Ye Shunguang vs Zhu Yuan
Ye Shunguang vs Zhu Yuan — two Attack agents competing for the same roster slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Ye Shunguang if…
- You need a Physical Attack agent and Ye Shunguang's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer S-Rank Physical DPS gameplay over Zhu Yuan's DPS identity.
- Ye Shunguang is a premier Physical Attack unit who dominates through her Enlightened Mind state and unique Veil Vulnerability 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 Ye Shunguang's S-Rank Physical DPS identity.
- Zhu Yuan is currently the premier Ether damage dealer in Zenless Zone Zero, offering unparalleled burst potential against stunned enemies.
Ye Shunguang and Zhu Yuan are both Attack investments that answer different account needs. Ye Shunguang (Physical, S-Rank Physical DPS) shines when Ye Shunguang is a premier Physical Attack unit who dominates through her Enlightened Mind state and unique Veil Vulnerability 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
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ye Shunguang
- Integrated block mechanic provides defensive utility during offensive sequences
- High invulnerability frames during core Enlightened Mind animations
- Veil Vulnerability bypasses standard Stun DMG limitations
- Requires active management of Qingming Sword Force for optimal combos
- Dependent on entering Enlightened Mind to access full damage potential
- Combat effectiveness drops significantly if stamina management is poor
Zhu Yuan
- 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
- 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 Ye Shunguang
Opens stun windows so Ye Shunguang can dump burst damage safely.
With Zhu Yuan
Opens stun windows for Zhu Yuan's burst.
Best Builds (Signature)
W-Engine
Cloudcleave Radiance
Disk Set
White Water Ballad
Disk 4
ATK% > CRIT DMG%
Disk 5
PEN Ratio% = ATK%
Disk 6
ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%
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?
- You need a Physical Attack agent and Ye Shunguang's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer S-Rank Physical DPS gameplay over Zhu Yuan's DPS identity.
- Ye Shunguang is a premier Physical Attack unit who dominates through her Enlightened Mind state and unique Veil Vulnerability mechanics.
- She offers exceptional sustained DPS and survivability, making her a top-tier carry for endgame content.
- Ye Shunguang is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
- You need a Ether Attack agent and Zhu Yuan's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer DPS gameplay over Ye Shunguang's S-Rank Physical DPS 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.