Zenless Zone Zero Evelyn Build Guide: Best W-Engines, Drive Discs & Teams

Welcome to our Evelyn Build Guide for Zenless Zone Zero. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Evelyn, including her notable mechanics and playstyle, recommended skills to level up, the best W-Engine weapons, the best Drive Disc sets, the best Drive Disc main and sub-stats, the best end game stats, the best Bangboos, and recommended premium and F2P teams. 

Read through our Agent Guide to find out more about Evelyn’s battle playstyle and mechanics. Then, see how Astra Yao’s manager and bodyguard strengthen your team’s battle prowess further! 

 

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Highlights

1. Evelyn is an S-Rank Fire Agent. Her effective role is a Main DPS unit. 

2. Evelyn’s Core Skill, Chain Attack and Special Attack are her most important skills to level up.

3. Evelyn’s best weapon is her signature W-Engine, Heartsring Nocturne. Followed by Brimstone, and other W-Engines such as Marcato Desire, and Cannon Rotor.

4.Evelyn’s best Drive Disk sets include a combination of Inferno Metal (4-piece) and Woodpecker Electro (2-piece).

Evelyn Agent Overview

• Evelyn Information

Agent Information
	Rarity	S-Rank
	Attribute	Fire
	Specialty	Attack
	Faction	Stars of Lyra
	Combat Role	Main DPS
How to Get	Acquire from Evelyn Exclusive Channel Banner: “Frequency Modulation” (Limited Banner)

• Evelyn Overview

Evelyn Chevalier is a new S-Rank and Attack-type Agent specializing in Fire damage in Zenless Zone Zero. Next to Astra Yao, Evelyn is the second Agent to debut under the new Stars of Lyra faction in New Eridu. As Astra Yao’s manager and bodyguard, she is set to debut in phase 2 of Version 1.5 following Astra Yao’s first phase release.

• Evelyn Gameplay and Playstyle

Evelyn is an Attack type Main DPS specializing in Fire. She can be an integral part of premium and free-to-play Hyper Carry, and Stun teams in terms of her kit. As a primary damage dealer, she engages her enemies aggressively and unlocks damage multipliers such as Daze, Entanglement, and Explosion. She also becomes invulnerable in combat through her Fiery Fiend mechanic and Blazing Armor state. Her notable skills and skill mechanics include her Basic Attack, Chain Attack, Special Attack, Fiery Will, Fiery Find, and Blazing Armor. She is now one of the top Main DPS Agents in Version 1.5, next to Miyabi and a tier higher than Yanagi, Jane Doe, Burnice, and Zhu Yuan.  

Best Skills and Skill Priorities for Evelyn

Below are the best skill priorities for Evelyn:

Skill	Priority
Core Skill	★★★★ (Top)
Special Attack	★★★ (High)
Chain Attack	★★★ (High)
Basic Attack	★★ (Medium)
Assist	★★ (Medium)
Dodge	★ (Low)

Special Attack: Locked Position, Binding Sunder – Final Form

Upgrade Evelyn’s Special Attack to boost her Blazing Armor effects. Also, it will make her Basic Attack skill and move more lethal when her Fiery Collapse is enabled. In terms of multipliers, Evelyn’s Special Attack grants an increase in Entanglement damage and daze as well as Explosion damage and daze.  

Chain Attack: Lunalux – Snare and Ultimate: Lunalux Garrote – Timbre

Leveling Evelyn’s Chain Attack is essential as well because it boosts her Fire attribute damage further in battle. Also, it grants her invulnerability for some time and grants her the Furnace Fire effect while dealing damage. Her damage and daze multipliers are huge when nearly or fully maxed out. 

Basic Attack: Razor Wire, Garrote – First Form and Second Form

After Evelyn’s Special and Chain Attack, focus on her Basic Attack next. Each of her 5 Razor Wire strikes will be stronger when leveled up. In particular, her damage and daze multipliers per each hit. Her Garrote First and Second Forms will also be enhanced not only by multipliers but also with the additional effects of her Fiery Fiend state. 

Assist: Firework Stream, Mutual Affection, and First Encounter 

Evelyn’s Assist skill and moves are not so immediate to level up but are still essential to her kit. Leveling her Assists will improve her deeper Defensive Daze multipliers aside from her generic Daze and Damage multipliers.

Dodge: Arc Step, Piercing Ambush, and Strangling Reversal

Similar to her Assist skills and moves, Evelyn’s Dodges are also your lowest priority to upgrade. Her Dodges don’t have extra mechanics and have only generic Damage and Daze multipliers. 

