Zenless Zone Zero Yanagi Build: Skill Priority, W-Engines, Drive Discs and Teams!

In Zenless Zone Zero 1.3 banners, a new agent Tsukishiro Yanagi has been introduced as an Electric Anomaly character. Her ability to accumulate Electric Anomaly Buildup, along with her unique Polarity Disorder mechanics, makes her extremely strong. Yanagi is easy to use and has high-performance potential. This Yanagi build guide will show you how to optimally develop Yanagi in terms of her skill priorities, ideal W-Engines, Drive Discs, and recommended teams. If you plan to pull for Yanagi and want to learn more about her options, you can find useful tips here.

 

List of Content

 

1. Brief Introduction

2. Skill Priority   3. W-Engines

4. Teams

5. Drive Discs & Stats

 

 

Brief Introduction

 

Tsukishiro Yanagi, an S-Rank Electric Anomaly Agent from Section 6, showcases her combat prowess with a naginata perfectly suited to her slender frame. Her electrifying attacks and dynamic stance-switching mechanics make her a formidable opponent on the battlefield. In combat, Yanagi seamlessly alternates between two different styles, allowing her moves and buffs to adapt based on her current stance. Maintaining a rhythm in switching stances enables her to continuously benefit from various buffs, enhancing her overall effectiveness. Each time she deals damage with a Basic Attack after switching stances, her Anomaly Buildup increases, setting the stage for her devastating EX Special Attack. Upon activation, she enters the Shinrabanshou state, executing a powerful forward stab followed by a downward strike that deals Electric damage. If her target is affected by an Anomaly, Yanagi triggers a special Disorder effect without removing the Anomaly, while simultaneously granting herself a powerful buff, making her a key asset in any team composition. 

 

 • Rarity: S-Rank   • Attribute: Electric    • Specialty: Anomaly   • Faction: Hollow Special Operations Section 6 

 

 

Yanagi Skill Priority

 

Yanagi mainly performs special attacks to switch between two stances and use the buffs of both. The EX Special Attack allows her to enter the Shinrabanshou state, where she continuously performs Electric attacks that accumulate Electric Anomaly Buildup as well as Polarity Disorder to deal damage. Therefore, it is recommended to upgrade the special Attack and Ultimate first to increase the damage from Polarity Disorder in addition to regular damage and Daze Multipliers, increasing Yanagi's overall damage. Then, upgrading the Basic Attack could be considered, as it still has a high proportion of overall damage. As for her Assist and Dodge, you can skip leveling up them if you do not have enough materials.

 

In conclusion, upgrade Yanagi's skills in the forllowing order: Core Skill > Special Attack > Chain Attack > Basic Attack > Assist = Dodge.

 

 

Yanagi Best W-Engines

 

To maximize Yanagi's damage output, Anomaly Proficiency is crucial, as it directly affects her Polarity Disorder damage. Therefore, her signature weapon, W-Engine "Timeweaver," is highly recommended. Not only does Timeweaver boost Yanagi's Anomaly Proficiency, but it also increases her Electric Anomaly Buildup and Disorder Damage.

 

If you don't have her signature weapon, alternatives such as Fusion Compiler, Weeping Gemini, or Electro-Lip Gloss are also excellent choices.

 

 

1. Best Choice: Timeweaver

 

 

Base ATK: 714 | ATK: 30%

R1: The equipper's Electric Anomaly Buildup Rate increases by 30%. When Special Attacks or EX Special Attacks hit enemies under Attribute Anomalies, the equipper's Anomaly Proficiency increases by 75 for 15s.
When the equipper's Anomaly Proficiency is greater than or equal to 375, Disorder DMG inflicted by the equipper increases by 25%.

 

2. Second Choice: Fusion Compiler

 

 

Base ATK: 684 | PEN Ratio: 24%

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.

 

3. Third Choice: Weeping Gemini

 

 

Base ATK: 595 | ATK: 25%

R5: Whenever a squad member inflicts an Attribute Anomaly on an enemy, the equipper gains a buff that increases Anomaly Proficiency by 48, 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.

