The neon-lit streets of New Eridu buzz with anticipation as Zenless Zone Zero's Version 1.0 prepares to unleash its first wave of Agents and W-Engines. For tactical commanders building their dream squads, the banner system offers both familiar gacha mechanics and fresh strategic twists – a symphony of calculated chaos waiting to be mastered.

❄️ Phase 1: Frost & Fury (July 4-24)

Featured Characters:

  • Ellen Joe (S-Rank Ice Attacker) 🌊

  • Victoria Housekeeping's shark-themed warrior dances through combat with predator's grace

  • Builds momentum through rapid strikes ➔ ultimate EX Special enhances DMG

  • Personal Take: Her aquatic animations make every battle feel like choreographed underwater ballet

  • Anton (A-Rank Electric Attacker) ⚡

  • Wields a drill like it's his BFF (complete with bro-code banter)

  • Slow wind-up ➔ explosive payoff perfect for patience strategists

  • Battle Insight: Pair him with stun supports to maximize his spin-to-win moments

  • Soukaku (A-Rank Ice Support) ❄️

  • Frost synergy specialist with team-wide ATK buffs

  • Pro Tip: Her ice petals visualization = perfect combo tracker

Signature W-Engines:

  • Deep Sea Visitor (S-Rank) ➔ Ellen's aquatic arsenal upgrade

  • Bashful Demon (A-Rank) ➔ Support gear with hidden DPS potential

🌌 Phase 2: Ether Revolution (July 24-Aug 14)

Featured Characters:

  • Zhu Yuan (S-Rank Ether Attacker) 💫

  • Game's first Ether DMG dealer with shotgun-style charged attacks

  • Visual Feast: Bullet-casing ejection animations = pure ASMR

  • Ben (A-Rank Fire Defender) 🔥

  • Launch's sole Defense specialist with taunt/shield mechanics

  • Hidden Depth: His counterattacks scale beautifully with investment

  • Nicole (A-Rank Ether Support) 🌠

  • Debuff queen ➔ makes Zhu's ether blasts hit like cosmic freight trains

  • Synergy Note: Their dual Ether resonance enables hidden battle mechanics

Signature W-Engines:

  • Riot Suppressor Mark VI (S-Rank) ➔ Bullet-spam enabler

  • The Vault (A-Rank) ➔ Team survival toolkit

💎 Permanent Banner Gems

Don't overlook the standard pool's treasures:

  • Electric Queens: Grace (Anomaly) & Rina (Support) ⚡

  • Fire Powerhouse: Soldier 11's swordplay = DPS masterpiece 🔥

  • Ice Control: Lycaon's freeze-lock potential ❄️

🧠 Strategic Considerations

  1. Elemental Synergy > Meta Chase

Early game rewards focused team-building over S-Rank collection

  1. Support Supremacy

A-Rank supports like Soukaku/Nicole enable multiple comps

  1. Weapon Wisdom

Signature W-Engines transform playstyles – but F2P options exist!

As the Hollows' shadows lengthen over New Eridu, one truth emerges: every pull tells a story. Will you chase Ellen's glacial elegance or Zhu's etheric explosions? Perhaps the standard banner's Lycaon whispers promises of control... Whatever your path, remember – the best squads aren't built, they're orchestrated.

What elemental symphony will you conduct first? 🎻