Best W-Engines for Evelyn

Below are the best W-Engines for Evelyn:
 

1. Elegant Vanity

W-Engine	Base Stats
Heartsring Nocturne (S-Rank)	+713 Base ATK (Level 60) +24% ATK% (Level 60)
W-Engine Effect (R1)	String & Melody: CRIT DMG increases by 50%. When the equipper enters the battlefield, or activates a Chain Attack or Ultimate, they gain 1 stack of Heartstring. Each stack of Heartstring allows the equipper's Chain Attack and Ultimate to ignore 12.5% of the target's Fire RES, stacking up to 2 times and lasting 30s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

Evelyn Chevalier’s signature weapon, Heartstring Nocturne, is her best-in-slot option because of its CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG bonuses. This W-Engine boosts her Critical Damage and gives her Fire Resistance Penetration. Since Evelyn have an aggressive playstyle, she can keep on triggering this Fire RES Penetration effect consistently in combat. This W-Engine can work effectively with any Evelyn team but optimally with her Fire-based teammates like Lighter, Burnice, Koleda, and Lucy.

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2. Brimstone

W-Engine	Base Stats
Brimstone (S-Rank)	+684 Base ATK (Level 60) +30% ATK (Level 60)
W-Engine Effect (R1)	Scorching Breath; Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter, the equipper's ATK increases by 3.5% for 8s, stacking up to 8 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

Soldier 11’s signature weapon, Brimstone, is an alternate S-Rank option for Evelyn Chevalier. This W-Engine, when equipped, enhanced her damage output, which is fitting for her aggressive playstyle. This W-Engine fits any team compositions other than Fire or Physical teams since it is not Attribute damage dependent. Unfortunately, you have to make up for the loss of Critical Rate and Critical Damage through her Drive Disc sets. 

3. Marcato Desire

W-Engine	Base Stats
Marcato Desire (A-Rank)	+594 Base ATK (Level 60) +20% CRIT Rate (Level 60)
W-Engine Effect (R5)	Get Everyone Fired Up: When an EX Special Attack or Chain Attack hits an enemy, the equipper's ATK increases by 9.6% for 8s. While the target is under an Attribute Anomaly, this effect is increased by an additional 9.6%.

Marcato Desire is one of the best A-rank weapon options for Evelyn Chevalier. Aside from the CRIT Rate increase, this event W-Engine also enhances Evelyn’s attack power when dealing with Special Attacks and Chain Attacks. A unique feature of the W-Engine is that it provides additional damage when targets are inflicted with Attribute Anomaly effects. If using this weapon, Evelyn can pair up with Anomaly Agents, namely Burnice, to maximize this weapon’s effects.

4. Cannon Rotor

W-Engine	Base Stats
Cannon Rotor (A-Rank)	+594 Base ATK (Level 60) +20% CRIT Rate (Level 60)
W-Engine Effect (R5)	Oversized Barrel: Increases ATK by 12%. Landing a critical hit on an enemy will inflict an additional 200% of ATK as DMG. This effect can trigger once every 6s.

Equip Cannon Rotor to Evelyn Chevalier if you are low in Critical Rate. Also, this W-Engine can be useful for increasing Evelyn’s damage output when landing critical hits to enemies. This weapon can be Evelyn’s initial equipment while you pull for other better A-Rank and S-Rank W-Engines. 

5. Street Superstar

W-Engine	Base Stats
Street Superstar (A-Rank)	+594 Base ATK (Level 60) +25% ATK (Level 60)
W-Engine Effect (R5)	Flaming Bars: Whenever a squad member launches a Chain Attack, the equipper gains 1 Charge stack, stacking up to 3 times. Upon activating their own Ultimate, the equipper consumes all Charge stacks, and each stack increases the skill's DMG by 24%.

Street Superstar is an A-Rank option for Evelyn Chevalier if you want to boost the damage output of your Chain Attacks and Ultimate. This W-Engine is somewhat of a downgraded version of her signature weapon, Heartstring Nocturne, but without the Fire Resistance Penetration and the Critical Damage increase. 

Evelyn Best Drive Disc Sets

Here are the best Drive Disc Sets for Evelyn:

1. Inferno Metal x4 and Woodpecker Electro x2 DPS Set (End Game Set)

Drive Disc	Set Effect
Inferno Metal	ATK +10%. (2-piece Set) Upon hitting a Burning enemy, the equipper's CRIT Rate is increased by 28% for 8s. (4-piece Set)
Woodpecker Electro (Option 1)	CRIT Rate +8%. (2-piece Set)
Hormone Punk (Option 2)	ATK +10%. (2-piece Set)

Inferno Metal is Evelyn Chevalier’s Best-in-Slot (BiS) four-piece set. It gives her an additional 10% Attack and 28% CRIT Rate when hitting burned enemies in combat. The 8-second uptime of the Critical Rate boost is not an issue as well because Burn Anomaly effects last up to 10 seconds. So, it is easy to keep up considering her aggressive playstyle. Having Woodpecker Electro as your 2-piece set helps in increasing her CRIT Rate further. 

