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Zenless Zone Zero - Yanagi Character Guide

Yanagi is a playable Electric Anomaly character in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). See Yanagi's best build, best teams and bangboo, skill priority, W-Engines, Drive Discs, how to play Yanagi, and Yanagi's upgrade materials here!

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ZZZ Yanagi Character Profile

Tsukishiro Yanagi Agent Information

Yanagi Profile
Faction
Rating
ZZZ - Tier 0 (Overall)
Rarity
Attribute Specialty
Type Core Stat Anomaly Mastery
Ability Trigger 1. Electric Agents
2. Anomaly Agents

Yanagi Tier List Ranking

Overall DPS Stun Support
ZZZ - Tier 0 ZZZ - Tier 0 - -

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How would you rate Yanagi?

Tier 0 (SS Tier) 650
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Tier 1 (S Tier) 14
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Tier 2 (A Tier) 4
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Tier 3 (B Tier) 3
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Tier 4 (C Tier) 8
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Yanagi Base Stats

Stat Base @ Lv. 60
HP 7788
ATK 797
DEF 612
Impact 86
Anomaly Mastery 112
Anomaly Proficiency 114

Yanagi Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths
• Relatively high Disorder DMG.
• Has a ton of synergy with other Anomaly units aside from Electric Agents.
• EX Special Attacks do not require much energy.
• Kit is easy to learn despite its complex description.
Weaknesses
• Damage is lower outside of Disorder.
• Best used in a Premium Team.

Yanagi Best Builds

Yanagi Anomaly Build

Best W-Engine
Alt. W-Engines
Drive Disc Build
Chaos Jazz IconChaos Jazz (2-pc)
Disc Main Stats 6: ATK or Anomaly Mastery
5: Electric DMG or PEN Ratio
4: Anomaly Proficiency
Disc Substats Anomaly Proficiency, ATK%, PEN

This build will increase Yanagi's ATK when she inflicts Shock on an enemy. ATK should be prioritized over Anomaly Mastery since Yanagi already has a high Electric Anomaly Buildup.

If Yanagi is used alongside Rina or if she uses the Fusion Compiler W-Engine, PEN Ratio can be used over Electric DMG.

Yanagi Best Teams and Bangboo

Yanagi F2P Team

Yanagi F2P Team Bangboo
Yanagi Yanagi
Anomaly
Anby Anby
Stun
Ben Ben
Defense
ZZZ - Electroboo Electroboo
Bangboo Alternatives

Anby is the only free-to-play Agent that can activate Yanagi's additional ability. Ben is used here to trigger Burn so that Yanagi can deal Disorder DMG.

For Ben's build, we recommend using an Anomaly Mastery main stat here to easily apply the Burn Anomaly on enemies.

Yanagi Disorder Team

Yanagi Disorder Team Bangboo
Yanagi Yanagi
Anomaly
Caesar Caesar
Defense
Burnice Burnice
Anomaly
ZZZ - Red Moccus Red Moccus
Bangboo Alternatives

Yanagi's best team is with another Anomaly agent that uses a different attribute. Use Burnice to apply Burn on enemies and then use Yanagi to apply Shock and deal a massive amount of Disorder DMG.

Alternative Explanation
Any Anomaly Unit of a Different Attribute Anomaly Replacement
With the exception of Electric Agents such as Grace, you can pretty much use any Anomaly unit of another attribute to help trigger Disorder.
Rina Rina Support Replacement
Rina can provide a PEN Ratio buff to the entire party. Use a PEN Ratio main stat Drive Disc on Yanagi to maximize the DMG dealt.
Lucy Lucy Support Replacement
Lucy can buff everyone's ATK with her EX Special Attack and Chain Attack.
Seth Seth Support Replacement
Seth can be used to provide Shields and increase the Anomaly Proficiency of the Agent before him.

