How to Build Soldier 0 – Anby in Zenless Zone Zero 2.5

You unlock the full potential of Anby when you focus on the best way to Build Soldier 0. She shines as a main DPS who delivers strong Electric damage in every fight. You boost her damage with self-buffs and pair her with agents who offer support or stun effects. Skill priority, top gear, stat choices, and smart team synergy help you maximize her power. Follow these proven tips to make Anby stand out in Zenless Zone Zero 2.5. If you need resources to fast-track her build, check out the Zenless Zone Zero Top Up page on ManaBuy.

• Main DPS
• Powerful Electric damage
• Strong self-buffing
• Works well with support and stun agents

Build Soldier 0 Basics

Role and Playstyle Overview

When you Build Soldier 0, you help Anby show her true power as a main DPS. She does steady Electric damage over time. Other agents do quick swaps or burst attacks. Anby stays in the fight longer. She stacks Aftershock damage and keeps hurting enemies. This makes her different from agents like Harumasa. Harumasa likes fast swaps and quick moves.

Character	Playstyle Type	Key Features
Soldier 0 Anby	Sustained Output	Electric-attack, continuous damage over time
Harumasa	Quick Swap	Fast character, focuses on quick transitions

You get many benefits when you Build Soldier 0 for steady damage:

• She works with lots of Drive Discs and W-Engines. You can pick more gear for her.
• Her damage stays strong all the time, not just when enemies are stunned.
• She fits well in teams with two Support agents.
• Anby does best with off-field stunners. They help her without taking her out of battle.
• She is more flexible than Burnice for double Support teams.

Tip: Keep Anby fighting as much as you can. This helps her stack Aftershock and Electric damage. You get more DPS and smoother battles.

Core Skill and Special Attack Priority

To Build Soldier 0 well, focus on her Core Skill and Special Attack. These skills are the most important for her damage and help. When you level up these skills, you boost her Silver Star buff. Her damage goes up in every fight.

Skill Type	Description
Core Skill	Increases the Daze inflicted after the 3rd hit of Basic Attack, providing a significant boost.
Special Attack	Useful for inflicting Daze after the third hit of Basic Attack, enhancing overall damage output.

Upgrade her Core Skill and Special Attack first. These skills let her do more Daze. Daze helps break enemy shields faster. The Silver Star buff from her Core Skill also makes her hit harder. This makes her great as a main DPS.

• Try to land the third hit of her Basic Attack. This triggers extra Daze and boosts her skills.
• Use her Special Attack right after the third hit. This keeps her damage high and pressure strong.
• Leveling up these skills early helps you win more fights alone or with a team.

When you Build Soldier 0 this way, Anby stays strong in every battle. Her special playstyle and skills make her a top agent in Zenless Zone Zero 2.5.

Best Gear for Anby

Top W-Engine Choices

When you want to Build Soldier 0 for top performance, you should pick the right W-Engine. Severed Innocence stands out as the best-in-slot choice for Anby. This W-Engine gives you a huge boost in critical damage and electric damage. For alternatives, check our Signature W-Engine Guide. Here is what makes Severed Innocence so strong:

• Gives 78% Critical Damage right away.
• Adds 10% more Critical Damage with each hit, up to 108% total.
• Offers 20% extra Electric DMG at max stacks.
• Delivers a 15% damage advantage over other options.
• Works even better in Follow-up Attack teams, making your critical damage 20% stronger.

If you do not have Severed Innocence yet, you can use Heartstring Nocturne or Marcato Desire. Heartstring Nocturne increases your critical damage by 50% and helps your Chain Attack and Ultimate ignore some enemy resistance. Marcato Desire boosts your attack by 6% when you hit enemies with certain moves, and it gets even better with Attribute Anomaly effects.

Tip: Upgrade your W-Engine as soon as you can. This gives Anby a big jump in damage and helps you clear harder content.

