Theorylytics

Pan Yinhu vs Zhao

Pan Yinhu vs Zhao — two Defense agents competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Pan Yinhu if…

  • You need a Physical Defense agent and Pan Yinhu's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Defense gameplay over Zhao's Defensive Support identity.
  • Pan Yinhu is a robust defensive support offering unique utility through squad healing and offensive buffs.

Pick Zhao if…

  • You need a Ice Defense agent and Zhao's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Defensive Support gameplay over Pan Yinhu'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.
Verdict

Pan Yinhu and Zhao are both Defense investments that answer different account needs. Pan Yinhu (Physical, Defense) shines when Pan Yinhu is a robust defensive support offering unique utility through squad healing and offensive buffs. 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

Pan Yinhu
Stat
Zhao
Physical
Attribute
Ice
Defense
Specialty
Defense
A-Rank
Rank
S-RankWinner
Defense
Primary role
Defensive Support
Mitigation / Shielding
Damage type
Mitigation / Shielding
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Defense + Physical
Playstyle clarity
Defense + Ice
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
Focused
Team flexibility
Focused
Lucia / Ju Fufu
Best support shell
Sunna / Dialyn / Astra Yao
Tremor Trigram Vessel — A-rank · AccessibleWinner
F2P W-Engine path
Original Transmorpher — A-rank · Accessible
Good
M0 viability
Good

Strengths & Weaknesses

Pan Yinhu

Strengths
  • High damage mitigation for the squad via Defensive Assist
  • Provides significant offensive buffs to active Agents through Core Passive
  • Capable of sustaining squad HP through Ultimate healing
Weaknesses
  • Off-field damage is reliant on maintaining Break Force
  • Healing output is tied to Ultimate uptime
  • Buff duration is limited, requiring strategic rotation management

Zhao

Strengths
  • Significant team-wide ATK and DMG percent buffs
  • Constant HP regeneration for squad sustainability
  • Automatic Quick Assist transitions maximize rotation uptime
Weaknesses
  • 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

Best Builds (Signature)

Pan Yinhu

W-Engine

Tusks of Fury

Disk Set

Astral Voice

Disk 4

CRIT Rate% / CRIT DMG% > ATK%

Disk 5

Physical DMG% > ATK%

Disk 6

ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Zhao

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?

Pan Yinhu
Pull Pan Yinhu if…
  • You need a Physical Defense agent and Pan Yinhu's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Defense gameplay over Zhao's Defensive Support identity.
  • Pan Yinhu is a robust defensive support offering unique utility through squad healing and offensive buffs.
  • He is a high-value pick for teams needing survivability without sacrificing damage output.
  • High damage mitigation for the squad via Defensive Assist.
Pan Yinhu Full Guide
Zhao
Pull Zhao if…
  • You need a Ice Defense agent and Zhao's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Defensive Support gameplay over Pan Yinhu'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.
Zhao Full Guide