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Shiyu Defense 14 Critical Node Guide for Version 2.3

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Zenless Zone Zero Shiyu Defense 14 Critical Node Guide for Version 2.3

Critical Node 4 is Shiyu Defense Stage 14 in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). We've got the best teams, recommended characters, and rewards for Shiyu Defense 14 here.

Shiyu Defense 14 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
None

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 14 Best Teams

Shiyu Defense 14 First Half

Ether Rupture Team
Ju Fufu Ju Fufu Yixuan Yixuan Pan Yinhu Pan Yinhu Belion Belion
Alternate Rupture Team
Ju Fufu Ju Fufu Lucia Lucia Yidhari Yidhari Miss Esme Miss Esme
Ether Attack Team
Zhu Yuan Zhu Yuan Qingyi Qingyi Nicole Nicole Resonaboo Resonaboo
F2P Team
Soukaku Soukaku Nicole Nicole Billy Billy Brawlerboo Brawlerboo

During the first half of Frontier 4, enemies are weak to both Ice and Ether with no resistances.

Since you're about to face Miasmic and Ethereal enemies, a Rupture Team with either Yixuan or Yidhari as the main DPS is the best choice, along with great support like Lucia, which can make this stage easy to clear.

Alternative Agents
Koleda ImageKoleda Pulchra ImagePulchra Trigger ImageTrigger
Manato ImageManato

Shiyu Defense 14 Second Half

Disorder Team
Astra Astra Miyabi Miyabi Vivian Vivian Robin Robin
Ice Chain Team
Lighter Lighter Hugo Hugo Lycaon Lycaon Sharkboo Sharkboo
Anomaly Disorder Team
Yuzuha Yuzuha Vivian Vivian Alice Alice Bangvolver Bangvolver
F2P Team
Anby Anby Ben Ben Corin Corin Bagboo Bagboo

The second half of Frontier 4 features Hollow Thugs that are weak to both Ice and Physical with no resistances too, it is quite similar to the first wave so feel free to adjust your team comps accordingly.

Alternative Agents
Ellen ImageEllen Piper ImagePiper Jane ImageJane
Caesar ImageCaesar Burnice ImageBurnice Yanagi ImageYanagi
Evelyn ImageEvelyn

Shiyu Defense 14 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
ZZZ - EtherZZZ - Ice
None

Second Half Enemies

Wave 1 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - PhysicalZZZ - Ice
None
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

How to Beat Shiyu Defense 14

Shiyu Defense 14 First 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.

Focus on Farbauti

On the last wave, prioritize the Farbauti first since it has more durability and won’t chase you much as the Dullahan. Focus on the Farbauti while positioning your agent from the Dullahan, and then you can use your all-out attack on the Dullahan once the Farbauti has been eliminated.

Shiyu Defense 14 Second Half

Use Defensive Assists on Bulky Intimidator and Bulky Enforcer

The Bulky Intimidator and Bulky Enforcer will appear together on the last wave. Both enemies can easily be taken down together using Defensive Assists as they have fast attack combo cues, making it easier to perform Quick Assists between your agents.

How to Do Perfect and Quick Assists

Shiyu Defense 14 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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