Proxies, thanks for waiting!

With the release of the Zenless Zone Zero 2.5.1 test server update, our cute bunny girl — Zhao — has finally appeared in real gameplay!

And there’s even more exciting news. According to reliable leaks, just like Version 1.4 last year, Version 2.5 of Zenless Zone Zero will be giving Zhao to all players for FREE!

Version 2.5 will also introduce two new Drive Disk Sets, though their exact effects are still unknown. Their English names translate to “Canglang Ballad” and “Luminant Aria.”

My guess is that these sets are specially designed for Ye Shunguang and Zhao, so Proxies, be sure to start saving stamina to farm them early.

Enough talk—let’s dive into even more leaked info about the new character, Zhao!

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| ZZZ 2.5 New Character Zhao

Rarity: S-rank | Attribute: Ice | Specialty: Defense

Zhao is an Ice Defense Agent from the Krampus Compliance Authority, capable of providing teammates with various basic stat boosts and damage increases, while also restoring additional HP every second.

| ZZZ 2.5 New Character Zhao Gacha Animation

| ZZZ 2.5 New Character Zhao Menu Animation

| ZZZ 2.5 New Character Zhao Material

>ASCENSION MATERIALS

• Denny x800000

• Basic Defense Certification Sea x4

• Advanced Defense Certification Sea x32

• Defender Certification Sea x30

>Talent Level-up Materials

• Denny x2905000

• Basic Freeze Chip x25

• Advanced Freeze Chip x75

• Specialized Freeze Chip x250

• Hamster Cage Pass x5

• New Boss Materia x9

• New Material x60

| ZZZ 2.5 New Character Zhao Kit

>Basic Attack

Press [Attack Button] to activate:

Perform up to 5 Slash attacks forward, dealing Ice DMG;

When performing the 5th attack, accumulate [Ice Point].

>Dodge

-Dodge

Press [Dash Button] to activate:

A quick dash dodge;

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

-Dash Attack:

Press [Attack Button] during a dodge to activate:

Deals Ice DMG.

-Dodge Counter:

Press [Attack Button] during a Perfect Dodge to activate:

Deal Ice DMG.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

>Special Attack

-Special Attack:

Press [Special Attack Button] to activate:

Slash enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG;

Upon activating this skill, Xiao Zhao consumes 6% of max HP, restoring HP to all squad members based on 0.01% of Xiao Zhao's max HP per second for 5 seconds. This effect can trigger once every seconds.

-EX Special Attack:

With enough energy, press [EX Special Attack Button] to activate

Upon activating this skill, Xiao Zhao consumes 6% max HP to restore HP for all squad members based on 0.01% of Xiao Zhao's max HP per second for 5 seconds.

This effect can trigger once every seconds.

Upon activating this skill, accumulate [Ice Point];

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

>Chain Attack:

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:

Dealing massive Ice DMG;

Upon activating this skill, accumulate [Ice Point];

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

>Ultimate:

When Decibel Rating is at [Maximum], press [Ultramate Buttton]to activate:

After using this skill, activates [Ether Veil: Health] for 30 seconds, repeated triggers extend duration.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

>Assist:

-Defensive Assist:

When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press [Switch Button] to activate:

Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

-Assist Follow-Up:

Press [Switch Button] after a Defensive Assist to activate:

Dealing massive Ice DMG;

Upon activating this skill, accumulate [Ice Point];

-Entry Skill:

When Xiao Zhao's [Freeze Gauge] is full, press [Switch Button] to activate:

Upon activating this skill, accumulate [Ice Point];

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

-Quick Assist:

When the active character is launched, press [Switch Button] to activate:

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

>Core Passive:

Xiao Zhao gains additional ATK based on their max HP, with every 1 point of max HP increasing ATK by 0.05;
When Xiao Zhao is within any [Ether Veil], the whole squad gains different buffs based on their specialty:

• [Attack] Agents gain 40% CRIT DMG;

• [Rupture] Agents gain 650 Sheer Force;

• [Anomaly] Agents gain 60 Anomaly Proficiency;

• [Support] Agents gain 540 ATK;

• [Stun] Agents gain 30 Impact;

• [Defense] Agents gain 0.72 Energy Regen Speed.

-Additional Ability:

When Little Zhao activates [EX Special Attack], or when any [Ether Veil] is active, increases DMG dealt by the whole squad by 30% for 12 seconds. Repeated triggers extend the duration.

| ZZZ 2.5 New Character Zhao Action Animation

| ZZZ 2.5 New Character Zhao Signature W-Engine

Rarity: S / Type: Defense / Base ATK: 713 / HP: 30%

-Effect:

The equipper’s Energy Regen increases by 0.26 per second; all team members gain 10% ATK and 10% HP Limit. This effect is unique for the team. When the equipper uses an [EX Special Attack] or activates [Ether Veil], all team members gain 40% CRIT DMG for 35 seconds; repeated triggers extend the duration.

>Ascension Materials

• Denny x400000

• Defense Component x4

• Reinforced Defense Component x32

• Specialized Defense Component x30

• W-Engine Energy Module x200

| ZZZ 2.5 New Character Zhao Mindscape Cinema

1. To Be Updated

When under Ether Veil: Health, all team members whose HP is above 50% of their Max HP gain increased interruption resistance.
When Zhao leaves the field, all team members’ damage ignores 12% of the target’s corresponding Attribute RES for 30 seconds.

2. To Be Updated

Increases the entire team’s HP restoration received by 10%.
When a team member restores HP, if their HP is already full, their ATK is increased by 15% for 15 seconds.

3. To Be Updated

Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

4. To Be Updated

Zhao’s Core Passive ATK bonus is increased by 15%.
While under Ether Veil, this bonus is further increased by an additional 15%.

5. To Be Updated

Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

6. To Be Updated

Normal Attack: Charged Slash always crits, and its charge duration can accumulate up to 8 seconds without being consumed during attacks.

| Conclusion

Zhao is a Defense Agent with average support capabilities but excellent versatility, featuring some of the cutest animation designs in Zenless Zone Zero. In Version 2.5, Zhao will be given for FREE and will appear on the banner together with Ye Shunguang.

Whether or not you plan to pull for Ye Shunguang, Zhao will still be an outstanding and widely applicable support worth investing in.

For Zhao’s backstory and more information, you can check out my previous articles here:

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