Ye Shunguang's Kit, Gameplay, and Signature W-Engine in ZZZ 2.5

Ye Shunguang is the highlight character for Version 2.5, and she will catch eyes as soon as she launches. Her Yunkui Summit roots and switchable forms make her one of the top standouts this version. She covers the Strong Attack position, and plenty of players label her a must-pull.

Let's break down her kit, fight performance, Mindscape Cinemas, and W-Engine details.

Ye Shunguang Release Date

Ye Shunguang should launch on December 31, 2025, in Version 2.5. She is an S-Rank Honed Edge Attack Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. She rounds out the Special DMG trio by taking the Attack role, pairing with Miyabi (Anomaly) and Yi Xuan (Rupture).

Core Mechanics

Her kit focuses on [Sword Will] and [Sky Force] resources. Basic Attacks, Special Skills, Chain Attacks, and Ultimate generate or spend them to amp damage and add effects. Her core passive, Aether Shroud: Demonbane, provides invincibility frames, boosts damage, and applies Daze or Shroud Vulnerability to foes for control and offense.

Combat Style

Ye Shunguang uses a dual-stance system, alternating Sword Stance - Earth and Sword Stance - Heaven for varied combos and bursts. Her moves link smoothly from quick repeated Basic Attacks to broad AoE from Special and Ultimate skills. She fits players who mix planning with precise inputs.

(New) Honed Edge uses Physical stats for damage and buffs, deals Physical DMG, builds Honed Edge Anomaly, triggers Assault, and applies Flinch. Assault stops enemy moves and hits hard with Physical DMG; Flinch boosts Daze taken for a while.

Basic Attack

Basic Attack

Tap to perform up to 4 forward Slash attacks, dealing Physical DMG. On the 4th hit, pull back all field swords and place 6 new ones.

Basic Attack: Sword Aura

Hold to fire off quick Sword Auras while spending [Sword Will], dealing Physical DMG. Extend by tapping or holding. Hits raise CRIT Rate by 2% for 40s, up to 5 stacks, 1 every 0.1s, refreshes duration.

Basic Attack: Sword Stance - Earth

In [Sword Stance] on ground, tap for up to two forward slashes, dealing Physical DMG. Hits grant 1 [Sky Force] stack.

Basic Attack: Sword Stance - Earth Style Third Form

After second hit of Sword Stance - Earth Basic, tap for a forward slash, dealing Physical DMG. Then tap Special to chain Sword Stance - Heaven Style Third Form. If hit on startup, Block triggers, dodging that DMG and gaining 2 [Sky Force].
With [Sword Will], release for big AoE forward slash, massive Physical DMG. Spends 1 [Sword Will], gains 2 [Sky Force], consumes all [Sky Force] to boost DMG via Core Passive level.

Basic Attack: Sword Stance - Earth Secret Art

After Perfect Dodge in Dash Attack: Retraction Slash, tap for forward slash, dealing Physical DMG. Then tap Special to chain Sword Stance - Heaven Style Third Form. If hit on startup, Block triggers, dodging DMG and gaining 2 [Sky Force], up to 4 stacks.
With [Sword Will], release for big AoE forward slash, massive Physical DMG. Spends 1 [Sword Will], gains 2 [Sky Force], consumes all to boost via Core Passive.

Basic Attack: Sword Stance - Heaven

In [Sword Stance] airborne, tap for up to two downward slashes, dealing Physical DMG. Hits grant 1 [Sky Force].

Basic Attack: Sword Stance - Heaven Style Third Form

After second hit of Sword Stance - Heaven Basic, tap for plunging downward attack, dealing Physical DMG. Then tap Basic to chain Sword Stance - Earth Style Third Form. If hit on startup, Block triggers, dodging DMG and gaining 2 [Sky Force].
With [Sword Will], release for big AoE plunge, massive Physical DMG. Spends 1 [Sword Will], gains 2 [Sky Force], consumes all to boost via Core Passive.

Special Attack

Special Attack

Tap with swords on field: Step on nearest sword for quick Sword Aura, Physical DMG. Chains to Basic Attack: Sword Aura. Collects swords into [Sword Will]. Fails without swords.

Hold Special Attack

With swords: Step on nearest, charge briefly, dash slash and Sword Aura, Physical DMG. Chains to Basic third hit, leaves 2 swords. Collects into [Sword Will]. Fails without.