Yanagi Mono-Electric Team

Yanagi Mono-Electric Team Bangboo
Yanagi Yanagi
Anomaly
Seth Seth
Defense
Rina Rina
Support
ZZZ - Plugboo Plugboo
Bangboo Alternatives

Yanagi can also be used in a Mono-Electric team since she can inflict Disorder on her own. Use Seth to provide a shield for Yanagi along with an Anomaly Proficiency buff and Rina to attack and provide a PEN Ratio buff.

Alternative Explanation
Qingyi Qingyi Support Replacement
Qingyi can be used to Stun the enemy and increase the enemy's Stun DMG multiplier.
Anby Anby Support Replacement
Anby can be used as a free-to-play option as your 3rd Electric unit.
Soukaku Soukaku Support Replacement
Soukaku can be used as a free-to-play option who can increase the party's ATK.

Yanagi Best W-Engines

Recommended Yanagi W-Engines

These W-Engines are rated based on their performance at Update Level 0.

W-Engine Effect
1 ZZZ - Timeweaver Timeweaver Time-Devouring Stratagem
The equipper's Electric Anomaly Buildup Rate increases by 30%. When Special Attacks or EX Special Attacks hit enemies suffering an Attribute Anomaly, the equipper's Anomaly Proficiency increases by 75 for 15s. When the equipper's Anomaly Proficiency is greater than or equal to 375, Disorder DMG inflicted by the equipper increases by 25%.
2 ZZZ - Fusion Compiler Fusion Compiler Data Flood
Increases ATK by 12%. When using a Special Attack or an EX Special Attack, the equipper's Anomaly Proficiency is increased by 25 for 8s, stacking up to 3 times. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
3 ZZZ - Electro-Lip Gloss Electro-Lip Gloss Kiss of Death
When there are enemies inflicted with Attribute Anomaly on the field, the equipper's ATK increases by 10% and they deal an additional 15% more DMG to the target.
4 ZZZ - Weeping Gemini Weeping Gemini Lingering Cries
Whenever a squad member inflicts an Attribute Anomaly on an enemy, the equipper gains a buff that increases Anomaly Proficiency by 30, stacking up to 4 times. This effect expires when the target recovers from Stun or is defeated. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
5 ZZZ - Rainforest Gourmet Rainforest Gourmet Dinner's Ready!
For every 10 energy consumed, the equipper gains a buff that increases ATK by 2.5% for 10s, stacking up to 10 times. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

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Timeweaver is the Best for Yanagi

Blazing Laurel is Lighter's best W-Engine since it provides a lot of Impact and allows him to increase Ice and Fire CRIT DMG taken by enemies. Lighter can make use of any W-Engine that focuses on Normal Attacks.

Yanagi Best Drive Discs

Best Drive Discs and Set Bonuses

Drive Disc Rating and Merits
ZZZ - Thunder MetalThunder Metal
(4-pc)
ZZZ - Chaos JazzChaos Jazz
(2-pc)
★★★ - Best Set!
Thunder Metal is the Yanagi's best-in-slot since increases her Electric DMG and she gains an ATK buff after Shocking an enemy. As for her 2-piece, you can use any that provides Anomaly Proficiency to increase her Shock DMG.
ZZZ - Chaos JazzChaos Jazz
(4-pc)
ZZZ - Freedom BluesFreedom Blues
(2-pc)
★★☆ - 2nd Best
The 4-piece Chaos Jazz can be used to increase Yanagi's Electric DMG. It also provides a DMG buff to her EX Special and Assist Attacks for 5 seconds after she enters the field.

Yanagi Skill Priority

Yanagi Skill Priority

Skill Priority Explanation
Zenless Zone Zero - Core Skill IconCore Skill ★★★★★ It's important to upgrade the Core Skill first since it increases the Disorder DMG dealt onto enemies.
Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Attack ★★★★ You will use Yanagi's Basic ATK most of the time when she's on field, so upgrade this after her Special Attack and Chain Attack.
Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge ★★☆☆☆ Save Yanagi's Dodge for last as aside from DMG, this doesn't contribute much to her kit.
Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAssist ★★★☆☆ Upgrade Yanagi's Assist solely for the Defensive Assist Daze.
Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpecial Attack ★★★★★ Prioritize Yanagi's Special Attack since it increases the Polarity Disorder DMG.
Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain Attack ★★★★★ Yanagi's Ultimate also has Polarity Disorder, so upgrade this along with her Special Attack.

