August ZZZ Shiyu Defense Guide & Teams

Hey, Proxies! With the update of the ZZZ 2.2 veresion, the Shiyu Defense is facing a new round of challenges - the addition of 2 Miasmic Bosses in the seventh frontier have suddenly raised the diffculty of the battlefield.

Whether you're a newbie just stepping into the fray or a seasoned veteran, this guide's got everything you need: Buff breakdowns, boss strategies, and team recommendations. S-rank evaluations? We're grabbing them all!

Buff Effects

Enemies have their Ether and Physical resistance reduced by 15%, making Ether and Physical DPS characters significantly more effective.

Additionally, after using an EX Special Attack or Combo, the character receives the following buffs for 20 seconds (refreshed upon retrigger):

• 15% increase in Attribute Anomaly DMG
• 20% increase in Critical DMG
• 20% increase in Sheer DMG

These buffs directly benefit:

• Anomaly-based characters by increased Anomaly DMG
• Power Attack-focused characters by Critical DMG boost
• Rupture characters by both Critical and Sheer DMG

Among them, Yixuan gains the most, as he fully capitalizes on both Critical and Sheer DMG.

New Buff - Thunderslap

• Agent Electric DMG and Physical DMG increase by 20%, while Anomaly Proficiency increases by 40.
• Upon hitting an enemy with an Basic Attack, EX Special Attack, or Ultimate, DMG dealt increases by 20% and CRIT DMG increases by 40%.

The design philosophy behind this buff is crystal clear: it simultaneously encourages both electric-type damage and physical damage output, while offering significant benefits to teams specializing in status effects. The 40-point boost to Status Effect Mastery signals a golden age for teams relying on status effects for damage or control (like Electrified or Stun). Meanwhile, the damage increase for normal attacks, enhanced special skills, and finishing moves clearly favors characters who deal damage through these attack types or can use them frequently.

Next Reset: 09/12/2025 - 04:00

 

Enemy Analysis

6th frontier --- upper half: Typhon Challenger

• During combat, Autonomous Tactical Unit – Typhon Challenger performs powerful combos and sometimes also leaps into the air to launch a clobbering blow.
• However, it is quite large and moves slowly when attacking, making it relatively easy to strike and dodge.

 

6th frontier --- lower half: Terror Raptor

• In combat, the Terror Raptor relies on its agile, powerful mechanical legs for close-range attacks while unleashing a barrage of ranged weapons to suppress its enemy. Use Defensive Assists to rebound its missiles back, leaving the Terror Raptor temporarily paralyzed.
• It will flash yellow and drop a bomb when it backsteps. If you counter the bomb and send it back, it will be paralyzed, allowing you to freely deal damage.

 

7th frontier --- Upper half: Sacrifice-Heretic Jester

• A new enemy that performs a jump-and-dart ranged attack.
• Counter with a Red-Light dodge to avoid the projectile, then follow up with a Yello Blade to knock it down and rapidly deplete its Shield.
• If it begins charging, interrupting it with Stagger will significantly shorten its buff duration and reduce risk.
• At 70% HP, it will activate a Corrupted Shield and fly into the air to throw daggers, which can flash either red or yellow. Simply parry the yellow flash to knock it down and greatly reduce its Corrupted Shield value, making the fight much easier afterwards.

 

7th frontier --- lower half: Specialized Assault Bomber

• In combat, the Specialized Assault Bomber combines martial arts with various weapons to suppress enemies. Upon entering an overheated state, certain moves are enhanced by flames for even fiercer attacks. If enough damage is inflicted during this overheated state, their gear can be destroyed, weakening their abilities.
• The Specialized Assault Bomber will lock both the Anomaly Gauge and the Daze Gauge, making it unsuitable for Anomaly teams. During Overheat, dealing enough damage will trigger a Part Break.

 

Recommended Teams

6th Frontier: Upper Half
Alice	Jane Doe	Yuzuha	Vivian

Alice's team: Alice+Jane Doe/Vivian+Yuzuha

Jane Doe's team: Jane Doe+Vivian+Yuzuha

The enemy has physical weaknesses, making both of Alice's teams effective against them. If Alice isn't available, Jane can be substituted instead without issue.

Evelyn

Lighter

Astra Yao

Evelynn+Lighter+Astra Yao: This team is a breeze to take down. With high-level training and top-tier gear, one wave of imbalance is enough to finish them off. Even with slightly lower training, two waves of imbalance will definitely do the trick.

 

6th Frontier: Lower Half
Anby	Trigger	Astra Yao

The enemy is highly agile. Anby excels at dodging, counterattacking, and pursuing, making it difficult to lose damage output.

Yanagi	Vivian	Astra Yao
Yanagi	Yuzuha	Vivian

 

7th Frontier: Upper Half
Alice	Jane Doe	Yuzuha	Vivian

Alice's team: Alice+Jane Doe/Vivian+Yuzuha

Jane Doe's team: Jane Doe+Vivian+Yuzuha

Similar to the upper half of Floor 6, enemies have physical weaknesses. Use Alice or Jane's physical team.

Yanagi	Vivian	Astra Yao
Yanagi	Yuzuha	Vivian

Both upper and lower halves have Electric weaknesses, but the lower-half enemies are unsuitable for status-effect teams. Therefore, these two teams can be used on the upper half.

 

7th Frontier: Lower Half
Anby	Trigger	Astra Yao

The Specialized Assault Bomber is best handled by Anby's team. No need to target abnormalities or imbalance—just rely on evasion counterattacks and follow-up strikes to deal damage.

 

Conclusion

That's the full guide for Shiyu Defense. The Sacrifice-Heretic Jester on the upper half of the 7th frontier can be knocked down using a Yellow Blade flick during its flight phrase. The Specialized Assault Bomber in the lower half of the 7th frontier combines martial arts with various weapons to suppress enemies.If enough damage is inflicted during this overheated state, their gear can be destroyed, weakening their abilities.

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