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Soldier 11 vs Zhu Yuan

Soldier 11 vs Zhu Yuan — two Attack agents competing for the same roster slot.

TL;DR — Quick Pick

Pick Soldier 11 if…

  • You need a Fire Attack agent and Soldier 11's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Attack gameplay over Zhu Yuan's DPS identity.
  • Soldier 11 is a reliable Fire main DPS who thrives in rhythm-based combat, making her excellent for players who enjoy active timing mechanics.

Pick Zhu Yuan if…

  • You need a Ether Attack agent and Zhu Yuan's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Soldier 11's Attack identity.
  • Zhu Yuan is currently the premier Ether damage dealer in Zenless Zone Zero, offering unparalleled burst potential against stunned enemies.
Verdict

Soldier 11 and Zhu Yuan are both Attack investments that answer different account needs. Soldier 11 (Fire, Attack) shines when Soldier 11 is a reliable Fire main DPS who thrives in rhythm-based combat, making her excellent for players who enjoy active timing mechanics. Zhu Yuan (Ether, DPS) is the better commit when Zhu Yuan is currently the premier Ether damage dealer in Zenless Zone Zero, offering unparalleled burst potential against stunned enemies. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.

At a Glance

Soldier 11
Stat
Zhu Yuan
Fire
Attribute
Ether
Attack
Specialty
Attack
S-Rank
Rank
S-Rank
Attack
Primary role
DPS
Direct Attack
Damage type
Direct Attack
CRIT Rate
Scaling focus
CRIT Rate
Fire DPS + Rhythm-based
Playstyle clarity
Ether + Burst DPSWinner
Strong
Self-sustain
Strong
ModerateWinner
Team flexibility
Focused
Lighter / Sunna / Astra Yao
Best support shell
Dialyn / Nicole / Astra Yao
Starlight Engine — A-rank · Accessible
F2P W-Engine path
Starlight Engine — A-rank · Accessible
Good
M0 viability
ExcellentWinner

Strengths & Weaknesses

Soldier 11

Strengths
  • High sustained Fire damage output
  • Invulnerability frames during core skills
  • Strong block/counter utility
Weaknesses
  • High skill ceiling due to timing requirements
  • Damage drops significantly if rhythm is broken
  • Dependent on EX Special for optimal uptime

Zhu Yuan

Strengths
  • High burst damage potential when enemies are stunned
  • Invulnerability frames during core animations like EX Special and Ultimates
  • Strong synergy with Ether-based support units
Weaknesses
  • Damage output drops significantly outside of Suppressive Mode
  • Requires careful management of shotshell resources
  • Heavily reliant on specific support teammates to trigger additional abilities

Shared Team Members

With Soldier 11

Buffs and enables Soldier 11 with low field time.

With Zhu Yuan

Buffs and enables Zhu Yuan with low field time.

Best Builds (Signature)

Soldier 11

W-Engine

Heartstring Nocturne

Disk Set

Puffer Electro

Disk 4

CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

Fire DMG%

Disk 6

ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Zhu Yuan

W-Engine

Cordis Germina

Disk Set

Chaotic Metal(4-PC)

Disk 4

CRIT DMG% = CRIT Rate%

Disk 5

ATK% > Ether DMG% = PEN Ratio%

Disk 6

ATK%

Substats

CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%

Who Should You Pull?

Soldier 11
Pull Soldier 11 if…
  • You need a Fire Attack agent and Soldier 11's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer Attack gameplay over Zhu Yuan's DPS identity.
  • Soldier 11 is a reliable Fire main DPS who thrives in rhythm-based combat, making her excellent for players who enjoy active timing mechanics.
  • She is best suited for accounts lacking consistent Fire damage or those who value her specific OBOLS Squad synergy.
  • High sustained Fire damage output.
Soldier 11 Full Guide
Zhu Yuan
Pull Zhu Yuan if…
  • You need a Ether Attack agent and Zhu Yuan's kit matches your account gap.
  • You prefer DPS gameplay over Soldier 11's Attack identity.
  • Zhu Yuan is currently the premier Ether damage dealer in Zenless Zone Zero, offering unparalleled burst potential against stunned enemies.
  • Her ability to consistently generate Enhanced Shotshells makes her essential for top-tier endgame content.
  • Zhu Yuan is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
Zhu Yuan Full Guide