Zenless Zone Zero: Best Astra Yao Build (W-Engine, Teams & Drive Discs)

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Astra Yao is primed to take over as the top Ether support unit in , but how and where does she shine best? Astra Yao is the second 5-Star Ether agent to join, and will likely kick Nicole out of her role. Though their kits differ, the benefits a 5-Star will bring over 4-Stars will always be evident. However, Nicole will still be a viable pick for secondary teams, or if players choose to skip over Astra.

Astra's kit revolves around, Quick Assists, Chain Attacks, and her Idyllic Cadenza state. This state, which she enters through her EX Special, Ultimate, or Chain Attack, allows her to increase her team's damage, attack, and critical damage. Also, if Astra has any Chords, which are made up of 25 energy, she can allow teammates to trigger Quick Asists early. This all culminates with an extremely helpful Ultimate that allows Astra to heal her team and deal an initial blast of Ether damage.

As usual, Astra's signature W-Engine, Elegant Vanity, will be her best option. First, this engine gives flat Attack and Attack%, which is crucial for her since her Attack buffs scale off her stats. For the ability, the first part grants the user 5 energy whenever a teammate enters through an Assist or Chain Attack. This is then combined with whenever the user consumes 25 energy or more, which is exactly what Astra's Chord consumes, it will give the team a 10% damage buff, stacking twice.

The rest of her options are unfortunately limited since the only other S-Rank engine doesn't suit her. Bashful Demon is a good alternative as it gives her 10% Attack, and a Damage buffing passive. However, the Ice Damage bonus will be completely wasted. Other options for those who don't care about having the most Attack are Kaboom The Cannon, which gives energy regeneration with some Attack buffs, or The Vault, which gives energy regeneration and a damage buff when dealing Ether damage.

The best Disc set for Astra Yao was released in 's 1.4 update with Astral Voice. The two-piece gives 10% Attack,