Zhu Yuan

Ether

Attack

C.I.S.R.T

An Ether Attack specialist from C.I.S.R.T. Zhu Yuan utilizes a unique dual-mode combat system with Assault and Suppressive modes, combining martial arts, bullets, and Ether Buckshots to deal massive damage. She excels at managing Enhanced Shotshells for devastating Ether DMG bursts.

#ether-attack#dual-mode#enhanced-shotshells#ranged#burst-damage

Recommended Equipment & Build

Best W-Engines

Riot Suppressor Mark VI

Increases CRIT Rate by 26.4%. Launching an EX Special Attack grants the equipper 8 Charge stacks.

Full Effect:

Security Patrol - Increases CRIT Rate by 26.4%. Launching an EX Special Attack grants the equipper 8 Charge stacks, up to a maximum of 8 stacks. Whenever the equipper's Basic Attack deals Ether DMG, consumes a Charge stack and increases the skill's DMG by 60.5%.

The Brimstone

Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter, the equipper's ATK increases by 6% for 8s.

Full Effect:

Scorching Breath - Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter, the equipper's ATK increases by 6% for 8s, stacking up to 8 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

Cannon Rotor

Increases ATK by 10.8%. Landing a critical hit on an enemy will inflict an additional 200% of ATK as DMG.

Full Effect:

Oversized Barrel - Increases ATK by 10.8%. Landing a critical hit on an enemy will inflict an additional 200% of ATK as DMG. This effect can trigger once every 6.5s.

Starlight Engine

Launching a Dodge Counter or Quick Assist increases the equipper's ATK by 19.2% for 12s.

Full Effect:

Knight Pummel - Launching a Dodge Counter or Quick Assist increases the equipper's ATK by 19.2% for 12s.

Best Disk Drives

Build 1

Chaotic Metal 4pc

Woodpecker Electro 2pc

Chaotic Metal

2-Piece:

Increases Ether damage by 10%.

4-Piece:

The equipper's CRIT DMG increases by 20%. When any character in the squad triggers Corruption's additional DMG, this effect further increases by 5.5% for 8s, stacking up to 6 times. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

Woodpecker Electro

2-Piece:

Increases CRIT Rate by 8%.

Build 2

Chaotic Metal 4pc

Hormone Punk 2pc

Chaotic Metal

2-Piece:

Increases Ether damage by 10%.

4-Piece:

Hormone Punk

2-Piece:

Increases ATK by 10%.

Build Notes

Main Stats: Disk 4 - CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG, Disk 5 - Ether DMG, Disk 6 - ATK%. Substats: CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG, ATK%, PEN Ratio. Zhu Yuan excels as an Ether attacker with a unique dual-mode system, utilizing Enhanced Shotshells for massive damage bursts and benefiting greatly from CRIT stats and Ether DMG bonuses.

Team Composition

Skills & Abilities

Don't Move!

basic

Unleash a flurry of martial arts, bullets, and Ether Buckshots in a series of up to 5 attacks, dealing Physical DMG and Ether DMG. When the 4th or 5th hits strike an enemy, obtain 1 Enhanced Shotshell. A max of 1 can be obtained per skill use. While using this skill, drag the stick/joystick and press Basic Attack to activate Dash Attack: Firepower Offensive and readjust to face the selected direction. While under Assault Mode, hold Basic Attack to switch to Suppressive Mode.

Please Do Not Resist

basic

Unleash up to 3 Shotshell piercing attacks, dealing Physical DMG. If Zhu Yuan has Enhanced Shotshells upon firing, 1 Enhanced Shotshell will be consumed, dealing massive Ether DMG. While using this skill, drag the stick/joystick to activate her Dash Attack: Overwhelming Firepower and readjust to face the selected direction. While in Suppressive Mode, release Basic Attack to return to Assault Mode.

Tactical Detour

dodge

A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Firepower Offensive

dash-attack

Press Basic Attack during a dodge to activate: Uses handgun to attack, dealing Physical DMG.

Overwhelming Firepower

dash-attack

Drag the joystick during Basic Attack: Please Do Not Resist to activate: Unleashes a Shotshell piercing attack, dealing Physical DMG. If Zhu Yuan has Enhanced Shotshells when firing, 1 Enhanced Shotshell will be consumed, dealing massive Ether DMG.

Fire Blast

dodge-counter

Shoots enemies in front with an Ether Buckshot, dealing Ether DMG. Gain 1 Enhanced Shotshell on skill use. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Buckshot Blast

special

Shoots Ether Buckshots that deal Ether DMG. This can be repeated 3 times by repeatedly pressing Special Attack. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Full Barrage

special

Shoots a series of Ether Buckshots, that explode and deal massive Ether DMG. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Eradication Mode

chain

Uses Modified Master Firearm to execute a saturated attack, firing lasers and seeking missiles to deal massive Ether DMG. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Max Eradication Mode

ultimate

Special Ops Ammunition

core

When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her DMG by 40%. When attacking Stunned enemies, this DMG buff is increased by an additional 40%. When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells.

Tactical Coordination

additional-ability

When another character in your squad is a Support character or shares the same faction: Zhu Yuan's CRIT Rate is increased by 30% for 10s after using an EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate.

Mindscape Cinema (Talents)

Quick Reload

When Zhu Yuan activates Chain Attacks/Ultimates, gain the Quick Reload effect. When Zhu Yuan has the Quick Reload effect and uses up all Enhanced Shotshells, the Quick Reload effect will be consumed to instantly gain 6/9 Enhanced Shotshells.

Ether Ember

In Suppressive Mode, Zhu Yuan's Anti-Interrupt level is increased and DMG taken reduced by 10%. When Zhu Yuan hits an enemy with Enhanced Shotshells, the target takes 10% more Basic Attack: Please Do Not Resist and Dash Attack: Overwhelming Firepower DMG, stacking up to 5 times and lasting for 5s. Each shot adds one stack of this effect, and repeated triggers reset the duration.

Public Security Special Training

Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

Ether Perforation

When Zhu Yuan hits an enemy with Enhanced Shotshells, her Basic Attack: Please Do Not Resist and Dash Attack: Overwhelming Firepower ignore 25% of the target's Ether RES.

Special Ops Experience

Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

Expanded Energy Pack III

When Zhu Yuan consumes a total of 12 Enhanced Shotshells, she receives the Ether Afterglow effect, and the Energy cost of the next EX Special Attack is reduced by 30. Launching an EX Special Attack will consume Ether Afterglow and shoot an additional 4-bullet Ether Buckshot. Each extra bullet deals DMG equal to 220% of Zhu Yuan's ATK.