Seth vs Zhao
Seth vs Zhao — two Defense agents competing for the same roster slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Seth if…
- You need a Electric Defense agent and Seth's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Defense gameplay over Zhao's Defensive Support identity.
- Seth is a highly specialized defensive support that excels in enabling Anomaly teams through his unique shield-based buffs.
Pick Zhao if…
- You need a Ice Defense agent and Zhao's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Defensive Support gameplay over Seth'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.
Seth and Zhao are both Defense investments that answer different account needs. Seth (Electric, Defense) shines when Seth is a highly specialized defensive support that excels in enabling Anomaly teams through his unique shield-based 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
Strengths & Weaknesses
Seth
- Provides significant team shield utility
- Smoothly facilitates Quick Assist rotations
- Strong Electric Anomaly buildup potential [L40, L101]
- Damage output is secondary to utility
- Requires active shield management for passives
- Resolve mechanic demands specific combo sequencing
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
Best Builds (Signature)
W-Engine
Peacekeeper - Specialized
Disk Set
Astral Voice
Disk 4
ATK% >= Anomaly Proficiency
Disk 5
ATK% >= Electric DMG%
Disk 6
Energy Regen = Anomaly Mastery
Substats
ATK% > Anomaly Proficiency > ATK > PEN
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 Electric Defense agent and Seth's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Defense gameplay over Zhao's Defensive Support identity.
- Seth is a highly specialized defensive support that excels in enabling Anomaly teams through his unique shield-based buffs.
- If you main an Electric or Anomaly-based DPS, he is a premier pick; otherwise, his niche utility might not warrant resources.
- Provides significant team shield utility.
- You need a Ice Defense agent and Zhao's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Defensive Support gameplay over Seth'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.