Zenless Zone Zero: Should You Pull For Trigger Or Zhu Yuan?

Trigger is the latest character to be introduced in Zenless Zone Zero. She is an S-Rank Electric Stun Agent that specializes in dealing off-field Aftershock damage while simultaneously inflicting plenty of Daze and amplifying the damage the enemy takes. Trigger’s first banner run sees her accompanied by Zhu Yuan, who had her initial run during the second half of the game’s premier version.

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Trigger has great potential to be one of the best Stun Agents in the meta, while Zhu Yuan has always remained a reliable Attack Agent despite plenty of Agents such as Miyabi, Evelyn, and Soldier 0 Anby outperforming her in recent times. This guide will help you decide whether to pull for Trigger or Zhu Yuan in Zenless Zone Zero, depending on your account’s current status.

Trigger & Zhu Yuan Build, Role, & Teams In Zenless Zone Zero

Trigger Build Tips In Zenless Zone Zero

As a Stun Agent in Zenless Zone Zero, you have to ensure Trigger has at least 160-190 Impact. However, Trigger’s core passive makes her one of the few Stun Agents that also needs CRIT Rate. While getting to 90% CRIT Rate is ideal, it’s not feasible without her signature W-Engine and excellent rolls on your Drive Disc substats.

Therefore, aiming for at least 75-85% CRIT Rate should be a priority to get the maximum value out of Trigger’s core passive and her overall kit. With that being said, here are some of Trigger’s best W-Engines that can boost her Daze potential, her personal damage, or both:

Spectral Gaze (Trigger’s Signature W-Engine)
The Unrestrained
Blazing Laurel
Ice-Jade Teapot
Precious Fossilized Core
Steam Oven
Box Cutter

For Drive Discs, Shockstar Disco is the most reliable 4-pc Drive Disc option for Trigger as she is a Stun Agent. She can make good use of the Drive Discs 2-pc and 4-pc effects. While there are a few options for her 2-pc Drive Disc, Woodpecker Electro is the clear standout as it provides an important 8% CRIT Rate, a stat that is quite hard to obtain while trying to build a Stun Agent like Trigger.

Zhu Yuan Build Tips In Zenless Zone Zero

Zhu Yuan, on the other hand, is an Attack Agent. This makes building her relatively easy, as most Attack Agents prioritize getting a 1:2 Crit Value, as well as 2000 ATK at the minimum. This is quite achievable with decent rolls on Drive Disc substats and a W-Engine that provides CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, or both.

Zhu Yuan also gains innate CRIT Rate from her core passive, as well as a good amount of CRIT DMG from her best Drive Disc set, Chaotic Metal. Therefore, try to aim for 60% CRIT Rate and 180% CRIT DMG without factoring in her core passive and Chaotic Metal. A little bit less amount on either side is quite alright as long as you can maintain a 1:2 Crit Value.

Here are some of Zhu Yuan’s best W-Engines that can help you reach some much-needed CRIT DMG and CRIT Rate thresholds, while providing solid buffs via their passives:

Riot Suppressor Mark VI (Zhu Yuan’s Signature W-Engine)
The Brimstone
Marcato Desire
Starlight Engine
Heartstring Nocturne
Zanshin Herb Case

As mentioned earlier, Chaotic Metal is her best 4-pc Drive Disc set by a mile. The bonuses are tailored for Zhu Yuan as she can leverage the full potential of the Drive Disc’s effects. Listed below are some of the best 2-pc Drive Disc options that can be paired up with Chaotic Metal for Zhu Yuan:

Woodpecker Electro (if you need more CRIT Rate)
Branch and Blade Song (if you need more CRIT DMG)
Hormone Punk ((if you need more ATK)

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Trigger’s Combat Role In Zenless Zone Zero

Trigger is a unique Stun Agent as she takes up extremely little field time, running counter to typical Stun Agents like Lycaon and Qingyi. Trigger’s strength comes from her off-field Aftershock attacks that consistently increase the Stun DMG Multiplier and Daze of an enemy.

Zhu Yuan’s Combat Role In Zenless Zone Zero

Zhu Yuan, on the other hand, is a very straightforward Agent to play. She is a typical Attack Agent that can tag in to deal massive burst damage once the Chain Attack window opens up. Therefore, she won’t be taking up a lot of field time compared to the Stun Agent in her teams.

Best Trigger Team Compositions In Zenless Zone Zero

On the topic of teams, Trigger is quite versatile and can slot into a variety of teams as a general Stun Agent or a hybrid DPS in Soldier 0 Anby teams, where her Aftershock damage is amplified quite a lot. Since Stun Agents can slot into most teams, Trigger has an easy time fitting into the meta. Here are some of Trigger’s best teams:

Trigger + Soldier 0 Anby + Caesar
Trigger + Soldier 0 Anby + Astra Yao
Trigger + Soldier 0 Anby + Pulchra
Trigger + Nicole + Billy (F2P)
Trigger + Harumasa + Rina
Trigger + Soldier 11 + Lucy
Trigger + Evelyn + Astra Yao
Trigger + Miyabi + Astra Yao

Best Zhu Yuan Team Compositions In Zenless Zone Zero

Zhu Yuan is much more inflexible, compared to Trigger, when it comes to team compositions. The only two Stun Agents, with one being a Defense/Stun hybrid Agent, that work well with Zhu Yuan are Qingyi and Caesar. As for support, she is pretty much limited to Nicole and Astra Yao, with Soukaku being a decent alternative at times.

While you can pair her up with other Agents, it’s greatly detrimental to her overall power, to the point where you are better off trying to get specific Agents that can synergize well with Zhu Yuan. With that being said, here are some of Zhu Yuan’s best teams:

Zhu Yuan + Qingyi + Nicole
Zhu Yuan + Qingyi + Astra Yao
Zhu Yuan + Nicole + Astra Yao
Zhu Yuan + Qingyi + Soukaku
Zhu Yuan + Caesar + Astra Yao
Zhu Yuan + Caesar + Nicole

Zenless Zone Zero: Best Soldier 0 – Anby W-Engines

Silver Soldier 0 – Anby needs Aftershock bonus in Zenless Zone Zero, but her best W-Engines can also include the typical stat like ATK and Crit DMG.

Is Trigger Worth Pulling In ZZZ?

Trigger is a very versatile Stun Agent that any player can make good use of in their account. Her synergy, damage output, and constant damage multipliers make her a great addition to a variety of teams. If you are in need of a powerful Stun Agent that is in the upper echelons of the meta, or require a Stun Agent for multiple teams, Trigger has great pull value.

However, Trigger isn’t a must-pull, unlike Agents such as Miyabi and Astra Yao. Other Stun Agents like Qingyi, Lighter, and Lycaon can do their job just fine. If you already have some of the aforementioned Stun Agents, then opting to pull for Zhu Yuan might be a better choice as she is a strong Attack Agent in the current meta.

Trigger Vs Zhu Yuan In Zenless Zone Zero

You should pull for Trigger if:

You have Soldier 0 Anby.
You lack a premium Stun Agent like Qingyi, Lighter, and Lycaon.
You want an alternate Stun Agent that can be used in many teams.
You want to pull for more Attack and Anomaly Agents in the future.

You should pull for Zhu Yuan if:

You lack a strong Attack or Anomaly Agent like Miyabi, Evelyn, and Soldier 0 Anby.
You have Qingyi or Caesar.
You want a self-sufficient and highly mobile Agent.
You want a simple and straightforward Agent to play.