Yanagi's Core Skill is a top priority since this will increase the Disorder DMG dealt by herself and other characters. Once her Core Skill has been upgraded, you can focus on her Special Attack and Chain Attack for her Polarity Disorder DMG.

Core Skill

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Core Passive - Lunar Eclipse
After Yanagi activates her EX Special Attack, the DMG multiplier of Disorder is increased by 125% when any squad member applies the Disorder effect to an enemy, lasting 15s. When her EX Special Attack hits an enemy, Yanagi's Electric DMG against the target is increased by 10% for 15s.
Additional Ability - Gessou
When another character in your squad is an Anomaly character or shares the same attribute: After switching stances, when Yanagi hits an enemy with Basic Attack: Tsukuyomi Kagura, Electric Anomaly Buildup increases by 45% for 8s.

Core Skill Enhancements

Total Core Stat Upgrade Bonus
Anomaly Mastery +12
Base ATK +75
Final Core Passive Upgrade Effect
After Yanagi activates her EX Special Attack, the DMG multiplier of Disorder is increased by 250% when any squad member applies the Disorder effect to an enemy, lasting 15s. When her EX Special Attack hits an enemy, Yanagi's Electric DMG against the target is increased by 20% for 15s.

Core Enhancement
A • Base Anomaly Mastery increases by 12
• Core Passive: Lunar Eclipse Lv. +1
B • Base ATK increases by 25
• Core Passive: Lunar Eclipse Lv. +1
C • Base Anomaly Mastery increases by 12
• Core Passive: Lunar Eclipse Lv. +1
D • Base ATK increases by 25
• Core Passive: Lunar Eclipse Lv. +1
E • Base Anomaly Mastery increases by 12
• Core Passive: Lunar Eclipse Lv. +1
F • Base ATK increases by 25
• Core Passive: Lunar Eclipse Lv. +1

Basic Attack

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Basic Attack - Tsukoyomi Kagura
Yanagi has two stances: Jougen and Kagen.
Press Basic Attack to activate: Execute up to five forward slashes based on the current stance, causing Physical DMG and Electric DMG. During combat, Yanagi gains the corresponding stance buff based on her current stance:
Jougen stance buff: Electric DMG increases by 10%. Anti-Interrupt Level increases during Basic Attacks.
Kagen stance buff: PEN Ratio increases by 10%. Interrupt Level increases for Basic Attacks.
For 8s after switching stances, Yanagi retains the bonus from the previous stance.

Dodge

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Dodge - Wandering Breeze
Press Dodge to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack - Fleeting Flight
Press Basic Attack during a dodge to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter - Rapid Retaliation
Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.

Assist

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Quick Assist - Blade of Elegance
When the on-field character is launched, press Assist to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.
Defensive Assist - Radiant Reversal
When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press Assist to activate: Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up - Weeping Willow Stab
Press Basic Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate: Switch stances, and quickly deliver multiple slashes to enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.

Special Attack

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Special Attack - Ruten
Press Special Attack to activate: Perform a forward slash, dealing Electric DMG, and switch the current stance. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. If activated after the 3rd, 4th, or 5th hit of a Basic Attack, it activates Swift Ruten, speeding up the slash and the stance change. Block enemy attacks while Swift Ruten is active. Upon activating Swift Ruten, Yanagi can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.
EX Special Attack - Gekka Ruten
With enough Energy, hold EX Special Attack to activate: Charge up power for a quick forward thrust, followed by a downward attack, dealing massive Electric DMG. Upon executing the thrust, Yanagi switches stances and enters the Shinrabanshou state, lasting 15s. For the duration of this state, when following up with a subsequent Basic Attack from the 5th hit of a Basic Attack or other skills, the combo will begin directly from the 3rd hit of the Basic Attack. If the downward attack hits an enemy suffering an Anomaly, it triggers a special Disorder effect, Polarity Disorder, dealing 18% of the original Disorder effect's DMG to the target, plus an additional 725% of Yanagi's Anomaly Proficiency. Polarity Disorder will not remove the target's Anomaly. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Chain Attack

