Zenless Zone Zero: Pan Yinhu Build Guide

Pan Yinhu is a solid A-Rank support in Zenless Zone Zero who’s all about boosting Rupture Agents like Yixuan. If you’re running a Yunkui Summit team or just pulled Yixuan, this guy’s your go-to for pumping up damage with Sheer Force buffs and tossing out Depleted Qi debuffs to make enemies take more hits. Plus, his Ultimate keeps your squad alive with some handy healing. This guide breaks down everything you need—best gear, skills, teams, and how to play him—so you can make Pan shine without wasting resources.

Overview of Pan Yinhu

Pan Yinhu is an A-Rank Physical Defense Agent in ZZZ, part of the Yunkui Summit crew. He’s a support who shines when paired with Rupture Agents like Yixuan, dishing out Sheer Force buffs, Depleted Qi debuffs, and some team healing. His kit keeps him tanky while boosting your main damage dealer. You’ll mostly use him to set up big hits for Rupture teammates and keep the squad alive with his Ultimate.

• Rarity: A-Rank
• Attribute: Physical
• Specialty: Defense
• Faction: Yunkui Summit
• Role: Support for Rupture Agents, handing out Sheer Force buffs, Depleted Qi debuffs, and healing.
• Playstyle: Pan’s EX Special Attack builds Break Force, triggers Quick Assists, and slaps Sheer Force buffs on allies (up to 540 at 3,000 ATK, or 720 at M6). His Ultimate heals the team, and he’s built to work best with Rupture Agents.

Best W-Engines for Pan Yinhu

Pan needs ATK to pump up his Sheer Force buff and Energy Regen to keep spamming his EX Special Attack. Since he’s a Defense Agent, he can’t use Attack W-Engine passives, so focus on Base ATK and Energy. Here’s what works:

1. Tremor Trigram Vessel (S-Rank, Signature)

   • Base ATK: Solid (around 624 at max).
   • Stats: ATK sub-stat, 50% Energy Regen.
   • Passive: Boosts EX Special Attack and Ultimate DMG by 25%. Gives 2 Energy when any teammate takes damage or heals (once every 5s).
   • Why It’s Great: High ATK and Energy Regen make it perfect for Pan’s playstyle. It’s his best pick by far.
   • Availability: Limited banner with Pan (June 6–June 25, 2025).

2. Spring Embrace (A-Rank)

   • Base ATK: Not as high but decent.
   • Stats: ATK sub-stat, Energy Regen.
   • Passive: Cuts Pan’s damage taken by 7.5%. When hit, boosts Energy Regen by 10% for 12s, and this passes to the next character when you swap.
   • Why It Works: Helps Pan use his EX Special Attack more and supports the main DPS with the Energy buff.
   • Availability: Battle Pass.

3. Peacekeeper – Specialized (A-Rank)

   • Base ATK: Okay for A-Rank.
   • Stats: ATK sub-stat.
   • Passive: Not super useful for Pan, but the ATK helps hit that 3,000 ATK goal for Sheer Force.
   • Why It’s Fine: A backup if you don’t have the top two, but not ideal.

4. Original Transmorpher or Bunny Band (A-Rank)

   • Why: They give ATK and some minor perks. Good enough until you grab something better.

5. Base (B-Rank)

   • Why: Cheap option for early-game or free-to-play folks. Just gets the job done.

Best Drive Discs for Pan Yinhu

You want Drive Discs that stack ATK for Sheer Force (aim for 3,000 ATK) and Energy Regen for EX Special Attack spam. CRIT stats or HP can help with damage or tankiness. Here’s what to use:

1. 4-Piece Astral Voice + 2-Piece Swing Jazz (or Hormone Punk)

   • 4-Piece Astral Voice: +10% ATK. When a teammate swaps in via Quick Assist, everyone gets an Astral stack (up to 3, 15s), boosting the Quick Assist character’s DMG by 8% per stack.
   • 2-Piece Swing Jazz: +10% Energy Regen.
   • 2-Piece Hormone Punk (Alternative): +10% ATK for bigger Sheer Force.
   • Why: Astral Voice powers up Quick Assists, which Pan triggers a lot. Swing Jazz helps with Energy, or Hormone Punk pumps ATK. Skip this if Astra Yao’s in the team (she uses Astral Voice).

