Zenless Zone Zero Nangong Yu Build Guide

Zenless Zone Zero is adding Nangong Yu in Version 2.7, arriving on March 24, 2026. She is an S-Rank Ether Stun agent and the captain and lead dancer of the Angels of Delusion faction. What makes her stand out from other Stun agents is that she is built around supporting Anomaly DPS teams rather than just locking enemies in place. She uses a massive hammer, and her dynamic combat style makes her one of the most exciting new characters in the game.

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What Makes Nangong Yu Special

Nangong Yu plays very differently from other Stun agents. Instead of stacking Impact the usual way, she converts Anomaly Mastery into Impact. Every point of Anomaly Mastery above 100 gives her 0.8 Impact, which means building her like an Anomaly unit also makes her a better stunner at the same time.

Her kit is built around three main mechanics:

• Dance Points: She holds up to 100 Dance Points, which recover at 6 per second in combat. When any teammate triggers an Anomaly state on an enemy, she also gets 20 bonus Dance Points. These are needed to perform her second and third stage Charge Attacks.
• Mark System: When an enemy is stunned and enters an Anomaly state, they gain a stack of Mark (up to 5 stacks). When Mark hits max stacks or the enemy recovers from Stun, all stacks are removed and trigger Polarity Disorder, dealing bonus Disorder damage based on the number of stacks consumed.
• Polarity Disorder: This is a special version of Disorder that does not remove the existing Attribute Anomaly on the target. This is very important because it lets your Anomaly DPS keep their damage going while Nangong Yu adds extra hits on top.

Best W-Engines for Nangong Yu

W-Engine	Rarity	Why It Works
Nangong Yu Signature	S-Rank	Gives 90 Anomaly Proficiency, boosts squad DMG by 15% per stack, and at 2 stacks adds another 60 Anomaly Proficiency. Best in slot by a wide margin.
Ringing Melody	A-Rank	Builds Impact stacks through Basic Attacks and boosts squad DMG when stacks reach 15 or higher. Good free-to-play option.
Passionate Construction	A-Rank	Increases Impact through EX Special Attacks with up to 2 stacks. Solid alternative if the signature is not available.

The signature W-Engine is the only one that gives Anomaly-related stats, making it the strongest choice for her by far. Other Stun W-Engines only provide Impact, which may or may not add an extra stun window depending on the content.

Best Drive Discs for Nangong Yu

Best Choice: Anomaly Buildup RES Reduction Set (4-piece)

This is the top pick for Anomaly teams. The 4-piece bonus reduces the target’s Anomaly Buildup RES by 20% when Nangong Yu hits with her EX Special Attack. This helps the whole team apply Anomalies faster, which leads to more Disorders and more damage overall. Note that this set does not stack if a teammate is already wearing it.

Alternative Option: Anomaly Proficiency Set (4-piece)

This set focuses more on Nangong Yu’s personal damage. When any squad member uses an EX Special Attack, her Anomaly Proficiency goes up by 45 for 8 seconds. If the character using the EX Special is not Nangong Yu herself, she also gains 25% Ether DMG. Good if you want her to contribute more direct damage alongside her support role.

Budget Option: Shockstar Disco (4-piece)

This set increases Impact and makes Basic Attacks, Dash Attacks, and Dodge Counters deal 20% more Daze to the main target. This pushes her more into a pure stunner role and may be worth using if you have not built the other sets yet.

Drive Disc Stats Priority

Disc Slot	Main Stat	Priority Substats
Slot 4	Anomaly Proficiency	Anomaly Proficiency > ATK% > CRIT Rate
Slot 5	Ether DMG or ATK%	Anomaly Proficiency > ATK% > CRIT Rate
Slot 6	ATK%	Anomaly Proficiency > ATK% > CRIT Rate

Since Anomaly Mastery directly converts into Impact for Nangong Yu, her stat priorities look more like an Anomaly DPS than a regular Stun unit. Stack as much Anomaly Proficiency as you can.

Skill Priority

Level up Nangong Yu’s skills in this order:

• Core Skill – Highest priority. This unlocks the Anomaly Mastery to Impact conversion and the Mark system, which are the core of her kit.
• EX Special Attack – Second priority. Her EX Special is a key part of her rotation and helps trigger Drive Disc bonuses.
• Charge Attack – Third priority. This is her main way to apply Daze and trigger multi-stage combos with Dance Points.
• Basic Attack – Fourth priority. Still useful for building Dance Points and triggering Anomaly effects.
• Dodge – Lower priority but helpful for counters and keeping her safe during combat.
• Assist – Lowest priority with a smaller overall impact on damage.

Best Teams for Nangong Yu

Nangong Yu works best as the Stun support in Anomaly-focused teams. Her role is to keep enemies stunned while her Mark system adds bonus Disorders on top of what the DPS is already doing.

Best Team: Nangong Yu + Aria + Ukinami Yuzuha

This is currently seen as her strongest team. Aria is an Ether Anomaly DPS who benefits directly from Nangong Yu’s stuns and Polarity Disorder. 

Ukinami Yuzuha is the best support for Anomaly teams right now, providing ATK buffs, Anomaly Buildup rate boosts, Attribute Anomaly DMG buffs, Disorder DMG buffs, and energy recovery. Nangong Yu also lets Aria trigger her Additional Ability without needing Sunna on the team.

Other Strong Partners:

• Tsukishiro Yanagi
• Jane Doe
• Alice Thymefield
• Hoshimi Miyabi

Nangong Yu works well with any Anomaly DPS unit. The key is pairing her with characters who apply Anomalies fast, since her Mark system rewards teams that trigger Anomaly states often.

How to Play Nangong Yu

Start by using Basic Attacks and building Dance Points. When a teammate triggers an Anomaly on an enemy, use that moment to gain extra Dance Points. Once you have enough, move into your multi-stage Charge Attacks. Time the release of each charge to land a Perfect Charge Attack, which increases Daze output by 20%.

Use your EX Special Attack to keep Drive Disc bonuses active and to build up your squad’s buffs. When an enemy is stunned, keep applying pressure with your Charge Attacks and encourage your Anomaly DPS to stack their Anomalies fast so the Mark system can trigger Polarity Disorder for bonus damage.

The key to playing Nangong Yu well is treating her like a hybrid between a stunner and an Anomaly support. Build her Anomaly Proficiency high, keep enemies stunned, and let the Marks stack for big Disorder hits on top.