Critical Node 7 is Shiyu Defense Stage 17 in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). We've got the best teams, recommended characters, and rewards for Shiyu Defense 17 here.

Shiyu Defense 17 Information

Stage Details

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

Current Special Effect

Shiyu Defense 17 Best Teams

Shiyu Defense 17 First Half

Disorder Team
Caesar	Burnice	Jane	Red Moccus
Mono-Fire Team
Lighter	Lucy	Soldier 11	Rocketboo
F2P Team
Nicole	Corin	Ben	Knightboo

You will be pit against Hollow Thugs in the first half of Frontier 7, and they are all weak to Fire and Physical. Be sure to bring along your best characters with these Attributes for best results.

Do take note that the Wanted Enforcer will be resistant to Ice, so if you want fast results as well, it would be wise to save your best Ice Agents for the next half.

Other Recommended Agents

Alternative Agents
Nekomata	Soldier 11	Koleda
Lucy	Piper

Shiyu Defense 17 Second Half

Frost Disorder Team
Yanagi	Soukaku	Miyabi	Agent Gulliver
Mono-Ice Team
Lycaon	Soukaku	Ellen	Sharkboo
Ether Team
Qingyi	Nicole	Zhu Yuan	Resonaboo
F2P Team
Soukaku	Billy	Anby	Sumoboo

For the second half, you're going up against Ethereals that are all weak to both Ice and Ether and no resistances. Therefore, you may feel free to adjust your parties as you wish.

Considering the Thracian's immense power, it would be wise to bring along your strongest Agents for this. Agents like Zhu Yuan, Ellen, and for best results, Miyabi, will do wonders for finishing this stage off in record time.

Other Recommended Agents

Alternative Agents
Nekomata	Anton	Corin
Grace	Rina	Harumasa

Shiyu Defense 17 Enemies

First Half Enemies

Wave 1 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Hollow Thug - Arsonist x2		None
Hollow Thug - Ambusher x3		None
Wave 2 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Troublemaker - Wanted Enforcer x1

Second Half Enemies

Wave 1 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Hoplitai x3		None
Alpeca x2		None
Wave 2 Enemies	Weakness	Resistance
Thracian x1		None

How to Beat Shiyu Defense 17

Shiyu Defense 17 First Half

Group Mobs Together

This tactic applies for both halves. As per usual, it would be wise to group mobs of normal enemies together, especially for the first waves of each of this stage's halves.

Both mobs will come in groups of five with two ranged units. Go for these enemies first to lure the melee units to their position for an easier time grouping them.

Use Perfect Assists on the Wanted Enforcer

One vexing thing about the Wanted Enforcer is that he likes to do a seemingly never-ending string of attacks and will only stop once he hits you. By no means should you let him carry on with this.

Use Perfect Assists to force him out of this attack string and interrupt his actions. Once he recovers and tries to follow up, it will be fairly easy to predict his next attacks.

Shiyu Defense 17 Second Half

Rely on Dodge Counters

A lot of the Thracian's attacks are fairly slow and easy to spot, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for attack cues to deliver counterattacks.

Its Electric attacks, denoted by it coating itself with electricity and usually levitating a few inches above the ground, will have no attack cues. However, their wind-ups are long, so time your dodges accordingly!

Keep an Eye on the Ground for Blue Marks

The Thracian will leave blue marks on the ground when he attacks. Make sure to dodge or avoid the blue marks since they can unleash an explosion that can damage your agents.

Shiyu Defense 17 Rewards

Rank	Rewards
	Polychrome x30 Denny x20,000
	Polychrome x30 Denny x15,000
	Polychrome x30 Denny x10,000

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