As the formidable leader of the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team and Zenless Zone Zero's inaugural S-Rank Ether Agent, Zhu Yuan commands the battlefield with her unique hybrid combat style. She seamlessly transitions between devastating melee kicks and precision bullet barrages, creating combat patterns as fluid as quicksilver shifting between solid and liquid states. Her true damage potential unlocks through Enhanced Shotshells - visible beneath her health bar - transforming ordinary attacks into tactical masterstrokes. Mastering this crimson-haired enforcer requires meticulous resource gathering, a journey as layered as peeling a quantum onion where each level reveals new dimensional complexities.

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🔥 Core Ascension Materials Breakdown

Zhu Yuan demands specific resources to maximize her Attack/Ether Agent capabilities. Prioritize these essential components:

  • Attack/Pioneer's Certification Seal (Attack Materials)

Collect these to boost base attack stats. Farm them through:

  • Hollow Zero exploration rewards

  • Commission completion bonuses

  • Inter-Knot Level milestones

  • Ether Chip (Ether Materials)

Acquire via Ether character promotions at video stores or:

  • ⚡️ Fast-track farming at HIA Building sectors

  • Event-limited Ether Chip bundles (check 2025 seasonal events)

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💎 Elite Boss Material Sources

Critical high-tier components drop from formidable foes:

Material Source Boss Drop Rate
Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit Expert Challenge - Notorious - Armored Hati 33% per run
Living Drive Unknown Corruption Complex (Weekly Boss) Guaranteed weekly reward

Pro Tip: ⏳ Optimize stamina by fighting Armored Hati during Double Drop Events!

💥 Skill Enhancement Essentials

Elevate Zhu Yuan's combat artistry through targeted upgrades:

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  • Core Passive Priority

Maximize Enhanced Shotshell damage first - this transforms her into a bullet-hell conductor orchestrating lethal symphonies

  • Critical Materials

  • Phase 1-3: Anamnesis Fragments + Ether Chips

  • Phase 4-6: Living Drive + Advanced Circuitry

🌟 People Also Ask

  • "How does Zhu Yuan compare to other S-Rank attackers?"

Her hybrid melee/ranged flexibility creates unique positioning advantages against aerial enemies

  • "What's the ideal rotation for Shotshell stacking?"

Chain 3 basic attacks > dodge counter > EX special for maximum pellet saturation

  • "Can she solo endgame content?"

With maxed Core Passive, she shreds shields like a plasma knife through cosmic butter

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❓ Zhu Yuan FAQ

Q: Where to farm Attack Seals most efficiently?

A: Sector 7 Time Trials yield 12-15 seals per 20 stamina - best 2025 farming route!

Q: How many Living Drives for max skills?

A: You'll need 46 total - start weekly Unknown Corruption runs immediately

Q: Does her EX skill benefit from Ether DMG%?

A: Yes! Both bullets and kicks scale with Ether bonuses - prioritize this stat

Q: Best team synergies?

A: Pair with Anby (stun) + Nicole (energy regen) for ultimate combo potential