Zenless Zone Zero character

Banyue (Zenless Zone Zero)

Guide, build and skills

  • S-rank
  • Attribute Fire
  • Specialty Rupture
  • Game data 3.3.0

Fire, Rupture on-field DMG dealer

Banyue from Zenless Zone Zero with a Kaption Polish subtitle
Polish subtitles for Zenless Zone Zero dialogue work today.

At a glance

Banyue is an on-field Fire Rupture damage dealer. His Fire DMG is Sheer DMG: it ignores enemy DEF and uses Sheer Force as its DMG Multiplier. His Core Passive converts each point of Max HP into 0.1 Sheer Force, so HP contributes to his damage.

His rotation builds Wrathful Fires, enters Visage of Wrath, then spends Mountain's Might on EX Special Attacks before throwing a mountain. He also has a parry and ways to build Daze, making defense part of his rotation rather than time spent waiting.

Video guide

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Build

From the game data

4× Yunkui Tales + 2× Woodpecker Electro · Disc 4 CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG · Disc 5 Fire DMG Bonus or HP% · Disc 6 HP% · substats CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > HP%

Drive Discs

4 pieces · Drive Disc set

  1. Yunkui Tales
    Yunkui Tales
    • 2-piece bonus: HP +10%
    Show effect
    • 4-piece bonus: When using EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, CRIT Rate increases by 4%, stacking up to 3 times and lasting 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. When having 3 stacks of this effect, Sheer DMG increases by 10%.

2 pieces · Drive Disc set

  1. Woodpecker Electro
    Woodpecker Electro
    • 2-piece bonus: CRIT Rate +8%

Alternatives

When you don't have the set above.

  • Branch & Blade Song
    Branch & Blade Song Show effect
    • 2-piece bonus: CRIT DMG +16%
    • 4-piece bonus: When Anomaly Mastery exceeds or equals 115 points, the equipper's CRIT DMG increases by 30%. When any squad member applies Freeze or triggers the Shatter effect on an enemy, the equipper's CRIT Rate increases by 12%, lasting 15s.

Main stats

Disc 4
CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
Disc 5
Fire DMG Bonus or HP%
Disc 6
HP%

Substats

  1. CRIT Rate
  2. CRIT DMG
  3. HP%

Target stats

Totals to aim for on the character's stat screen.

StatTarget
ATK 1,800–2,000+
HP 18,000+
CRIT Rate 90–100% This target is for combat, including Disc Drive bonuses and her Signature Weapon.
CRIT DMG 120–150%+

Recommended W-Engines

  1. Wrathful Vajra
    Wrathful Vajra S-rank
    Purging Karmic Fire Show effect

    CRIT Rate increases by 20%. When the equipper launches an EX Special Attack, their Fire Sheer DMG increases by 9%, stacking up to 2 times and lasting 20s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

Alternatives

When you don't have the weapon above.

  1. Grill O'Wisp
    Grill O'Wisp A-rank
    Caged Fire Show effect

    The equipper's Fire DMG increases by 15%. When the equipper's HP decreases, their CRIT Rate increases by 15% for 5s.

  2. Radiowave Journey
    Radiowave Journey A-rank
    Easy Strides Show effect

    When launching a Chain Attack or Ultimate, the equipper gains 1 stack of a buff effect. Each stack increases the equipper's Sheer Force by 80, stacking up to 3 times, and lasting 12s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

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Teams

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Also plays in

Other characters' teams with a place for Banyue.

Skills

Names in English, as in the game · underlined ones open their card · Priority = level-up order (from the game data)

  1. Basic attack

    Basic Attack: Towering Peaks

    Level priority 3 of 6

    Basic Attack: Towering Peaks (Basic) hits up to four times for Fire DMG, with increased Interrupt Level.

    Press to activate: Launches up to four attacks in front, dealing Fire DMG. Interrupt Level is increased during this skill.

  2. Basic attack

    Basic Attack: Majestic Summit

    Basic Attack: Majestic Summit (Basic) hits up to four times for Fire DMG, with increased resistance to interruption.

    Press to activate: Launches up to four attacks in front, dealing Fire DMG. Anti-Interrupt Level is increased during this skill.

  3. Basic attack

    Basic Attack: Immolate

    Basic Attack: Immolate (Basic) hits nearby enemies for Fire DMG and enters Visage of Wrath at 120 Wrathful Fires.

