Who is Yuzuha in Zenless Zone Zero?
Yuzuha is a new S-Rank Support Agent from the upcoming Spook Shack faction in Zenless Zone Zero 2.1. She's not your typical support — her skillset is built specifically to enhance Anomaly Agents, making her the first top-tier option for teams centered around Attribute Anomalies. While still in the pre-release stage, her mechanics already show strong synergy for off-field support and boosting team-wide performance.
The Role Yuzuha Plays in Your Squad
Yuzuha supports from off-field, dishing out Aftershock Physical Damage and applying various buffs. What makes her standout is her interaction with the Anomaly system — she speeds up Attribute Anomaly triggers, enhances related damage, and even boosts team stats based on her own. This makes her particularly valuable when paired with other Anomaly units.
Understanding Aftershock Damage and Charge Points
Aftershock is a newer mechanic introduced to certain agents. In Yuzuha's case, it's tied directly to Charge Points. She starts with 4 and can hold up to 6. These points trigger off-field Aftershock attacks every 8 seconds when teammates land hits, provided she has available points. You can replenish Charge Points by using her EX-Special, Chain Attack, Ultimate, or even by holding her Basic Attack, which also puts her in a parry stance for 1.5 seconds.
Candy Fright – Core to Her Anomaly Kit
The Candy Fright status is central to Yuzuha’s kit. It's applied through her EX-Special and Ultimate and lasts 30 seconds on enemies. While it's active, enemies take damage each second and become far more vulnerable to Anomaly triggers from your on-field unit. Candy Fright also allows her off-field Aftershock hits to scale with your active Agent’s Attribute — whether it's Frost, Auric Ink, or another.
Off-Field Contributions and Anomaly Build-Up
One major advantage of Yuzuha’s design is that her off-field attacks don’t count against Anomaly Damage scaling. Normally, multiple characters contributing to an Attribute Anomaly would combine their stats, which can sometimes dilute the output. But since Yuzuha isn’t built for high Anomaly Proficiency, her design bypasses this penalty, keeping your main DPS’s output intact.
Triggering Bonus Attacks Through Candy Fright
There’s extra value in syncing Charge Points with Candy Fright. When Yuzuha’s Aftershock strikes a Candy Fright-marked enemy, she deals an additional hit that builds up Anomaly effects even faster. It’s one more reason to keep her fully stocked with Charge Points during fights.
Teamwide Buffs from Yuzuha’s Core Skill
While she’s dishing out damage and helping build Anomaly stacks, Yuzuha also boosts squad stats. Enemies affected by Candy Fright trigger her Core Skill, which grants all allies a 15% damage bonus and up to 1,200 bonus Attack (based on 37.5% of Yuzuha’s own Attack stat). That’s on par with Astra’s buff — and in some cases, even better depending on team comp.
Spook Shack Faction Bonus Explained
If you’re using another Anomaly Agent or someone from Yuzuha’s faction, you’ll get even more value. After applying Candy Fright, her passive provides 0.2% Attribute Anomaly Build-Up per Anomaly Mastery point above 100, with a cap of 20%. A similar bonus applies to Attribute Anomaly Damage and Disorder Damage, scaling the same way. You’ll need 200 Anomaly Mastery to fully max out these effects.
Building Anomaly Mastery for Max Efficiency
To hit those Mastery numbers, you’ll likely want:
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Sixth Partition Anomaly Mastery Disc (+30%)
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2-piece Phaethon’s Melody (+8%)
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Her Signature W-Engine, which boosts Anomaly Mastery when Physical damage is dealt via EX-Specials
These sources can get you close to the required 200 Mastery, maximizing her passive bonuses.
Signature W-Engine Breakdown
Yuzuha’s best-in-slot weapon has a base Attack of 713 and offers 60% Energy Regen. But its real power lies in team synergy — when she lands Aftershock hits, it gives a +60 Anomaly Proficiency buff to all allies for 30 seconds. This directly enhances the potency of your other Agents’ Anomaly effects, and helps push teams toward the 20% bonus ceiling for both Anomaly and Disorder Damage.
Are Other W-Engines Viable for Yuzuha?
While her Signature W-Engine is ideal for Anomaly-focused teams, it’s not the only viable option. Kaboom the Cannon, for example, offers a strong Attack boost that benefits general team damage output. If your team’s Anomaly Agent doesn’t rely heavily on Anomaly Proficiency — like Miyabi, for instance — using an Attack-boosting W-Engine may actually give better results overall.
Best Drive Disc Sets for Yuzuha
Two standout Drive Disc sets for Yuzuha are 4-piece Astral Voice and 4-piece Swing Jazz:
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Astral Voice boosts damage and synergizes well with her EX-Special and Ultimate, which can trigger Quick Assists.
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Swing Jazz requires Chain Attacks or Ultimates to activate its buff, which is a bit more situational but still effective.
Both are strong options, but Astral Voice may offer slightly better uptime and stacking potential, especially in faster-paced fights.
