Hi, welcome to TOPUPlive! Many characters in Zenless Zone Zero receive significant boosts from their Cinemas, and with the evolution of Version 1.7's meta, Cinema II has become a critical benchmark for character strength, greatly enhancing gameplay experience.
Through analyzing the current version's data, we’ve identified five core characters whose Cinema II upgrades bring mechanic-defining transformations, allowing them to either reconstruct combat systems or break through damage ceilings upon unlocking.
▍TOP5：Jane
As a veteran Abnormal DPS introduced in Version 1.1, Jane remains a formidable T0.5 damage dealer thanks to her unique Strong Attack crit mechanics and solid numerical foundation. With Vivian's arrival in Version 1.7, Jane's combat viability undergoes a qualitative leap—by synergizing with Vivian's "Abnormal Release" mechanic, she not only fully capitalizes on her crit Strong Attacks but also gains advantage in Weak Ether environments, breaking past previous attribute restrictions. This allows flexible pairing with either Vivian or Bernice as sub-DPS, significantly improving her versatility.
Cinema II "Fanatic Declaration" proves particularly crucial in Version 1.7:
- DEF Ignore: Party Strong Attacks ignore 15% of enemy DEF, dramatically improving performance against high-defense targets.
- CRIT DMG Boost: Strong Attack crits gain +50% CRIT DMG, perfectly synergizing with Jane's fixed crit mechanics for ~38% burst damage increase.
- Synergy Bonus: Vivian's "Abnormal Release" replicates Jane's Strong Attacks (including crits and Cinema II bonuses), creating a "Strong Attack → Abnormal Release → Disarray" combo chain for compounded burst potential.
▍TOP4：Tsukishiro Yanagi
As the most versatile DPS in the current meta, Yanagi achieves perfect compatibility across three combat archetypes through her unique "Dual Stance Switch" and "Polarity Disarray" mechanics:
- Core DPS in Abnormal Teams: Paired with Bernice to form a Fire/Electro dual-core Disarray team
- Pure Electro On-field DPS: With Caesar + Lina, Thunderstorm 4-piece boosts Electro-Charged uptime
- Specialized Sub-DPS for Miyabi: Her non-consumptive "Polarity Disarray" makes her ideal for Ether teams
Cinema II "Peerless Adaptability" Analysis
At 0+1 investment, Yanagi's base 15% "Polarity Disarray" multiplier requires supplementation. Cinema II delivers:
- 50% Disarray scaling via 20-energy consumption (2 Lunge bonuses max)
- +20% Electro-Charged accumulation** for reliable chaining
- Optimized rotation with "All-Encompassing" state forcing 3rd normal attack starters
▍TOP3：Soldier 0 - Anby
As the absolute core of the Pursuit system in Version 1.7, Anby completes her qualitative leap from T1 to T0 DPS through the synergistic effects of Cinema I "Static Charge" and Cinema II "Redundancy Protocol." This dual-enhancement mechanism makes her the most exceptional "1+1>2" case in the current version.
Both her Cinema I and Cinema II increase the frequency of follow-up attacks, with Cinema II providing particularly significant enhancements:
- +12% CRIT Rate, allowing safer CRIT DMG stacking.
- After casting her Ultimate, Anby gains 6 stacks of [Resonant Surge], which offset the usual [White Thunder] cost for triggering follow-up attacks—effectively granting 2 full three-stage follow-up attacks for free post-Ultimate.
- For budget-conscious players, Cinema I is the minimum recommendation, while those pursuing peak performance should invest in Cinema II.
▍TOP2：Hugo
As the premier Ice-type burst DPS introduced in Version 1.7, Hugo dominates the meta with his unique "Adjudication" mechanic, achieving the highest single-instance burst damage currently possible. His core gameplay revolves around consuming enemies' remaining Stagger duration via Ultimate/Enhanced Skill, unleashing nuclear-level damage scaling up to 3400% multiplier.
Cinema II "Inner Child" Analysis
While fully functional at Cinema 0 (base kit), Hugo's standard rotation involves using Enhanced Skill or Ultimate to instantly cash out Stagger time for massive burst damage. However, scenarios requiring follow-up damage after one Adjudication may force extended Stagger-building cycles, disrupting combat flow.
Prioritizing Cinema II is currently recommended—its strategic utility surpasses Cinema I's numerical boosts, evolving Hugo from a "one-shot nuke" to a consecutive burst archetype.
Key upgrades include:
- Double Adjudication: Ultimate-triggered Adjudication no longer ends Stagger state, enabling immediate follow-up with Enhanced Skill
- 15% DEF Ignore: Synergizes with signature weapon's DEF shred for amplified damage
▍TOP1：Hoshimi Miyabi
As the only Void Hunter character in the current version, Hoshimi Miyabi redefines the damage ceiling with her "Frostbite direct damage + Abnormal stacking" hybrid mechanics. Her core advantages include:
1. Unique Mechanics:
The Frostbite attribute simultaneously benefits from Ice DMG bonuses and Abnormal multipliers, achieving perfect fusion of direct damage and abnormal effects through the formula:
Frostburn·Break = Base Multiplier × (1 + CRIT Rate conversion coefficient).
2. Tactical Flexibility:
Forms a "Dual Disarray" system with Tsukishiro Yanagi. A single Enhanced Skill can obtain 4 [Falling Frost] stacks, enabling three-stage charged attacks (4282.8% multiplier) in burst rotations.
With 0+1 configuration already at T0 level, Cinema II brings three qualitative improvements:
- Rotation Revolution: Initial [Falling Frost] stacks increase from 3→6, directly unlocking three-stage charged attack openers, reducing burst cycle by 40%.
- CRIT Optimization: 15% permanent CRIT Rate pushes CRIT DMG threshold beyond 280% (with signature weapon + Drive Discs), increasing DPS by approximately 22%.
- Sustain Enhancement: Normal Attack 5th hit now generates [Falling Frost], improving on-field performance by 35% and completely eliminating sub-DPS dependency.
▍Conclusion
Hoshimi Miyabi has solidified her position as the ultimate meta-defining character in Version 1.7, delivering unparalleled performance across all endgame content including Erosion Realm, Critical Mission, and Abyss. Her Cinema II upgrade isn't merely a numerical boost - it fundamentally revolutionizes her combat mechanics, transforming her into a self-sufficient powerhouse capable of dominating any battle scenario.
This strategic enhancement makes her Cinema II the single most valuable investment of the current patch, offering both immediate power spikes and long-term meta relevance that will shape team compositions for versions to come. For players seeking to conquer the game's most challenging content, prioritizing Miyabi's Cinema II development isn't just recommended - it's essential.