    While not in the Visage of Wrath state and with at least 120 Wrathful Fires, hold to activate: Deals Fire DMG to nearby enemies, then enters the Visage of Wrath state.

  4. Basic attack

    Basic Attack: Inflame

    Basic Attack: Inflame (Basic) trades HP above 50% for Wrathful Fires outside combat. It has one use per battlefield entry.

    While not in combat and with more than 50% HP and less than 120 Wrathful Fires, hold to activate: Banyue consumes HP to recover Wrathful Fires. Upon reaching 120 Wrathful Fires, Banyue immediately enters the Visage of Wrath state. Upon entering the battlefield, gain one chance to use this skill. In Investigation Zone mode, this effect can trigger once per 180s. HP consumption will at most reduce Banyue's HP to 50% of Max HP.

  5. Basic attack

    Basic Attack: Toppling Mountain

    Basic Attack: Toppling Mountain (Basic) spends 120 Wrathful Fires on a Fire DMG throw, then ends Visage of Wrath. Banyue is invulnerable.

    When Banyue is in the Visage of Wrath state, hold to consume 120 Wrathful Fires and activate: Banyue hurls a massive mountain at the enemy, dealing massive Fire DMG. After using this move, Banyue exits the Visage of Wrath state. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  6. Basic attack

    Basic Attack: Crushing Peaks

    Basic Attack: Crushing Peaks (Basic) traps foes in Visage of Wrath after two different EX attacks via Basic branches or quick inputs, then throws a mountain.

    While Banyue is in the Visage of Wrath state and after performing two different EX Special Attacks through Basic Attack branches or quick input commands, hold to activate: Banyue launches his beads forward to imprison enemies, dealing massive Fire DMG. Banyue automatically follows up with Basic Attack: Toppling Mountain. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  7. Dodge

    Dodge: Immovable Mountain

    Level priority 6 of 6

    Dodge: Immovable Mountain (Dodge) parries during an attack if you dodge without moving. Time it precisely for a Perfect Block.

    While attacking, press without moving the joystick to activate: Banyue enters a defensive stance. If attacked during this time, he parries the enemy's attack and accumulates Daze. If attacked at the exact moment the skill is activated, a Perfect Block occurs. Character is invulnerable during a successful parry.

  8. Special

    EX Special Attack: Earth Shaker

    Level priority 2 of 6

    EX Special Attack: Earth Shaker (Special) slams the ground for Fire DMG. Use it after hits 3–4 of the interrupt-focused Basic combo or via quick inputs.

    With enough Adrenaline, can be activated in one of three ways: After the 3rd or 4th hit of Basic Attack: Towering Peaks, press to activate: After an Assist Follow-Up, Dodge Counter, or Quick Assist, hold to activate: During an EX Special Attack, Basic Attack: Immolate, Chain Attack, Ultimate, Assist Follow-Up, Dodge Counter, or Quick Assist, quickly input in sequence to activate: Banyue slams the ground repeatedly, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  9. Special

    EX Special Attack: Mountain Tremor

    EX Special Attack: Mountain Tremor (Special) throws a mountain for Fire DMG after hits 1–2 of the interruption-resistant Basic combo or via quick inputs.

    With enough Adrenaline, can be activated in one of two ways: After the 1st or 2nd hit of Basic Attack: Majestic Summit, press to activate: During an EX Special Attack, Basic Attack: Immolate, Chain Attack, Ultimate, Assist Follow-Up, Dodge Counter, or Quick Assist, quickly input in sequence to activate: Banyue throws a mountain, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  10. Special

    EX Special Attack: One's Path

    EX Special Attack: One's Path (Special) throws beads for Fire DMG after hits 3–4 of the interruption-resistant Basic combo or via quick inputs.

    With enough Adrenaline, can be activated in one of three ways: After the 3rd or 4th hit of Basic Attack: Majestic Summit, press to activate: After an Assist Follow-Up, Dodge Counter, or Quick Assist, hold to activate: During an EX Special Attack, Basic Attack: Immolate, Chain Attack, Ultimate, Assist Follow-Up, Dodge Counter, or Quick Assist, quickly input in sequence to activate: Banyue throws out his beads, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  11. Special

    EX Special Attack: Lion's Roar

    EX Special Attack: Lion's Roar (Special) sends a Fire DMG wave after hits 1–2 of the interrupt-focused Basic combo or via quick inputs.