Gear Sets and Alternatives

Picking the right Drive Discs helps you get the most out of Anby’s skills. Top players often use sets that boost crit rate and crit damage. Here is a quick look at the most popular gear sets:

Drive Discs	Effects
Shadow Harmony + Woodpecker Electro	Increases CRIT Rate by 4% per stack (up to 3 stacks) and provides a 15% DMG increase for Aftershocks and Dash Attacks.
Shadow Harmony + Branch & Blade Song	Increases CRIT DMG by 16% and provides the same benefits as above for Aftershocks and Dash Attacks.

You can also use a full set of Shadow Harmony (x4) to boost Aftershock damage and crit rate. This set works well with Anby’s playstyle and keeps her damage high in every fight.

Most top players reach these stats with the best gear:

• ATK: 2600 – 3400
• Crit Rate: 70% – 90%
• Crit DMG: 160% – 200%

When you Build Soldier 0 with these gear choices, you make Anby a powerful main DPS. She will deal more damage and help your team win tough battles.

Stat Focus and Optimization

Main Stats to Prioritize

You want to maximize Anby’s damage when you Build Soldier 0. Choosing the right main stats for each gear slot helps you reach her full potential. The following table shows which stats you should focus on for each slot:

Slot	Stat Type
1	HP
2	Attack
3	Defense
4	Crit rate or crit damage
5	Attack percent or electric damage
6	Attack percent

You should pay special attention to Disc 4, Disc 5, and Disc 6. These slots give you the biggest boost in damage. For Disc 4, pick Critical Rate. For Disc 5, choose Electric Damage% or Attack%. For Disc 6, Impact works best. Trigger’s Spectral Gaze increases CRIT Rate, so investing in this stat makes Anby hit harder. If you do not have her signature weapon, aim for a higher CRIT Rate ratio.

Tip: Try to keep your CRIT Rate above 70%. This helps you land more critical hits and deal more damage in every fight.

Substats and Upgrade Tips

Substats play a big role in Anby’s overall performance. You want to look for these substats when you upgrade her gear:

Main Stats	Substats
Crit Rate	Critical Rate
Crit DMG	Crit Damage
ATK%	Electric Dmg% / PEN

Sets like Shadow Hollow (4-piece) and Critical Rate (2-piece) give you extra boosts. You can also use sets that increase Critical Damage, PEN Rate, or Electric Damage.

Here are some upgrade tips to help you get the most out of Anby:

• Focus on Critical Rate and Crit Damage first.
• Upgrade gear with Electric Damage% and PEN Rate for extra power.
• Use gear sets that match Anby’s playstyle for the best results.
• Check your stats after each upgrade to keep a good balance.

You improve Anby’s damage and survivability when you follow these stat priorities. This makes her a top choice for main DPS in Zenless Zone Zero 2.5.

Team Synergy and Rotations

Best Agents to Pair

You can make Anby stronger by picking the right team. She does best with agents who help her use Aftershock and keep enemies stunned. Good partners make her hit harder and fights go better. For a deeper look at team compositions, see our Team Combat Guide.

Here is a table that shows the best teams for Anby:

Main DPS	Stun	Support
Soldier 0 - Anby (S-Rank)	Pulchra (A-Rank)	Nicole (A-Rank)

Pulchra and Nicole both help Anby do well. Pulchra is great at stunning, so Anby can use Aftershock more. Nicole gives buffs and helps control the fight. You can also use Trigger as a stun agent. Trigger works with Pulchra to keep enemies stunned and lets Anby stack Aftershock. Bangboo, especially Plugboo, gives your team more ways to work together.

Character	Role	Contribution to Aftershock Mechanic
Trigger	Stun	Triggers Aftershock with stuns
Pulchra	Stun	Works with Trigger for more stuns
Soldier 0 Anby	Attack	Gives high Daze, triggers Aftershock
Bangboo	Support	Plugboo helps the team work better
Alt Bangboo	Support	Other choices for more team options

Tip: Try other support agents like Caesar or Astra Yao. Caesar makes Anby’s damage higher. Astra Yao gives shields and helps Anby stay safe longer.

Swap Strategies for Maximum Uptime

You want Anby to fight as much as possible. Use swaps that let her stack Aftershock and do steady damage. Start with your stun agent, like Pulchra or Trigger, to break shields. When the enemy is stunned, switch to Anby and use her main attacks and special moves.

