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Shiyu Defense 12 Critical Node Guide for Version 2.6

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Zenless Zone Zero Shiyu Defense Critical Node 2 Guide

Critical Node 2 is Shiyu Defense Stage 12 in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). We've got the best teams, recommended characters, and rewards for Shiyu Defense 12 here.

Shiyu Defense 12 Information

Stage Details

Objectives
ZZZ - S - More than 300s remaining
ZZZ - A - More than 180s remaining
ZZZ - B - Defeat all enemies
Recommended Attributes
First Half
Second Half
Enemy Resistance
First Half
Second Half
None

Current Special Effect

Frontier Info
• While in Ether Veil, Agent ATK increases by 25% and CRIT DMG increases by 20%.
• When Agents hit enemies, they ignore 10% of enemy Physical RES.
Next Reset 03/06/2026 - 04:00

Shiyu Defense 12 Best Teams

Shiyu Defense 12 First Half

Ye Shunguang Team
Dialyn Dialyn Sunna Sunna Ye Shunguang Ye Shunguang Sprout Sprout
Banyue Team
Banyue Banyue Pan Yinhu Pan Yinhu Dialyn Dialyn Birkblick Birkblick
Evelyn Team
Ju Fufu Ju Fufu Sunna Sunna Evelyn Evelyn Rocketboo Rocketboo
Alice Team
Alice Alice Burnice Burnice Yuzuha Yuzuha Bangvolver Bangvolver
F2P Team
Corin Corin Ben Ben Anby Anby Sumoboo Sumoboo

During the first half of Frontier 12, the recommended attributes are Fire and Physical. The elite enemies are resistant to Ether, so try to avoid using that attribute and save it for the next half.

Alternative Agents
Nekomata ImageNekomata Soldier 11 ImageSoldier 11 Lucy ImageLucy
Piper ImagePiper Jane ImageJane

Shiyu Defense 12 Second Half

Miyabi Team
Miyabi Miyabi Vivian Vivian Astra Astra Robin Robin
Yixuan Team
Yixuan Yixuan Pan Yinhu Pan Yinhu Lucia Lucia Belion Belion
Yidhari Team
Yidhari Yidhari Lycaon Lycaon Lucia Lucia Miss Esme Miss Esme
F2P Team
Billy Billy Soukaku Soukaku Nicole Nicole Bagboo Bagboo

Ether and Ice are the best attributes for the second half. Any team is possible here since the enemies have no resistances, so feel free to make a team that suits your playstyle.

Alternative Agents
Ellen ImageEllen Zhu Yuan ImageZhu Yuan Yanagi ImageYanagi
Lighter ImageLighter Hugo ImageHugo Zhao ImageZhao

Shiyu Defense 12 Enemies

First Half Enemies

Wave 1 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - PhysicalZZZ - Fire
None
Wave 2 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - PhysicalZZZ - Fire
ZZZ - Ether
Wave 3 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - PhysicalZZZ - Fire
None
ZZZ - PhysicalZZZ - Fire
None
Wave 4 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - PhysicalZZZ - Fire
ZZZ - Ether

Second Half Enemies

Wave 1 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - EtherZZZ - Ice
None
ZZZ - EtherZZZ - Ice
None
ZZZ - EtherZZZ - Ice
None
Wave 2 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - EtherZZZ - Ice
None
Wave 3 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - EtherZZZ - Ice
None
ZZZ - EtherZZZ - Ice
None

How to Beat Shiyu Defense 12

Shiyu Defense 12 First Half

Group Enemies Together

This strategy is applicable for both the first and third waves of each stage. Focus on targeting the ranged enemies to lure them in, which will also draw the melee enemies closer. Once they are in range, you can unleash a skill attack.

Shiyu Defense 12 Second Half

Eliminate the Mandrake First

At the start of the first wave, focus on defeating the Mandrake at the center. It provides buffs to nearby enemies, so taking it out quickly will make you clear the wave faster.

Rely on Defensive Assists

Utilizing Defensive Assists against Elite enemies helps you avoid damage and launch counterattacks, making battles easier as you can also observe their attack cues and wait for the perfect moment to strike back.

How to Do Perfect and Quick Assists

Shiyu Defense 12 Rewards

Rank Rewards
ZZZ - S
Denny Denny x20,000
ZZZ - A
Denny Denny x15,000
ZZZ - B
Denny Denny x10,000

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Ambush Node Guide

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1 Anonymous Anonymous 2 months

Second node... is wrong. There is Ether resistance.

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