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Zhao is a versatile support Agent who can significantly boost the squad’s ATK and DMG output while restoring the team’s HP. In combat, Zhao can consume Frostbite to activate Ether Veil: Wellspring, creating an optimal environment for teammates to deal damage.
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Zhao Kit & Overview
FROSTBITE
The bar underneath Zhao’s HP bar is Frostbite. When certain of Zhao’s attacks (EX Special ATK, Ultimate, or Chain ATK) and the currently active character’s attacks hit an enemy, Zhao can accumulate Frostbite.
ETHER VEIL: WELLSPRING
When Frostbite is full, switching Zhao into combat can trigger her Entry Skill to activate Ether Veil: Wellspring. When Ether Veil: Wellspring is activated, it’ll temporarily increase the ATK of all Agents in the squad for a period of time.
When Frostbite is full, Zhao will consume all Frostbite to activate Ether Veil: Wellspring when triggering Basic Attack: Final Verdict, EX Special Attack, Ultimate, Assist Follow-Up, or Chain Attack.
ADDITIONAL ABILITY
Aside from the 1000 ATK given by Zhao’s Ether Veil: Wellspring, Zhao’s Additional Ability: Crystallization will also give a maximum 40% DMG Bonus based on Zhao’s Max HP.
The requirement is to have an Attack, Anomaly, or Support character in Zhao’s team. Afterwards, the DMG Bonus will be increased based on Zhao’s Max HP. The max HP is 27,000 = 40% DMG Bonus.
Zhao Best W-Engines
| W-Engines | Names | Passive Skill |
|---|---|---|
 | Half-Sugar Bunny (HP | 30%) | The equipper’s Energy Regen increases by 0.46~0.74/s. All squad members gain 10~16% ATK and 10~16% Max HP. Only one instance of this effect can exist in the same squad. When the equipper activates or extends an Ether Veil, the whole squad gains 30~48% CRIT DMG for 60s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. |
 | Original Transmorpher (HP | 25%) | Increases Max HP by 8~12.5%. When attacked, the equipper’s Impact is increased by 10~16% for 12s. |
 | Bunny Band (DEF | 40%) | Increases Max HP by 8~12.8%. Increases the equipper’s ATK by 10~16% when they are shielded. |
 | Tremor Trigram Vessel (ATK | 25%) | The equipper’s EX Special Attack and Ultimate DMG increases by 25~40%. Whenever any squad member takes DMG or recovers HP, the equipper gains 2~3.2 Energy. This effect can trigger once every 5s. Note: You may not be able to reach 27k HP with this W-Engine unless you’re extremely lucky with the sub-stats. |
Zhao Best Discs
| Drive Discs | Names | Effects |
|---|---|---|
  | Swing Jazz + Yunkui Tales | Swing Jazz 2-Pc: Energy Regen +20% 4-Pc: Launching a Chain Attack or Ultimate increases all squad members’ DMG by 15% for 12s. Passive effects of the same name do not stack. Yunkui Tales 2-Pc: HP +10% |
 | Astral Voice + Yunkui Tales | Astral Voice 2-Pc: ATK +10% 4-Pc: Whenever any squad member enters the field using a Quick Assist, all squad members gain 1 stack of Astral, up to a maximum of 3 stacks, and lasting 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Each stack of Astral increases the DMG dealt by the character entering the field using a Quick Assist by 8%. Passive effects of the same name do not stack. Yunkui Tales 2-Pc: HP +10% |
Main & Sub Stats Priority
| Main Stat | Sub Stat |
|---|---|
| Disk 4: HP% Disk 5: HP% Disk 6: HP% | HP% HP Flat |
Stat Goals:
HP: >27000
Zhao Synergy & Team Compositions
Zhao is a rare Defense Agent (count how many Defense agents we have) that has the kits of a support character. Despite being a free character, Zhao can fill many team spots that can free up Astra Yao or other buffers. You know the drill: in a normal team, there will be a DPS + Stun + Buffer or DPS + Buffer + Buffer. Zhao will be in the Buffer spot, while the other 2 can be any suitable ones. Such as:
DPS: Ye Shunguang / Evelyn / Miyabi
Stunner: Dialyn / Ju Fufu / Lighter / Trigger
Buffer: Zhao / Astra Yao / Nicole / Rina
Team Composition Examples
The standard team will be:
Ye Shunguang / Evelyn as the Main DPS.
Dialyn / Ju Fufu / Trigger / Lighter as the Stunner.
Zhao as Buffer.
If you want to go stunless for the team:
Ye Shunguang / Miyabi as the Main DPS.
Zhao as the first Buffer.
Astra Yao / Rina / Nicole as the second Buffer (for YSG). Yuzuha / Vivian for Miyabi.
Zhao Talent Priority
Core Skill > Special ATK > Basic ATK > Chain ATK > Assist > Dodge
Zhao Mindscape Overview
Best Mindscapes: M1 & M6
| Mindscape | Effect |
|---|---|
| Mindscape 1 ★ | When Zhao switches out of being the active character, all squad members’ DMG ignores 15% of the target’s All-Attribute RES for 50s. |
| Mindscape 2 | When Zhao recovers HP, her ATK increases by 20%, and other squad members’ ATK increases by 15% for 50s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. |
| Mindscape 3 | Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2 |
| Mindscape 4 | 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%. |
| Mindscape 5 | Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2 |
| Mindscape 6 ★ | 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. |
Zhao Showcase
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