Astra Yao Guide and Best Builds for Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ)

Press to activate:

Perform up to three attacks forward, dealing Ether DMG.

WDuring the 3rd-hit, hold to charge, drawing enemies in and expanding the attack range for a stronger attack.

After using other skills, hold to initiate the 3rd-hit directly.

While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, press to activate: Release Tremolo forward to attack, dealing Ether DMG. A Quick Assist will be triggered when this skill hits an enemy.

While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Launch multiple Tremolo attacks at enemies in front, dealing massive Ether DMG.

A Quick Assist will be triggered when this skill hits an enemy. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, hold to activate: Release Tremolo forward to attack, dealing Ether DMG and exit the Idyllic Cadenza state.

Upon activation of the skill, it grants the buff from Core Passive: Graceful Andante.

With enough Energy, consumes Energy to follow up with 1 Tremolo and 3 Tone Clusters. This Tremolo attack released is considered an EX Special Attack.

Press to activate:

A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Press during a Dodge to activate: Attack ahead, dealing Ether DMG. When triggered, dragging the joystick allows movement in the corresponding direction.

Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:

Attack enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

When the on-field character is launched, press to activate:

Attack enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

When the on field character is about to be attacked, press to activate:

Dodges the enemy's attack and activates Vital View.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Press after an Evasive Assist to activate:

Release an energy beam forward, dealing Ether DMG.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Press to activate:

Quickly move, then release Tremolo, dealing Ether DMG, and enter the Idyllic Cadenza state. During activation, dragging the stick/joystick enables movement in the direction held.

Hold to charge during activation, drawing enemies in, and follow up with 1 to 4 Tremolos depending on the charge duration.

A Quick Assist will be triggered when this skill hits an enemy. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

After entering the Idyllic Cadenza state, Astra Yao increases all squad members' DMG by 10% and CRIT DMG by 10%.

While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, Astra Yao cannot move, but pressing will activate Basic Attack: Interlude, and pressing will activate a dodge.

After triggering a Perfect Dodge, press to activate Basic Attack: Chorus. While in this state, Astra Yao's Anti-Interrupt Level is increased, and the DMG she takes is reduced by 40%.

After switching to another character, Astra Yao will remain on the field and become Invulnerable. When switching back to her, she will automatically follow up with Special Attack: "Windchimes & Oaths". During this state, hold to activate Basic Attack: Finale, or hold to exit the Idyllic Cadenza state.

For every 25 Energy, Astra Yao will have 1 Chord.

While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, when Astra Yao has Chords, a Quick Assist can be triggered in the following situations:

• When the controlled character's attack hits an enemy, once per 3s.
• When the controlled character's heavy attack hits an enemy, once per 1s.

When other characters in the squad switch in through a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, Astra Yao will consume 25 Energy and release 1 Tremolo to attack. This Tremolo attack released is considered an EX Special Attack.

After triggering a Quick Assist, quickly press to switch characters and trigger a Precise Assist, causing Astra Yao to follow up with 3 Tone Clusters to attack.

When other squad members switch in through a Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, it will automatically trigger a Precise Assist.

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to Activate:

Use song to channel energy into a blast, dealing massive Ether DMG.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After the skill, Astra Yao enters the Idyllic Cadenza state.

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate:

Use song to channel energy into a blast, dealing massive Ether DMG, and restoring 200 HP to all squad members.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

After the skill, Astra Yao enters the Idyllic Cadenza state.

After the skill, the next two Quick Assists will be replaced by Chain Attacks.

During the Idyllic Cadenza state, when other characters switch in through a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, and when Astra Yao expends Energy to release Tremolo to attack, both Astra Yao and the incoming character's ATK are increased.

The increase is equal to 22% of Astra Yao's initial ATK, up to a maximum of 1,200.

The effect lasts for 20s and can be extended up to 30s with repeated triggers.

When another character in your squad is an Attack or Anomaly character:

When Energy is consumed to trigger a Precise Assist or Basic Attack: Finale, Astra Yao will additionally follow up with 1 Tremolo and 3 Tone Clusters.

After activating a Chain Attack or Ultimate, within 15s, Astra Yao can trigger a Quick Assist even if she does not have Chords. When the attack hits an enemy, the interval for triggering a Quick Assist is reduced to 1s. While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, when other characters enter the field via a Quick Assist, they will receive different buffs based on their specialty, and this effect can be triggered once every 3s for the entire squad:

• Attack: The next Quick Assist heavy attack on an enemy will deal extra DMG equal to 300% of Astra Yao's ATK
• Anomaly: The next Quick Assist will have 50% increased Anomaly Buildup
• Stun: The next Quick Assist will inflict 50% increased Daze

• Core Passive: "Graceful Andante" Skill Lv.+1
• Astra Yao and the incoming character's ATK are increased. The increase is equal to 24% of Astra Yao's initial ATK

• Core Passive: "Graceful Andante" Skill Lv.+1
• Astra Yao and the incoming character's ATK are increased. The increase is equal to 26% of Astra Yao's initial ATK

• Core Passive: "Graceful Andante" Skill Lv.+1
• Astra Yao and the incoming character's ATK are increased. The increase is equal to 28% of Astra Yao's initial ATK

• Core Passive: "Graceful Andante" Skill Lv.+1
• Astra Yao and the incoming character's ATK are increased. The increase is equal to 30% of Astra Yao's initial ATK

• Core Passive: "Graceful Andante" Skill Lv.+1
• Astra Yao and the incoming character's ATK are increased. The increase is equal to 32% of Astra Yao's initial ATK

• Core Passive: "Graceful Andante" Skill Lv.+1
• Astra Yao and the incoming character's ATK are increased. The increase is equal to 35% of Astra Yao's initial ATK