Ultimate Miyabi Build Guide for Zenless Zone Zero: W-Engine, Team Composition & Drive Discs

Zenless Zone Zero has introduced a formidable character in Miyabi, marking her as a potentially dominant force within the game. The recent 1.4 update not only enriches the gameplay with new units but also unfolds an exhilarating narrative, rounding out the first act of this innovative title. This update also delivers numerous quality-of-life enhancements aimed at improving the overall experience, particularly for newcomers.

Miyabi’s dual-element abilities may initially appear intricate, yet they are straightforward upon closer examination. Central to her skillset are the Fallen Frost stacks, of which she can harness up to six to execute her high-damage Shimotsuki basic attack. She accrues two stacks either through her Ex-Special Attack or via any team member activating a Disorder effect. Additionally, she gains one stack by applying Frostburn to adversaries, a critical component of her skillset that amplifies Anomaly Buildup on affected enemies.

Best W-Engine For Miyabi

A Unfortunate Lack Of Options

Zenless Zone Zero's Miyabi signature W-Engine Hailstorm Shrine.

Miyabi’s signature W-Engine, the Hailstorm Shrine, is unequivocally her best option. At its base, it offers a 24% critical chance and a staggering 50% critical damage, making it essential for her hybrid Anomaly main DPS role. Furthermore, her Anomaly Buildup increases by 100% of her critical rate, capped at 80%. Another significant advantage is the 20% Ice damage buff that can stack up to twice whenever an Ex-Special Attack is utilized or a Disorder effect is triggered.

Although Miyabi’s Frost element is distinct, it functions similarly to Ice regarding buffs and debuffs.

For a second option, albeit significantly weaker, consider Grace’s Fusion Compiler. It offers a 12% Attack increase, along with a stacking Anomaly Proficiency buff of 25. While Anomaly Proficiency isn’t pivotal as she already boasts enough in her base kit and Drive Discs, it’s beneficial to have additional boosts. This choice acts mainly as a stat enhancer, granting a robust Attack bonus with an extra 24% Penetration.

For those on a budget, several 4-Star options can effectively support Miyabi’s builds. Electro-Lip Gloss and Rainforest Gourmet are two ideal choices. The former, available only through the battle pass, provides superior Attack and damage bonuses compared to other 4-Stars, while the latter can be purchased from Box Galaxy. Although it offers a high Attack increase at max stacks, maintaining those stacks consistently can pose a challenge.

Best Drive Discs For Miyabi

A Set Made Just For Her

Zenless Zone Zero Branch & Blade Song disc with power description.

The ideal Drive Disc setup for Miyabi features the Branch & Blade Song set. Equipping two pieces grants 16% critical damage, while four pieces deliver an additional 30% boost if the user’s Anomaly Mastery exceeds 115, along with a 12% critical rate increase for 15 seconds following the shattering of an enemy. This configuration aligns perfectly with Miyabi’s objectives and provides all necessary stats for optimum performance.

If farming for a new set isn’t desirable, a solid alternative is the trusted Woodpecker Electro set. This classic DPS set offers an 8% critical rate increase and a 9% Attack buff with each critical hit. Given that high critical rates are essential for building Miyabi’s potential, this set simplifies achieving that while also providing a manageable Attack boost. While it might not reach the damage output of Branch & Blade Song, it remains a viable option.

When selecting main stats for Discs 4, 5, and 6, aim for Critical Rate, Ice Damage, and Attack%, respectively. This strategy allows her to fully capitalize on the Anomaly Buildup bonus from her passive skills. Substat priority should follow this order: critical rate (up to 80%), critical damage, then Attack%. After achieving these, prioritize Anomaly Proficiency or Penetration for optimal results, although any general stat can suffice.

Disk	Stat
Disk 4	Critical Rate
Disk 5	Ice Damage Bonus
Disk 6	Attack%

Best Teams For Miyabi

A Hybrid DPS Powerhouse

Currently, Miyabi finds herself in a unique position, possessing one standout team composition alongside several decent alternatives. Her optimal team features fellow Section 6 member Yanagi, paired with her strongest builds. While Caesar serves as a solid support unit, any competent Stunner can also do the job. This composition excels as it allows Miyabi to deal damage without excessive field time, providing Yanagi ample opportunity to shine. Yanagi’s ability to trigger regular and special polarity disorders is crucial for generating the Fallen Frost stacks that Miyabi requires.

Alternatively, a modified team can involve Bernice in place of Yanagi. However, this adjustment compels Miyabi into a primary field role, as Bernice performs best off-field. Pairing with support units like Lucy or Soukaku could better optimize this configuration, as they can bolster attack stats and take over the field when the other two are inactive.

While Miyabi can also operate effectively outside of Disorder teams, her performance is noticeably reduced. In such scenarios, she resembles a more potent version of Ellen Joe’s optimal builds. She can fit into similar teams, ideally alongside Lycaon or Lighter for stuns, and supported by Soukaku to benefit from substantial attack and Ice damage boosts. This configuration somewhat dilutes Miyabi’s unique strengths but remains effective for players who haven’t fully invested in Anomaly teams.

Overall, Miyabi appears poised to solidify her status as a top-tier DPS unit in Zenless Zone Zero. Her adaptability is impressive, and when strategically placed within her best team formations, she can outperform every other character. It will be intriguing to see whether future updates introduce a powerful support unit focusing on Anomaly characters, potentially elevating Miyabi’s prowess even further.

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