Zenless Zone Zero 1.3 Leaks: What to Expect from Phase 1 & Phase 2 Character Banners

Exciting news is surfacing about the character banners for Zenless Zone Zero's upcoming 1.3 update, leaving players eager for what's next. Following the recent 1.2 update, which introduced numerous quality-of-life enhancements—including the much-requested removal of many TV exploration segments—fans are already speculating about future content.

Patch 1.2 also brought two formidable characters into play: Physical Shielder Caeser King and Fire Anomaly Burnice White. Though 1.4 is still on the horizon, initial predictions suggest that banners might feature Miyabi and Harumasa, potentially focusing on the Section 6 faction introduced in the main storyline. Early indications hint that Miyabi may utilize Ice elements.

Confirmed Banners for Zenless Zone Zero 1.3

According to promotional materials for Zenless Zone Zero, the banners for the 1.3 patch will showcase Electric Anomaly Tsukishiro Yanagi and Fire Stun Lighter. Lighter will complete the Sons of Calydon faction that debuted in 1.2, while Yanagi marks the introduction of Section 6’s S-Rank characters. Joining the existing A-Rank character Sohaku, Yanagi is anticipated to be a groundbreaking addition, especially given her expertise in Anomaly damage.

Leaked Details on Lighter’s Abilities

Information from the zenlesszoneleaks subreddit reveals intriguing details about Lighter’s abilities. His Normal Attack features a five-hit combo chain, where the last two attacks can change based on player input. Notably, Lighter receives a 40% damage reduction during his final three strikes. His EX Special Attack delivers a powerful uppercut, inflicting significant Daze and Fire damage, along with a follow-up attack if enough Energy is retained.

While specifics about Lighter's Ultimate are still under wraps, we do know about his passive and additional abilities. Lighter generates 4.8 Morale stacks per second and enters a state called Moral Eruption upon reaching 80 stacks. This state enhances his damage and impact, while also allowing him to shred Ice and Fire resistance. Additionally, enemies he dazes experience an extended stun duration.

In terms of support, Lighter’s bonus ability grants Uplift to allied agents, boosting their Fire or Ice damage according to the number of Uplift stacks (up to 20). His W-Engine enhances his kit further, increasing Impact with Quick or Defensive Assists and building up to 20 stacks with each Basic Attack, boosting critical damage for Fire and Ice attacks.

Leaked Details on Yanagi’s Abilities

Yanagi is poised to become a top-tier Electric Anomaly character. Her Basic Attack comprises the standard five-hit combo, dealing both Physical and Electric damage, and can be executed in two stances. One stance increases her resistance to interruptions, while the other boosts her chances of interrupting enemies.

Her EX Special features a powerful slash followed by a transformation into All-Encompassing Nature mode for 15 seconds, slightly enhancing her damage and allowing her to immediately transition to the third attack in her chain after the fifth.

Yanagi's Ultimate unleashes a large AOE slash, culminating in a lightning strike that deals significant Electric damage. Her Core Passive debuffs enemies struck by her attacks with Tremor, increasing the Electric damage they receive from her by 40%. Additionally, her passive ability accelerates Anomaly buildup whenever she switches basic attack stances or executes Chain/Assist attacks.

In comparison to other W-Engines, Yanagi's appears straightforward but effective. It enhances her Electric Anomaly buildup, boosts her Anomaly damage during Special attacks, and increases her Disorder damage by 25% when her Anomaly stat exceeds 400. This suggests she thrives in a mixed-attribute team rather than a strictly Mono Electric setup.

Conclusion

Both Lighter and Yanagi are set to be captivating additions to Zenless Zone Zero. Lighter showcases versatility as a Stun unit, not only amplifying his teammates' capabilities but also extending their damage durations. Yanagi may take Grace Howard’s place in the roster, possibly shifting towards applying Disorder damage alongside Jane Doe, all while facilitating quick applications. However, keep in mind that these characters may undergo adjustments before the launch of the 1.3 banners in Zenless Zone Zero.