 

4. Other Option: Electro-Lip Gloss

 

 

Base ATK: 595 | Anomaly Proficiency: 75

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.

 

Yanagi Best Teams

 

Yanagi's team compositions can be built around two distinct strategies. The first focuses on maximizing her Disorder DMG, which requires including another Anomaly Agent in her team to enhance the synergy. The second approach centers on Yanagi's own damage output, where she takes on the role of the Main DPS, and the team is built to support her offensive capabilities.

 

1.  Anomaly Yanagi Team Comps

 

 

In this team, Yanagi and Burnice share the role of DPS, relying on their powerful Anomaly damage to quickly take out opponents. In addition to her high damage output, Caesar brings additional stability to the team. Not only does she improve the group's survivability through her defensive powers, but she also increases the damage of the entire team. This allows Yanagi and Burnice to further maximize their attack effectiveness.

 

Other possible team comps：

a. Yanagi + Burnice + lucy / Rina / Seth

b. Yanagi + Piper + Lucy

 

2. Mono DPS Yanagi Team Comps

 

 

Seth provides shields and enhances Anomaly Proficiency, while Rina extends the duration of Shock and boosts the team's PEN and Electric DMG bonuses. Yanagi, on the other hand, quickly applies Shock on-field, creating synergy to trigger both Disorder and Polarity Disorder. This strategy is viable if you don't have Burnice or if Yanagi has unlocked her M2. However, if you do have Burnice, it’s generally better to prioritize an Anomaly Yanagi team composition.

 

Yanagi Best Drive Discs

 

According to Yanagi's team compositions, she can use different Drive Discs. 

 

1. For Anomaly Yanagi

 

To build the Anomaly Yanagi, we should choose Drive Discs that can maximize her Polarity Disorder damage. So we can choose the 4-PC Chaos Jazz and 2-PC Freedom Blues. Chaos Jazz can boost Yanagi's Anomaly Proficiency, ElectrIc DMG, EX Special Attack, which is tailor-made for Yanagi. Freedom Blues can further improving Yanagi's Anomaly Profiency, enhancing her Anomaly and Disorder damage.

 

 

Chaos Jazz

 

2-Pc: Anomaly Proficiency +30
4-Pc: Fire DMG and Electric DMG increases by 15%. While off-field, EX Special Attack and Assist Attack DMG increases by 20%. When switching on-field, this buff continues for 5s, and this continuation effect can trigger once every 7.5s.

 

 

 

Freedom Blues

 

2-Pc: Anomaly Proficiency +30

 

2. For Mono DPS Yanagi

 

If your Yanagi mainly deals Electric regular damage instead of Anomaly damage, it is recommended to equip her with the 4-PC "Thunder Metal". "Thunder Metal" improves Electric damage and atk while an enemy in combat is Shocked, which suits Yanagi's needs.

 

After that, the 2-PC "Chaos Jazz" or "Freedom Blues" is also ideal match, both of which increase Yanagi's Anomaly Proficiency by 30.

 

 

Thunder Metal

 

2-Pc: Electric DMG +10%
4-Pc: As long as an enemy in combat is Shocked, the equipper's ATK is increased by 28%.

 

 

Chaos Jazz

 

2-Pc: Anomaly Proficiency +30

 

 

Freedom Blues

 

2-Pc: Anomaly Proficiency +30
 

3. Stat Prioritization

 

Main Stats

 • (4) Anomaly Proficiency
 • (5) Electric DMG Bonus / PEN / ATK
 • (6) Anomaly Mastery / ATK

 

Substats

 

Anomaly Proficiency > PEN > ATK

 

 

Conclusion

 

Overall, Yanagi is an extremely versatile character who can combine with different characters, form strong teams, and is therefore a valuable addition to any player's roster. If you are interested in obtaining Yanagi but do not have enough Monochrome, top up Zenless Zone Zero at lootbar.gg. LootBar is a global, safe, and reliable platform for game transactions. You will also receive a large amount of additional recharge rewards on your first recharge. Take this opportunity to benefit from the cheaper prices!