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Chain Attack - Celestial Harmony
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Switch stances and unleash a powerful slash on enemies in front, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.
Ultimate - Raiei Tenge
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate: Yanagi unleashes her potential and delivers a powerful slash to a large area of enemies in front in a very short time, followed by an additional lightning strike, dealing massive Electric DMG. When the lightning strike hits an enemy affected by an Attribute Anomaly, it triggers a special Disorder effect called Polarity Disorder. This deals DMG equal to 18% of the original Disorder effect plus an additional 4000% of Yanagi's Anomaly Proficiency. Polarity Disorder will not remove the target's Anomaly. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, Yanagi can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.

How to Play Yanagi

Yanagi Kit Guide

  1. Switch Stances Using Special Attack
  2. Basic Attacks Increase Anomaly
  3. Specializes in Disorder DMG

Switch Stances Using Special Attack

Yanagi Switches Stances

Yanagi's Special Attack and EX Special Attack enable her to switch between two stances. Each stance has their very own set of moves and will change Yanagi's moveset depending on which stance you have.

Each stance also has exclusive buffs, and will remain for a set period of time after switching. Keep up a rhythm of attacking and switching stances to keep the buffs in check and ensure swift victory!

Basic Attacks Increase Anomaly Buildup

Thanks to her Core Skill, Gessou, Yanagi's Anomaly Buildup increases with each hit of her Basic Attack, provided that she's in the party with either an Electric Agent or another Anomaly Character.

Specializes in Disorder DMG

Yanagi Specializes in Disorder

Yanagi's EX Special Attack, Gekka Ruten, makes her charge forward and slam down on opponents, dealing massive Electric DMG in an AoE and providing her with a buff.

Thanks to her Polarity Disorder ability, if the target is already affected by another Anomaly, she will cause a special type of Disorder DMG based on her Anomaly Proficiency without removing the previous Anomaly!

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Yanagi Promotion and Skill Upgrade Materials

Yanagi Total Upgrade Materials

Total Promotion Materials
Denny Icon Denny x800,000
Total Skill Upgrade Materials
Denny Icon Denny x500,000
Total Core Skill Upgrade Materials
Denny Denny x400,000

Promotion Materials Per Level

Lv. Character Promotion Materials
10

20
ZZZ - Denny Denny x24,000
20

30
ZZZ - Denny Denny x56,000
30

40
ZZZ - Denny Denny x120,000
40

50
ZZZ - Denny Denny x200,000
50

60
ZZZ - Denny Denny x400,000

Skill Materials Per Level

Lv. Skill Materials
02
ZZZ - Denny Denny x2,000
03
ZZZ - Denny Denny x3,000
04
ZZZ - Denny Denny x6,000
05
ZZZ - Denny Denny x9,000
06
ZZZ - Denny Denny x12,000
07
ZZZ - Denny Denny x18,000
08
ZZZ - Denny Denny x45,000
09
ZZZ - Denny Denny x67,500
10
ZZZ - Denny Denny x95,000
11
ZZZ - Denny Denny x112,500
12
ZZZ - Denny Denny x135,000

Core Skill Materials Per Level

Materials
A
Denny Denny x5,000
B
Denny Denny x12,000
C
Denny Denny x28,000
D
Denny Denny x60,000
E
Denny Denny x100,000
F
Denny Denny x200,000

Yanagi Mindscape Cinema (Duplicates)

Recommended Cinema

Why We Recommend It
M1 ★★★★★ - Amazing
Gives Yanagi an Anomaly Proficiency boost when a party member inflicts an Attribute Anomaly and gives her invulnerability with Clarity.
M2 ★★★★★ - Amazing
Best stopping point for spenders. It's easier to apply an Attribute Anomaly to enemies and increases Polarity Disorder DMG by a significant margin.
M4 ★★★☆☆ - Good
Attacks on enemies affected by Yanagi's Shock will have an increased PEN Ratio. Best used only if Rina is on the team.
M6 ★★★★☆ - Great
Provides a massive increase in Yanagi's Polarity Disorder when under the Shinrabanshou state.