    With enough Adrenaline, can be activated in one of two ways: After the 1st or 2nd hit of Basic Attack: Towering Peaks, press to activate: During an EX Special Attack, Basic Attack: Immolate, Chain Attack, Ultimate, Assist Follow-Up, Dodge Counter, or Quick Assist, quickly input in sequence to activate: Banyue sends out a sonic wave forward, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  12. Special

    EX Special Attack: Mountain Tremor - Wrath

    EX Special Attack: Mountain Tremor - Wrath (Special) follows EX Special Attack: Earth Shaker (Special) via quick inputs, throwing a larger mountain.

    With enough Adrenaline when using EX Special Attack: Earth Shaker, quickly input in sequence to activate: Banyue throws out an even larger mountain, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  13. Special

    EX Special Attack: Lion's Roar - Wrath

    EX Special Attack: Lion's Roar - Wrath (Special) follows EX Special Attack: One's Path (Special) via quick inputs, sending a sonic wave forward.

    With enough Adrenaline when using EX Special Attack: One's Path, quickly input in sequence to activate: Banyue releases a powerful sonic wave in front, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  14. Special

    CancelSpecial

    Cancel (Special) interrupts an EX with a quick-input EX. Hit its Perfect Interrupt window for a Perfect Cancel; Mountain's Might makes timing easier.

    When Banyue activates an EX Special Attack ALT through quick input commands, the currently activating EX Special Attack can be interrupted. Each EX Special Attack has its own Perfect Interrupt window. Interrupting an EX Special Attack after its Perfect Interrupt window will not affect the interrupted EX Special Attack's effect. Interrupting an EX Special Attack during the Perfect Interrupt window is equal to triggering a Perfect Cancel. While in the Visage of Wrath state and with Mountain's Might, Perfect Cancel is easier to trigger.

  15. Dodge

    Dodge: Overcome Peaks

    Dodge: Overcome Peaks (Dodge) is a quick dash with invulnerability.

    Press to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  16. Dodge

    Dodge: Battle Cry

    Dodge: Battle Cry (Dodge) dodges backward and taunts. After an EX, use it to follow up with another EX via quick inputs.

    Rotate the joystick in a half-circle and press to activate: Dodges backward and taunts enemies. After any EX Special Attack, follow up with Dodge: Battle Cry and quickly execute the required inputs during Dodge: Battle Cry to then follow up with the corresponding EX Special Attack. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  17. Dodge

    Dash Attack: Scattering SandsDodge

    Dash Attack: Scattering Sands (Dodge) throws beads for Fire DMG during a dodge, then can lead into hit 2 of either Basic combo.

    During a dodge, press , or during Dodge: Battle Cry, hold to activate: Launches beads forward, dealing Fire DMG. After using this skill, can be followed up with the 2nd hit of Basic Attack: Towering Peaks or the 2nd hit of Basic Attack: Majestic Summit.

  18. Dodge

    Dodge Counter: Stoneburst

    Dodge Counter: Stoneburst (Dodge) attacks after a Perfect Dodge and can lead into hit 3 of either Basic combo. Banyue is invulnerable.

    After a Perfect Dodge is triggered through Dodge: Overcome Peaks, press , or after a Perfect Dodge is triggered though Dodge: Battle Cry, hold to activate: Launches a forward attack that deals Fire DMG. After using this skill, can be chained into the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Towering Peaks or the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Majestic Summit. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  19. Chain attack

    Chain Attack: Blazing Wrath

    Level priority 4 of 6

    Chain Attack: Blazing Wrath (Chain) deals area Fire DMG and enters Visage of Wrath afterward if Banyue has more than 120 Wrathful Fires.

    When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Launches a large area attack in front, dealing massive Fire DMG. If Banyue has more than 120 Wrathful Fires, he automatically enters the Visage of Wrath state after the attack. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  20. Chain attack

    Ultimate: The World Trembles

    Ultimate: The World Trembles (Ultimate) deals area Fire DMG and enters Visage of Wrath afterward if Banyue has more than 120 Wrathful Fires.

    When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: Launches a large area attack in front, dealing massive Fire DMG. If Banyue has more than 120 Wrathful Fires, he automatically enters the Visage of Wrath state after the attack. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  21. Assist

    Quick Assist: BatholithAssist

    Level priority 5 of 6

    Quick Assist: Batholith (Assist) hits enemies ahead for Fire DMG when the active character is launched. Banyue is invulnerable.

