Jane Doe Build Guide: W-Engine, Drive Discs & Teams | Zenless Zone Zero

Alexa Hunter

Mar 31, 2026

Jane Doe is a member of the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team inZenless Zone Zero, known for her stealthiness and unpredictable nature. Working in the shadows, she excels at swift and precise attacks that catch enemies off guard, making her a dangerous presence on the battlefield. Not only that, her mysteriousness and unclear motives add intrigue to her role in the storyline. In this blog, we'll explore Jane’s playstyle, strengths, and optimal builds, along with tips on W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team synergy to help you maximize her effectiveness.

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Jane Doe Agent Overview

Jane Doe Information

Agent Information
	Rarity	S-Rank
	Attribute	Physical
	Specialty	Anomaly
	Faction	Criminal Investigation Special Response Team
	Combat Role	DPS

Jane Doe Overview

Jane is a S-Rank Physical Anomaly Agent who excels at dealing consistent burst DMG through Assaults—triggered by filling the target's Anomaly bar, and Disorders—triggered when applying Attribute Anomaly to an enemy already inflicted by another type of Attribute Anomaly. Her gameplay revolves around accumilating a special resource called "Passion Stream", to enter the Passion state, when she'll receive most of her buffs. Passion Stream is gained through performing Perfect Dodge, Perfect Assist, and dealing DMG to enemies. Upon accumilating enough Passion Stream, Jane enters the Passion state, increasing her Anomaly Buildup Rate by 25% and ATK by up to 600, she also gains one use of Basic Attack: Salchow Jump, this attack can be performed by holding her Basic Attack and replenishes her Passion Stream when hitting an enemy.

The special thing about Jane is that when she hits an enemy, that enemy enters the Gnawed state, which makes ANY instances of Assault on that enemy be able to Crit, dealing 150% of the original Assault DMG. The chances of this effect happening are determined by Jane's Core Skill, with the base Crit Rate being 40% at max Core level, and each point of Jane's Anomaly Proficiency also further increases this CRIT Rate by 0.16%.

Jane Doe Skill Priority

Below are the best skill priorities for Jane Doe:

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

Jane's Core Skill allows her Physical Anomaly to be able to trigger a Critical hit, with each upgrade further increasing its Crit Rate, making it the primary focus. Being an Anomaly character, her main source of damage comes from her Anomaly procs, which don't scale on skill levels, so keep in mind that general skill upgrades don't have as much impact. That aside, her Basic Attack and Special Attack come next, as both are frequently used in combat. Chain Attack and Dodge are placed in a secondary tier, offering some benefits but don't matter as much as her previous skills. Jane's Assist skill comes last due to its minimal impact, you won't be using it much in battle.

Jane Doe Best W-Engines

As an Anomaly character, Jane wants as much Anomaly Mastery, Anomaly Proficiency and ATK as possible, with an emphasis on Anomaly Proficiency and ATK. Any Anomaly W-Engine focusing on those stats will work best for her. Among them, her Signature W-Engine, Sharpened Stinger, is her strongest pick. We recommend you secure this W-Engine in order to get the most out of Jane.

