Anby Demara Character Guide for Zenless Zone Zero: Build, Teams, and Optimization

Anby Demara is an A-tier Electro Breaker in Zenless Zone Zero, specializing in disruption (Imbalance) and Electro application. Despite her lower rarity, she shines as a cost-effective early-game carry with exceptional crowd-control utility and sustained Electro damage. Her kit focuses on stacking Imbalance through core skills and triggering Electro-related reactions, making her ideal for players navigating early content like story missions and resource farming.  

Talent Upgrade Order  

1. Core Skill (Top Priority): Enhances Imbalance accumulation, critical for disrupting enemies and enabling team burst phases.  

2. Special Skill: Key for rapid Electro application and sustained damage.  

3. Dodge Skill: Provides invincibility frames and situational Electro stacks.  

4. Normal Attack: Prioritize last; its fourth hit adds Electro damage but is less impactful than skills.  

Optimal Gear Recommendations  

1. Drivers (Artifact Sets)  

- Best-in-Slot:  

  - 4pc Stardust Disco + 2pc Free Blues:  

    - Stardust Disco (4pc): Increases Imbalance damage by 35%, accelerating enemy stagger phases.  

    - Free Blues (2pc): Boosts Abnormal Mastery by 15%, amplifying Electro status damage.  

- Alternative:  

  - 4pc Free Blues + 2pc Thunderstruck: Reduces enemy Electro resistance by 20% after using Enhanced Special Skills, ideal for Electro-focused teams.  

2. W-Engines (Weapons)  

- T1: Demara Battery II:  

  - Grants Electro DMG Bonus and Energy Charge Efficiency, enabling frequent skill usage.  

- T2: Human Cutting Board:  

  - Enhances Imbalance burst damage but less effective for sustained rotations.  

- T3: Turbulence-Arrow/Axe:  

  - Focuses on Imbalance efficiency; choose based on playstyle (stationary vs. quick-swap).  

Main/Sub Stats  

- Core Stats:  

  - IV Slot: Abnormal Mastery  

  - V Slot: Electro DMG%  

  - VI Slot: ATK% or Energy Recharge (if lacking SP support).  

- Substats: Abnormal Mastery > ATK% > Penetration Value.  

Team Compositions  

Anby thrives in teams that capitalize on Imbalance triggers and Electro reactions:  

1. Electro Imbalance Core  

- Anby (Breaker) + Neko (Sub-DPS) + Billy (DPS)  

  - Synergy: Anby applies Electro and Imbalance, while Neko and Billy exploit staggered enemies for burst damage.  

2. Hybrid Electro-Physical  

- Anby + Anton (Electro DPS) + Corin (Physical Support)  

  - Synergy: Anby’s Electro application pairs with Anton’s high-damage skills and Corin’s physical debuffs.  

3. F2P-Friendly Setup  

- Anby + Lycaon (Shielder) + Soukaku (Healer)  

  - Synergy: Lycaon shields protect Anby during rotations, while Soukaku sustains the team.  

Ascension & Talent Materials  

Ascension (Lv. 1–60)  

- Tier 1–40:  

  - 200,000 Denny, 75 Senior Investigator Logs, 4 Basic Breaker Chips, 32 Advanced Breaker Chips.  

- Tier 40–60:  

  - 800,000 Denny, 300 Senior Investigator Logs, 32 Advanced Breaker Chips, 32 Breaker Cores.  

Skill Upgrades (Lv. 1–12)  

- 1–7: 50,000 Denny, 5 Basic Electro Chips, 15 Advanced Electro Chips.  

- 8–12: 500,000 Denny, 50 Advanced Electro Chips, 1 "Sousei Ryo" Accessory.  

Gameplay Tips  

1. Rotation:  

   - Use Core Skill → Special Skill → Dodge to maximize Imbalance and Electro stacks.  

   - Trigger Enhanced Special Skill during enemy stagger phases for burst damage.  

2. Energy Management:  

   - Pair with energy-efficient supports like Neko to maintain skill uptime.  

3. Survivability:  

   - Prioritize dodging over tanking hits due to Anby’s low base DEF.