Summary
A fan-made chart fromZenless Zone Zeroshows off the usage rates for all the game’s characters within the endgame Shiyu Defense game mode. Aside from the main story, the urban sci-fi RPG from HoYoverse offers plenty for players to do throughout New Eridu, both during the story’s progression and for the endgame.Players can visit the Godfinger arcadeto play multiple mini-games, tackle the “Hollow Zero” dungeon for a variety of rewards, and farm resources through several different combat challenges. However, one particular game mode focuses on players' damage and in-game skill.
Shiyu Defense serves asZenless Zone Zero’s version of popular game modes like “Memory of Chaos” and “Spiral Abyss” fromHonkai: Star RailandGenshin Impact. Players are tasked with building teams to defeat increasingly powerful waves of enemies, often featuring mini-bosses from the game’s main story. The game mode serves as one ofZenless Zone Zero’s main endgame challenges, with plenty of Polychromes available as rewards for completion. Now, a new chart is showing off the most popular characters in Shiyu Defense.
AZenless Zone Zerochart shared by prominent community member hxg_diluc showcases the usage rates for each member of the RPG’s cast in Shiyu Defense.Version 1.0 five-star character Ellenoverwhelmingly leads the pack with a 99.9% usage rate among the 13,599 players surveyed. Three other characters all boast play rates above 90% in Shiyu Defense, with Zhu Yuan sitting at 98.1% while Lycaon boasts a 97.4% play rate and Soukaku stands at 94.1% usage. The newly-released Qingyi has also already been a popular choice for players, with the Electric Stun character climbing to 87.1% usage.
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The most-used characters inZenless Zone Zero’s Shiyu Defense lean heavily towards arguably the game’s most powerful team. Ellen has consistently been viewed as the game’s premier Attack character sinceZenless Zone Zero’s launch, with Lycaon and Soukaku typically used alongside her in her optimal team composition.Qingyi has also been a popular choicefor many players, serving as a versatile Stun character that can be slotted into a wide variety of team compositions. Nicole, the last character sitting above 80%, has been a popular Support choice for Zhu Yuan teams as well.
The usage charts forZenless Zone Zeroshow a clear early preference towards the game’s limited five-star units, with several more on the way soon. The second half of Version 1.1 will welcome the introduction ofJane Doe as a Physical Anomaly character, expected to pair well with new four-star character Seth and other Anomaly characters. HoYoverse has also already confirmed Caesar King and Burnice White as the newest characters coming inZenless Zone Zero’s Version 1.2. A plethora of new characters on the way will look to challenge Ellen’s dominance inZenless Zone Zero’s early meta.
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Don’t go into the Hollows.I know, I know, there’s Ether in the Hollows, bizarre creations, even heritage of the old civilization, all precious treasures. But don’t forget, there’s also spatial disorder, monsters and mutants running rampant, and ultimately, a disaster that could swallow the world. They are not a place where ordinary people should go.So don’t go into Hollows.Or at least, don’t go in alone.If you insist on getting into danger, go to New Eridu first.This city where the good and the bad mix has many people who need the Hollows: Powerful wealthy tycoons, gangs that stalk the streets, conspiracy nuts, and ruthless officials.Make your preparations there, find strong allies, and most importantly—Find a “Proxy”.Only they can guide people out of the maze-like Hollows.Good luck!