M3 and M5 are excluded since they are only for skill enhancement.

Mindscape Cinema List and Effects

Cinema Effect
M1 Know Thy Self, Know Thy Enemy
When any squad member inflicts an Anomaly on an enemy, Yanagi gains 1 stack of Clarity, lasting 15s, stacking up to 3 times. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Upon being hit by an enemy attack, Yanagi consumes 1 stack of Clarity to gain invulnerability for 1s. When Yanagi has 1 or more stacks of Clarity, her Anomaly Proficiency increases by 80.
M2 Outstanding Adaptability
During her EX Special Attack, the rapid thrust's Electric Anomaly Buildup increases by 20%. Holding down the Special Attack button after a rapid thrust hits an enemy will consume 10 additional Energy to launch another thrust. If Energy is insufficient or the button is released, the attack automatically follows up with the downward attack. When the downward attack hits an enemy suffering an Anomaly and triggers Polarity Disorder, the DMG multiplier increases to 20% of the original Disorder effect. Each additional thrust increases this multiplier by 15%, up to a maximum of 2 extra thrusts.
M3 Tsukishiro Style Management
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M4 Chessmaster
When Yanagi inflicts Attribute Anomaly DMG on an enemy, they suffer the Exposed effect, lasting 15s. Attacks on enemies under the Expose effect will have 16% increased PEN Ratio.
M5 ''Other Mother''
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M6 Inhuman Blood
After a thrust attack during her EX Special Attack, the duration of the Shinrabanshou state increases to 30s. While the state is active, Yanagi's ATK increases by 15%, and her EX Special Attack DMG increases by 20%. The maximum number of times the additional DMG multiplier increase effect for Polarity Disorder in Outstanding Adaptability can be triggered increases to 4, and the Energy cost for the first 4 additional thrust attacks is halved.

How to Get Yanagi

Obtain From A Limited Banner

Moonlit Serenity Banner
Yanagi BannerMoonlit Serenity
Latest Run
Version 1.3
November 6, 2024 - November 27, 2024

Yanagi was available from the Limited Banner Moonlit Serenity that ran in Version 1.3 of Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) from November 6, 2024 to November 27, 2024.

Yanagi Banner Guide

Yanagi Voice Actor and Lore

Voice Actor and Basic Info

English VA TBD
Japanese VA Nazuha Kaori
Korean VA Daye Kwon (권다예)
Chinese VA 菊花花
Gender Female
Birthday September 21
Height 169cm

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List of All Characters

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S Rarity Characters

Nekomata IconNekomata Lycaon IconLycaon Soldier 11 IconSoldier 11
Koleda IconKoleda Grace IconGrace Ellen IconEllen
Rina IconRina Zhu Yuan IconZhu Yuan Qingyi IconQingyi
Jane IconJane Caesar IconCaesar Burnice IconBurnice
Yanagi IconYanagi Lighter IconLighter

A Rarity Characters

Anby IconAnby Billy IconBilly Nicole IconNicole
Anton IconAnton Corin IconCorin Ben IconBen
Soukaku IconSoukaku Lucy IconLucy Piper IconPiper
Seth IconSeth

Unreleased Characters

Miyabi IconMiyabi Harumasa IconHarumasa Astra IconAstra
Evelyn IconEvelyn

Comment

20 Anonymous6 days

and second of all, Ben's chain attacks deal fire damage even more to make disorder easily. Anby has to be on-field entire time while Yanagi buffs herself off-field to do Anby's Stun and decent chain reactions to Ben's Burn assist.

19 Anonymous6 days

Because, Ben's Burn ability deals continuous Fire Damage for a period of time. Nicole lacks Ether DOT even though they both can deal disorder. Ben wins disorder by the Fire DOT.

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