Guide to Zani in Wuthering Waves: Builds, Team Comps, and Advanced Strategies

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).