Listen up, fellow Proxies! It's 2026, and the Hollows have thrown down the gauntlet once again with the 26th Deadly Assault. I've been grinding this mode since the beta, and let me tell you, this iteration is a wild ride. Three bosses stand between us and maximum rewards: the Wandering Hunter, Ye Shiyuan the Thrall, and the Sacrifice Bringer. The game throws some absolutely brutal buffs our way, but fear not! I've cracked the code, and I'm here to share the team compositions that will have you crushing these fiends like they're made of paper. This isn't just a guide; this is my personal manifesto for absolute victory.

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First on the chopping block is the Wandering Hunter. This guy is no joke. He's fast, he's aggressive, and his Miasmic Shield is tougher than my morning coffee. But here's the secret: he absolutely folds against Rupture characters. I'm talking a complete and utter meltdown. The game's buffs for this fight are practically screaming at us to bring the Rupture squad. Characters who apply Rupture don't just chip away at that shield—they obliterate it. It's the most satisfying feeling in the world to see his defenses shatter in seconds, leaving him wide open for a beatdown. Trust me, bringing the right Rupture team here is the difference between a flawless victory and a frustrating slog.

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Next, we have Ye Shiyuan the Thrall. This fight is all about control. Pure, unadulterated control. Trying to brute force this boss is a one-way ticket to the Game Over screen. The key here is Stun. You need characters who can stagger this monstrosity reliably. Why? Because every time you successfully stagger Ye Shiyuan, you stack a massive RES Shred debuff on him. It's like peeling an onion—each stagger makes him more and more vulnerable. By the time you've stunned him a few times, he's taking damage like he's wearing tissue paper armor. The buffs for this round reward precise, calculated aggression, and there's nothing more precise than a perfectly timed stun chain. My advice? Build a team around your best stun-appliers and watch the health bar disappear.

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The final boss, the Sacrifice Bringer, requires a very specific solution. This isn't a puzzle with multiple answers; there's one glaringly obvious, overwhelmingly powerful answer: Ice Damage. And when we talk Ice Damage in 2026, we are talking about Miyabi. Period. The Sacrifice Bringer might as well have a giant neon sign above its head that says "Freeze Me, Please!" It is particularly weak to Ice DMG, to the point where bringing anyone else feels like you're intentionally making the game harder for yourself. Miyabi's kit is tailor-made for this encounter. Her abilities shred through the boss's Ice RES, her combos are fluid and devastating, and she can lock the thing down with freeze effects. If you want to conquer this final challenge with ease and style, Miyabi isn't just the best choice; she's the only choice in my book.

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Now, I know what some of you are thinking. "But what if I don't have these specific characters built up?" 🤔 It's a valid concern. Team-building in ZZZ is a marathon, not a sprint. But here's the reality: having the right tools makes all the difference. To truly optimize your runs and secure those maximum points consistently, you need access to the best agents. That means having the resources to pull for them when their banners are up.

Let me break down the core strategy for you in a simple list:

  • Phase 1: Wandering Hunter -> Rupture Team. Break the shield, win the fight.

  • Phase 2: Ye Shiyuan the Thrall -> Stun Team. Stagger, debuff, demolish.

  • Phase 3: Sacrifice Bringer -> Ice Team (MIYABI). Exploit the weakness, claim victory.

Following this blueprint is how you go from struggling to dominating. The buffs aren't just suggestions; they're instructions for success. Ignore them at your own peril!

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Look, I've been where you are. Staring at a tough boss, wondering how to squeeze out a few more points. The 26th Deadly Assault is a test, but with the right team and the right strategy, it's a test you can ace. I poured everything I learned into this guide to help you get there. Master these matchups, understand the buffs, and you'll be swimming in rewards. Now get out there and show the Hollows who's boss! 🎮💥