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Shiyu Defense 12 Critical Node Guide for Version 2.3

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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

Deceitful Steps
• When an Agent with the Stun specialty hits a Stunned enemy, the enemy's Stun DMG Multiplier increases by 50%.
• Agent EX Special Attack and Ultimate DMG increase by 60%.
Next Reset 12/19/2025 - 04:00

Shiyu Defense 12 Best Teams

Shiyu Defense 12 First Half

Electric Team
Trigger Trigger Seed Seed Soldier 0 Anby Soldier 0 Anby Mercury Mercury
Alternate Electric Team
Qingyi Qingyi Harumasa Harumasa Rina Rina Plugboo Plugboo
Ether Rupture Team
Ju Fufu Ju Fufu Lucia Lucia Yidhari Yidhari Miss Esme Miss Esme
F2P Team
Anby Anby Nicole Nicole Billy Billy Booressure Booressure

During the first half of Frontier 12, the best attributes are Electric and Ether. If you wish to defeat the enemies faster, you can make a team consisting of strong Electric units for the mechanical enemies.

You can also opt for an Ether team, as this attribute is not recommended to use during the second half.

Alternative Agents
Anton ImageAnton Grace ImageGrace Zhu Yuan ImageZhu Yuan
Seth ImageSeth

Shiyu Defense 12 Second Half

Physical Team
Caesar Caesar Burnice Burnice Jane Jane Red Moccus Red Moccus
Anomaly Disorder Team
Yuzuha Yuzuha Burnice Burnice Alice Alice Bangvolver Bangvolver
Fire Team
Astra Astra Evelyn Evelyn Lighter Lighter Snap Snap
F2P Team
Ben Ben Soukaku Soukaku Corin Corin Bagboo Bagboo

Both Fire and Physical are the best attributes during the second half. You can pick out a strong DPS like Alice or Evelyn, along with a great supporting agent, such as Yuzuha and Astra.

Shiyu Defense 12 Enemies

First Half Enemies

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

Second 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

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. Once they are gathered together, unleash a skill to eliminate them all in one powerful attack.

Dodge the Tarasque Mixer

In the second and fourth waves, the Tarasque Mixer will appear. Your agents must perform a dodge whenever it uses its laser attacks.

Shiyu Defense 12 Second Half

Use Assists on Heavy Striker and Guardian

When facing Elite enemies, you must utilize Agents' Assists since their attacks are predictable. You can break the Heavy Striker's shield by inflicting Burn or Assault. Meanwhile, the Guardian has visible attack cues that are easy to parry or dodge.

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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