Astra Yao Build Guide: W-Engines, Discs, Teams｜Zenless Zone Zero 2.0

Hello Agents! Today, LDShop brings you a remastered Build Guide for the highly popular character Astra Yao in the 2.0 version rerun of Zenless Zone Zero. As one of the most versatile characters in the game, Astra Yao's team composition strategies have undergone significant changes since her last rerun. Let's take a look at how to maximize her potential!

 

Astra Yao's Overview

Rarity: S-Rank｜Attribute: Ether｜Specialty: Support｜Faction: Strike

Astra Yao is an S-Rank character with the Ether attribute who belongs to the Support Specialty and who is part of the Stars of Lyra faction.

Astra Yao is arguably the most flexible support character in the current meta, seamlessly fitting into almost any team. Compared to her previous banner, the current environment allows her to better showcase her "one-woman army" capabilities:

• Top-tier support abilities: Provides team-wide ATK buffs, CRIT Rate boosts, and multiple other buffs.
• Excellent survivability: Features both shields and healing for dual-layer protection.
• Flexible battery: Helps the team quickly accumulate energy, accelerating ultimate rotations.

 

Skill Priorities

To maximize Astra Yao's potentiel, leveling her skills in the right order is essential. Here's the recommended priority:

Skill	Priority
Special Attack	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Astra Yao's Special Attack scales with support stats—prioritize maxing this first.
Chain Attack	⭐⭐⭐⭐
Astra Yao's Chain Attack affects healing output.
Basic Attack	⭐⭐
Dodge	⭐⭐
Assist	⭐⭐

 

Best W-Engines

Best Choice

Elegant Vanity

Rarity: S-Rank｜Base ATK: 713｜Bonus Stat: ATK 30%

W-Engine Effect:

When any squad member enters the field through a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist or Evasive Assist, the equipper gains 5/5.5/6/6.5/7 Energy. This effect can trigger once every 5s.

When the equipper consumes 25 Energy or more, the damage dealt by all squad members increases by 10%/11.5%/13%/14.5%/16%, stacking up to 2 times, and lasting 20s. Repeated triggers refresh the duration. Only one instance of this effect can exist in the same squad.

 

Alternatives

Alternatives
	Bashful Demon (A-Rank) Base ATK: 624｜Bonus Stat: ATK 25% W-Engine Effect: Increases Ice DMG by 15%/17.5%/20%/22%/24%. When launching an EX Special Attack, all squad members' ATK increases by 2%/2.3%/2.6%/2.9%/3.2% for 12s, stacking up to 4 times. Retriggering refreshes duration. Passive effects of the same name do not stack.
	Kaboom the Cannon (A-Rank) Base ATK: 624｜Bonus Stat: Energy Regen 50% W-Engine Effect: When any friendly unit in the squad attacks and hits an enemy, all squad members' ATK increases by 2.5%/2.8%/3.2%/3.6%/4% for 8s, stacking up to 4 times. The duration of each stack is calculated separately, and each friendly unit can provide 1 stack of the buff. Passive effects of the same name do not stack.

*Astra Yao in Idyllic Cadenza state doesn't count as off-field, so it can't trigger 'Weeping Cradle's' Energy Regeneration effect. Not recommended for use.

 

Best Drive Discs

Best Choice

Combinaison 4+2
Astral Voice 2-Piece Bonus: ATK +10% 4-Piece Bonus: Whenever any squad member enters the field using a Quick Assist, all squad members gain 1 stack of Astral, up to a maximum of 3 stacks, and lasting 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Each stack of Astral increases the DMG dealt by the character entering the field using a Quick Assist by 8%. Only one instance of this effect can exist in the same squad.	Swing Jazz 2-Piece Bonus: Energy Regen + 20%. 4-Piece Bonus: Launching a Chain Attack or Ultimate increases all squad members' DMG by 15% for 12s. Passive effects of the same name do not stack.
The 4-piece "Astral Voice" set is tailor-made for Astra Yao, boosting attack while increasing whole team damage. For the 2-piece set, "Swing Jazz" is recommended for energy regeneration, making rotations smoother. For Astra Yao, the most important stats are attack power and energy recharge.

Alternatives: 2-Piece

Hormone Punk (A-Rank) 2-Piece Bonus: ATK + 10%. 4-Piece Bonus: Upon entering combat or switching in, its user's ATK increases by 25% for 10s. This ef-fect can trigger once every 20s

For Proxies who don’t want to pull for signature weapons, Hormone Punk can be a good alternative to compensate for the lack of ATK.

