Zenless Zone Zero: Orphie & Magus Build and Promotion Guide

Zenless Zone Zero's roster continues to expand with exciting agents, and Orphie & Magus stands out as a dynamic S-Rank Fire Attack agent from the Obol Squad. This duo—consisting of the shy, horned thiren Orphie Magnusson and her reliable tail companion Magus—excels in dealing Aftershock damage both on and off the field. Released in Version 2.2, Orphie & Magus functions as a versatile sub-DPS, providing team-wide buffs while unleashing powerful fire-based attacks. This guide covers everything you need to maximize her potential, from skills and builds to promotion materials and team synergies.

Skills Overview

Orphie & Magus's kit revolves around building and spending Bottled Heat (starting at 100, max 125) to trigger high-damage Aftershock attacks. Many of her skills count as Aftershock DMG, which benefits from her Core Passive buffs. Here's a breakdown:

Basic Attack: High-Pressure Flamethrower - Unleashes up to 5 forward attacks, culminating in a powerful flame blade strike dealing Physical and Fire DMG. The blade portion is key for quick access after certain specials.
Dodge: Flickering Flames - A quick dash for evasion, invulnerable during the animation. Includes Dash Attack (Rush Command: quick forward Physical DMG) and Dodge Counter (Counter Strike Opportunity: series of Physical and Fire DMG attacks post-Perfect Dodge).
Assist Attacks:
- Quick Assist: Searing Slash - Combo dealing Physical and Fire DMG when swapping in.
- Defensive Assist: Blazing Gunblade - Parries attacks, building massive Daze.
- Assist Follow-Up: Boiling Pierce - Multi-hit Fire DMG after Defensive Assist.
Special Attacks:
- Blazing Chamber - Tail thrust dealing Fire DMG with increased Anti-Interrupt.
- Corrosive Flash - Auto-triggers 4 laser Aftershocks every 5s, dealing Fire DMG and restoring 20 Bottled Heat.
- EX Special: Watch Your Step - Energy-consuming laser sweep dealing Fire DMG, followed by a Basic Attack blade, restoring 20 Bottled Heat.
- EX Special: Crimson Vortex - Off-field laser sweep (requires 60+ Energy), dealing Fire DMG and restoring 20 Bottled Heat.
- EX Special: Heat Charge - Consumes 100 Bottled Heat for continuous laser Fire DMG; parries attacks, reduces DMG taken by 40% initially, and escalates firepower. Ends with Fiery Eruption (spinning laser Fire DMG) at max duration.
Chain Attack: Overheated Barrel - Spinning laser attack dealing Fire DMG, restoring 20 Bottled Heat.
Ultimate: Dance With Fire - Massive spinning laser Fire DMG at max Decibels; triggers Quick Assist to extend duration and restores 20 Bottled Heat.
Core Passive: Taming Wind and Fire - Boosts CRIT Rate by up to 25% and Aftershock DMG by up to 85%. Grants Zeroed In (team ATK buff up to +700, scaling with Energy Regen ≥1.6/s). Off-field Crimson Vortex auto-triggers with sufficient Energy.
Additional Ability: Forged in Flames - With a Stun or Support teammate, Aftershock DMG ignores 25% enemy DEF.

Her playstyle emphasizes off-field damage and buffs, making her ideal for quick-swaps in Aftershock-focused teams.

Skill Upgrade Priority

Focus on skills that enhance her Aftershock output and buffs. Recommended order:

Core Skill (★★★★★) - Critical for CRIT Rate, Aftershock DMG, and Zeroed In scaling.
Special Attack (★★★★★) - Powers her main damage sources like Heat Charge and Crimson Vortex.
Chain Attack (★★★★) - Boosts Ult and chain damage.
Assist (★★★) - Improves swap utility and Daze.
Basic Attack (★★) - Minor contribution off-field.
Dodge (★) - Least impactful for her role.

Upgrading requires Denny (up to 500,000 total) and materials like Basic/Advanced/Specialized Burn Chips.

Mindscapes (Cinematics/Dupes)

Mindscapes enhance Orphie's kit, especially for whales. Key ones include:

M1: Luxurious Cat House - EX Specials ignore 15% Fire RES; Zeroed In boosts team DMG by 20%.
M2: Weird Food List - Aftershocks restore Decibels every 4s; Ultimate grants +40-50% CRIT DMG for 30-45s.
M3: "Tactics Manual" - +2 levels to Basic, Dodge, Assist, Special, and Chain.
M4: Pink Holster - Zeroed In duration to 16-18s; Heat Charge/Ultimate DMG +40-45%.
M5: Ferry Toll - +2 levels to all skills.
M6: Magic Seed - Additional follow-up after Basics/Specials; Enhanced Specials/Ultimate add extra Fire DMG (360% ATK).

