Zenless Zone Zero Alexandrina Sebastiane (Lina) Build Guide: Best Soundquakes, Drive Discs, Teams & Playstyle

Lina, the S-rank Electric Support agent in Zenless Zone Zero, excels as a versatile off-field buffer and Imbalance enabler, specializing in boosting team-wide PEN (Penetration) and extending debuff durations. This guide covers optimal builds, team synergies, and strategies to maximize her potential as a top-tier support.  

1. Skill Priority & Talent Breakdown  

- Core Skill (10) > Enhanced Special Skill (8+) > Ultimate (6+) > Basic/Evasion (1+)  

  - Core Skill: The heart of Lina’s kit, providing up to 30% team PEN buff (scaling with her own PEN). Max this first.  

  - Enhanced Special Skill: Summons her dolls (Dusla/Anastasia) for extended field time, crucial for maintaining PEN uptime. Prioritize after Core Skill.  

  - Ultimate: Deals AoE Electric DMG and triggers team-wide buffs. Upgrade for higher burst synergy.  

  - Basic/Evasion: Low priority; minimal direct impact on support utility.  

Key Mechanics  

- Doll Management: Lina’s dolls provide PEN buffs even when she’s off-field. Maximize their uptime by rotating skills.  

- Electric Synergy: In Electric teams, her Talent F ignores enemy Electric RES, and Talent A extends buff durations.  

2. Soundquake (Weapon) Recommendations  

Best-in-Slot  

- Sob Cradle (S-Rank): Signature weapon, boosting PEN, Energy Regen, and team DMG. Essential for maximizing her buff uptime.  

- Time Slice (A-Rank): Free-to-play option from the Toy Shop. Enhances Energy Regen and skill rotations.  

Alternatives  

- Wandering Orb (A-Rank): Grants team Crit Rate via the Battle Pass, ideal for Electric teams against Mechanical enemies.  

- Pugilist’s Cannon (A-Rank): Stackable ATK buff for teams with frequent swaps.  

3. Drive Disc (Artifact) Builds  

Optimal Sets  

- 4pc Free Blues + 2pc Pufferfish Electro:  

  - Free Blues 4pc: Reduces enemy debuff resistance after using Enhanced Special Skill, perfect for Electric/Imbalance teams.  

  - Pufferfish Electro 2pc: Boosts Lina’s PEN to maximize her Core Skill buff.  

- 4pc Swing Jazz + 2pc Free Blues:  

  - Swing Jazz 4pc: Increases team DMG after Link/Ultimate skills, ideal for general support.  

Main Stats  

- Slot 4: Energy Regen or ATK%  

- Slot 5: PEN Rate (Aim for 30%+ to cap her buff).  

- Slot 6: Energy Regen (Prioritize 120–140% for Ultimate uptime).  

- Substats: PEN Rate > Energy Regen > ATK% > Effect HIT.  

4. Team Compositions  

Lina thrives in teams that leverage her PEN buffs and Imbalance triggers:  

Meta Electric Team  

- Lina + Grace + Anton:  

  - Grace applies consistent Electrify; Anton detonates debuffs for burst DMG.  

  - Bunny Recommendation: Electro Bunny for additional Imbalance synergy.  

Housekeeping Team (High Investment)  

- Lina + Ellen + Lycaon:  

  - Ellen (Ice DPS) and Lycaon (Break specialist) capitalize on Lina’s PEN for hyper-carry setups.  

F2P-Friendly Team  

- Lina + Anby + Anton:  

  - Anby triggers Imbalance; Anton serves as a budget DPS.  

5. Eidolon (Constellation) Highlights  

- E1: Extends doll duration by 5.5s and boosts max PEN buff to 39%, a game-changer for buff uptime.  

- E2: Minor DMG boost for Lina; low priority.  

- E6: Adds 15% Electric DMG Bonus to team during skill rotations. Core for Electric teams.  

6. Playstyle Tips  

1. Rotation: Deploy dolls via Enhanced Special Skill → Swap to DPS → Trigger Imbalance → Use Link/Ultimate for burst phases.  

2. Energy Management: Pair with Time Slice or Energy Regen discs for smooth rotations.  

3. Doll Uptime: Avoid recalling dolls prematurely; let them expire naturally for max buff duration.  

7. Ascension & Trace Materials  

- Ascension (Lv. 60):  

  - Extinguished Core ×12  

  - Luminescent Pollen ×54  

  - Suppressing Edict ×36.  

- Trace Upgrades: Prioritize Core Skill and Enhanced Special Skill nodes.