Best Aria Build Guide: W-Engines, Drive Discs, Team Comps | ZZZ 2.6

Agents, hello there! The new character Aria for Version 2.6 has been recently announced—she's the second dual-form agent in the game, freely switching between Maiden Form and Mecha Form. Below is the optimal build path for Aria, helping you fully unleash the potential of this Ether Attribute Assault agent. Let's dive right in!

Aria Basic Information

Rarity: S-Rank | Attribute: Ether | Specialty: Anomaly

Aria is a typical "resource accumulation + anomaly synergy" main DPS: She steadily generates [Support Energy] via normal attacks and special skills in combat, stacking anomaly statuses on targets (alone or with teammates) to prepare for burst. Once her Ultimate Skill activates [Enhanced State], she absorbs accumulated Support Energy to unlock max-level charged attacks, then channels anomaly synergy damage through her passive for concentrated peak burst. Her core mechanism focuses anomaly boosts on the charged attack window, excelling against high-defense targets or anomaly-dependent shield-breaking scenarios. If you enjoy planning resource cycles, seizing synergy timings, and overwhelming enemies with focused fire, Aria is an excellent choice.

Core Mechanics & Combat Rhythm

Aria's core mechanism centers on the "Support Energy – Charge Enhancement – Anomaly Linkage" loop, with combat following "Resource Accumulation → Burst Output → Loop Connection"—the key is mastering charge rhythm and anomaly synergy to deliver both damage and utility. She generates Support Energy via her 4th basic attack hit and Special Attack; absorbing this during charging boosts her charge level (max Level 3) with damage/anomaly buildup bonuses, and her Level 3 Charge (core burst) triggers Abloom when hitting anomaly-affected targets. Filling Decibels (via ally Support Energy and attacks) unlocks an Enhanced State that amplifies charge damage and linkage efficiency; while on-field, she stacks Anomaly Weakness on Ether Anomaly-inflicted enemies—re-triggering anomalies activates a stronger Abloom and grants the team an anomaly damage bonus.

In combat: Switch to Aria to build Support Energy/Decibels, use Anby's backline Ether Anomaly and Nicole's grouping/attack boosts for setup; unleash the Level 3 Charge (while Enhanced) on weakened anomaly targets to trigger Abloom (lean on charge's anti-interruption/damage reduction for stability); post-burst, replenish resources or swap allies to recharge Support Energy, and use her Ultimate for damage/team energy to loop. Paired with accessible allies like Anby and Nicole, this "Accumulate-Charge-Burst-Replenish" rhythm lets Aria excel in single/group enemy scenarios as a core force.

Skill Upgrade Priority

Skill Type	Upgrade priority	Priority Description
Charge Attack	★★★★★	Core burst tool. Upgrading boosts charge level, damage, and anomaly buildup efficiency—key to Abloom output; prioritize maxing out.
Special Attackl	★★★★☆	Critical for quickly generating Support Energy. Upgrading speeds up charge resource accumulation to support burst rhythm; upgrade alongside Charge Attack.
Basic Attack	★★★☆☆	The 4th hit generates Support Energy. Upgrading improves generation stability; level up to 8-10 when resources allow.
Ultimate Attack	★★☆☆☆	Mainly for supplementary damage and team energy restoration. Unlock core effects at Level 6 early on; upgrade later as needed.
Support Skill	★☆☆☆☆	Only slightly boosts Support Energy gain with limited output benefits; level up to 3-5 moderately based on team needs.

Aria Key Materials

4/32/30	250	5	9	60
Controller Certification Seal	Specialized Ether Chip	Hamster Cage Pass	Clouded Crystalline Substance	Higher Dimensional Data: Falling Fist

 

Aria's W-Engine Recommendations

Aria Test W-Engine（TBA）

Rarity: S | Base ATK: 713 | Anomaly Mastery: +30%

It perfectly adapts to the core mechanism of "Charge Burst + Ether Anomaly Linkage". The 30% Anomaly Control it provides significantly enhances the anomaly buildup efficiency of Charge Attacks; combined with a base ATK of 713 and an 18% ATK bonus, it directly boosts the output base. Its special effect is triggered when Aria casts her Special Attack or enters the frontline, dealing 15% increased damage to anomaly-affected enemies and an additional 15% increased damage to Ether Anomaly-affected enemies. The 15-second duration exactly covers her full "Accumulate - Charge - Burst" cycle, ensuring each Level 3 Charge Burst fully benefits from the 30% damage boost. This forms a complete closed loop with her "Anomaly Weakness + Abloom" passive, further amplifying Abloom damage. Additionally, the effect is removed when switching back to the backline, encouraging a compact frontline output rhythm—making it the core guarantee for Aria's output capability.