2. Puffer Electro x4 and Woodpecker Electro x2 DPS Set (PEN Ratio and Burst DMG Set)

Drive Disk	Set Effect
Puffer Electro	PEN Ratio +8%. (2-piece Set) Ultimate DMG increases by 20%. Launching an Ultimate increases the equipper's ATK by 15% for 12s. (4-piece Set)
Woodpecker Electro (Option 1)	CRIT Rate +8%. (2-piece Set)
Hormone Punk (Option 2)	ATK +10%. (2-piece Set)

Puffer Electro is a burst damage option for Evelyn Chevalier. Aside from the Ultimate DMG increase, she will also gain an additional PEN Ratio, which aligns Heartstring Nocturne’s Fire RES ignore when equipped. Moreover, Evelyn’s damage output increases further for 12 seconds after launching an Ultimate. Additionally, this Drive Disc set is optimal when paired with Stun Agents or assigned to Stun-based teams. Capitalize on your enemies under Daze effects and unleash your Ultimate attack before ending your combo rotation. Attach a 2-piece Woodpecker Electro for an additional Critical Rate boost. 

3. Woodpecker Electro x4 and Puffer Electro x2 DPS Set (CRIT Rate Set)

Drive Disk	Set Effect
Woodpecker Electro	CRIT Rate +8%. (2-piece Set) Landing a critical hit on an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dodge Counter, or EX Special Attack increases the equipper's ATK by 9% for 6s. The buff duration for different skills are calculated separately. (4-piece Set)
Puffer Electro (Option 1)	PEN Ratio +8%. (2-piece Set)
Hormone Punk (Option 2)	ATK +10%. (2-piece Set)

Puffer Electro is a Drive Disc set that pushes an aggressive playstyle and maximizes her Critical Damage and Critical Rate mechanics. The four-piece set boosts Evelyn’s Basic Attacks, Dodges, and Special Attacks. Adding a Puffer Electro will boost her burst damage while performing her combo rotation. If you wear this Drive Disc set, consider setting up Hyper Carry Teams for Evelyn to maintain her buff duration and increase her field time in battle.

Evelyn Best Drive Disc Stats

Here are the best Drive Disk main stats, sub-stats and end game stats for Evelyn:

1.  Drive Disc Main Stats

2.  Drive Disc Sub Stats

3.  Best End Game Stats

Evelyn Best Teams

1. Evelyn Premium Teams

Main DPS	Support	Stun
Evelyn (S-Rank)	Evelyn (S-Rank)	Lighter (S-Rank)	Kolada (S-Rank)

Evelyn and Lighter fit well together and currently form one of the best Stun teams, together with Astra Yao. Lighter’s playstyle does not require a longer field time, unlike Qingyi. This allows Evelyn Chevalier to execute her combo rotations steadily. Moreover, Lighter can deal Stun effects for up to 3 seconds, which gives Evelyn the chance to unleash her Ultimate conveniently in combat. If you do not have Lighter, you can also use Koleda.

As mentioned earlier, Astra Yao does not require active field time since she can be in her Idyllic Cadenza state while Evelyn and Lighter engage the enemies. Astra Yao’s Critical Damage will help increase Evelyn and Lighter’s Critical Damage together with her healing. Furthermore, she can capitalize on Evelyn’s presence as an Attack Agent through her Moonlit Frenzy ability. With this ability, she can deal Ether attribute damage in the form of Tremolo and Tone Clusters. 

▷ Recommended Drive Disc Selections of Lighter in this team:

• Drive Disc Set: Shockstar Disco (4-piece) + Swing Jazz (2-piece)
• Recommended IMPACT: 170 to 195+

▷ Recommended Drive Disc Selections of Astra Yao in this team:

• Drive Disc Set: Astral Voice Disco (4-piece) + Swing Jazz (2-piece)
• Recommended ATK: 2,200 to 3,400

▷ Recommended Bangboo in this team:

• Bangboo: Snap, Rocketboo, or Cryboo

2. Evelyn Caesar Teams

Caesar provides both buffs and debuffs to enemies to pair with her refreshable Shields. Through her Radiant Aegis Shield, she can protect Evelyn Chevalier while she is not yet in her Blazing Armor state. She can also inflict Stun status, but it requires perfect execution of Defensive Assists in combat. 

