Wuthering Waves · Build Guide
Zani Build
Best weapons, echoes & teams
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Skills
Basic Attack
Routine Negotiation
Basic Attack
Perform up to 4 consecutive attacks dealing Spectro DMG.
Heavy Attack
Consume Stamina to attack the target, dealing Spectro DMG.
Mid-air Attack
Consume Stamina for a Plunging Attack, dealing Spectro DMG.
Dodge Counter
Normal Attack after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Spectro DMG.
Resonance Skill
Restless Watch
Standard Defense Protocol
Zani enters a guarding stance. Successfully blocking an attack triggers a Parry Counter, dealing Spectro DMG.
Crisis Response Protocol
While in Nightfall state, Resonance Skill activates:
Ready Stance
Prepare for a counterattack, enhancing resistance to interruption.
Targeted Action
Strike the enemy, dealing Spectro DMG and consuming Heliacal Ember stacks to deal bonus Spectro DMG.
Forcible Riposte
Follow-up strike dealing Spectro DMG. Generates Blaze based on Heliacal Ember consumed.
Sunburst
Entering Nightfall state ignites Zani's Forte, enabling Inferno Mode and Scorching Light attacks.
Resonance Liberation
Between Dawn and Dusk
Rekindle
Deal Spectro DMG and enter Nightfall state. While in Nightfall, Zani's attacks exploit Spectro Frazzle on enemies for bonus Spectro DMG.
The Last Stand
While in Inferno Mode, cast a finishing strike that deals Spectro DMG with multipliers scaling with remaining Blaze stacks. Ends Inferno Mode.
Intro Skill
Immediate Execution
Strike the enemy upon entering the field, dealing Spectro DMG and immediately granting Nightfall state.
Outro Skill
Beacon For the Future
Consume all Heliacal Ember stacks. For each stack consumed, all nearby party members' DMG is increased by 10% for 30s (stacks additively). All nearby party members' Spectro DMG is Amplified by 20% for 30s.
Inherent Skills
Quick Response
Zani's Parry Counter window is extended and Parry Counter DMG is increased by 20%.
Fear No Pain
While in Nightfall state, Zani's resistance to interruption is greatly enhanced and she recovers HP equal to a percentage of her ATK whenever she consumes Heliacal Ember.
Tune Break
Active
Tune Break: Gauntlets
When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.
Forte Circuit
Active
There Will Be A Light - Heliacal Ember
Spectro Frazzle stacks on enemies are converted to Heliacal Ember: each Frazzle stack removed grants Zani 1 Heliacal Ember (max 10 stacks). Ember stacks empower Targeted Action and Forcible Riposte DMG multipliers.
Scorching Light
While in Inferno Mode, Heavy Attack becomes a multi-hit Scorching Light Slash dealing Spectro DMG (Heavy Attack DMG), consuming Blaze per hit.
Passive
There Will Be A Light - Blaze
Blaze holds up to 60. Gained from Forcible Riposte based on Heliacal Ember consumed. Fully consumed Blaze enables The Last Stand finisher during Inferno Mode. Blaze is also spent by Scorching Light Slashes.
Passive
There Will Be A Light - Redundant Energy
Zani passively accumulates Redundant Energy during combat. When Redundant Energy is full, her next skill gains additional Spectro DMG multiplier. Redundant Energy resets upon casting Resonance Liberation.
Resonance Chain
Resonance Chain
Priority nodes: S3 Each Day A New Commute · S5 Dawn Carries On · S1 When the Alarm Clock Rings
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S3
Each Day A New Commute
★ PriorityWhile in Inferno Mode, each Blaze consumed by The Last Stand increases its DMG Multiplier by 8% (max +1200%). This effect resets each time Inferno Mode is entered.
+1200% Liberation DMG · When in Inferno Mode, every 1 Blaze consumed increases the DMG Multiplier of Resonance Liberation The Last Stand by 8%, maxed at 1200%.
Zani is a 5★ Spectro Gauntlets Main DPS in Wuthering Waves. The best build is Blazing Justice with the 5-piece Eternal Radiance echo set, using Capitaneus as the main echo. The strongest team is Zani with Phoebe and Shorekeeper (spectro burst core). At Level 90, aim for 15000+ HP, 1100+ DEF, 1800-2300+ ATK, 65%+ CRIT Rate (before Echo set bonuses), 210-260%+ CRIT DMG, 115%+ Energy Regen and 50-80%+ Spectro DMG Bonus.
