Zenless Zone Zero's Version 2.3 has shaken things up with the arrival of Yidhari, the latest S-rank Ice Rupture Agent from the Spook Shack faction. Proxies have been eagerly awaiting her debut, and it's safe to say she doesn't disappoint. Yidhari brings a high-risk, high-reward playstyle centered around sacrificing her own HP for devastating hammer blows. This unique mechanic makes her a thrilling and powerful addition to any squad, demanding a skillful balance of offense and self-preservation. Let's dive into this comprehensive Zenless Zone Zero Yidhari skill showcase to see what makes her tick.

The Heart of the Hammer: Core Gameplay Mechanics

Yidhari's entire kit revolves around a fascinating HP management system. Her primary damage source comes from her charged basic attack, which drains her health to unleash powerful Ice strikes. However, her standard basic attack combo includes a self-heal on the third hit, creating a dynamic loop of self-harm and recovery. Mastering this rhythm is the key to unlocking her full potential. Players who can dance on the edge, keeping her HP low enough to trigger powerful buffs without getting knocked out, will find her to be an absolute monster on the battlefield. It’s a gameplay loop that feels both dangerous and incredibly rewarding. 🤠

A Detailed Look at Yidhari's New Character Skill Set

To truly understand her power, we need to break down her abilities. Her kit is a beautifully crafted symphony of ice, impact, and self-synergy.

  • Basic Attack: Hammer & Charged Hammer: Yidhari's basic attack is a simple three-hit combo that deals Ice DMG, with the final hit healing for 10% of her Max HP. The real magic happens when you hold the attack button. She begins charging her hammer through three levels, continuously draining her HP. Releasing it unleashes a massive Ice DMG slam. This charged attack, known as Frostbite Embrace, is her bread and butter. A fully-charged Lv-3 slam even grants anti-interrupt, ensuring you can deliver the final blow.

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  • Special / EX Special Attacks: Yidhari’s Special is a straightforward uppercut that launches enemies. Her EX Special Attack, “Icy Mist,” is where things get flashy. She performs two uppercuts followed by a frost burst, and she’s invulnerable during the animation. Crucially, upon finishing, she heals for approximately 33% of the HP she has lost. Her most potent new character skill is the “Lethal Follow-Up,” an EX Special triggered after a [Clash] or [Crush]. This move sees her dash, slash, and smash down for colossal Ice DMG, while also recovering HP and gaining a shield.

  • Chain Attack & Ultimate: When a Chain Attack is triggered, Yidhari delivers a focused, powerful Ice DMG strike. Her Ultimate is tied to her Decibel mechanic. By landing specific finishers at maximum Decibels, she activates a state called [Ether Veil: Health], which buffs the team's Max HP. While this state is active, you can press the Chain Attack button to unleash her Ultimate—a massive area-of-effect Ice attack that will clear out everything in front of her. ❄️

  • Core Passives: Her passives are what tie her entire kit together. All her Ice DMG becomes Sheer DMG, which ignores enemy defenses and scales with her Max HP. Furthermore, the lower her HP gets (capping at <40%), the more damage she deals and the less damage she takes. This passive directly rewards her risky playstyle, turning her into a glass cannon that gets tougher and hits harder as she nears defeat.

Building Yidhari for End-Game Dominance

Getting the most out of this Zenless Zone Zero Yidhari skill showcase means equipping her correctly. Her build is surprisingly straightforward, focusing on amplifying her unique strengths.

Her Signature W-Engine, Kraken’s Cradle, feels absolutely essential. This weapon is tailor-made for her, providing two incredible buffs: it increases her Ice Sheer DMG every time her HP decreases (stacking up to three times), and it grants a massive 20% CRIT Rate bonus whenever her HP is below 50%. This weapon turns her core mechanic of self-damage into a direct and substantial damage increase.

For Drive Discs, a combination of the Yunkui Tales and Woodpecker Electro sets is highly effective. The 2-piece Yunkui Tales provides a welcome HP+10% bonus for survivability, while the 4-piece set boosts CRIT Rate and Sheer-force damage after using major attacks. Woodpecker Electro, meanwhile, provides a flat CRIT Rate bonus and an ATK% buff on critical hits. For stats, prioritize CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG, with HP% being a very close third to fuel her mechanics and keep her alive.

Ultimately, Yidhari is a fantastic and complex agent who rewards skillful play. She's not a simple button-masher; she requires active attention to her health bar and positioning. For players who love a high-skill ceiling and want to see huge damage numbers, Yidhari is an absolute must-have who will undoubtedly define the meta for seasons to come. Are you ready to embrace the cold? 🤔