Alternative Drive Disc Choices
If you’re running Yuzuha alongside a Physical Anomaly Agent like Jane Doe or the upcoming Alice, 4-piece Freedom Blues is also worth considering. This set lowers Attribute Anomaly Build-Up Resistance, making it easier to trigger effects. Other viable 2-piece combos include:
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Phaethon’s Melody (Anomaly Mastery boost)
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Attack + Energy Regen
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Shadow Harmony (for extra Aftershock damage)
Since final numbers aren’t available yet, best-in-slot sets will need further testing post-release.
Main Stat Prioritization
Yuzuha’s Core Skill Attack buff scales with her Attack stat, capping at 3,200. For the fourth and fifth partition discs, aim to prioritize Attack to help her hit this threshold. Compared to Astra, who scales at 35%, Yuzuha’s 37.5% conversion makes Attack even more essential. For the final stat slot, Anomaly Mastery will maximize her faction-based bonuses.
Why You Don’t Need Anomaly Proficiency on Yuzuha
Unlike DPS Anomaly Agents, Yuzuha doesn’t benefit from Anomaly Proficiency in the same way. Since her off-field support doesn’t factor into the Anomaly Damage formula, stacking Anomaly Proficiency would be inefficient. Focus instead on stats that enhance team utility, such as Attack, Energy Regen, and Mastery.
How Candy Fright Helps Trigger Attribute Anomalies
Candy Fright simplifies Anomaly setup. When enemies are afflicted, not only do they take damage over time, but their resistance to Attribute Anomalies drops significantly. Combined with Yuzuha’s ability to sync Aftershock attacks with your active Agent’s Attribute type, it leads to faster procs and higher uptime on Anomaly effects, improving the overall team output.
Team Synergy – Who Works Best with Yuzuha?
Yuzuha pairs best with Agents who either:
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Stay on-field and rely on Anomaly effects (e.g. Jane Doe, Piper, or Alice)
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Provide off-field damage while applying Anomaly pressure (e.g. Vivian, Burnice)
These setups let Yuzuha enhance their output while keeping her Charge Points and Candy Fright uptime optimal. She’s most effective in double Anomaly comps, especially where one Agent provides pressure from off-field and the other rotates in to deal burst damage.
Comparing Yuzuha to Astra
If you’re wondering whether Yuzuha is a direct upgrade from Astra — the answer is yes and no. For Anomaly-centric teams, Yuzuha is the best support option due to her specialized buffs and scaling. But if your team doesn’t rely heavily on Anomalies, Astra might still be more effective thanks to her Crit Damage buffs and higher raw damage boost.
Can Yuzuha Work in Non-Anomaly Teams?
Yes, Yuzuha isn’t locked into only Anomaly teams. Her Attack and Damage bonus still make her viable with Attack or Rupture-based teams. She won’t bring the same burst value as some supports in non-Anomaly comps, but she can still free up Astra or other supports for other lineups.
Is Yuzuha a Must-Pull Agent?
If your focus is building strong Anomaly compositions, Yuzuha is almost essential. Her kit fills a gap that no other Agent currently covers in Zenless Zone Zero. Even outside of Anomaly builds, her flexibility and buffs still give her a place in multiple team archetypes.
Conclusion: Why Yuzuha Changes the Game for Anomaly Teams
Yuzuha’s pre-release kit shows a lot of promise. She’s not only designed to enhance Anomaly-triggering efficiency, but she also brings scalable buffs and passive team support through unique mechanics like Candy Fright and Aftershock. Her synergy with both on-field and off-field Anomaly Agents makes her a vital piece for players looking to run these setups more effectively.
Even in teams that aren’t fully focused on Attribute Anomalies, Yuzuha holds her own by providing solid Attack boosts and consistent damage bonuses. Her flexible build paths and support-driven kit make her a highly adaptable agent. For players investing in Zenless Zone Zero 2.1, she’s looking like a reliable and impactful unit — whether you want to dominate with Anomaly effects or just round out your squad with a strong support.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is Candy Fright in Yuzuha’s kit?
A: Candy Fright is a status effect Yuzuha applies that causes damage over time and enables faster triggering of Attribute Anomalies by other agents.
Q: How do Yuzuha’s Charge Points work?
A: She starts with 4 and can hold up to 6. They’re consumed to deal Aftershock damage and can be replenished using EX-Specials, Chains, Ultimates, or parrying.
Q: Is Yuzuha better than Astra as a support?
A: For Anomaly teams, yes. Yuzuha is more specialized. Astra may still be better for non-Anomaly or Crit-based squads.
Q: What Drive Disc sets work best on Yuzuha?
A: 4-piece Astral Voice or Swing Jazz are solid choices. For Physical Anomaly teams, 4-piece Freedom Blues also performs well.
Q: Does Yuzuha need Anomaly Proficiency?
A: No. Her contribution to Anomaly build-up doesn’t factor into Anomaly Damage calculations, so it’s better to prioritize Attack and Mastery.
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