    When the active character is launched, press to activate: Executes a series of attacks against enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  22. Assist

    Defensive Assist: Iron BastionAssist

    Defensive Assist: Iron Bastion (Assist) parries an incoming attack and deals heavy Daze. Banyue is invulnerable.

    When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press to activate: Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  23. Assist

    Assist Follow-Up: Lofty Ascent

    Assist Follow-Up: Lofty Ascent (Assist) dashes forward for Fire DMG after a Defensive Assist. Banyue is invulnerable.

    Press after a Defensive Assist to activate: Quickly dash forward and attack, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  24. Assist

    Assist Follow-Up: Pierce Heavens

    Assist Follow-Up: Pierce Heavens (Assist) dashes forward for Fire DMG after a successful dodge parry. Banyue is invulnerable.

    After successfully parrying an enemy attack with Dodge: Immovable Mountain, press to activate: Quickly dash forward and attack, dealing Fire DMG Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  25. Core skill

    Core Passive: One With the Mountains

    Level priority 1 of 6

    Core Passive: One With the Mountains turns Banyue's Fire DMG into DEF-ignoring Sheer DMG. Max HP increases his Sheer Force.

    Banyue gains extra Sheer Force based on his Max HP, with every 1 point of Max HP increasing his Sheer Force by 0.1. All Fire DMG Banyue deals is Sheer DMG, ignoring enemy DEF and using his Sheer Force stat as the DMG Multiplier. When Banyue enters the battlefield, he immediately recovers 60 Adrenaline. In Investigation Zone Mode, this effect can trigger once every 180s. Banyue can recover Wrathful Fires through the following methods: Recover 0.5 Wrathful Fires for every point of Adrenaline consumed; Recover 4 Wrathful Fires upon activating Defensive Assist; Recover 4 Wrathful Fires when parrying an enemy with Dodge: Immovable Mountain, and recover 6 Wrathful Fires instead upon triggering a Perfect Block, up to once every 1s; Recover 4 Wrathful Fires upon triggering a Perfect Dodge, up to once every 1s. Banyue can have up to 150 Wrathful Fires. When he possesses at least 120 Wrathful Fires, Banyue can enter the Visage of Wrath state by using Basic Attack: Immolate. While in Visage of Wrath state, Banyue can no longer gain Wrathful Fires. After Banyue uses Basic Attack: Toppling Mountain, he exits the Visage of Wrath state. When entering the Visage of Wrath state, Banyue gains 4 Mountain's Might. If Banyue has Mountain's Might, launching an EX Special Attack no longer consumes Adrenaline, instead consuming 1 Mountain's Might and restoring 10 Adrenaline. Upon exiting the Visage of Wrath state, remove all Mountain's Might. When possessing Mountain's Might in Visage of Wrath state, hold to launch four different EX Special Attacks and Basic Attack: Toppling Mountain in a fixed sequence. When Banyue uses an EX Special Attack or Assist Follow-Up, he increases his Sheer Force by 300, Fire DMG by 36%, and CRIT DMG by 36% for 30s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

Passives

  1. Passive

    Additional Ability: Mountain's ZenithPassive

    Additional Ability: Mountain's Zenith grants up to 3 stacks of 5% Fire DMG when qualifying EX attacks spend Mountain's Might, if the squad has Support or Stun.

    When another character in your squad is a Support or Stun character: While in the Visage of Wrath state, when Banyue consumes Mountain's Might to unleash an EX Special Attack through a Basic Attack branch or quick input commands, he gains one stack of Vidyaraja. Each stack of Vidyaraja increases his Fire DMG by 5%, stacking up to 3 times and lasting 8s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

Mindscape Cinema

  1. M1

    Greed Burns Like Fire

    Worth it

    Greed Burns Like Fire (M1) is an earlier option.

    When Banyue hits an enemy with EX Special Attack: One's Path or EX Special Attack: Earth Shaker, he inflicts the Tremor state. In this state, enemies Fire RES is reduced by 10%, lasting 30s. When EX Special Attack: Lion's Roar, EX Special Attack: Lion's Roar - Wrath, EX Special Attack: Mountain Tremor, EX Special Attack: Mountain Tremor - Wrath, Basic Attack: Toppling Mountain, and Basic Attack: Crushing Peaks hits an enemy in the Tremor state, the Sheer DMG dealt is increased by 10%. When Basic Attack: Crushing Peaks hits a Stunned enemy, the current Stun duration is extended by 2s. This effect can only trigger once per Stun and does not stack with similar effects.