Best choice
Sharpened Stinger (S-Rank)	Base ATK: 713 Bonus Stat: Anomaly Proficiency 90 W-Engine Effect (R1): Upon activating a Dash Attack, gain 1 stack of Predatory Instinct. Each stack of Predatory Instinct increases the equipper's Physical DMG by 12% for 10s, stacking up to 3 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s and repeated triggers reset the duration. When entering combat or triggering Perfect Dodge, gain 3 stacks of Predatory Instinct. While Predatory Instinct is at maximum stacks, the equipper's Anomaly Buildup Rate increases by 40%.
Alternatives
Practiced Perfection (S-Rank)	Base ATK: 713 Bonus Stat: ATK 30% W-Engine Effect (R1): The equipper's Anomaly Mastery increases by 60. When inflicting Assault, the equipper's Physical DMG increases by 20% for 20s, stacking up to 2 times. Repeated triggers reset the duration. When the equipper enters combat, immediately gain 2 stacks.
Weeping Gemini (A-Rank)	Base ATK: 594 Bonus Stat: ATK 25% W-Engine Effect (R5): Whenever a squad member inflicts an Attribute Anomaly on an enemy, the equipper gains a buff that increases Anomaly Proficiency by 46, stacking up to 4 times. This effect expires when the target recovers from Stun or is defeated. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
Electro-Lip Gloss (A-Rank)	Base ATK: 594 Bonus Stat: Anomaly Proficiency 75 W-Engine Effect (R5): When there are enemies inflicted with Attribute Anomaly on the field, the equipper's ATK increases by 16% and they deal an additional 25% more DMG to the target.
Fusion Compiler (S-Rank)	Base ATK: 684 Bonus Stat: Pen Ratio 24% W-Engine Effect (R1): Increases ATK by 12%. When using a Special Attack or EX Special Attack, the equipper's Anomaly Proficiency is increased by 25 for 8s, stacking up to 3 times. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

Jane Doe Best Drive Disk Sets

Jane is best suited for the Fanged Metal Drive Disk Set owing to its amazing buffs towards Physical Anomaly. For her 2-piece choice, you can choose from Phaethon's Melody, Freedom Blues, Puffer Electro and Astral Voice depending on the stats she needs and the team you're using.

Best Choice
Fanged Metal	Increases Physical DMG by 10%. (2-piece) Whenever a squad member inflicts Assault on an enemy, the equipper deals 35% additional DMG to the target for 12s. (4-piece)
2-piece Choice
Phaethon's Melody	Anomaly Mastery +8%. (2-piece)
Freedom Blues	Increases Anomaly Proficiency by 30. (2-piece)
Puffer Electro	Increases PEN Ratio by 8%. (2-piece)
Astral Voice	ATK +10%. (2-piece)

Jane Doe Best Drive Disk Stats

Here are the best Drive Disc main stats and sub-stats for Jane Doe:

1. Drive Disc Main Stats

Main Stats	Drive Disk Slot
Anomaly Proficiency	Slot 4
Physical DMG%/Pen Ratio%	Slot 5
Anomaly Mastery	Slot 6

2. Drive Disc Sub Stats

Sub Stats	Priority
Anomaly Proficiency	★★★ (High)
ATK%	★★★ (High)
Pen	★★ (Medium)
Flat ATK	★★ (Medium)

Jane Doe Best Teams

Jane Doe gets a huge Anomaly Buildup Rate boost from her Additional Core Ability, which is activated by having another member of the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team or a Physical character in the squad. To maximise Jane's potential, you must meet this team requirement.

1. Jane Doe Premium Teams

Alice, Vivian, Burnice and Yuzuha are amazing teamates for Jane. Alice synergises especially well with Jane as they're both Physical Anomaly characters, and Alice's Enhanced Basic Attack can apply a special type of Physical Anomaly that can trigger Disorder with the regular Physical Anomaly. Yuzuha can enhance this interaction even further with her Anomaly-related buffs. Vivian and Burnice function really great as Anomaly Sub-DPS, requiring minimal field-time while dealing massive massive DMG. Alternatively, you can switch up Jane's playstyle with Nangong and Sunna; now, instead of playing a traditional Anomaly character, you'll be focusing on performing burst combos to deal as much DMG as possible during stun windows.

Main DPS

Support

Jane (S-Rank)

Vivian (S-Rank)

Yuzuha (S-Rank)

Alice (S-Rank)

Jane (S-Rank)

Yuzuha (S-Rank)

Jane (S-Rank)

Nangong Yu (S-Rank)

Sunna (S-Rank)

Jane (S-Rank)

Burnice (S-Rank)

Yuzuha (S-Rank)

2. Jane Doe Free To Play Teams

For Jane's Free to Play teams, Seth, Nicole and Zhao are her best choices. Seth is the ideal teamate for Jane thanks to his Anomaly synergy and minimal field-time. While Nicole and Zhao work as amazing general supports.

