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Shiyu Defense 15 Critical Node Guide for Version 2.3

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Zenless Zone Zero Shiyu Defense Critical Node 5 Guide for Version 2.4

Critical Node 5 is Shiyu Defense Stage 15 in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). We've got the best teams, recommended characters, and rewards for Shiyu Defense 15 here.

Shiyu Defense 15 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
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 15 Best Teams

Shiyu Defense 15 First Half

Ether Rupture Team
Yixuan Yixuan Pan Yinhu Pan Yinhu Ju Fufu Ju Fufu Belion Belion
Ice-Ether Disorder Team
Miyabi Miyabi Vivian Vivian Yuzuha Yuzuha Robin Robin
Ether Team
Qingyi Qingyi Nicole Nicole Zhu Yuan Zhu Yuan Officer Cui Officer Cui
F2P Team
Nicole Nicole Soukaku Soukaku Corin Corin Booressure Booressure

The best teams to use are those centered around Ether. The only attribute you must avoid is Physical due to enemy resistances.

Other attributes are still viable, but using teams that include Yixuan, Vivian, and Zhu Yuan are your best bets for faster clears.

Alternative Agents
Koleda ImageKoleda Yanagi ImageYanagi Pulchra ImagePulchra

Shiyu Defense 15 Second Half

Fire Rupture Team
Manato Manato Dialyn Dialyn Lucia Lucia Miss Esme Miss Esme
Fire Chain Team
Dialyn Dialyn Astra Astra Evelyn Evelyn Snap Snap
Fire-Physical Disorder Team
Burnice Burnice Alice Alice Caesar Caesar Red Moccus Red Moccus
F2P Team
Anby Anby Ben Ben Billy Billy Bagboo Bagboo

Fire and Physical are the best attributes for this half. The enemies are resistant to Electric and Ice, so it would be best to avoid using those.

Alternative Agents
Nekomata ImageNekomata Soldier 11 ImageSoldier 11 Lucy ImageLucy
Piper ImagePiper Jane ImageJane

Shiyu Defense 15 Enemies

First Half Enemies

Wave 1 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - EtherZZZ - Ice
None
ZZZ - EtherZZZ - Ice
None
Wave 2 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - Ether
ZZZ - Physical

Second Half Enemies

Wave 1 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - PhysicalZZZ - Fire
None
Wave 2 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - PhysicalZZZ - Fire
ZZZ - Electric

How to Beat Shiyu Defense 15

Shiyu Defense 15 First Half

Group Enemies together

To start off the first half, try to group the Fossors and Sordidus together, making it easier to eliminate multiple targets at once. This can be done with proper positioning in battle.

Focus on Offense

The Miasmic Trinox isn't as aggressive as other enemies, but it can put its arms up to defend itself. This being the case, it's best to go all out on offense to take it down quickly.

Shiyu Defense 15 Second Half

Pay Attention to Pulchra's Stance

Doppelganger Pulchra can dodge attacks for a certain duration, negating any incoming damage. Keep a close eye on her and keep track of when she does this to avoid wasting some of your big attacks.

Use Defensive Assists

Parrying the Wicked Wraith's attacks with a Defensive Assist will cause it to stagger backwards, leaving it open to attacks. The enemy's attacks are slow and predictable, so take advantage of this as often as you can for a smoother clear.

Shiyu Defense 15 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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