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Best Weapons
by calculated performance1
Blazing Justice
R1BestZani's Signature weapon is by far her best option, thanks to its massive boosts in her best stats: 48.6% CRIT DMG with high ATK, 50% Spectro Frazzle Amplification, and even 8% DEF Ignore with a simple condition (that can be permanently triggered during any part of Zani's rotation). How much stronger this weapon is compared to other options depends on how many other sources of Frazzle Amplify you have access to. For example, with Phoebe's 100% Frazzle Amplify applied, the value of this weapon is diminished due to dilution, but without it, it becomes far more important.
100.0%
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Tragicomedy
R1Roccia's weapon is an amazing choice on Zani as all her attacks during her Ultimate stance are the Heavy Attack type while still being treated as Basic Attack casts for the purpose of this weapon's passive, giving her 48% Heavy DMG Bonus combined with an extra 24.3% CRIT Rate and high ATK make it the second best choice.
93.7%
3
Verity's Handle
R1Beyond the usual high Base ATK, CRIT Rate and all-type DMG bonus buffs Xiangli Yao's weapon provides, Zani makes little use of the extra Liberation DMG Bonus effect so this weapon is comparably weaker than other options, but can still be considered as a good alternative due to raw stats alone.
85.0%
4
Pulsation Bracer
R1The best permanently available option for Zani which acts as a nice ATK and CRIT Rate stat-stick for her.
82.4%
5
Moongazer's Sigil
R1Simple ATK, CRIT Rate and Liberation DMG stat-stick for Zani who does not benefit from this weapon's DEF Ignore-related effects. Suffers from a low Base ATK and too much CRIT Rate causing Zani to easily overcap.
80.5%
Percentages show relative damage performance from calculations; some weapons bring un-quantifiable quality-of-life on top.
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Best Echo Sets
ER
100%
5-Piece Sonata
Eternal Radiance
Offers a 10% unconditional Spectro DMG% boost, a 20% CRIT RATE buff for 15 seconds after inflicting Spectro Frazzle and further 15% Spectro DMG% boost for 15 seconds after attacking an enemy that has 10 Spectro Frazzle Stacks. For characters that have the capability to inflict Spectro Frazzle in their kit the 20% CRIT RATE boost is close to permanent, while the 15% Spectro DMG boost should maintain decent uptime in Spectro Frazzle focused teams. Generally the best in slot set for all DPS characters capable of inflicting Spectro Frazzle.
Example Loadout · 4 · 3 · 3 · 1 · 1 cost
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Echo Main Stats
4 · 3 · 3 · 1 · 1 cost4
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
3
Spectro DMG
3
Spectro DMG > ATK%
1
ATK%
1
ATK%
4
Substats Priority
1
Energy Regen (Until Satisfied)Best
Energy Regen (Until Satisfied)Best2CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG
CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG3ATK%
ATK%4ATK
ATKEnergy Regen (Until Satisfied) > CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > ATK
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Skill Priority
#1
Forte
#2
Liberation
#3
Skill
#4
Intro
#5
Basic
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Best Teams
Spectro Burst Core
Alternative Team
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Best Resonance Chain Nodes
Resonance Chain
Priority nodes: S3 Each Day A New Commute · S5 Dawn Carries On · S1 When the Alarm Clock Rings
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S3
Each Day A New Commute
★ PriorityWhile in Inferno Mode, each Blaze consumed by The Last Stand increases its DMG Multiplier by 8% (max +1200%). This effect resets each time Inferno Mode is entered.
+1200% Liberation DMG · When in Inferno Mode, every 1 Blaze consumed increases the DMG Multiplier of Resonance Liberation The Last Stand by 8%, maxed at 1200%.
Zani build summary
Blazing Justice is the weapon to build around. Without it, Tragicomedy, Verity's Handle and Pulsation Bracer are the next picks, in that order. Aether Strike is the budget option.
On the Eternal Radiance set, run CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG on the 4-cost, Spectro DMG on the 3-cost, Spectro DMG > ATK% on the 3-cost and ATK% on both 1-costs. Substats in priority order: Energy Regen (Until Satisfied) > CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > ATK.
