Bellicose Blaze: My Fiery Love Letter to Orphie and Magus's Signature W-Engine

I have a confession: I am a sucker for a W-Engine with a cool name. Bellicose Blaze sounds like a perfume that got into a fistfight, and honestly? That’s my exact aesthetic. So when I saw that this S-rank beauty is the signature weapon for Orphie and Magus in Zenless Zone Zero, I did what any responsible Proxy would do: I opened my inventory, sighed at my Dennies, and started reading guide tables like they were bedtime stories.

So, What Is Bellicose Blaze?

Bellicose Blaze is an S-rank W-Engine in ZZZ, and it is glued—thematically speaking—to Orphie and Magus. It’s their signature toy, which means the game wants you to use it on them, the banner wants you to pull for them, and my brain wants me to pretend I’m not tempted. The engine gives a passive CRIT Rate increase, which is the kind of generic goodie that every Attack Agent can appreciate. But the spicy part is a DEF bypass effect tied to dealing Fire DMG via Aftershocks. That’s a very specific club, and right now Orphie and Magus are holding the VIP card.

I like to imagine the W-Engine as a fancy lighter that also files taxes. It boosts your crit consistency, then quietly ignores a chunk of enemy DEF when the right Aftershock conditions line up. Is that elegant? No. Is it deeply satisfying? Also no, because I don’t own it yet. But theoretically, yes.

The Numbers (and the Vibe Check)

I won’t pretend I memorized every decimal like some kind of human spreadsheet. The important bits are simple: S-rank rarity, Attack-Agent-friendly CRIT Rate, and a DEF-bypass clause that is basically a love letter to Orphie and Magus. Here’s my quick-reference table, written in the language of “please let me remember this before the banner ends.”

Category	What I Know	How I Feel
Rarity	S-rank W-Engine	My wallet is already nervous
Signature Agent	Orphie and Magus	The duo with the fiery VIP pass
Main perk	CRIT Rate increase	Crit happens, but better
Special effect	DEF bypass via Fire DMG Aftershocks	Deliciously niche
Availability	Exclusive banner	Not in the standard pile, sadly

The CRIT Rate boost is the part that makes this thing feel friendly. Any Attack Agent can look at that and say, “Yes, please.” The DEF bypass is the part that makes it feel like a locked room. You need Fire DMG and Aftershocks, and the only agent currently doing that dance is Orphie and Magus. So if you jam it onto a random Fire Attack Agent and hope for the best, you may get the crit candy but not the full meal.

Who Should Actually Hold This Thing?

The short answer: Orphie and Magus, ideally. They are the primary recommended users, and the kit synergy is not subtle. The longer answer involves a fun little loophole called Task Force Investigation. In that mode, certain Resonia—specifically Tag Assist Resonia—can let any Agent initiate Aftershocks. Suddenly, your favorite Fire Attack Agent can pretend to be Orphie and Magus for a day. It’s like borrowing a friend’s very expensive jacket: technically allowed, slightly risky, and you should probably return it before they notice.

So my recommendation list looks like this:

1. Orphie and Magus — the obvious, intended, “please stop overthinking it” choice.

2. Any Fire Attack Agent in Task Force Investigation with Tag Assist Resonia — the loophole build. Bring snacks and Aftershocks.

3. Everyone else — they can enjoy the CRIT Rate, but they’re eating at the kids’ table while the DEF bypass happens elsewhere.

I’m not saying I built Orphie and Magus just to justify a weapon. I’m saying my account history is suspicious and my heart knows what it wants.

How I Got Mine (Spoiler: I Didn’t)

Bellicose Blaze is exclusive. That means you cannot fish it out of the standard pool, craft it from spare parts, or convince a Bangboo to trade you one for three rusty gears and a compliment. It comes from its banner, and its latest rerun was during Phase 2 of Version 2.8, running from May 27, 2026 to June 16, 2026, alongside the Orphie and Magus rerun banner. As of 2026, that’s the freshest window we’ve had. Another rerun may show up in the future, so I’m keeping my Dennies in a jar labeled “probably not but maybe.”

Ascension Materials: A Shopping List

I love ascension materials. Not in a “fun” way—more in a “I enjoy watching my resource stash evaporate” way. Bellicose Blaze has per-level material needs, and you’ll want to stock up before you pull. Nothing hurts more than getting a shiny S-rank engine and realizing you can’t level it past “vaguely spicy.”

My advice: check the material list, pre-farm what you can, and do not—under any circumstances—spend all your energy on a whim the night before the banner. I have done this. The results were tragic and strangely garlic-flavored.

Overclock Effects and the Aftershock Trap

Overclocking is where the engine flexes. The CRIT Rate passive keeps your damage feeling consistent, while the DEF bypass rewards the specific Aftershock playstyle. If you’re running Orphie and Magus, this is the point where the W-Engine stops being a stat stick and starts being a synergy piece. If you’re not, it’s still a perfectly respectable crit option—just not the full carnival.

I think of it like ordering a combo meal. The CRIT Rate is the burger. The DEF bypass is the fries. If you don’t have the right agent, you still get a burger, but someone at the next table is eating your fries and you can’t prove it.

Should You Pull?

If you main Orphie and Magus, yes—this is their signature, and the kit match is real. If you’re a Fire Attack Agent enthusiast who loves Task Force Investigation shenanigans, maybe. If you’re a collector with a magpie brain and no impulse control, welcome to the club; we meet on banner eve and cry together. If you’re saving for someone else, Bellicose Blaze will likely return eventually, and your Dennies will thank you for not making a dramatic decision at 2 a.m.

Final Blaze of Genius

Bellicose Blaze is a very good, very specific W-Engine. It hands out CRIT Rate like candy and then says, “Oh, you want the DEF bypass? Show me your Aftershocks.” For Orphie and Magus, that’s a match made in fiery heaven. For everyone else, it’s a reminder that Zenless Zone Zero loves a niche clause and loves watching me refresh banners.

I’m still not over the name. Bellicose Blaze. It sounds like a candle that argues with you. And honestly, that’s why I love it.

Data referenced from Sensor Tower helps frame how limited-time banners and signature gear like Bellicose Blaze can influence spending behavior in mobile-first live-service games, especially when a weapon is tightly tuned to a featured unit such as Orphie and Magus and gains extra appeal through rerun timing and exclusivity.