With Zenless Zone Zero version update 2.4 quickly becoming available and information on the game’s version 2.5 release starting to become available in the beta, several information regarding Zhao – a potential free S Rank Agent coming to players have been leaked. In this guide, we will go over all of the leaks regarding Zhao and her skill kit to show players how they can optimize this potential new free S rank Agent.
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Zhao Leaked Skill Kit – Everything You Need To Know
Overview
Zhao is a S Rank Agent releasing in the upcoming version update patch 2.5 for Zenless Zone Zero and is an Ice Defense Agent. Despite being a Defense class Agent, Zhao’s skill kit is more akin a support character with her ability to provide the team with various powerful buffs while doing a decent amount of on field damage that scales of her own HP.
Basic Attack
– Press Basic Attack: Unleashes up to 5 slashes ahead, dealing Ice DMG.
– Hold Basic Attack: Unleash a charged slash forward, dealing massive Ice DMG.
When Zhao triggers [Quick Assist] during a skill and is switched out, automatically transitions into [Basic Attack: Charged Slash] and begins charging.
While charging, 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% of Zhao’s max HP as additional DMG for every 1s of charge time.
Dodge
– Normal Dodge: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
– Dash Attack: Deal Ice DMG.
– Dodge Counter: Deals Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist
– Entry Skill: When Zhao’s [Ice Point] gauge is full, use Assist to activate:
Dealing massive Ice DMG. When 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.
– Defensive Assist: 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: Deals massive Ice DMG. After activation, if [Ice Point] gauge is full, press Basic Attack to chain into an [Entry Skill]. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attack
– Press Special Attack: Slash enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Upon activating this skill, if Zhao’s current HP is above 50%, consumes 6% of max HP to restore HP to all squad members based on 1% of Zhao’s max HP per second for 5 seconds. This effect can trigger once every 15 seconds.
– EX Special Attack: With enough energy, press Special Attack to activate:
Slash forward at enemies, dealing massive Ice DMG. Upon activating this skill, if Zhao’s current HP is above 50%, consumes 6% of max HP to restore HP for all squad members based on 1% of 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 Attack And Ultimate
– Chain Attack: Dealing massive Ice DMG. Upon activating this skill, accumulate 15 [Ice Point]. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
– Ultimate: 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.
Core Passive And Additional Ability
– Core Passive: 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, 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 Zhao to on-field position activates [Entry Skill].
When Zhao activates [Entry Skill], [Ether Veil: Health] is activated for 50 seconds. When triggered again, the existing [Ether Veil: Health] will be deactivated.
When Zhao activates [EX Special Attack] or [Entry Skill], the Brigade gains [Boost] effect, increasing ATK by 800 for 25 seconds. Repeated triggers extend the duration. When this effect triggers under [Ether Veil: Health], [Quick Assist] will be activated.
– Additional Ability:
Triggers when there is a [Attack], [Anomaly], or [Rupture] character in the squad:
While Zhao is within [Ether Veil], increases DMG dealt by the whole squad by 10%. When 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.
Simplified Skill Kit And Playstyle Analysis
Now that we have gone over the details of Zhao’s skill kit and abilities, here’s a simplified summary of her playstyle:
– Zhao’s main gimmick lies in her Assist and ability to set up the [Ether Veil: Health], which boost the HP of allies while also providing them with a massive boost in damage thanks to Zhao’s ability.
– The main goal when using Zhao is to switch her in once she accumulates enough Ice Point to trigger Zhao’s Entry Skill and set up [Ether Veil: Health]. Once [Ether Veil: Health] is active, Zhao will provide the team with a massive amount of buffs and have all of her abilities enhanced.
– Zhao’s Special Attack and EX Special Attack allows her to heal the team at the cost of her own HP, making her one of the few Agents in the game that can heal allies. Additionally, when in [Ether Veil: Health], Zhao’s skill can act as a way to quickly switch her out.
Zhao And Signature W-Engine Expected Release Date
Zhao Signature W-Engine
Effect: Equipper’s Energy Regen increases by 0.46 points/sec; all squad members’ ATK increases by 10%, Max HP increases by 10%, this effect is unique to the squad; when the equipper activates or extends [Ether Veil], increases the whole squad’s CRIT DMG by 30% for 60 seconds, repeated triggers extend the duration.
Zhao Expected Release Date
Zhao and her signature W-Engine are expected to be released during Zenless Zone Zero Version Update 2.5 on the 29th of December, 2025. She is expected to be available during the first phase banner of the patch.
However, currently, some leaked rumors suggest that a copy of Zhao will be available for all players for free during the Version Update Patch 2.5 as a celebration gift for all players. That being said, this information should be taken with a grain of salt for now as it is not officially confirmed.
Conclusion
With such an amazing supportive skill kit, Zhao promises to become one of the game’ cornerstone supportive characters despite her being a Defense Agent. Not to mention the possibility of her being available for free for all players!
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