The best gear set for this is Shadow Harmony and Woodpecker Electro. Shadow Harmony boosts her dash and extra-hit attacks. Woodpecker Electro raises her crit rate. If your team keeps enemies shocked, you can use Thunder Metal for more damage.

Best Set	Summary
4pc Shadow Harmony + 2pc Woodpecker Electro	Shadow Harmony boosts dash and extra hits; Woodpecker Electro gives more crits.
Alt 2pc	Thunder Metal (use if your team keeps targets Shocked).

Focus your main stats on Crit Rate, Crit DMG, and Electric DMG Bonus. Substats like PEN and ATK% are also good. Swap your agents so Anby attacks the most, and use supports to keep her safe and strong.

Remember: The more you practice these swaps, the easier it is to keep Anby’s damage high and your team winning.

Progression Tips

Leveling and Side Stories

You want Anby to get stronger fast. Start by leveling her up in daily missions and fights. You earn experience quickly when you use her in main quests. Side stories give you extra rewards and teach you more about her. These stories unlock new skills and give upgrade materials.

• Use Anby in every fight to get more experience.
• Finish side stories to unlock special scenes and bonus items.
• Pick missions that give gear and upgrade materials.

Tip: Side stories sometimes give special dialogue and extra lore. You learn more about Anby’s personality and her place on the team.

You can join limited-time events too. These events often feature Anby and give rare items. Check the event calendar often so you do not miss chances to boost her stats. For more on maximizing event rewards, check out our Events Guide.

Achievements and Mission Goals

Achievements help you earn good rewards and show your progress with Anby. You unlock special achievements by reaching certain goals. One big achievement is "Movie Lovers Can't Be Bad Guys." You get it when you reach Trust Level 4 with Anby. This gives you a big reward and shows your hard work.

Achievement Name	Requirement
Movie Lovers Can't Be Bad Guys	Reach Trust Lv. 4 with Anby

Set clear goals for missions. Focus on tasks that raise Anby’s Trust Level. Finish daily missions and weekly challenges to earn more resources. You can check your progress in the achievements menu. Each achievement helps you make Anby the strongest Soldier 0.

Remember: Achievements and missions give you rewards and help you learn new ways to use Anby in battle.

 

You can make Soldier 0 – Anby a top main DPS if you focus on her Core Skill, Special Attack, and best gear. She is now stronger and easier to get because of new changes:

Change Type	Description
Power Up Buffs	Soldier 0 – Anby gets stronger with upgrades, so she does better in fights.
Exclusive Rescreening	A new banner lets you pick Anby as your main agent. You are sure to get her on your first S-rank roll. This can change how you build your team.

Anby is different from other agents because she does steady Aftershock damage:

Agent Name	Tier	Key Features
Soldier 0 Anby	A	She stacks White Thunder well and does strong Aftershock damage.
Miyabi	S+	She is great at single-target burst and has high crit power.
Yixuan	S+	She does damage that ignores defense and is a top carry.
Dialyn	S+	She is the best support and is great at stunning.

Keep checking for new Drive Disc sets and Signature Engines. You can find more tips and news on ManaBuy's Guides Page.

Try these ideas and test new teams. You will help Anby get even better in every fight.

FAQ

What is the best W-Engine for Anby?

You get the most damage with Severed Innocence. This W-Engine boosts your critical damage and electric damage. If you do not have it, try Heartstring Nocturne or Marcato Desire for good results.

Which stats should I focus on first?

You should focus on Crit Rate and Crit Damage. These stats help you land more critical hits. Electric Damage% and Attack% also boost your total damage.

Who are the best teammates for Anby?

You should pair Anby with Pulchra or Trigger for stuns. Nicole or Caesar work well as supports. Plugboo Bangboo gives your team extra synergy.

How do I keep Anby’s damage high in battle?

Use her third Basic Attack and Special Attack often. Swap in stun agents to break shields, then switch back to Anby. Keep her on the field to stack Aftershock and deal steady damage.