 

Drive Discs Stats

Drive Disc Main Stats

Main Stats	Drive Disc Slot	Reference
ATK	Slot 4	≥3429
ATK	Slot 5
Energy Regen	Slot 6	2.65-2.8

 

Drive Disc Sub Stats

Sub Stats	Priority
ATK	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
others	⭐⭐

 

Astra Yao's Teams and Bangboo

Moonlight Companions Team

DPS	Stun	Support	Bangboo
Hoshimi Miyabi (S-Rank)	Tsukishiro Yanagi (S-Rank)	Astra Yao (S-Rank)	Agent Gulliver (S-Rank)

Astra Yao maximizes buffs while Yanagi and Miyabi duo trigger each other's effects. Keep Astra Yao off-field to maintain buffs while rotating between Miyabi and Yanagi for damage.

 

Chaos Team

DPS	Stun	Support	Bangboo
Jane Doe (S-Rank) Tsukishiro Yanagi (S-Rank)	Vivian Banshee (S-Rank)	Astra Yao (S-Rank)	Resonaboo (S-Rank) Robin (S-Rank)

Astra Yao perfectly complements Vivian's kit while allowing diverse flex picks. The team excels at creating chaotic but controlled battle situations.

 

Evelyn's Best Team

DPS	Stun	Support	Bangboo
Evelyn Chevalier (S-Rank)	Lighter (S-Rank)	Astra Yao (S-Rank)	Snap (S-Rank) Rocketboo (S-Rank)

Lighter boosts Fire DMG, reduces enemy Fire RES, and extends Stagger duration.

Astra Yao provides team-wide buffs and enables instant character swaps after her Ultimate for quick Chain Attacks.

Evelyn benefits the most from Lighter’s Fire DMG buffs and Astra Yao’s support, making this her strongest team.

 

Yixuan's Best Team

DPS	Stun	Support	Bangboo
Yixuan (S-Rank)	Pan Yinhu (A-Rank)	Astra Yao (S-Rank)	Belion (S-Rank)

Pan Yinhu increases Penetration and provides sustained healing, allowing Yixuan to focus on DPS.

Astra Yao enhances ATK, CRIT DMG, and DMG Bonus while enabling smooth rotations with her quick-swap mechanics.

Since both Pan Yinhu and Astra Yao can buff and swap out quickly, Yixuan maintains uninterrupted DPS uptime.

 

Pursuit Team

DPS	Stun	Support	Bangboo
Soldier 0 - Anby (S-Rank)	Lycaon (S-Rank)	Astra Yao (S-Rank)	Plugboo (S-Rank)

Astra Yao provides various buffs while Lycaon handles Pursuit attacks to break enemies. Soldier 0 - Anby serves as the main on-field DPS.

 

Zhu Yuan Core Team

DPS	Stun	Support	Bangboo
Zhu Yuan (S-Rank)	Qingyi (S-Rank) Nicole Demara (A-Rank)	Astra Yao (S-Rank)	Resonaboo (S-Rank)

Astra Yao significantly boosts Zhu Yuan's damage output. The buffs she provides make Zhu Yuan exceptionally powerful in combat.

 

Mindscape vs Signature Weapon

M1,M2 First

• M1: 12-Tone Equal Temperament: Reduces enemy RES / Enables quick battle start / Enhances Astra Yao's protective capabilities
• M2: Art of Greed: Boosts team-wide ATK & Enhances Astra Yao's personal damage
• M3: Interwoven Staff Notation: Legacy Level Upgrade (Tier 1)
• M4: "Hair Upon Your Nape": Improves Quick Support effectiveness
• M5: Proxy and Silk String: Legacy Level Upgrade (Tier 2)
• M6: We Are the World: Significantly increases damage output

Astra Yao's Signature Weapon's advantage lies in the high base stats, which reduce the need for ATK% substat investment, as well as the energy recharge increase and the Eexcellent damage buff uptime. Overall, it is not necessary. It is recommended to prioritize improving Mindscape first.

 

Conclusion

The Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 first-half banner launches on June 6, and our top-tier support character, Astra Yao, is also making a rerun! Can't wait, Proxy? Eager to seize the chance and pull her during her rerun? Then hurry over to LDShop to top up for Zenless Zone Zero now! Who knows how long you'll have to wait if you miss this top-tier support!