With Astra Yao, she provides additional damage boost and healing in battle. The CRIT DMG buffs also help them both to increase their damage output. She also synergizes with Evelyn through her Moonlit Frenzy ability, which lets her deal bonus Ether DMG through Tremolo and Tone Clusters.

▷ Recommended Drive Disc Selections of Caesar in this team:

• Drive Disc Set: Proto Punk (4-pc) + Shockstar Disco (2-pc)
• Recommended DEF: 1000+
• Recommended IMPACT: 145 to 170

▷ Recommended Drive Disc Selections of Astra Yao in this team:

• Drive Disc Set: Astral Voice Disco (4-piece) + Swing Jazz (2-piece)
• Recommended ATK: 2,200 to 3,400

▷ Recommended Bangboo in this team:

• Bangboo: Snap

3. Qingyi Electric Stun Team

Main DPS	Support	Stun
Evelyn (S-Rank)	Qingyi (S-Rank)	Rina (S-Rank)

Aside from Lighter, Evelyn can also work with Qingyi as a Stun-based Agent in this premium team. In addition to her Stun effects, she can also hit enemies with multiple combos and increase her Stun damage over time. Take note that you need to manage the field time and combo rotations between Evelyn and Qingyi in combat.

Having Rina as your Support teammate will help Evelyn and Qingyi increase their damage output against enemies with high defense. Aside from the additional PEN Ratio, she can also increase the uptime of Shock effects, which helps Qingyi. 

▷ Recommended Drive Disc Selections of Qingyi in this team:

• Drive Disc Set: Shockstar Disco (4-piece) + Swing Jazz (2-piece)
• Recommended IMPACT: 169 to 193+

▷ Recommended Drive Disc Selections of Rina in this team:

• Drive Disc Set: Swing Jazz (4-piece) + Puffer Electro (2-piece) 
• Recommended Anomaly Proficiency: 200 to 300

▷ Recommended Bangboo in this team:

• Bangboo: Plugboo or Eletroboo

4. Evelyn F2P Team

Main DPS	Stun	Sub DPS
Evelyn (S-Rank)	Kolada (S-Rank)	Lucy (S-Rank)

This F2P-friendly Stun team features Koleda and Lucy as your Stun and Support teammates, respectively. If you missed out on Lighter, Koleda is an alternative for inflicting Daze stun effects with Fire attribute damage. Also, this team capitalizes on Koleda’s Additional Ability: Belobog Management, where you gain an additional Chain Attack damage bonus by having teammates with the same Fire Attribute or Faction.

When it comes to Lucy, her pet guard boars can also deal Daze status to enemies, which Evelyn can also capitalize on. Lucy also gives a Flat ATK buff to the team adding more damage output. Since Lucy is a Support Unit, Evelyn gains a 30% damage increase to her Ivory’s Chain Attack and Ultimate. 

▷ Recommended Drive Disc Selections of Koleda in this team:

• Drive Disc Set: Shockstar Disco (4-piece) + Swing Jazz (2-piece)
• Recommended IMPACT: 169 to 190+

▷ Recommended Drive Disc Selections of Lucy in this team:

• Drive Disc Set: Swing Jazz (4-piece) + Proto Punk (2-piece) 

▷ Recommended Bangboo in this team:

• Bangboo: Rocketboo or Cryboo

Best Bangboos for Evelyn

Here are the best team Bangboo options for Evelyn:

Bangboo	Team
Snap	Teams with Stars of Lyra Agents
Rocketboo	Teams with Fire DMG and Anomaly Agents
Plugboo	Teams with Electric DMG and Anomaly Agents

Is Evelyn Still Worth Pulling?

This Evelyn build guide emphasizes her role as a top Main DPS unit in Zenless Zone Zero. Her powerful skills and effects, such as her Special Attack, Chain Attack, Basic Attack, Blazing Armor, and Fiery Collapse, are the main sources of strength in the game. Evelyn Chevalier works effectively as the lead DPS unit for Hyper Carry teams, and Stun teams. She can co-exist with other DPS units like Burnice, Lighter, Qingyi, and Koleda, who specialize in either Fire attribute damage or Stun effects. As for her Support, she works with her dedicated partner, Astra Yao, as well as Caesar, Rina, and Lucy.

If you’re looking for another top DPS in Zenless Zone Zero to lead another team next to Miyabi’s, consider pulling for Evelyn. She is a missing piece for Fire-based units like Lighter and Burnice, who are looking for another DPS to synergize with and display their full potential in terms of their mechanics. As future version updates come by, it is better to have two dedicated teams for clearing end game content such as Shiyu Defense and Deadly Assault. 

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