Hey everyone! As we dive into the Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.7 update in 2026, I'm here to break down the upcoming banners and help you decide where to spend your hard-earned Polychromes. The first phase kicks off on March 24th and runs until April 14th, bringing two powerful S-Rank Agents into the spotlight. Let's get into the details.

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The star of the first phase is the brand-new S-Rank Agent, Nangong Yu. She's the final member of the Angels of Delusion and she's shaking things up as an Ether Stun Specialist. What makes her so unique? Well, she scales off Anomaly Proficiency instead of the typical Impact stat. Her whole kit is built around enabling and amplifying Abloom effects for Anomaly teams. When she's on the field, she consumes Downbeat Points to charge her Basic Attack, dealing more hits and more Daze damage the more points she uses. She gains these points over time or when her allies trigger Attribute Anomalies on enemies.

Her real magic happens after she stuns a target. Whenever your team triggers an Abloom, Attribute Anomaly, or Disorder effect, Nangong Yu applies a stack of Vibrato. Once an enemy has 4 stacks and recovers from stagger... boom! They take a massive burst of Abloom damage from her. She's not just a stunner; she's an Anomaly team enabler. My pull rating for her is a solid 9/10. She's a fantastic, unique addition if you run Anomaly-centric squads.

Joining her is the returning S-Rank Ice Rupture Agent, Yidhari. She's a straightforward, high-risk, high-reward DPS. Her shtick is sacrificing her own HP to deal massive HP-based Ice Sheer damage in a wide area. She can consume up to 50% of her HP to supercharge her Basic Attacks with Ice element. When she's under the Ether Veil effect (which she can trigger), her damage gets a huge boost. She's a pure, uncomplicated damage dealer who excels when the team can support her HP-sacrifice playstyle. I'd give her an 8/10. She's powerful and comfortable to use, but she really needs the right team around her to shine.

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Now, let's talk about their signature W-Engines, because they make a huge difference.

  • Nangong Yu's Signature W-Engine: This thing is tailor-made for her. It boosts her Anomaly Proficiency by 90, and when she deals Ether damage with her EX or Basic Attack, it buffs the entire squad's damage by 15% for 40s (stacks twice). At 2 stacks, she gets an additional 60 Anomaly Proficiency. For her, it's a perfect 10/10. For any other Stun Agent? It's practically useless, a 2/10. Don't pull this unless you have (or are getting) Nangong Yu.

  • Yidhari's Signature W-Engine: This engine synergizes perfectly with her HP-consuming nature. When her HP decreases, her Ice Sheer DMG increases by 6% per stack (up to 3 stacks). When her HP falls to 50% or below, she gets a 20% CRIT Rate boost. For Yidhari, it's a 10/10, maximizing her damage potential. For other characters, it's a bit too niche, but its HP stat can make it a decent stat stick for some Rupture agents, so a 5/10 for others.

Once the first phase wraps up on April 14th, the second phase begins immediately and runs until May 5th. This phase is all about Electric power.

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The headliner here is the new S-Rank Electric Attack Agent, Cissia. She is an absolute monster of a main DPS. Her gameplay revolves around building Venom stacks (up to 18) by attacking. You can then hold her Basic Attack to consume 6 Venom stacks, creating a Serpentine Shadow and unleashing a multi-hit Enhanced Basic Attack. This attack also applies the Corrode Bone status to enemies.

This status is her core value: it makes enemies take more Electric damage from your whole squad. Furthermore, while your team has Venom stacks, all Electric damage ignores a portion of enemy defense, with the percentage scaling off Cissia's Energy Regen. Her EX Special Attack lets her spend Energy to deal continuous damage and build Venom stacks rapidly. She's not just a carry; she's a core enabler for any Electric team. My rating? An easy 10/10. She's a top-tier meta pick.

The returning agent is Seed, another S-Rank Electric Attack Specialist. She's a burst damage queen. Her kit focuses on gaining EX Special Energy whenever allies use their EX Special Attacks. Once she has enough, she can swap in, unleash a barrage of missiles and projectiles to fill her Core Skill Gauge, and then detonate it for a huge area-of-effect Electric nuke. She's pure, unadulterated damage. However, her damage uptime is short, and she can be outshone by other Electric DPS options. She's good, but not essential. I give her a 7/10.

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Of course, their signature W-Engines are key:

  • Cissia's Signature W-Engine: It gives a massive 25% CRIT Rate. When the equipper consumes at least 20 Energy in one go, every 20 Energy spent grants a 3s buff that makes their Electric DMG ignore 28% of enemy DEF. For Cissia, who constantly spends Energy, this is a perfect 10/10. For other Electric Attack Agents, it's one of the best universal S-Rank engines out there, easily a 9/10.

  • Seed's Signature W-Engine: Boosts CRIT Rate by 15%. When the user deals damage with a Basic or EX Special Attack, they gain a stack that increases Electric DMG by 12.5% (max 2 stacks). At 2 stacks, their Basic and Ultimate damage ignores 20% of enemy DEF. For Seed, it's a 10/10. For other Attack Agents, it's a very strong and universal Electric damage booster, warranting an 8/10.

So, who should you pull for? Here's my quick summary:

Phase Agent Role Pull Priority Key Reason
1 Nangong Yu Anomaly/Stun Enabler High (9/10) Unique Anomaly scaler, enables powerful team damage.
1 Yidhari Ice Burst DPS Medium-High (8/10) Strong but team-dependent pure DPS.
2 Cissia Electric Main DPS/Enabler Highest (10/10) Core meta unit, provides team-wide defense ignore.
2 Seed Electric Burst DPS Medium (7/10) Good damage, but replaceable.

For F2P or low-spending players, I'd recommend saving heavily for Cissia in Phase 2. She's a game-changer for Electric teams. If you love Anomaly compositions, Nangong Yu is a fantastic and unique pick in Phase 1. Prioritize their signature W-Engines only if you're committed to maining them, as they provide enormous power spikes, especially for Nangong Yu and Cissia.

That's the full scoop on ZZZ Version 2.7! Plan your pulls wisely, and good luck in the Hollows!