Ye Shunguang Optimal Build Guide for Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.5

Ye Shunguang is an S-Rank Attack agent from the Yunkui Summit faction, specializing in Honed Edge damage (a Physical variant that causes Assault Anomaly). She is the first dual-form Void Hunter, switching between her normal form and a powerful white-haired Qingming form via her Enlightened State.

Playstyle Overview

Ye Shunguang builds Qingming Sword Stance and Sky Force through Basic Attacks, Special Attacks, and assists. She enters Enlightened State (Qingming form) via Ultimate or Quick Assist, applying Ether Veil: Verdict to enemies for Veil Vulnerability (converting Stun DMG to bonus damage taken).

In this state, she unleashes enhanced ground (Parting Waters) and air (Lightstream Slash) combos, spending stance for conversions and finishers like EX Special: Return to Dust or Ultimate: Illusion-Cleaving Heaven Strike.

Focus on high-APM routing, perfect dodges, resource economy (Sword Stance to Embracing Earth stacks), and maintaining Ether Veil uptime for buffs. She bypasses traditional Daze reliance with direct Physical/Honed Edge pressure.

Best W-Engines

Prioritize ATK-scaling weapons with CRIT, PEN, or DMG buffs that synergize with Ether Veil and stance spam.

Rank	W-Engine	Key Stats & Effects	Why Best?
S+	Cloudcleave Radiance (Signature)	ATK 743 / HP 30% or CRIT DMG 48%; Physical PEN +15-20%; Ether Veil trigger: DMG +20-30%, CRIT DMG +20% (30-40s, resets).	Perfect synergy: Triggers on her kit's frequent Ether Veil activations (Ultimate/Assist/Entry), PEN for bosses, permanent buffs during rotations.
S	Severed Innocence	ATK 713 / CRIT DMG 48%; Stacks CRIT DMG +10-16% (up to 3x) on Basic/Special hits.	Quick stacking from stance combos; strong CRIT ramp.
S	Heartstring Nocturne	ATK 713 / CRIT Rate 24%; CRIT DMG +50-80%; Stacks ignore Fire RES (unused bonus).	Frontloaded CRIT for burst finishers.
A	The Brimstone	High ATK; Stacks ATK% on Basic/Dash/Counter (up to 8x).	Steady ATK for sustained DPS.
F2P	Steel Cushion / Starlight Engine	Physical DMG +20-40%; Rear/back hits or EX Special buffs.	Accessible A-Rank options.

Best Drive Discs

4-Piece: White Water Ballad (New in 2.5)

- 2-Pc: Physical DMG +10%

- 4-Pc: In Ether Veil, CRIT Rate +10-12% (persists 15s); Attack role +10-12% CRIT Rate +10% ATK on activation/extension (30s, resets).

Near-permanent CRIT Rate from her kit; pre-farm Puffer Electro as temp.

2-Pc Mixes: Puffer Electro (PEN +8%) + Branch & Blade Song (CRIT DMG +16%).

Main Stats Priority:

- 4: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

- 5: PEN Ratio > ATK% > Physical DMG%

- 6: ATK%

Substats Priority: CRIT Rate/DMG > ATK% > PEN Ratio > Flat ATK

Skill Upgrade Priority (M0)

Skill	Priority	Reason
Core Skill	★★★★★	Core DPS scaling & Veil Vulnerability.
Basic Attack	★★★★★	Main stance strings & finishers.
Chain Attack	★★★★☆	AoE entries & bursts.
Special Attack	★★★★☆	Resource economy & EX nukes.
Dodge	★★☆☆☆	Counters & QoL.
Assist	★☆☆☆☆	Swap-ins.

Best Team Compositions

Zhao (free S-Rank in 2.5) is mandatory for Ether Veil setup, ATK/HP/CRIT buffs, and safety. Pair with Stun or sub-DPS for synergy.

Team	Roles & Synergy	Bangboo Suggestion
Premium Hypercarry	Ye Shunguang (Main DPS) + Zhao (Buffer/Veil) + Dialyn (Stun/DMG buffs/Ult extender)	Resonance (Physical) or Amillion (ATK).
Strong Alternative	Ye Shunguang (DPS) + Zhao (Buffer) + Astra Yao (ATK/PEN shred/Heals)	Similar.
Wave Clear	Ye Shunguang (DPS) + Zhao (Buffer) + Seed (Electric sub-DPS/Anomaly)	Bangvolver.
F2P	Ye Shunguang (DPS) + Anby (Stun) + Nicole (DEF shred/ATK buffer)	Resonaboo.