Guide to Zani in Wuthering Waves: Builds, Team Comps, and Advanced Strategies
May 22, 2025
Zani, the 5-star Diffraction-element DPS introduced in Wuthering Waves Version 2.3, is a powerhouse character specializing in Lightnoise-based burst damage and crowd control. Her kit revolves around stacking energy to unleash devastating attacks while synergizing with Lightnoise-focused teams. This guide covers her optimal builds, rotations, and strategies to dominate both solo and endgame content.
1. Role and Core Mechanics
Role Overview
Zani is a Lightnoise Main DPS with a unique playstyle that combines energy management, burst windows, and team synergy. Her damage peaks during her "Blazing Passion" state, where she deals massive AoE Diffraction damage.
Key Mechanics
- Lightnoise Resonance:
- Zani’s attacks are treated as Lightnoise damage, benefiting from both Lightnoise and Heavy Attack multipliers.
- Allies applying Lightnoise effects (e.g., Phoebe) grant Zani "Solar Embers", which boost her energy and damage.
- "Solar Embers" and "Blazing Passion":
- Solar Embers (max 60 stacks) increase the damage of Resonance Liberation (ultimate) by up to 600%.
- Blazing Passion: Entered via her ultimate, enhancing her Heavy Attacks and Diffraction DMG for 8 seconds.
2. Optimal Builds
Weapons
- Best-in-Slot:
- Verdict of Radiance (Signature Weapon): Boosts ATK, ignores DEF, and enhances Lightnoise DMG.
- Alternatives:
- Tragicomedy (Phoebe’s Signature Weapon): Increases Heavy Attack DMG.
- Hero’s Chronicle (4-star F2P): Enhances CRIT Rate and Energy Recharge.
Echo Sets
- This Eternal Radiance (5pc):
- 2pc: +10% Diffraction DMG.
- 5pc: +30% Lightnoise DMG after using ultimate, perfect for her burst window.
- Main Echo: Glorious Festival Envoy (Cost 3) for +12% Diffraction DMG and Heavy Attack boosts.
Stat Priorities
- Main Stats:
- Cost 4: CRIT Rate/DMG.
- Cost 3: Diffraction DMG.
- Cost 1: ATK%.
- Substats: CRIT > ATK% > Energy Recharge (~125%).
3. Talent Priority and Rotation
Skill Leveling
- Priority: Resonance Chain > Resonance Liberation > Resonance Skill > Basic Attacks.
Optimal Rotation
1. Setup: Allies apply Lightnoise (e.g., Phoebe’s skill) to generate Solar Embers.
2. Energy Buildup: Use Zani’s Resonance Skill (block/counter) and basic attacks to fill her energy bar.
3. Burst Phase: Activate Resonance Liberation → Spam enhanced Heavy Attacks until energy depletes → Trigger second ultimate phase.
4. Team Compositions
Lightnoise Core Team
- Zani + Phoebe + Shouanren/Virina:
- Phoebe: Essential for stacking Solar Embers and reducing enemy Lightnoise RES.
- Shouanren/Virina: Provide healing and energy support.
F2P Transition Team
- Zani + Lightlord (MC) + Bai Zhi:
- Lightlord: Substitutes Phoebe for Lightnoise application (weaker but viable).
Advanced Synergy
- Pair with Jianxin for crowd control or Yangyang for ATK buffs.
5. Constellation Breakthrough
- C1: Enhances counter damage and grants interruption immunity.
- C2: Adds +20% CRIT Rate, easing stat balancing.
- C6: Allows three rounds of enhanced Heavy Attacks (vs. two at C0) and grants invincibility.
6. Advanced Techniques
1. "Loan Burst" Strategy: Delay Zani’s second ultimate phase to secure kills in time-sensitive scenarios (e.g., Abyss).
2. Animation Canceling: Chain Heavy Attacks with dashes or skills to maximize DPS.
3. Energy Management: Use Phoebe’s skills strategically to maintain Solar Ember stacks.
7. Material Farming Guide
Ascension Materials
- Jianchangpu ×60 (character-specific, from story quests).
- Platinum Core ×46 (from dismantling 4-star gear).
- Sound Cores (Low/Medium/High/Omni-frequency): Farm via Echo Research or events.
Talent Materials
- Joy of the Nethergate (world boss drops).
- Sound Rhythm Seeds (farmable in Eco-Garden).
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