  2. M2

    Anger Cuts Like a Blade

    Worth it

    Anger Cuts Like a Blade (M2) adds 15% each to the Core Passive's CRIT DMG and Fire DMG bonuses, and restores 5 more Adrenaline when an EX attack consumes Mountain's Might.

    The CRIT DMG bonus from the Core Passive is increased by an additional 15%, and the Fire DMG bonus is increased by an additional 15%. While in the Visage of Wrath state, Banyue restores an additional 5 Adrenaline when consuming Mountain's Might to unleash an EX Special Attack.

  3. M3

    Ignorance Binds Like Chains

    Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

  4. M4
  5. M5

    Student

    Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

  6. M6

    Descended Vidyaraja

    Worth it

    Descended Vidyaraja (M6) is a major upgrade to consider: EX Special Attacks grant Vidyaraja at any time, its Fire DMG bonus rises by 8% per stack, and its duration becomes 30 seconds.

    At any time, when Banyue uses an EX Special Attack, he also gains Vidyaraja. The Fire DMG bonus from Vidyaraja is increased by an additional 8%, and its duration is extended to 30s. When activating Basic Attack: Crushing Peaks, Banyue deals Fire DMG equal to 600% of his Sheer Force to nearby enemies. Using Dodge: Battle Cry immediately after an EX Special Attack also grants Vidyaraja.

Materials

Ascension, to max level

  • Denny Denny × 800,000
  • Basic Rupture Certification Seal Basic Rupture Certification Seal × 4
  • Advanced Rupture Certification Seal Advanced Rupture Certification Seal × 32
  • Arbiter Certification Seal Arbiter Certification Seal × 30

All skills to max

  • Denny Denny × 2,905,000
  • Basic Burn Chip Basic Burn Chip × 25
  • Advanced Burn Chip Advanced Burn Chip × 75
  • Specialized Burn Chip Specialized Burn Chip × 250
  • Hamster Cage Pass Hamster Cage Pass × 5
  • Crimson Miasma Spike × 9
  • Higher Dimensional Data: Miasmic Elytron × 60

Guide

How the kit works

Before combat, Basic Attack: Inflame lets Banyue spend HP to reach 120 Wrathful Fires and enter Visage of Wrath. He must have more than 50% HP and less than 120 Wrathful Fires; the HP cost cannot take him below 50% of Max HP. He gains one use on entering the battlefield, with a 180-second interval in Investigation Zone mode.

In combat, spending Adrenaline restores 0.5 Wrathful Fires per point spent. A Defensive Assist restores 4; a parry restores 4, or 6 for a Perfect Block. A Perfect Dodge restores 4. The parry and dodge gains each have a one-second limit. At 120, hold Basic Attack: Immolate to enter Visage of Wrath.

The state gives four Mountain's Might. Each EX Special Attack spends one instead of Adrenaline and restores 10 Adrenaline. After two different EX Special Attacks through Basic Attack branches or quick inputs, hold Basic Attack: Crushing Peaks to attack and automatically follow with Basic Attack: Toppling Mountain. The latter spends 120 Wrathful Fires and ends the state. You can also hold to perform a fixed sequence of four EX Special Attacks and Toppling Mountain.

Basic Attack: Towering Peaks branches into EX Special Attack: Lion's Roar (Special) after its first or second hit, or EX Special Attack: Earth Shaker (Special) after its third or fourth. Basic Attack: Majestic Summit branches into EX Special Attack: Mountain Tremor (Special) or EX Special Attack: One's Path (Special) at the same respective stages. Quick inputs offer another route to the EX attacks.

During attacks, use Dodge: Immovable Mountain without moving to enter a parry stance. A precisely timed block becomes a Perfect Block. Chain Attack: Blazing Wrath and Ultimate: The World Trembles enter Visage of Wrath automatically after the attack if Banyue has more than 120 Wrathful Fires.

Build and why

Use four pieces of Yunkui Tales with two pieces of Woodpecker Electro. Yunkui Tales gives 10% HP from two pieces. Its four-piece effect builds CRIT Rate when Banyue uses an EX Special Attack, Chain Attack or Ultimate; at three stacks it also increases Sheer DMG by 10%. Woodpecker Electro adds 8% CRIT Rate. Two pieces of Branch & Blade Song are another option for 16% CRIT DMG.

For disc 4, choose CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG. On disc 5, use Fire DMG Bonus or Percent HP; on disc 6, use Percent HP. Look for CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG and Percent HP in substats. HP feeds Sheer Force, while Fire DMG Bonus and critical stats support his Fire damage.

