Caesar vs Zhao
Caesar vs Zhao — two Defense agents competing for the same roster slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Caesar if…
- You need a Physical Defense agent and Caesar's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Defense gameplay over Zhao's Defensive Support identity.
- Caesar is an elite defensive support providing universal team buffs, damage reduction, and enemy debuffs.
Pick Zhao if…
- You need a Ice Defense agent and Zhao's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Defensive Support gameplay over Caesar's Defense identity.
- Zhao is a top-tier defensive support who thrives in teams requiring max HP scaling and consistent squad-wide ATK/DMG buffs.
Caesar and Zhao are both Defense investments that answer different account needs. Caesar (Physical, Defense) shines when Caesar is an elite defensive support providing universal team buffs, damage reduction, and enemy debuffs. Zhao (Ice, Defensive Support) is the better commit when Zhao is a top-tier defensive support who thrives in teams requiring max HP scaling and consistent squad-wide ATK/DMG buffs. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Caesar
- High damage negation through Radiant Aegis
- Provides universal team ATK and DMG taken bonuses [L90, L95]
- Excellent parry and block-based counter mechanics [L125, L136]
- Requires high technical execution for parries
- Shield value tied to base Impact stat
- Susceptible to cooldown management constraints
Zhao
- Significant team-wide ATK and DMG percent buffs
- Constant HP regeneration for squad sustainability
- Automatic Quick Assist transitions maximize rotation uptime
- Requires high investment in Max HP to hit peak scaling
- Rotation timing is rigid due to Frostbite Point consumption
- Lower personal damage compared to pure Attack specialists
Shared Team Members
With Caesar
Attack partner who covers gaps while Caesar handles the main role.
With Zhao
Attack partner who covers gaps while Zhao handles the main role.
Best Builds (Signature)
W-Engine
Tusks of Fury
Disk Set
Astral Voice
Disk 4
CRIT Rate% = Anomaly Proficiency
Disk 5
Physical DMG% > ATK% = PEN Ratio%
Disk 6
Impact
Substats
CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%
W-Engine
Half-Sugar Bunny
Disk Set
Bunny in Wonderland
Disk 4
HP%
Disk 5
HP%
Disk 6
Energy Regen
Substats
CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%
Who Should You Pull?
- You need a Physical Defense agent and Caesar's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Defense gameplay over Zhao's Defensive Support identity.
- Caesar is an elite defensive support providing universal team buffs, damage reduction, and enemy debuffs.
- Her ability to shield the entire squad while simultaneously increasing team DMG makes her a transformative addition to almost any team composition.
- Caesar is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
- You need a Ice Defense agent and Zhao's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Defensive Support gameplay over Caesar's Defense identity.
- Zhao is a top-tier defensive support who thrives in teams requiring max HP scaling and consistent squad-wide ATK/DMG buffs.
- Pull if you main Ice DPS units or need a sustain-heavy core that enables Quick Assist rotations.
- Significant team-wide ATK and DMG percent buffs.