Shiyu Defense 12 Critical Node Guide for Version 1.1

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

Shiyu Defense 12 Information

Stage Details

Objectives
- More than 300s remaining - More than 180s remaining - Defeat all enemies
Recommended Attributes
First Half Fire Physical	Second Half Ether

Current Special Effect

Shiyu Defense 12 Best Teams

Shiyu Defense 12 First Half

Mono-Fire Team
Soldier 11	Koleda	Lucy	Rocketboo
Physical Team
Nekomata	Piper	Lucy	Bangvolver
Fire-Physical Chain Team
Koleda	Lucy	Piper	Rocketboo
F2P Team
Ben	Billy	Corin	Booressure

The enemies in the first half of Critical Node 2 are weak to both Fire and Physical, and are resistant to Ether. Koleda is the clearest choice for a Stun unit, with Lucy following close behind for DMG support.

You can switch between Soldier 11 and Nekomata for pure Fire DMG or Assault, respectively. Just be sure that the latter is accompanied by Piper to maximize overall DMG via triggering Assault.

Shiyu Defense 12 Second Half

Zhu Yuan Ether Team
Zhu Yuan	Qingyi	Nicole	Resonaboo
Mono-Electric Team
Anton	Grace	Rina	Plugboo
F2P Team
Billy	Anby	Nicole	Sumoboo

All enemies in the second half of Critical Node 2 are weak to Ether but are resistant to Ice, so with one Attribute out of the question, feel free to adjust your party accordingly.

The easiest team for this half would be Qingyi, Nicole, and Zhu Yuan who will take the front lines in terms of DMG. Alternatively, due to the shortage of Ether characters, you can go for a Mono-Electric Team.

Shiyu Defense 12 Enemies

First Half Enemies

Wave 1 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Strike Jaeger x3		None
Wave 2 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Autonomous Support Unit - Heavy Striker x1
Wave 3 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Strike Jaeger x2		None
Light Jaeger x2		None
Wave 4 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Autonomous Support Unit - Guardian x1

Second Half Enemies

Wave 1 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Ionized - Cyrtoidea x2		None
Ionized - Nassellaria x2		None
Wave 2 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Ionized - Farbauti x1
Wave 3 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Ionized - Dullahan x1

How to Beat Shiyu Defense 12

Shiyu Defense 12 First Half

Group Enemies Together

In the first half, enemies will spawn close to each other, and it's important to keep them that way. This should be easy enough for Wave 1 since you will be facing 3 melee units who will constantly close in on you.

For the 3rd wave, however, perform the usual grouping tactic of prioritizing ranged opponents first. This should lure all melee units to your location for easy culling.

Shiyu Defense 12 Second Half

Group Enemies and Use Dodge Counters Often

Same as before, you will face a mob of enemies in the first wave, and keeping them in one location is vital. The continuous 3rd hit of Qingyi's Basic Attack and Nicole's EX Special Attack should do the trick.

Trigger Perfect Assist Against the Elites

Afterwards, both the Farbauti and the Dullahan will have pretty predictable attack patterns, so initiating Dodge Counters should be fairly easy. Perfect Assists also do wonders for interrupting actions.

Keep up the rhythm of Dodge Counter, initiate Chain Attacks often, use Perfect Assists when needed, and you should clear this Node no problem!

Shiyu Defense 12 Rewards

Rank	Rewards
	Polychrome x30 Denny x20,000
	Polychrome x30 Denny x15,000 W-Engine Chip x1
	Polychrome x30 Denny x10,000 Noise Reduction Master Copy x5

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