Main DPS

Support

Jane (S-Rank)

Seth (A-Rank)

Nicole (A-Rank)

Jane (S-Rank)

Seth (A-Rank)

Zhao (S-Rank)

Jane Mindscape Cinema

M1: Crime Counsel

Rating: ★★★★ (Great)
Effect: The maximum uses of Basic Attack: Salchow Jump are increased by one. While in the Passion state, Jane's Physical Anomaly Buildup Rate increases by an extra 15% and each point of Jane's Anomaly Proficiency increases her damage by 0.1%, up to a maximum of 30%.
Jane's Mindscape 1 provides her with an extra use of Salchow Jump, making it easier to maintain her Passion state. Not only that, it also increases her Anomaly Buildup Rate and DMG ouput, allowing for faster triggers of Assault that hit harder as well.

M2: Adapt to the Environment

Rating: ★★★★★ (Best)
Effect: When Jane's attack hits an enemy in the Gnawed state, or when any squad member triggers Assault on an enemy in the Gnawed state, 15% of the enemy's DEF is ignored. Additionally, when Assault DMG triggers a CRIT, the CRIT DMG is increased by 50%.
This Mindscape gives the biggest boost in Jane's overall DMG. The 15% DEF shred combined with a 50% increase in Crit DMG for Assaults make it a deadly combo, not just for Jane, but for any character who are able to trigger Assault in the squad.

M3: Anonymity

Rating: ★ (Not Good)
Effect: Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
Due to the nature of Anomaly characters, skill upgrades offer minimal changes in performance. This means that Jane's Mindscape 3 is almost irrelevant.

M4: Adapt and Thrive

Rating: ★★★★ (Great)
Effect: When any squad member triggers the Assault or Disorder effects, all squad members' Attribute Anomaly DMG is increased by 18%, lasting 15s.
This Mindscape provides a great increase in the entire squad's Anomaly DMG. The 18% may look small, but with how fast Anomaly procs usually happen, it piles up really quickly.

M5: Compulsive Hoarder

Rating: ★ (Not Good)
Effect: Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
As explained in Jane's Mindscape 3, skill upgrades for her don't matter much.

M6: Shady Technique

Rating: ★★★★ (Great)
Effect: While in the Passion state, Jane's CRIT Rate increases by 20%, and CRIT DMG by 40%. After any squad member inflicts Assault, Jane instantly enters the Passion state, and gains max Passion Stream. When Assault deals a CRIT, Jane performs an additional attack on the target, dealing Physical DMG equal to 1,600% of her Anomaly Proficiency.
Jane's Mindscape 6 is amazing at boosting her personal DMG thanks to its stat buffs, increased Passion state duration, and an entirely new attack. However, Crit stats aren't too useful on Jane, and the buffs only apply to her, so it's held back from being the best Mindscape, sitting just below her Mindscape 2.

Conclusion

Overall, Jane Doe is a great Anomaly Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. Despite her being an old character, when equipped with the right build and team setup, she can become an amazing DPS. We hope this Jane guide can provide you with a better understanding of her strengths and help you maximize her potential.

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Jane Doe Build Guide: W-Engine, Drive Discs & Teams | Zenless Zone Zero

Jane Doe Agent Overview

Jane Doe Information

Jane Doe Overview

Jane Doe Skill Priority

Jane Doe Best W-Engines

Jane Doe Best Drive Disk Sets

Jane Doe Best Drive Disk Stats

1. Drive Disc Main Stats

2. Drive Disc Sub Stats

Jane Doe Best Teams

1. Jane Doe Premium Teams

2. Jane Doe Free To Play Teams

Jane Mindscape Cinema

Conclusion