Zhao Complete Build Guide

Rarity: S-Rank | Element: Ice | Specialty: Defense | Faction: Krampus Compliance Authority | Updated: 2026-02-19

Overview

Zhao is an S-Rank Ice Defense Agent from Krampus Compliance Authority. Despite being a Defense unit, she functions as a universal support who provides HP, ATK, and DMG buffs to the entire squad. Her Ether Veil mechanic makes her usable in virtually any team composition.

Why Zhao is Top Tier

• Universal Buffs: ATK, HP, and DMG% for ALL squad members
• Team Flexibility: Works with Attack, Anomaly, and Support teams
• Built-in Healing: Special Attack provides squad healing
• Easy to Build: HP-focused stats, accessible W-Engines
• CRIT Rate Scaling: Gains CRIT Rate based on Max HP

Key Mechanic: Ether Veil: Wellspring

Zhao's Core Passive activates Ether Veil: Wellspring when entering battle with full Frostbite Points:

HP Threshold: At 27,000 Max HP, Zhao's DMG buff reaches maximum (+40%)!

Best Drive Disc Sets

1. Astral Voice (4pc) + Yunkui Tales (2pc) - Best in Slot

• 4pc Astral Voice: After Quick Assist, increases squad DMG by 6%/8%/10%
• 2pc Yunkui Tales: HP +10%
• Why: Zhao uses Quick Assist frequently, maximizing buff uptime

2. Alternative Options

• 4pc Proto Punk + 2pc Yunkui Tales (Defensive/Evasive Assist focus)
• 4pc Swing Jazz + 2pc Yunkui Tales (Energy focused)

Drive Disc Main Stats

Substat Priority

1. HP% (reach 27,000 for max DMG buff)
2. Flat HP
3. CRIT DMG (for personal damage)
4. DEF% (survivability)

Best W-Engines

1. Half-Sugar Bunny (Signature) - Best overall

   • +10% ATK and Max HP to squad
   • +30% CRIT DMG when activating Ether Veil

2. Original Transmorpher (S-Rank) - Strong alternative

   • +8% Max HP
   • +10% Impact when attacked

3. Bunny Band (A-Rank) - Great F2P option

   • +8% Max HP
   • +10% ATK when shielded

Team Compositions

Attack Team (Best Use)

• Zhao + Ye Shunguang + Dialyn
• Ether Veil benefits Ye Shunguang's Qingming Sword Force stacking
• Bangboo: Sprout, Bangvolver, or Birkblick

Anomaly Team

• Zhao + Vivian + Alice
• ATK and DMG buffs amplify Disorder damage
• Can use any two Anomaly agents
• Bangboo: Knightboo, Robin

F2P Team

• Zhao + Billy + Anby
• Zhao buffs Billy's overall damage
• Anby provides Stun support
• Bangboo: Sumoboo, Bagboo

Flexible Slots

Skill Priority

Core Passive Breakdown

Ideal Colleague:

• Gains 1.4% CRIT Rate per 1,000 initial Max HP (at max level)
• At 27,000 HP = ~38% free CRIT Rate!
• Frostbite Points generate from ally attacks (6 points per 3s)
• Entry Skill activates Ether Veil: Wellspring

Additional Ability - Crystallization:

• Requires Attack, Anomaly, or Support teammate
• While in Ether Veil: +10% base DMG
• +1% DMG per 400 HP above 15,000
• Maximum +40% at 27,000 HP

Gameplay Tips

1. Stack HP: Aim for 27,000+ to maximize buffs
2. Quick Assist: Use frequently to trigger Astral Voice
3. Entry Skill: Switch Zhao in when Frostbite is full
4. Healing: Use Special Attack when squad needs HP
5. W-Engine Passive: Half-Sugar Bunny needs Ether Veil active

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