The Resonance Chain nodes worth pulling for are S3 (+1200% Liberation DMG), S5 (+120% Liberation DMG) and S1 (+50% DMG). Level Forte Circuit → Res. Liberation → Res. Skill → Intro Skill → Basic Attack.
Ascension needs 46× Platinum Core above everything else, and the full build — ascension plus every forte node — costs 2,200,000 Shell Credits.
- Role
- 5★ Spectro Gauntlets Main DPS
- Best weapon
- Blazing Justice
- Alternatives
- Tragicomedy, Verity's Handle, Pulsation Bracer
- Echo set
- Eternal Radiance
- Main echo
- Capitaneus
- Main stats
- 4-cost CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG · 3-cost Spectro DMG · 3-cost Spectro DMG > ATK% · 1-cost ATK% · 1-cost ATK%
- Substats
- Energy Regen (Until Satisfied) > CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > ATK
- Skill priority
- Forte Circuit > Res. Liberation > Res. Skill > Intro Skill > Basic Attack
- Best chain nodes
- S3, S5, S1
- Best team
- Zani + Phoebe, Shorekeeper
- Level 90 targets
- 15000+ HP · 1100+ DEF · 1800-2300+ ATK · 65%+ CRIT Rate (before Echo set bonuses) · 210-260%+ CRIT DMG · 115%+ Energy Regen · 50-80%+ Spectro DMG Bonus
- Key ascension material
- 46× Platinum Core
- Full build cost
- 2,200,000 Shell Credits
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsWhat is the best weapon for Zani?
Blazing Justice is the best-in-slot weapon. Zani's Signature weapon is by far her best option, thanks to its massive boosts in her best stats: 48.6% CRIT DMG with high ATK, 50% Spectro Frazzle Amplification, and even 8% DEF Ignore with a simple condition (that can be permanently triggered during any part of Zani's rotation). How much stronger this weapon is compared to other options depends on how many other sources of Frazzle Amplify you have access to. For example, with Phoebe's 100% Frazzle Amplify applied, the value of this weapon is diminished due to dilution, but without it, it becomes far more important. The next best options are Tragicomedy and Verity's Handle. Aether Strike is the strongest budget pick.
What echo set should Zani use?
Run the 5-piece Eternal Radiance set on Zani. Capitaneus is the recommended main echo. Main stats by cost: 4-cost CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG, 3-cost Spectro DMG, 3-cost Spectro DMG > ATK%, 1-cost ATK%, 1-cost ATK%.
What substats does Zani want?
On Zani, prioritise these echo substats: Energy Regen (Until Satisfied) > CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > ATK.
Which skills should you level first on Zani?
Level the forte nodes in this order on Zani: Forte Circuit → Res. Liberation → Res. Skill → Intro Skill → Basic Attack.
What is the best team for Zani?
Spectro Burst Core: Zani with Phoebe and Shorekeeper. Alternative Team: Zani with Verina and Shorekeeper. Zani enters with Immediate Execution to trigger Nightfall instantly, cycles Crisis Response Protocol to stack Heliacal Ember via…
Which sequences are worth pulling for on Zani?
S1, S3 and S6 give Zani the biggest gains: S1 — When the Alarm Clock Rings; S3 — Each Day A New Commute; S6 — Unending Watch.
What materials does Zani need?
To reach level 90, Zani needs 4 LF, 12 MF, 12 HF, 4 FF Polygon Cores, 46 Platinum Core, 60 Sword Acorus and 170,000 Shell Credits. Maxing every skill and stat node adds 25 LF, 28 MF, 40 HF, 57 FF Polygon Cores, 25 Cadence Seed, 28 Cadence Bud, 55 Cadence Leaf, 67 Cadence Blossom, 26 The Netherworld's Stare and 2,030,000 Shell Credits. Platinum Core is gathered in Sentry Construct.
What element and weapon does Zani use?
Zani is a 5★ Spectro Gauntlets resonator from Huanglong.
Ascension Materials
×4LF Polygon Core
×12MF Polygon Core
×12HF Polygon Core
×4FF Polygon Core
×46Platinum Core
×60Sword Acorus
170,000 Shell CreditsSkill Upgrade Materials
×25LF Polygon Core×28MF Polygon Core×40HF Polygon Core×57FF Polygon Core
×25Cadence Seed
×28Cadence Bud
×55Cadence Leaf
×67Cadence Blossom
×26The Netherworld's Stare2,030,000 Shell Credits