Even at M0, she's strong; M1 and M2 offer the best value.

Best W-Engines

Prioritize W-Engines that boost CRIT, Energy Regen, and Aftershock DMG.

Rank	W-Engine	Why It's Best
S-Rank (BiS)	Bellicose Blaze	Signature; +20-32% CRIT Rate, ignores 15-24% DEF on Aftershock Fire DMG (stacks to 2). High Base ATK (713) and Energy Regen (60%).
S-Rank Alt	Heartstring Nocturne	+50% CRIT DMG, ignores 12.5-25% Fire RES on Chains/Ultimates.
S-Rank Alt	Severed Innocence	Boosts CRIT DMG on hits; stacks for Aftershock synergy.
A-Rank	Cannon Rotor	+20% CRIT Rate, bonus DMG on crits (200% ATK every 6s).
A-Rank	Marcato Desire	+20% CRIT Rate, ATK buffs on EX Specials/Chains.
A-Rank F2P	Gilded Blossom	+25% ATK, +24% EX Special DMG.

Bellicose Blaze is ideal for her Energy-dependent buffs.

Best Drive Discs and Stats

Aim for sets that amplify Aftershock DMG and Energy for Zeroed In.

Best Set: 4pc Shadow Harmony (+15% Aftershock/Dash DMG; +4% ATK/CRIT Rate per stack, up to 3 for 15s) + 2pc Swing Jazz (+20% Energy Regen).
Alternatives: 4pc Astral Voice or 2pc Moonlight Lullaby/Woodpecker Electro for CRIT focus.

Main Stats:

Slot 4: CRIT Rate% or CRIT DMG% (balance to 1:2 ratio).
Slot 5: ATK% or Fire DMG Bonus (ATK for general use).
Slot 6: Energy Regen (priority for max Zeroed In) or ATK%.

Substats Priority: CRIT Rate% > CRIT DMG% > ATK% > Flat ATK > PEN.

Promotion and Ascension Materials

Leveling Orphie & Magus requires farming specific materials. Here's the full list for max ascension:

Material Type	Quantity
Basic Attack Certification Seal	4
Advanced Attack Certification Seal	32
Pioneer's Certification Seal	30
Hamster Cage Pass	5
Scarlet Engine	9
Higher Dimensional Data: Miasmic Elytron	60
Basic Burn Chip	25
Advanced Burn Chip	75
Specialized Burn Chip	250
Attack Component	4
Reinforced Attack Component	32
Specialized Attack Component	30
W-Engine Energy Module	200
Denny	3,705,000

Farm these from challenges, bosses, and events. Core enhancements add +0.36/s Energy Regen and +75 Base ATK at higher levels.

Best Teams and Synergies

Orphie shines in Aftershock teams as sub-DPS, buffing allies with Zeroed In.

Premium Team: Seed (Main DPS), Orphie & Magus (Sub-DPS), Astra Yao (Support) - Seed handles on-field, Orphie off-field lasers, Astra boosts ATK/Energy.
Synergy Team: Soldier 0-Anby (Main DPS), Orphie & Magus (Sub-DPS), Trigger (Stun/Support) - Buffs Aftershocks and DEF shred.
F2P Team: Soldier 11 (Main DPS), Orphie & Magus (Sub-DPS), Nicole (Support) - Budget-friendly with grouping and debuffs.
Bangboo: Mercury for Energy uptime or fire-synergy options like Ignite.

Pair with Stun (e.g., Ju Fufu) or Support (e.g., Rina) for her Additional Ability.

How to Play Orphie & Magus

Start combats with Orphie on-field to build Energy and Bottled Heat via Basics and Watch Your Step. Swap her off-field to trigger Crimson Vortex automatically for passive lasers. Use Heat Charge during stuns for max DMG, extending Zeroed In with ally Aftershocks. Time Ultimates for Quick Assists to prolong lasers. Manage Energy Regen (aim for 200%+) to cap her ATK buff. She's forgiving for beginners but rewards precise swaps in endgame content.