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Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ)

Shiyu Defense 13 Critical Node Guide for Version 2.4

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Zenless Zone Zero Shiyu Defense Critical Node 3 Guide

Critical Node 3 is Shiyu Defense Stage 13 in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). We've got the best teams, recommended characters, and rewards for Shiyu Defense 13 here.

Shiyu Defense 13 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 Resistances
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 13 Best Teams

Shiyu Defense 13 First Half

Ice Double Stun Team
Lighter Lighter Lycaon Lycaon Hugo Hugo Robin Robin
Ice Disorder Team
Miyabi Miyabi Yanagi Yanagi Astra Astra Agent Gulliver Agent Gulliver
Ellen Ice Team
Astra Astra Ellen Ellen Lycaon Lycaon Sharkboo Sharkboo
F2P Team
Ben Ben Soukaku Soukaku Corin Corin Sumoboo Sumoboo

Ice and Ether are the most effective attributes here, though you may want to save your Ether Agents for the second half. The enemies do not have any resistances, so other attributes are also viable.

Alternative Agents
Seth ImageSeth Yidhari ImageYidhari

Shiyu Defense 13 Second Half

Ether Rupture Team
Dialyn Dialyn Lucia Lucia Yixuan Yixuan Excaliboo Excaliboo
Zhu Yuan Ether Team
Zhu Yuan Zhu Yuan Qingyi Qingyi Nicole Nicole Officer Cui Officer Cui
Ether-Physical Disorder Team
Yuzuha Yuzuha Vivian Vivian Alice Alice Miss Esme Miss Esme
F2P Team
Anby Anby Nicole Nicole Billy Billy Bagboo Bagboo

Enemies here are weak to Ether, so it's best to use teams that focus on that attribute. Other attributes can also be effective, but try to avoid using Ice since enemies here are resistant to it.

Shiyu Defense 13 Enemies

First 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
Wave 4 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - EtherZZZ - Ice
None
ZZZ - EtherZZZ - Ice
None

Second Half Enemies

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

How to Beat Shiyu Defense 13

Shiyu Defense 13 First Half

Group Enemies Together

Several waves in the first half consist of groups of enemies. Try to keep them together with proper positioning and take them all out at once.

Shiyu Defense 13 Second Half

Utilize Dodges and Parries

The Thanatos and Dullahan here can string together some of their attacks for significant damage. Pay attention to their attack patterns, then utilize Perfect Dodge and Defensive Assist accordingly for an easy clear.

Shiyu Defense 13 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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