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Last Updated on October 13, 2025 by SoraHoshina

Soldier 0 – Anby, or shorten as Sanby, was initially released in Zenless Zone Zero version 1.6. Looks like the community is not satisfied with her kits, as soon developers release an announcement stating that Sanby will received a new upgrade (called Activate Potential). This has happen before with Ellen Joe (an S-Rank Ice DPS).

Now that it happens to the mascot of ZZZ (she’s literally the face of the app), let’s see what’s the new addition for Sanby in the game!

Important: This guide were create with the Creator Experience Server.
The content produced in the video is based on the version during the testing period and does not represent the final value.

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What’s New with Soldier 0 – Anby

There are actually MANY additions to Sanby’s kit in ZZZ, but the following are the most important upgrade that you need to know.

Chain Attack & Ultimate are Aftershock DMG

First of all, Sanby’s Chain Attack and Ultimate are treated as Aftershock DMG. This is extremely good because it can take advantage of the additional Crit DMG from the Core Skill, and (if you bring Orphie to the team) the Aftershock damage will now ignores 25% DEF by the Zeroed In status from Orphie.

Special Attack: Azure Flash – Boundary

After using the three White Thunder DMG instances (EX Special Attack), there will now a new follow-up attack. This is an automatic attack just like Ellen’s new Icy Blade, aka once the animation starts, you can switch out to another character and Sanby will still continue finishing the follow-up attack. Please refer to the GIF above.

Teammates Now Contribute to Silver Star

This is one upgrade that I find really helpful! Now, teammate’s Aftershock attack will also build Silver Star charge on the enemy (1 charge every 5 second). If you bring along off-field character that can deal Aftershock damage (Trigger / Orphie / Pulchra), they can help Sanby build up the Silver Star charges.

Thunder Smite Will Attack Nearest Enemy Target

When you use her EX Special Attack 3 times in a row on the same enemy, a lightning strike will fall at the enemy’s location (from Special Attack: Thunder Smite). Now with her activated potential, if your target is defeated before the thunder can hit it, it will target the nearest target instead, not wasting the extra damage!

Other Additional Buffs

• 3rd hit of Basic Attack now continously pulled in enemies.
• Dodge Counter grants Voltage Overload state; If an enemy is marked with White Thunder, Sanby can interrupt her current skill and instantly use her Special Attack.

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Soldier 0 – Anby Best W-Engines

W-Engines	Names	Passive Skill
	Severed Innocence (Crit DMG | 48%)	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%.
	Heartstring Nocturne (Crit Rate | 24%)	CRIT DMG increases by 50/57.5/65/72.5/80%. When the equipper enters the battlefield, 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.
	Zanshin Herb Case (Crit DMG | 48%)	CRIT Rate increases by 10/11.5/13/14.5/16%. Dash Attack Electric DMG increases by 40/46/52/58/64%. When any squad member applies an Attribute Anomaly or Stuns an enemy, the equipper’s CRIT Rate increases by an additional 10/11.5/13/14.5/16% for 15s.
	Riot Suppressor Mark VI (Crit DMG | 48%)	Increases CRIT Rate by 15%. Launching an EX Special Attack grants the equipper 8 Charge stacks, up to a maximum of 8 stacks. Whenever the equipper’s Basic Attack deals Ether DMG, consumes a Charge stack and increases the skill’s DMG by 35%.
	Marcato Desire (Crit Rate | 20%)	When an EX Special Attack or Chain Attack hits an enemy, the equipper’s ATK increases by 6/6.9/7.8/8.7/9.6% for 8s. While the target is under an Attribute Anomaly, this effect is increased by an additional 6/6.9/7.8/8.7/9.6%.
	Starlight Engine (ATK | 25%)	Launching a Dodge Counter or Quick Assist increases the equipper’s ATK by 12/13.8/15.6/17.4/19.2% for 12s.

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Soldier 0 – Anby Best Discs

Drive Discs	Names	Effects
	Shadow Harmony + Woodpecker Electro	Shadow Harmony (2) The DMG of Aftershocks and Dash Attacks is increased by 15%. (4) Upon hitting an enemy with an Aftershock or Dash Attack, if the DMG dealt aligns with the equipper’s attribute, the equipper gains 1 stack of a buff effect, at most once per use of a skill. For each stack, the equipper’s ATK increases by 4%, and CRIT Rate increases by 4%. The effect can stack up to 3 times and lasts for 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Woodpecker Electro (2) Increases CRIT Rate by 8%.
	Shadow Harmony + Branch & Blade Song	Shadow Harmony (2) The DMG of Aftershocks and Dash Attacks is increased by 15%. (4) Upon hitting an enemy with an Aftershock or Dash Attack, if the DMG dealt aligns with the equipper’s attribute, the equipper gains 1 stack of a buff effect, at most once per use of a skill. For each stack, the equipper’s ATK increases by 4%, and CRIT Rate increases by 4%. The effect can stack up to 3 times and lasts for 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Branch & Blade Song (2) CRIT DMG +16%

Main & Sub Stats Priority

Main Stat	Sub Stat
Disk 4: Crit Rate = Crit DMG Disk 5: Electric DMG% Disk 6: ATK	Crit Rate = Crit DMG ATK% PEN

Stat Goals:
ATK: 2600 – 3400
Crit Rate: 70% – 90%
Crit DMG: 160% – 200%

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Soldier 0 – Anby Synergy & Team Compositions

First of all, the Stun. After all, you need stun window for Sanby to deal the highest damage she can do. In addition, it’s best if those characters can deal Aftershock damage so they can take advantage of Sanby Core Passive and help getting the Silver Star stack. The best characters would be Trigger / Ju Fufu / Pulchra.

These two are completely unique as despite being an Attack character, Orphie and Seed can co-exist with Sanby and dealing damage while providing buffs to the team. If you have either of these two, it’s definitely recommended to bring one of them to the team!

Having a normal Support to the team is also normal, especially if you have Astra. Of course, Nicole and Lucy are also good, but they’re 4-stars, so you know Astra is much better.

Team Composition Examples

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Soldier 0 – Anby Talent Priority

Core Skill > Special ATK > Chain ATK > Basic ATK > Assist > Dodge

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Soldier 0 – Anby Mindscape Overview

Best Mindscapes: M1, M2 & M6

• Mindscape 1 ★: When Soldier 0 – Anby uses an EX Special Attack to hit an enemy, it triggers the additional DMG from White Thunder 3 times. This effect does not consume any White Thunder stacks.
• Mindscape 2 ★: Soldier 0 – Anby’s CRIT Rate increases by 12%. When she uses her Ultimate, she gains 6 stacks of Thunder’s Cry (max 6 stacks). With Thunder’s Cry, when using Special Attack: Azure Flash to hit an enemy with White Thunder, it will consume 1 stack of Thunder’s Cry instead. Only 1 stack of Thunder’s Cry will be consumed when a single use of a skill hits multiple enemies, and consuming Thunder’s Cry will still activate the additional DMG from White Thunder.
• Mindscape 3: Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
• Mindscape 4: When hitting an enemy marked with Silver Star, Soldier 0 – Anby ignores 12% of the target’s Electric RES.
• Mindscape 5: Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
• Mindscape 6 ★: Upon triggering 6 instances of White Thunder’s additional DMG, an electromagnetic vortex will be generated, dealing 1,000% of Soldier 0 – Anby’s ATK as Electric DMG. This DMG is considered Aftershock DMG.

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Soldier 0 – Anby Showcase