Zenless Zone Zero Aria Build Guide

The second-half banners of Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.6 have been updated recently! Wishing all Proxies the best of luck in pulling Aria in a single pull, and a stress-free team-building experience! Today, let me guide you on how to build Aria.

1. Zenless Zone Zero Aria - User Experience

Strengths:

① High Daze DMG Burst

Aria is an Anomaly Agent, but her main damage doesn't come from Disorder. She focuses on dealing high Abloom damage by continuously using her enhanced normal attacks while the enemy is in the Daze state.

Weaknesses:

① Current Team Composition is Incomplete

Aria needs a Stun teammate. Her best partner is undoubtedly Nangong Yu, who will be released in the next version. If you pull for Aria, it's best to also get Sunna and Nangong Yu.

② Essential Character - Sunna

Aria requires Sunna. If your Ye Shunguang's team cannot function without Sunna, you need to consider this before pulling for Aria.

2. Aria - Skill Upgrade

Core Skill >>> Other Skills

Upgrading the Core Skill increases Aria's Anomaly Mastery, Anomaly Proficiency, ATK, and the ratio of her Abloom damage. It must be maxed out. Her other skills do not affect her Abloom damage or Anomaly accumulation efficiency, making them less crucial. 

However, upgrading them can also boost her direct damage and the Daze value inflicted by attacks, so they can be upgraded based on available resources.

3. Aria - Equipment Setup

S-Rank W-Engines: Recommended are her exclusive W-Engine "Angel in the Shell" or Vivian's exclusive W-Engine "Flight of Fancy". "Angel in the Shell" boosts Anomaly Mastery, Anomaly Proficiency, and Aria's damage, making it undoubtedly the best choice.

"Flight of Fancy" provides Anomaly Proficiency and Anomaly Accumulation Efficiency, from which Aria can fully benefit. It's also a very good option.

A-Rank W-Engines: Recommended are "Electro-Lip Gloss" or "Weeping Gemini". "Electro-Lip Gloss" increases Anomaly Proficiency, ATK, and damage dealt, all of which are effective for Aria.

"Weeping Gemini" requires the team to trigger Anomaly effects to stack Anomaly Proficiency. Once fully stacked, the damage becomes very high, making it suitable for situations where the team lacks a Stun character.

It is recommended to equip 4 "Shining Aria" + 2 "Phaethon's Melody", or 4 "Phaethon's Melody" + 2 "Shining Aria".

The 4-piece Shining Aria set increases Anomaly Proficiency and DMG during Daze, which is a custom Drive Disc set for Aria. The 4-piece Phaethon's Melody set increases Anomaly Proficiency and Ether DMG Bonus, and its numerical value is even stronger, offering 9 more points of Anomaly Proficiency than the 4-piece Shining Aria set.

The difference lies in that with the 4-piece Shining Aria set, Aria can trigger the Drive Disc effect through normal play. However, with the 4-piece Phaethon's Melody set, Aria needs to switch to a teammate to use an enhanced Special Skill before she starts dealing damage herself. Therefore, for convenience, use 4 Shining Aria; to push the damage ceiling, use 4 Phaethon's Melody.

Slot 4 main stat should be Anomaly Proficiency. Slot 5 main stat should be ATK or Ether DMG Bonus. Slot 6 main stat should be Ether Mastery. Sub-stats to look for are Anomaly Proficiency and ATK%.

4. Aria - Team Compositions and Playstyle

Aria + Any Stun Agent + Sunna

Aria's Abloom damage against enemies in Daze receives an additional 50% multiplier increase. Additionally, Dazed enemies inherently have increased Vulnerability, meaning the damage difference compared to when the enemy is not Dazed is substantial. Therefore, Aria's team needs a Stun character. 

The upcoming Nangong Yu is definitely the best candidate. For now, teaming up with Lycaon is recommended. Remember to upgrade his Enhancement level to at least 1, enabling Lycaon to trigger his additional ability, which increases the enemy's Daze Vulnerability multiplier.

Aria + Ukinami Yuzuha + Sunna

This team lacks a dedicated Stun character, so it's crucial to build up a lot of Daze value. The advantage is having two Support characters, meaning Aria receives many buffs, resulting in high damage. The strategy is for Aria to use her Ultimate beforethe enemy becomes Dazed, to avoid wasting Daze duration on her Ultimate animation. 

During the Daze state, Aria should hold down her normal attack for the plunging attack. After using up her Fandom Power, replenish it by using her EX Special Attack, Chain Attacks, and having teammates activate the Ether Veil.

5. Summary

Aria is a Daze-focused burst DPS with high personal strength, and the main challenges lie in her team composition. First, she competes with Ye Shunguang's team for Sunna, and it's also best to pair her with Nangong Yu, she is suitable for players who are fans of the three Angels of Delusion members. So, have you pulled for Aria? How has your experience been using her? Feel free to share in the comments!