Fusion Compiler (S)	Anomaly Mastery directly boosts the bonus damage of Aria's Core Passive. Penetration, when paired with Equipment, further reduces the resistance of high-defense targets, aligning with Aria's boss-focused role. Its skill trigger method synergizes with Aria's "Special Skill → Charged Attack" loop.
The Brimstone (S)	Base ATK boosts amplify the damage base of Aria's Charged Attacks / EX Special Skill. Aria generates Support Energy with Normal Attacks and deals bonus damage via Evade Counter, making it easy to stack 8 layers (total +16% ATK). Highly versatile, it serves as an excellent choice for aggressive DPS when no signature weapon is available.。
Electro-Lip Gloss (A）	ATK + DMG Bonus dual multiplier boosts align with Aria's Charged Attack + EX burst playstyle. Stable and threshold-free, it offers exceptional cost-effectiveness during the transition phase.

 

Aria's Drive Disc Recommendations

Priority Drive Disc

Shining Aria

2-Pc: Ether DMG +10% 4-Pc: When the equipper's Basic Attack hits an enemy, their Anomaly Proficiency increases by 36, lasting 8s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. When any enemy on the field is Stunned, the equipper's DMG increases by 25% for 18s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

The 2-piece Ether DMG Bonus directly aligns with Aria's core offensive attribute. The 4-piece Anomaly Mastery boost accelerates anomaly stacking on targets, perfectly suiting the anomaly synergy requirements of her passive. Additionally, the Stun DMG Bonus highly matches her core mechanic of "anomaly synergy + 50% extra Stun damage", fully maximizing damage buffs during burst windows. Combined with the Normal Attack trigger condition, which syncs perfectly with her combat rhythm of "generating Support Energy via Normal Attacks", the set's buffs are extremely easy to maintain 100% uptime in practice, boosting her offensive capabilities across the board.

2-Piece Drive Disk Combination

Phaethon's Melody	2-Pc: Anomaly Mastery +8%.
Freedom Blues	2-Pc: Anomaly Proficiency +30

 

Drive Disc: Primary & Substat Recommendations

Primary

Drive Disc 4	Anomaly Mastery
Drive Disc 5	Ether DMG
Drive Disc 6	Anomaly Proficiency

Prioritize stacking Anomaly Attributes on Slot 4 to directly serve her Passive; Slot 5 is fixed to Ether DMG Bonus, aligning with her core offensive attribute; Slot 6 should mainly focus on Anomaly Mastery, with Attack as a supplement. Just use whichever stat has higher quality—their damage output returns are on par.

Substats

Anomaly Mastery	★★★★★
Ether DMG	★★★★
ATK	★★★

Anomaly Mastery is the top priority, as it directly amplifies the bonus damage from her Passive. Ether DMG Bonus is secondary, supplementing base damage output. ATK serves as a support stat—usable during the transition phase, but should be prioritized for replacement with Anomaly Attributes in the late game.

 

Aria's Team Compositions

Best Team Composition

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
Aria (S)	Billy (A)	Sunna (S)

As the main DPS, Aria unleashes her core burst through the "accumulating Support Energy + Anomaly Linkage" mechanism. Billy, a Physical attribute character, stably triggers anomaly states via his backline skills to activate Aria’s passive, while his group Ultimate precisely compensates for Aria’s AoE weakness. Sunna, sharing the same faction as Aria, triggers the bond effect—she not only provides energy regeneration to shorten burst downtime but also stacks ATK bonuses to maximize output potential. This trio not only taps into Aria’s full damage capacity but also flexibly adapts to both single-enemy raids and multi-enemy clearing scenarios, forming an efficient and stable combat system.

Alternative Options

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
Aria (S)	Anby (A)	Nicolele (A)

Anby applies Ether Anomaly stably from the backline to trigger Aria’s passive, while providing energy support to shorten burst downtime. Nico groups enemies to make up for Aria’s AoE weakness and boosts attack to amplify the burst damage base. Both are easy to obtain and low-cost to cultivate in the early stages; their core functions perfectly adapt to Aria’s Ether Anomaly burst mechanism, enabling them to efficiently support various scenarios when resources are limited.

Main DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
Aria (S)	Anton (A)	Sunna (S)

As an Ether main DPS, Aria deals core damage by triggering "Abloom" through "accumulating Support Energy + Charge Burst". Anton, an A-rank Physical sub-DPS, supplements her AoE weakness with group damage—his Physical output avoids attribute anomaly contamination and won’t interfere with Aria’s "Abloom" activation. As a same-faction supporter, Sunna clears debuffs with her Skill and generates a shield via her Ultimate to secure Aria’s charging environment, while providing energy regen to shorten burst downtime. Covering output, AoE clear, and survival needs, this trio is easy to build early: Anton is low-cost to obtain, allowing resources to prioritize Aria. Pairing with an Ether-controlling Buddy to supplement anomaly activation creates a stable combat loop.

 

Conclusion

Aria is an Ether-type Assault character who excels at both burst damage output and team-wide support. Leveraging her unique Support Energy - Charged Strike Enhancement - Anomaly Synergy mechanic, she delivers dual value on the battlefield: massive damage dealing and team buffs. Whether you precisely master the rhythm of Support Energy absorption and charge timing, or build a complete team synergy with allies who trigger multiple anomalies and a Stun-controlling Bangboo, she will become an irreplaceable core of your team. As long as you invest resources to familiarize yourself with her combat style, Aria will evolve into a powerful ace for your battles—whether you're a seasoned veteran or a new Proxy!