1191.4% | 1261.5% | 1331.6% | 1401.7% | 1471.8% | 1541.9% | 1612% | 1682.1% | 1752.2% | 1822.3% |
| Daze Multiplier | 331.9% | 347% | 362.1% | 377.2% | 392.3% | 407.4% | 422.5% | 437.6% | 452.7% | 467.8% | 482.9% | 498% | 513.1% | 528.2% | 543.3% | 558.4% |
Ultimate: Bunny Barrage
| Lv | Lv.1 | Lv.2 | Lv.3 | Lv.4 | Lv.5 | Lv.6 | Lv.7 | Lv.8 | Lv.9 | Lv.10 | Lv.11 | Lv.12 | Lv.13 | Lv.14 | Lv.15 | Lv.16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMG Multiplier | 2187.3% | 2386.2% | 2585.1% | 2784% | 2982.9% | 3181.8% | 3380.7% | 3579.6% | 3778.5% | 3977.4% | 4176.3% | 4375.2% | 4574.1% | 4773% | 4971.9% | 5170.8% |
| Daze Multiplier | 201.7% | 211% | 220.3% | 229.6% | 238.9% | 248.2% | 257.5% | 266.8% | 276.1% | 285.4% | 294.7% | 304% | 313.3% | 322.6% | 331.9% | 341.2% |
Core Skill1
Core Passive: Ideal Colleague
| Lv | Lv.1 | Lv.2 (A) | Lv.3 (B) | Lv.4 (C) | Lv.5 (D) | Lv.6 (E) | Lv.7 (F) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For every 1,000 initial Max HP, CRIT Rate increases | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| During Ether Veil: Wellpring, all squad members' ATK increases | 100 | 250 | 400 | 550 | 700 | 850 | 1000 |
| Percent HP increases | - | +6% | - | +6% | - | +6% | - |
| Base ATK increases | - | - | +25 | - | +25 | - | 25 |
Mindscapes — how far is worth it?
When Zhao switches out of being the active character, all squad members' DMG ignores 15% of the target's All-Attribute RES for 50s. "Don't let that cute face fool you! I'll never forget that meeting — right there in front of a few dozen people, she pointed her finger and, with the sweetest expression, delivered the coldest verdict: 'If your company refuses any single item in this rectification list, you will be removed from TOPS. This isn't a threat — it's the objectively correct conclusion.' That image is forever etched in my mind! ...Still, I have to thank Miss Zhao." —A company manager who revived his business after a brutal restructuring, speaking with a conflicted look as he rubbed his temples.
When Zhao recovers HP, her ATK increases by 20%, and other squad members' ATK increases by 15% for 50s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Xiao'Zhao joined Krampus very early on, and even within the elite of the elite, the Krampus Compliance Authority, she's still addressed as "senior." That's how it should be... if only the juniors who came after weren't all the type who value personality over protocol.
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2 Xiao'Zhao's weapon, "Frostveil," is an experimental asset supplied through a confidential TOPS research project. Rather than merely projecting Ice-aligned Ether into strikes, the weapon channels Ether into its own structure. Under normal conditions, Frostveil is only half the weight of comparable weapons, but once in combat, its rapidly condensed ice edge gains far greater destructive power. The design might as well have been tailor-made for Xiao'Zhao.
When Zhao activates an Ether Veil, she gains 250 Decibels. The CRIT DMG of her Ultimate, Chain Attack, and Basic Attack: Final Verdict increase by 40%. Agile, light, and hard to pin down. Words once used to describe a little rabbit are now being used to describe a terrifying warrior wielding a massive blade, capable of cutting through anything...
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2 If Xiao'Zhao's ears twitch unconsciously and perk up slightly, it means she's heard that which matters to her most. It could be intel, a mission, a deal... or praise.
The CRIT Rate buff from Core Passive: Ideal Colleague increases to 125% of the original value. The extra DMG gained from charging during Basic Attack: Final Verdict increases to 140% of the original value, and accumulated charge time is no longer consumed when attacking. The wall of beliefs she'd built since childhood, molded by so many people, has begun to crack because of one encounter. Xiao'Zhao now sees value differently: when something carries no listed price, it isn't useless, it's simply too precious for anything to stand as its equivalent.
Stats & Materials by Ascension Milestone
| Lv. | Before | After | Materials for this milestone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv.1 | HP: - ATK: - DEF: - [Recommended] HP: - |
HP: 733 ATK: 110 DEF: 56 [Recommended] HP: - |
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| Lv.10 | HP: 1,628 ATK: 168 DEF: 124 [Recommended] HP: - |
HP: 2,131 ATK: 207 DEF: 163 [Recommended] HP: - |
Denny ×24,000
Basic Defense Certification Seal ×4
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| Lv.20 | HP: 3,126 ATK: 272 DEF: 240 [Recommended] HP: - |
HP: 3,629 ATK: 312 DEF: 278 [Recommended] HP: - |
Denny ×56,000
Advanced Defense Certification Seal ×12
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| Lv.30 | HP: 4,623 ATK: 377 DEF: 355 [Recommended] HP: - |
HP: 5,126 ATK: 416 DEF: 394 [Recommended] HP: - |
Denny ×120,000
Advanced Defense Certification Seal ×20
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| Lv.40 | HP: 6,121 ATK: 481 DEF: 470 [Recommended] HP: - |
HP: 6,624 ATK: 520 DEF: 509 [Recommended] HP: - |
Denny ×200,000
Defender Certification Seal ×10
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| Lv.50 | HP: 7,619 ATK: 585 DEF: 586 [Recommended] HP: - |
HP: 8,122 ATK: 625 DEF: 626 [Recommended] HP: - |
Denny ×200,000
Defender Certification Seal ×20
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| Lv.60 | HP: - ATK: - DEF: - [Recommended] HP: - |
HP: 9,117 ATK: 690 DEF: 701 [Recommended] HP: - |
Total materials across the whole ascension path
Materials Needed to Lv60
Total Denny for the character alone (ascension + basic skills + core skill A→F): about 1,706,000 Denny — W-Engine and Drive Discs not included.