Wrathful Vajra is the first weapon choice: it gives 20% CRIT Rate and stacks Fire Sheer DMG when he uses EX Special Attacks. Grill O'Wisp is an alternative with Fire DMG and a brief CRIT Rate bonus when his HP decreases. Radiowave Journey is another option; its Chain Attack and Ultimate stacks give Sheer Force for 12 seconds each.

Leveling priority

Follow the game's order: Core Passive first, then Special Attack, Basic Attack, Chain Attack, Assist and Dodge. The passive converts Max HP into Sheer Force and defines how Banyue's Fire damage works. Special Attack comes next because EX attacks are central to his rotation, followed by the Basic Attacks that lead into them and finish Visage of Wrath.

Chain Attack and Assist come after those, with Dodge last. Banyue still uses his defensive moves throughout a fight; their lower leveling priority does not mean you should leave them out of the rotation.

For maximum ascension, gather 800,000 Denny, 4 Basic Rupture Certification Seal, 32 Advanced Rupture Certification Seal and 30 Arbiter Certification Seal. For all skills, gather 2,905,000 Denny, 25 Basic Burn Chip, 75 Advanced Burn Chip, 250 Specialized Burn Chip, 5 Hamster Cage Pass, 9 Crimson Miasma Spike and 60 Higher Dimensional Data: Miasmic Elytron.

Mindscapes worth it

Descended Vidyaraja is a major upgrade to consider: EX Special Attacks grant Vidyaraja at any time, its Fire DMG bonus rises by 8% per stack, and its duration becomes 30 seconds. Basic Attack: Crushing Peaks also deals extra Fire DMG equal to 600% of Sheer Force. Using Dodge: Battle Cry immediately after an EX Special Attack grants Vidyaraja too.

Greed Burns Like Fire is an earlier option. Two EX attacks apply Tremor, reducing enemy Fire RES by 10% for 30 seconds; several other attacks then deal 10% more Sheer DMG to that enemy. Its Crushing Peaks hit also extends a Stunned enemy's Stun by 2 seconds, once per Stun.

Anger Cuts Like a Blade adds 15% each to the Core Passive's CRIT DMG and Fire DMG bonuses, and restores 5 more Adrenaline when an EX attack consumes Mountain's Might. If you stop progressing earlier, M3 and M5 can be left for later: both add two levels to combat skills rather than introducing a new effect. M4 increases the damage of specified finishers and Wrath attacks by 30%.

Teams

Bring a Support or Stun teammate to activate Banyue's Additional Ability. In Visage of Wrath, EX Special Attacks used through Basic Attack branches or quick inputs can then build Vidyaraja, giving 5% Fire DMG per stack, up to three stacks for 8 seconds.

Common mistakes

Do not end Visage of Wrath with Basic Attack: Toppling Mountain before using its Mountain's Might if you want the EX attacks. Leaving the state removes any remaining charges. Also remember that Banyue cannot gain Wrathful Fires while the state is active.

Do not treat the automatic entry from a Chain Attack or Ultimate as a 120-point threshold: it requires more than 120 Wrathful Fires. At exactly 120, Basic Attack: Immolate is the direct entry option.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best build for Banyue?

Drive Discs: Branch & Blade Song, Yunkui Tales ×4 or Woodpecker Electro ×2. Main stats: Disc 4: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG, Disc 5: Fire DMG Bonus or HP%, Disc 6: HP%. Recommended W-Engines: Grill O'Wisp, Radiowave Journey or Wrathful Vajra. That is what the game suggests.

What should I level first on Banyue?

Core Passive: One With the Mountains first, then EX Special Attack: Earth Shaker, Basic Attack: Towering Peaks, Chain Attack: Blazing Wrath, Quick Assist: BatholithAssist and Dodge: Immovable Mountain. That is what the game suggests.

Which Mindscape Cinema are worth getting for Banyue?

The biggest upgrades: M6 Descended Vidyaraja, M1 Greed Burns Like Fire and M2 Anger Cuts Like a Blade.

Who should Banyue team up with?

Good teammates: Pan Yinhu and Koleda. That is what the game suggests.

Is Banyue in Polish in Zenless Zone Zero?

The game has no Polish language option. Kaption shows Polish subtitles for the dialogue right on the game screen, so Banyue's lines read in Polish. Skill and item names stay in English, as in the game.

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