2. 4-Piece Swing Jazz + 2-Piece Astral Voice (or Hormone Punk)

   • 4-Piece Swing Jazz: +15% Energy Regen. Chain Attacks or Ultimates give the team 15% DMG for 12s.
   • 2-Piece Astral Voice/Hormone Punk: +10% ATK.
   • Why: Great for Energy to keep EX Special Attacks rolling. Use with Astra Yao to avoid overlapping Astral Voice.

3. 4-Piece Hormone Punk + 2-Piece Astral Voice/Swing Jazz

   • 4-Piece Hormone Punk: +10% ATK, +25% ATK for 10s after entering combat.
   • Why: Maxes ATK for Sheer Force but lacks Energy. Only use if you’ve got Energy covered elsewhere.

Main Stats:

• Slot 4: ATK% (to hit 3,000 ATK).
• Slot 5: ATK% or Physical DMG% (ATK% is better for Sheer Force).
• Slot 6: Energy Regen (for EX Special spam) or Impact% (for stagger).

Substats Priority:

1. ATK% (get to 3,000 for max Sheer Force).
2. CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG (for Pan’s own damage).
3. Energy Regen (if no Swing Jazz).
4. Flat ATK or Penetration (nice to have).
5. HP% (if you want him tankier).

Skill Priority

Focus on skills that boost Pan’s support role—buffs, debuffs, and healing. Here’s the order:

1. Core Skill (Meridian Enlightenment): Ups Sheer Force (18% of ATK, up to 540 at M0, or 720 at M6). Key for Rupture Agent support.
2. EX Special Attack (Mountainous Pulse Strike): Gives 3 Break Force points, triggers Quick Assist, and applies Sheer Force. The heart of his kit.
3. Chain Attack (Ultimate: A Feast Fit for an Emperor!): Deals Physical DMG and heals allies (820 HP + 1.4% max HP/s for 8s). Great for keeping the team alive.
4. Assist (Quick Assist): Adds healing, damage, and Daze. Upgrade after the main skills.
5. Special Attack (Touch of Death): Uses Break Force to apply Depleted Qi (20% DMG taken increase, 10s, refreshable). Good for debuffs but less urgent.
6. Basic Attack/Dodge: Barely used, so save these for last.

Note: At M2 (Yunkui Pressure-Point Strike), Pan gets 4 Energy per 6 Break Force used, making EX Special Attacks easier to spam. Get Core Skill and EX Special to at least level 9, then Ultimate and Assist.

Best Teams for Pan Yinhu

Pan’s built for Rupture Agents, especially Yixuan, and works best with Yunkui Summit teammates for Depleted Qi synergy. His teams are specific since Rupture Agents are rare.

Optimal Team: Yunkui Summit Synergy

• Pan Yinhu (Support): Hands out Sheer Force and Depleted Qi (20% DMG taken increase).
• Yixuan (Main DPS, Rupture): Eats up Sheer Force buffs for big damage. Put her before Pan for Quick Assist.
• Ju Fufu (Support or Sub-DPS): Boosts faction synergy and Depleted Qi effects.
• Bangboo: Belion (S-Rank, buffs damage with two Yunkui members). Or use Luckyboo or Cardboard Armor.

Alternative Team: Stun/Support Hybrid

• Pan Yinhu (Support): Buffs and debuffs.
• Yixuan (Main DPS): Your damage dealer.
• Astra Yao (Support): Adds ATK buffs to pair with Pan’s Sheer Force. Use Swing Jazz on Pan if Astra has Astral Voice.
• Bangboo: Belion or something like Luckyboo.

F2P Team

Tough to build since Pan needs Rupture Agents like Yixuan, who’s limited. Try pairing with any Support or Stun unit (like Seth) and a basic Bangboo like Cardboard Armor.

Rotation Tips:

• Pop Pan’s EX Special Attack (Mountainous Pulse Strike) at 60 Energy for 3 Break Force points and Quick Assist, swapping to Yixuan for Sheer Force (lasts 25s).
• Use Touch of Death (eats Break Force) to slap Depleted Qi (20% DMG taken increase, 10s, refreshable). Pan auto-uses it off-field until Break Force runs out.
• Drop the Ultimate for healing or extra Physical DMG. Time Quick Assists to keep Sheer Force on Yixuan.

