Ye Shunguang is an S-Rank Honed Edge (Physical) Attack agent in Zenless Zone Zero. As a top-tier Crit DPS, she earns T0 status in endgame modes like Deadly Assault and Shiyu Defense.
But should you invest in her banner more than the baseline? Here's your answer.
Mindscape Cinema Breakdown
Ye Shunguang excels at S0 for all content clears. Mindscapes boost ramp-up, combos, and burst, but focus on high-value early ones given 50/50 pity (soft ~75 pulls).
| Mindscape | Effect | Value Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| S0 (Baseline) | Full kit; strong Enlightened Mind bursts via Ether Veil: Verdict (up to 110% Vulnerability). | Excellent (T0 DPS) | Clears all modes; no dupes required. |
| M1: Dreambound Self | Enter with 6 Qingming Sword Force (1x/180s IZ). Unity: +10% DMG, ignore 20% DEF. | God Tier (Must-Pull) | Instant burst entry; ~24% DPS increase. |
| M2: Light & Shadow | Bearer max 6 stacks; Culmination up to 9 (1 per Force consumed in EM). Soaring Light/Cleaving Heavens ignore 40% DEF. | God Tier (Must-Pull) | Smoother loops + 40% shred; ~51% uplift over M0 (pairs with M1 for 27% over M1). |
| M3: Swordswoman | Basic/Dodge/Assist/Special/Chain +2 levels. | Low | Standard; skip. |
| M4: Together into the Dust | Enter with 1,000 Decibels (1x/180s IZ). Veil Vulnerability max 200%. | High | Ult spam + doubled vuln; good sustain. |
| M5: Guiding Glimmer | Basic/Dodge/Assist/Special/Chain +2 levels. | Low | Skip. |
| M6: Lantern Wish | Enter +2 stacks (max 4 in EM). 3+ stacks: Return to Dust > Cleaving Heavens (consume 3). Finisher +1,500% ATK Physical DMG. | Whale Tier | Massive burst; 130% uplift over M0. |
Performance Comparison
Team-buffed DPS calcs (Cloudcleave Radiance S1, Dialyn + Zhao, 1-target 180s rotation) highlight M1/M2 gains and weapon impact:
| Build | Relative DPS | Absolute DPS | Uplift vs M0 (Brimstone S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| M0 + Brimstone S1 | 80% | ~308k | Baseline (F2P viable) |
| M0 + Cloudcleave S1 | 100% | 385k | +20-25% from sig synergy (RES shred + Veil buffs) |
| M1 + Cloudcleave S1 | 124% | 479k | +24% over M0 sig (instant resources + DEF shred) |
| M2 + Cloudcleave S1 | 151% | 584k | +51% over M0 sig (+27% over M1); extended combos |
Signature W-Engine Breakdown
Cloudcleave Radiance (S-Rank, Lv.60: 743 ATK, 48% CRIT DMG) on weapon banner (live, 50/50). Passive: 20-28% Physical RES ignore; Ether Veil: +25-40% DMG +40% CRIT DMG (40s, resets).
| W-Engine | Relative DPS (Team-Buffed) | Value Rating | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudcleave Radiance (S1) | 100% | God Tier (BiS) | Kit-perfect; 9-20% over alts. |
| The Brimstone (S5) | 91% | High | ATK stacks; strong refine. |
| Severed Innocence (S1) | 81% | Medium | CRIT DMG focus. |
| The Brimstone (S1) | 80% | Medium | Viable starter. |
| Starlight Engine (S5) | 72% | F2P Best | Assist/Entry ATK buffs. |
Pull Priorities and Value Advice
- Whales: M6 + Cloudcleave S1 for 130%+ DPS peaks.
- Dolphins: Guarantee M1 (24% uplift), chase M2 (to 151%); add sig (~10-20% gap to alts). Stop ~150 pulls.
- F2P/Minnows: S0/M1 only; S0 clears content, sig optional (Brimstone near sig at S5). Base kit meta-defining.