Special Attack: Sword Stance - UP

In [Sword Stance], tap for quick aerial attack, Physical DMG, goes airborne. Invulnerable on startup.

EX Special Attack

EX Special Attack

Energy ready, hold with swords: Step on nearest, charge dash slash and Sword Aura, Physical DMG. Chains to Basic third, leaves 5 swords. Collects into [Sword Will]. Fails without.

EX Special Attack: Sword Stance - Flash

In [Sword Stance] airborne, hold for rapid slashes spending [Sword Will] till empty.

EX Special Attack: Sword Stance - Annihilation

After Flash empties [Sword Will], tap/hold Special for huge AoE Physical DMG. Ends [Ether Veil: Evil Slayer] and [Sword Stance].

Chain Attack

Chain Attack

Trigger: Big forward AoE slash, massive Physical DMG. Invulnerable.

Chain Attack: Sword Stance

In [Sword Stance]: Same big AoE slash, massive Physical DMG. Invulnerable.

Ultimate

Ultimate

Max Decibels: Summon sword formation, massive Physical DMG. Activates [Ether Veil: Evil Slayer] for [Sword Stance], +4 [Sword Will], lasts 12s. Invulnerable.

Ultimate: Sword Stance

In [Sword Stance], max Decibels: Giant sword summon, massive Physical DMG. Ends [Ether Veil: Evil Slayer]/[Sword Stance], +4 [Sword Will]. Invulnerable.

Core Skill

Core Passive

After [Ultimate] or [Entry Skill], enter [Sword Stance], +4 [Sword Will], activate [Ether Veil: Evil Slayer] for 12s max.
In [Sword Stance], stronger skills, Basic Attacks build [Sky Force]. Earth Style Third/Secret Art and Heaven Style Third consume all [Sky Force], +10% DMG per stack up to 4, till end.
[Ether Veil: Evil Slayer] applies Veil Vulnerability (replaces Stun DMG Multiplier, max 80%), ignores Stun DMG Multi. +30% [Miasmic Shield] purify efficiency in [Sword Stance].

Additional Ability

With [Assist] or [Defense] ally: Ally [Ether Veil] or enemy [Miasmic Field] grants [Ready to Strike] till effects end (no stack).
Next swap-in consumes it for [Entry Skill], [Ether Veil: Evil Slayer], [Sword Stance], +4 [Sword Will].

Dodge

Dodge

Quick dash. Invulnerable. In [Sword Stance], Perfect Dodge + Basic chains Sword Stance - Earth Basic.

Dash Attack

Dash Attack

During Dodge + Basic: Physical DMG.

Dash Attack: Retraction Slash

In [Sword Stance], no stick input + Dodge: Quick backward slash. Perfect Dodge here + Basic chains Earth Secret Art. Invulnerable.

Dodge Counter

Perfect Dodge + Basic: Physical DMG. Invulnerable.

Assist

Quick Assist

Character launched + Assist: Invulnerable.

Defensive Assist

About to get hit + Assist: Parry, massive Daze. Invulnerable.

Mindscape Cinema

M1

[Sword Stance]: [Sky Force] not consumed, up to 6 stacks. [EX Special: Flash] +10% DMG per remaining [Sword Will].

M2

[Sword Will] max 6. +6 on enter/exit [Sword Stance].

M3

Basic, Dodge, Assist, Special, Chain +2 Lv.

M4

[Terrain] up to 3 stacks, +15% Earth Secret Art DMG each. +1 [Terrain] on combat start/exit [Sword Stance].

M5

Basic, Dodge, Assist, Special, Chain +2 Lv.

M6

Enter [Sword Stance]: +1 [Harmony] per [Terrain]. After Heaven Style Third, Special chains Flash free. Normal Flash: +10% Annihilation DMG per [Sword Will] spent, up to 60%.

Signature W-Engine

W-Engine Effect

+15%/16%/17%/18%/20% Physical DMG PEN. [Ether Veil] activate: +30%/34.5%/39%/43.5%/48% DMG, +20%/23%/26%/29%/32% CRIT DMG, 30s (refresh).

Conclusion

Ye Shunguang shines in Version 2.5 with her dual stances, unique Special type, and solid Strong Attack role. She finishes the Special DPS trio, adding a new playstyle to Yunkui Summit. Miyabi does Anomaly, Yi Xuan Penetration, Ye Shunguang Strong Attack for a complete, effective team.