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Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ)

Shiyu Defense 12 Critical Node Guide for Version 2.5

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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
None
Second Half

Current Special Effect

Frontier Info
• Agent ATK increases by 30%, CRIT DMG increases by 15%.
• Enemy Stun DMG Multiplier increases by 20%.
Next Reset 01/09/2026 - 04:00

Shiyu Defense 12 Best Teams

Shiyu Defense 12 First Half

Ye Shunguang Team
Ye Shunguang Ye Shunguang Dialyn Dialyn Zhao Zhao Sprout Sprout
Yidhari Team
Yidhari Yidhari Ju Fufu Ju Fufu Lucia Lucia Rocketboo Rocketboo
Miyabi Team
Miyabi Miyabi Yanagi Yanagi Zhao Zhao Agent Gulliver Agent Gulliver
F2P Team
Corin Corin Ben Ben Zhao Zhao Bagboo Bagboo

During the first half of Frontier 12, the recommended attributes are Ice and Physical. There are no enemy resistances here, so feel free to use any team here.

Alternative Agents
Lycaon ImageLycaon Ellen ImageEllen Jane ImageJane
Lighter ImageLighter Vivian ImageVivian Hugo ImageHugo

Shiyu Defense 12 Second Half

Sanby Team
Soldier 0 Anby Soldier 0 Anby Trigger Trigger Orphie and Magus Orphie and Magus Mercury Mercury
Seed Team
Seed Seed Trigger Trigger Orphie and Magus Orphie and Magus Mercury Mercury
F2P Team
Billy Billy Anby Anby Nicole Nicole Avocaboo Avocaboo

Electric is the best attribute during the second half. Enemies in Waves 2 and 4 are weak to Physical and Fire respectively, so only use them if they provide useful buffs.

Alternative Agents
Grace ImageGrace Rina ImageRina Qingyi ImageQingyi
Seth ImageSeth Astra ImageAstra Pulchra ImagePulchra

Shiyu Defense 12 Enemies

First Half Enemies

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

Second Half Enemies

Wave 1 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - Electric
None
ZZZ - Electric
None
Wave 2 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - Electric
ZZZ - Physical
Wave 3 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - Electric
None
ZZZ - Electric
None
Wave 4 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - Electric
ZZZ - Fire
ZZZ - Electric
None

How to Beat Shiyu Defense 12

Shiyu Defense 12 First Half

Gather Enemies Together

This strategy applies to the first and third waves in both halves of the stage. Focus on targeting the ranged enemies to draw them in close, allowing the melee enemies to approach as well.

Use Defensive Assists on Intimidator and Enforcer

When fighting the Elite enemies in Waves 2 and 4, you should use Defensive Assists to deal a huge amount of Daze.

How to Do Perfect and Quick Assists

Shiyu Defense 12 Second Half

Focus Your Attacks on the Guardian MK II

For the final wave in the Second Half, focus your attacks on the Guardian MK II since the Patrol Jaegers will follow you around and act as collateral damage.

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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Shiyu Defense Guide

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1 Anonymous Anonymous 12 days

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

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