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Shiyu Defense 17 Critical Node Guide for Version 2.4

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Zenless Zone Zero Shiyu Defense Critical Node 7 Guide for Version 2.4

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
ZZZ - S - More than 300s remaining
ZZZ - A - More than 180s remaining
ZZZ - B - Defeat all enemies
Recommended Attributes
Fist Half
Second Half
Enemy Resistance
First Half
Second Half

Current Special Effect

Frontier Info
• Agent ATK increases by 30%, CRIT DMG increases by 15%.
• Enemy Stun DMG Multiplier increases by 20%.
Next Reset 01/09/2026 - 04:00

Shiyu Defense 17 Best Teams

Shiyu Defense 17 First Half

Fire Rupture Team
Dialyn Dialyn Lucia Lucia Banyue Banyue Birkblick Birkblick
Chain Attack Team
Evelyn Evelyn Lighter Lighter Astra Astra Snap Snap
Fire-Physical Disorder Team
Jane Jane Burnice Burnice Caesar Caesar Red Moccus Red Moccus
F2P Team
Nicole Nicole Billy Billy Ben Ben Bagboo Bagboo

The best teams to use here are those built around the Fire attribute. Physical is just as effective, but you may want to reserve those units for the second half.

The only attribute you should avoid here is Ice due to enemy resistance.

Alternative Agents
Soldier 11 ImageSoldier 11 Koleda ImageKoleda Lucy ImageLucy
Pulchra ImagePulchra Ju Fufu ImageJu Fufu

Shiyu Defense 17 Second Half

Electric Aftershock Team
Soldier 0 Anby Soldier 0 Anby Trigger Trigger Orphie and Magus Orphie and Magus Mercury Mercury
Electric-Physical Disorder Team
Yanagi Yanagi Alice Alice Yuzuha Yuzuha Miss Esme Miss Esme
Electric Attack Team
Harumasa Harumasa Qingyi Qingyi Rina Rina Plugboo Plugboo
F2P Team
Soukaku Soukaku Corin Corin Anby Anby Sumoboo Sumoboo

Agents with the Electric or Physical attributes work best here. The Ether attribute should be avoided since enemies here are resistant to it.

Alternative Agents
Nekomata ImageNekomata Anton ImageAnton Grace ImageGrace
Piper ImagePiper Seth ImageSeth Seed ImageSeed

Shiyu Defense 17 Enemies

First Half Enemies

Wave 1 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - PhysicalZZZ - Fire
ZZZ - Ice

Second Half Enemies

Wave 1 Enemies Weakness Resistance
ZZZ - PhysicalZZZ - Electric
ZZZ - Ether

How to Beat Shiyu Defense 17

Shiyu Defense 17 First Half

Dodge and Parry Attacks

The Covenant Guardian can take several swings at a time, so be ready to dodge and parry multiple hits when it attacks. You should also keep an eye out for its beam attack which can hit you from a distance.

Be Mindful of Enemy Position

After activating its Miasmic shield, the Covenant Guardian can start floating in the air as it launches ranged attacks. Pay attention to when this happens as some of your attacks may not be able to reach it during this window.

Shiyu Defense 17 Second Half

Keep Track of Attack Patterns

The Heretic Jester has several attack combos at its disposal. Try and memorize the cues and patterns for each one so that you can react accordingly.

Use Defensive Assists

Defensive Assists are especially effective against the Heretic Jester since they also remove a significant portion of the enemy's Miasmic shield. Additionally, a successful Defensive Assist against its Flying Blade Frenzy attack will ground the Heretic Jester.

Shiyu Defense 17 Reward

Rank Rewards
ZZZ - S
Denny Denny x20,000
ZZZ - A
Denny Denny x15,000
ZZZ - B
Denny Denny x10,000

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Comment

2 Anonymous Anonymous 8 months

Are all your characters/bangboos maxed out?

1 Anonymous Anonymous 8 months

You can use more teams then they list here. The site just fails when it comes to variety. Part 1 I used Yanagi, Burnice, and Ceasar. Part 2 was Vivian, Myabi, and Astra Yao. Beat it with S with in 4:45 left

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