Zhao is a free S-Rank Ice Defense Agent introduced in version 2.5. As a member of the Krampus Compliance Authority, she excels as an off-field support buffer, providing team-wide HP buffs, flat ATK increases, massive DMG boosts scaling with her Max HP, healing, and some personal damage via charged slashes.
Skill Overview
- Core Passive: Ideal Colleague - Entry gives 100 Frostbite Points (180s CD in combat zones). Off-field: +6 Points per hit (3s CD). Max Points trigger Entry Skill on swap-in, activating Ether Veil.
- Entry Skill: Burst of Frost - Massive Ice DMG, consumes Points for Ether Veil, enables Quick Assist + auto Final Verdict charge.
- Basic Attack: Final Verdict (Hold) - Charged slash (up to 5s), deals % Max HP extra DMG (24% per sec). Continues charging off-field in Ether Veil.
- Special/EX Special: Shatterfrost Surge/Frostflow Tundra - Ice DMG + HoT; EX gives +20 Points.
- Ultimate/Chain: Bunny Barrage/Temporary Alliance - Massive Ice DMG +20/5 Points.
- Additional: Crystallization - In Ether Veil, squad DMG +10% +1% per 400 HP over 15k (max 40% at 27k HP).
Best W-Engine
Stack HP and ER for buffs and uptime. Signature is BiS.
| W-Engine | Rarity | Bonus Stat | Key Effect | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-Sugar Bunny | S | HP 30% | Squad +10% ATK/HP; Ether Veil +30% CRIT DMG (60s) | BiS |
| Original Transmorpher | A | HP % | +HP%; Attacked: +Impact (F2P) | Best F2P |
| Spring Embrace | A | - | DMG Reduct; ER on hit, transfers off-swap | Good ER |
| Bunny Band | A | HP % | +ATK when shielded | Budget |
Best Drive Discs and Stats
Full HP mains to hit 27k for max buffs, then ER. Swing Jazz for team DMG amp.
- 4-Pc: Swing Jazz (+20% ER; Chain/Ult +15% squad DMG 12s)
- 2-Pc Alt: Yunkui Tales (+10% HP) or Moonlight Lullaby (ER)
| Slot | Main Stat |
|---|---|
| 4 | HP % |
| 5 | HP % |
| 6 | HP % |
Substats: HP% > ER > ATK%
Skill Upgrade Priority
| Skill | Priority |
|---|---|
| Core Passive | ★★★★★ |
| Basic Attack | ★★★★☆ |
| Chain Attack | ★★★★☆ |
| Ultimate | ★★★★☆ |
| Special Attack | ★★★☆☆ |
| Assist/Dodge | ★★☆☆☆ |
Ascension and Skill Materials
Pre-farm these for Lv.60/10:
Ascension (Total):
- Basic Freeze Chip: x5
- Advanced Freeze Chip: x15
- Specialized Freeze Chip: x50
- Hamster Cage Pass: x1 (partial; full ~x5-12)
- Denny: 500k+
Skills (Total to 10):
- Advanced Freeze Chip: x75
- Specialized Freeze Chip: x250
- Hamster Cage Pass: x5
- Turbid Crystal: x9 (new Hollow Zero material?)
Farm Freeze Chips from Expert Challenge (Ice), Hamster Cage from Shiyu Defense, Crystals from Hollow Zero.
Best Teams
Zhao fits hypercarries. Pair with DPS that benefit from ATK/HP/DMG buffs. Bangboo: Resonaboo (ER) or Frostbite boosters like Sharkboo.
| Team | Main DPS | Sub-DPS/Support | Bangboo | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Ice | Ye Shunguang | Dialyn | Frosty | Buffs Ye's Physical; Dialyn control/Frostbite |
| Hypercarry | Yidhari | Dialyn | Resonaboo | Single-target focus; Zhao safety/buffs |
| Ice Shred | Miyabi | Yuzuha | Sharkboo | Ice synergy; ER/control |
| F2P | Ellen | Lycaon | Rocketboo | Universal buffs; Lycaon shatter |
| Budget | Anby | Nicole | Bangvolver | Stun/Ether; easy access |
Playstyle and Rotation
Off-field generator, short field time for burst.
- Let DPS build 100 Frostbite Points (~16-17 hits).
- Swap Zhao: Entry Skill -> Ether Veil + Quick Assist window.
- Assist -> Auto Final Verdict charge.
- (Optional) EX Special/Ult for refresh +20 Points/stronger burst.
- Release charged Final Verdict (big %HP Ice DMG).
- Swap out; buffs last 40-50s.
Repeat. Prioritize Veil uptime over damage. In teams, time with DPS bursts.
Mindscapes (Constellations)
M0 strong; prioritize W-Engine > M1.
- M1: Squad ignores 15% All RES (50s on swap-out).
- M2: +20% her ATK /15% squad on heal.
- M4: +250 Decibels on Veil; +40% CRIT DMG on Ult/Chain/Final.
- M6: CRIT Rate buff x1.25; Final extra DMG x1.4, no consume.
F2P Tips
- W-Engine: Original Transmorpher R5.
- Discs: 2pc Yunkui + 2pc Swing Jazz.
- Teams: Ellen/Lycaon/Zhao or Soukaku/Ben/Zhao.
- Hit 27k HP first, then ER ~200%+.