What to know

  • Zhao is an Ice Defense support agent who provides teamwide ATK and DMG buffs scaled from her HP.
  • Her Ether Veil: Wellspring buff is central to her kit, benefitting Attack teams particularly.
  • Best teams pair her with strong Attack or hybrid damage dealers like Ye Shunguang and Dialyn.
  • She also works in versatile F2P squads with easy-to-get agents.

Zhao isn’t a frontline attacker — she’s built to buff allies’ ATK, boost HP, and increase overall squad damage while occasionally healing. Her buffs scale with her Max HP, making HP investment critical if you want to maximize her effectiveness.

Zhao Best Build Zenless Zone Zero Guide: Skills, Teams, & W-Engines Explained
Zhao is a versatile Ice Defense Agent in Zenless Zone Zero, built to shield allies, control enemies, and keep teams stable during high-pressure fights. Learn how to build Zhao for maximum team value through HP scaling, Ether Veils, and Quick Assists.
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Best Zhao team comps for attack & defense

List of best team compositions for Zhao in Zenless Zone Zero:

Attack-centric premium team

This composition amplifies damage in endgame content or tougher stages:

  • Zhao (Support)
  • Ye Shunguang (Main Attack)
  • Dialyn (Secondary Attack / DPS)
  • Sprout (Stun / utility)
Why it works
  • Ye Shunguang benefits a lot from Zhao’s Ether Veil buffs — it helps stack Qingming Sword Force and keep sustained damage high.
  • Dialyn adds consistent damage output, while Sprout provides crowd control and additional utility.

F2P / accessible defensive squad

Easy to build with minimal rare characters:

  • Zhao (Support)
  • Billy (Defense)
  • Anby (Attack)
  • Sumoboo (Stun)
Why it works
  • A solid beginner-friendly option that still takes advantage of Zhao’s buffs.
  • Sumoboo can be swapped with other utility Bangboo options like Bagboo or Overtimeboo if you need more control.
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Flexible attack support team

For general use in content where you want both offense and some control:

  • Zhao (Support)
  • Evelyn (Attack)
  • Astra Yao (Support / utility)
  • Any Stunner or utility agent
Why it works
  • A more flexible team that still gains from Zhao’s buffs and complements different playstyles.
  • Works well if you need variety or are experimenting with team comps.

Tips for maximizing Zhao’s contribution

  • Build HP first: Zhao’s buffs scale with Max HP, so prioritize HP on W-Engines and Drive Discs.
  • Use Ether Veil often: Accumulate Frostbite and trigger her Ether Veil frequently to keep buffs active.
  • Pair with Attack DPS: While she benefits most Attack-focused teams, she still adds value in most compositions as long as buff conditions are met.

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