Official Name in Other Languages
Banner History
It's been 216 days since Zhao's banner last closed — no new rerun announced yet.
Alongside: Ye Shunguang
Voice Actors & Character Info
Background & Lore
More unlocks as Trust with this character increases in-game.
How to read this build page
Every Agent build page has 4 parts: a stat table by level, W-Engine/Drive Disc suggestions, a Mindscape roadmap, and recommended teams. Read them in that order — stats tell you "what you need", gear tells you "where to get it", Mindscape tells you "is it worth pulling", teams tell you "who to pair with". The section below explains how to read each part, and it applies the same way to every character on the site.
How to read the stat table and level
The stat table shows values at the ascension breakpoints (usually the final one, e.g. Lv60) — these are BASE stats with no gear added, useful for comparing Agents or checking whether you've ascended far enough. CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG are shown separately because they set the damage ceiling once Drive Disc substats stack on top. If your real stats are lower than the table, you likely haven't fully ascended or leveled yet — it's not a build mistake.
Why the W-Engine and Drive Disc picks make sense
Most Agents have a "signature" W-Engine designed for their exact role, plus a few cheaper standard-banner substitutes. Missing the signature isn't a dead end — most Agents keep most of their power with a well-matched substitute, just short by some amount of total damage.
- Drive Disc sets (2pc + 4pc) are picked for the set effect that fits that Agent's playstyle (mono-element, Anomaly, stun, and so on).
- Substats follow a priority that changes by role: Attack-type Agents usually chase CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG before ATK%; Anomaly-type Agents add Anomaly Proficiency to that mix; Stun/Support roles often value survivability or energy stats over pure CRIT.
These weights differ per character — follow the exact substat priority table above rather than applying one formula to every role.
Is Mindscape worth chasing
General rule: M0 (no duplicates) already clears the game's hardest content, even for S-rank Agents. Mindscape is a duplicate-fueled upgrade system, and each level costs more resources for a smaller power gain. For most Agents, the best value stop is usually M1–M2 (where some key effects unlock), while M6 is almost always for players chasing the absolute ceiling, not a requirement. Check the Mindscape section in the table above for that specific Agent's numbers.
Skill priority by role
There's no single order for every Agent, but the general pattern by role is:
- Attack: level the main damage skill first (Basic or Special Attack depending on kit), Dash/Dodge last.
- Stun: prioritize whichever skill builds Daze/Stun fastest, since the stun window is where the whole team dumps damage.
- Support: prioritize buff or energy-generating skills over personal damage — this role's value comes from lifting the whole team.
- Anomaly: prioritize the skill that stacks anomaly buildup, since most of the damage comes from the triggered effect, not the direct hit.
Always level the Core Skill steadily alongside the rest — it's a baseline stat that affects the whole rotation, not just one move.
Where to dig deeper
This section only teaches you how to read the page — for deeper comparisons, use the dedicated tools:
- Tier list to see where this Agent stands against the full roster.
- Teams for full in-game comps, including Bangboo and rotation order.
- Disc score to check how your current gear scores against the benchmark.
Agents of the same attribute
Zhao FAQ
What is the best W-Engine for Zhao?
Zhao performs best with Half-Sugar Bunny. See alternatives and required stats in the Gear section above.
Is Zhao worth pulling?
Very much worth pulling: a rare universal support whose buffs scale off HP, so you just stack HP and go — she doesn't care who your DPS is. Her weaknesses are needing enough HP (~27k) to unlock all her buffs and dealing no damage herself, but as a support she's top meta in 3.0.
What is the best team for Zhao?
Zhao works best in the Ye Shunguang carry team. Full members and rotation are in the Teams section.
Who voices Zhao in Zenless Zone Zero?
Zhao (faction Krampus Compliance Authority, birthday Oct 14) is voiced according to the official credits published on the HoYoverse Wiki. See the full English/Japanese/Korean/Chinese voice actor list in the "Voice Actors & Character Info" block above — this data is pulled directly from the official wiki, not guessed.
Which Mindscape of Zhao is worth investing in?
Zhao has 6 Mindscape tiers (M1-M6), each unlocking its own effect detailed in the "Mindscape" block above (official wording). Mindscapes cost Mindscape Cinema currency farmed from limited banners, so weigh it against your budget — F2P players usually stop at M0-M1 and prioritize W-Engine and Drive Discs before pushing Mindscape higher.
How much Denny and how many materials to level Zhao to Lv60?
Leveling Zhao to max Lv60 (ascension + basic skills to 12 + core skill A→F) costs roughly 1,706,000 Denny, plus role-specific ascension materials, attribute-specific skill chips, high-dimensional data, and weekly boss drops — see the full list with exact quantities in the "Materials Needed" block above, sourced from the game's official leveling tables.
Understand the mechanics behind this
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