The gaming landscape of Zenless Zone Zero has dramatically evolved since its 2.0 update, introducing players to the fascinating world of Yunkui Summit faction. Among the standout additions, Yixuan has emerged as a game-changing character, being the first to showcase the Rupture specialty while wielding the Auric Ink attribute. Her exceptional damage output capabilities have quickly positioned her as a must-have character for players looking to dominate in the current meta of 2025.
Maximizing Yixuan's Potential with Optimal W-Engine Selection
The W-Engine ecosystem for Rupture characters remains somewhat limited, given Yixuan's relatively recent introduction. For those seeking peak performance, her signature W-Engine, Qingming Birdcage, stands uncontested at the S-Rank tier. This specialized equipment provides substantial HP Percentage bonuses as its secondary stat, creating perfect synergy with Yixuan's HP-scaling damage mechanics.
For players unable to secure the signature option, the A-Rank Radiowave Journey offers a compelling alternative, also featuring HP Percentage as its secondary stat. The stacking mechanism of this engine complements Yixuan's combat style particularly well. At the B-Rank tier, [Cinder] Cobalt provides a respectable 20 percent HP boost, though its effectiveness falls short compared to the premium options.
Drive Disc Configuration: The Foundation of Power
Drive Discs represent the cornerstone of character building in Zenless Zone Zero, offering crucial stat enhancements through main stats, sub-stats, and set bonuses. For Yixuan, the optimal configuration leverages both two-piece and four-piece set effects.
The Yunkui Tales four-piece set, released alongside Yixuan in Version 2.0, provides exceptional synergy with her kit. This set dramatically amplifies her damage ceiling when properly utilized. For the two-piece complement, Woodpecker Electro stands as the premier choice, offering an 8 percent Critical Rate bonus that significantly enhances her damage consistency.
Alternative two-piece options include Chaotic Metal for players seeking additional offensive capabilities, or Branch & Blade Song for those who have already achieved sufficient Critical Rate through other means.
Drive Disc Stat Priority Matrix
| Slot | Primary Stat Priority |
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| 4 | Critical Rate/Damage |
| 5 | Ether Damage Bonus / HP Percent |
| 6 | HP Percent |
For sub-stats, players should prioritize in this order:
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Critical Damage/Rate
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HP Percent
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ATK Percent
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Anomaly Proficiency
Strategic Bangboo Selection
While Bangboo choices typically depend on team-wide considerations rather than individual character needs, certain options demonstrate particularly strong performance with Yixuan:
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Belion - Released alongside Yixuan, this S-Rank Bangboo offers premium support capabilities that complement her damage-dealing focus.
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Sumoboo - Provides excellent utility when paired with stun-focused teammates, creating synergistic combat flows.
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Exploreboo - Offers team-wide advantages that can indirectly enhance Yixuan's performance in extended engagements.
Optimized Team Compositions
The team-building meta in Zenless Zone Zero follows strict patterns based on character type, attribute, and faction synergies. Yixuan gains additional benefits when paired with Stun, Support, or Defense characters, though the practical application of these bonuses requires careful consideration.
Many conventional support characters like Rina and Nicole provide penetration increases or defense reductions, which unfortunately offer minimal benefit to Yixuan's HP-scaled damage profile. This limitation significantly narrows the pool of truly synergistic teammates.
Currently, the most effective team composition centers around Pan Yinhu and Astra Yao supporting Yixuan. Pan Yinhu serves as an irreplaceable asset, providing substantial Sheer Force bonuses when built with at least 3,000 ATK. While Astra Yao's ATK bonuses aren't ideally aligned with Yixuan's HP scaling, they still contribute meaningfully to her overall damage output.
For free-to-play players, substituting Astra Yao with Nicole represents a viable alternative, as Nicole's ability to provide a 25 percent damage bonus remains valuable despite the suboptimal penetration benefits.
Mastering Yixuan's Complex Skill Rotation
Yixuan's kit exemplifies the intricate design philosophy behind Zenless Zone Zero's combat system, featuring multiple variations of Basic Attacks, EX Special Attacks, and Ultimates. The optimal rotation follows a cyclical pattern:
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Deploy EX Special Attacks to build toward her special Ultimate
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Execute the special Ultimate when available
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Follow with Auric Array basic attacks
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Use standard Ultimate whenever it becomes available
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Repeat the sequence
This rotation maximizes her damage potential while maintaining consistent offensive pressure. Players should prioritize upgrading her core abilities whenever possible, while Assist upgrades can receive lower priority after reaching adequate levels.
The emergence of Yixuan as the premier Rupture character has undoubtedly reshaped the competitive landscape of Zenless Zone Zero in 2025. Her unique scaling mechanisms and devastating damage potential have established new benchmarks for character performance. As the meta continues to evolve with each update, one question remains prominent in the community: will future Rupture characters follow Yixuan's HP-scaling paradigm, or will HoYoverse introduce alternative scaling mechanisms to diversify the specialty's playstyle options?