Mindscape Cinema (M1–M6)

Pulling duplicates unlocks Pan’s Mindscape Cinema, which makes him even better for Rupture teams. Standouts:

• M1 (Qi Shield): Depleted Qi makes enemies take more damage.
• M2 (Yunkui Pressure-Point Strike): Gives 4 Energy per 6 Break Force used and extends Depleted Qi to 12s. Helps with Energy a ton.
• M4 (First-Class Head Chef): Ultimate heals more upfront, keeping the team safer.
• M6 (Meridian Theory): Boosts Sheer Force to 24% of ATK (up to 720). Makes him a beast for Yixuan teams.

Recommendation: M0 works fine for most. M2 is awesome for Energy and debuff uptime. M6 is overkill unless you’re all-in on Yixuan.

Materials for Ascension and Skills

To max Pan Yinhu (Level 60, all skills), farm these materials from Combat Simulations, daily missions, Expert Challenges, and Notorious Hunts.

Ascension Materials (Level 1–60)

Source: Combat Simulation (Defense Drill), dailies, supply boxes.

Skill Materials (Per Skill, Level 1–12)

Source: Combat Simulation (Agent Skill), events, New Eridu City Fund.

Core Skill Materials (A–F)

Note: Can’t farm these in 1.7; save Battery Charge for 2.0 Expert Challenges.

Signature W-Engine (Tremor Trigram Vessel) Materials

Source: Combat Simulation (VR Device, after “Explosive Last Train” in Chapter 1).

Pre-Farming Tip: Stock up on Defense Certification Seals, Physical Shock Chips, and Denny. Save Battery Charge for 2.0 Expert Challenges and Notorious Hunts.

Playstyle and Tips

• Core Mechanic: Pan’s EX Special Attack (Mountainous Pulse Strike) gives 3 Break Force points and triggers Quick Assist, swapping to the previous character (like Yixuan) who gets Sheer Force (18–24% of Pan’s ATK, up to 540–720). Off-field, Pan auto-uses Touch of Death (using Break Force) to apply Depleted Qi (20% auto-generated).
• Rotation: Use EX Special Attack → Quick Assist to Yixuan for Sheer Force (lasts 25s). Let Pan auto-apply Depleted Qi off-field → Pop Ultimate for healing or damage. Keep Sheer Force up with Quick Assists.
• Positioning: Put Yixuan before Pan for Quick Assist synergy.
• Energy Management: Grab Tremor Trigram Vessel or Spring Embrace and Swing Jazz for EX Special spam. M2 helps here too.
• Healing: Ultimate heals 820 HP + 1.4% max HP/s for 8s, based on teammates’ HP. Use it to save the team or trigger W-Engine effects.
• Synergy: Stick with Yunkui Summit (Yixuan, Ju Fufu) or Rupture Agents for Depleted Qi. Non-Rupture DPS don’t get much from him.

Gameplay Notes:

• Skip Basic Attack and Dodge; focus on EX Special and Ultimate.
• Pan’s invulnerable during off-field Touch of Death, so he’s hard to kill.
• His kit’s easy but needs good swap timing for max buffs.

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Awesome support for Rupture Agents like Yixuan with Sheer Force.
• Ultimate heals the whole team.
• Depleted Qi (20% DMG taken increase) makes enemies squishier.
• Easy to use, great for new players.
• M2 and M6 make him even stronger.

Cons

• Only works well with Rupture Agents (basically just Yixuan).
• No good F2P team since Rupture Agents are limited.
• Needs 3,000 ATK for max Sheer Force, which takes gear grinding.
• Energy can be tight without the right W-Engine or Discs.

Is Pan Yinhu Worth Pulling?

• Pull if: You’ve got Yixuan or plan to get her. Pan’s her best buddy, boosting damage with Sheer Force and Depleted Qi. His healing and Yunkui synergy make him a must for those teams.
• Skip if: You don’t use Rupture Agents or want a flexible support like Astra Yao. Pan’s too specific otherwise.
• Pull Priority: M0 is enough for most. M2 or M6 if you’re building around Yixuan. Grab Tremor Trigram Vessel if you can.

Availability: On the Limited Banner “Lonely Wayfarer Beyond” (April 6–June 25, 2025).