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
- More than 300s remaining - More than 180s remaining - Defeat all enemies
Recommended Attributes
First Half Ice Ether	Second Half Electric

Current Special Effect

Shiyu Defense 14 Best Teams

Shiyu Defense 14 First Half

Disorder Team
Astra	Miyabi	Burnice	Brawlerboo
Ice Chain Team
Lighter	Soukaku	Ellen	Sharkboo
Fire Chain Team
Lighter	Astra	Evelyn	Rocketboo
F2P Team
Pulchra	Ben	Billy	Booressure

Frontier 4's first half will be littered with Ethereals weak to both Ice and Ether. They will have no resistances so feel free to form your teams in accordance to the Agents you have already recruited.

Building a team around Miyabi, Ellen, or Zhu Yuan is your best bet. Alternatively, you can opt for a Fire Chain Team with Evelyn in the front lines. Be sure to pair her up with Astra for maximum DMG!

Other Recommended Agents

Alternative Agents
Lycaon	Piper	Caesar

Shiyu Defense 14 Second Half

Mono-Electric Team
Qingyi	Rina	Soldier 0 Anby	Plugboo
Alternate Mono-Electric Team
Qingyi	Rina	Harumasa	Plugboo
Disorder Team
Yanagi	Seth	Jane	Plugboo
F2P Team
Anby	Nicole	Corin	Sumoboo

You will be pit against Machines that are vulnerable to Electric and being shocked, so strong Electric Agents like Soldier 0 Anby and Harumasa are great options, especially when put into a Mono-Electric Team.

As for the Shock application, Yanagi and Grace will be more than capable of doing so. Take note that enemies in this half are resistant to Fire so it would be best to avoid using Agents of this Attribute.

Other Recommended Agents

Alternative Agents
Anton	Grace

Shiyu Defense 14 Enemies

First Half Enemies

Wave 1 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Fossor x3		None
Sordidus x2		None
Wave 2 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Hati x1		None
Wave 3 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Armored Hati x1		None
Thanatos x1		None

Second Half Enemies

Wave 1 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Private Jaeger x3		None
Wave 2 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Assault Gunner x1
Wave 3 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Autonomous Support Unit - Heavy Striker MK II x1
Private Jaeger x2		None
Scout Jaeger x2		None

How to Beat Shiyu Defense 14

Shiyu Defense 14 First Half

Target the Sordidus Enemies First

The Sordidus enemies in the first wave of the first half are the ranged enemies that you can target to lure the melee Fossor units to their position for easy culling.

If you have characters such as Miyabi or Evelyn that can strongly hit enemies in a large AoE, it would be wise to use them to eliminate the first wave quickly.

Use Defensive Assists to Shatter the Armored Hati's Armor

The Armored Hati's armor in the final wave can be broken with enough force, especially via Defensive Assists. Be sure to use them often to force it out of its shell and take more DMG!

How to Do Perfect Assists

Shiyu Defense 14 Second Half

Rely on the Shock Anomaly

Inflict Shock on the Heavy Striker to stop it in its tracks and open it up to attacks. Additionally, this will disable its shield and prevent the battle from being prolonged.

Attribute Anomaly Guide

Shiyu Defense 14 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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