Ye Shunguang Best Full Build Guide: W-Engines, Drive Discs, team comps | ZZZ 2.5

With Zenless Zone Zero 2.5, S-rank Attack agent Ye Shunguang will hit the banner as the flagship Honed Edge DPS. This guide walks through her skill priority, best W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team comps, so you can turn every Ether Veil window into a clean, repeatable boss-delete instead of a drawn-out slugfest.

Ye Shunguang Overview

Rarity: S-Rank | Element: Physical (Honed Edge) | Class: Attack

Ye Shunguang is a stance-driven Honed Edge carry who turns every Ultimate or Entry into Sword Stance, loading up Sword Will and applying Ether Veil: Evil Slayer to the whole fight. In this state she swaps between grounded Earth strings and airborne Heaven strings, stacking Sky Force and cashing it out in massive third-hit finishers that ignore traditional “build Daze, then burst” flow and just delete HP.

Her Core Skill gives enemies Veil Vulnerability (converting their Stun DMG Multiplier into a raw damage-taken modifier) and boosts her Miasmic Shield purification, so she doubles as both a boss killer and a specialist for Miasma-heavy content. If you enjoy high-APM sword routes, perfect-dodge tech and picking the exact moment to drop an EX Flash → Annihilation finisher, she’s built for you.

 

Ye Shunguang Key mechanics & features

Sword Stance + Ether Veil

Ultimate or Entry puts her into Sword Stance, gives 4 Sword Will and activates Ether Veil. In this window empowered strings apply Veil Vulnerability, turning enemy Stun DMG Multiplier into bonus damage taken and purging Miasmic Shield faster, letting her carry boss phases and Miasma content.

Sword Will, Sky Force & sword economy

Basics and Specials drop swords; Specials/EX convert them into Sword Will, while stance strings build Sky Force. Third-hit Earth/Heaven skills consume Sky Force, and Sword Aura (hold Basic) spends Sword Will for sustained DPS and stacking self-CRIT, forming a loop that fuels damage uptime and big finishers.

Reactive entries, dual routes & Flash → Annihilation

Her Additional Ability “pre-loads” Entry when allies trigger Ether Veil or enemies create Miasmic Fields, so her next swap-in auto-enters Sword Stance with 4 Sword Will. In stance, UP goes into Heaven strings, and EX Flash → Annihilation dumps remaining Sword Will in a huge AoE finisher, making her a reactive executioner.

 

Ye Shunguang Skill Priority

Core Skill	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Top)
Basic Attack	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High)
Special Attack	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Medium)
Chain Attack	⭐⭐⭐ (Medium)
Dodge	⭐⭐ (Low)
Assist	⭐ (Low)

Start with Core Skill — this powers up Sword Stance, Sky Force scaling, and Veil Vulnerability, so every point here directly multiplies her main DPS windows and boss-killing output.

Next, level Basic Attack — it upgrades all her stance strings, Sword Aura and third-hit finishers; since most of her time on-field is spent mashing/looping Basics, this is her biggest direct damage boost.

Then invest in Special Attack — stronger Specials/EX make her sword → Sword Will economy smoother, buff Sword Stance – UP, and crank up Flash → Annihilation, turning well-routed strings into huge cash-out nukes.

After that, Chain Attack — great for big AoE and clean stance entries, but it’s on a longer timer, so it comes after the always-available buttons.

Dodge next — nice for Perfect-Dodge counters and tech, but more QoL than core damage.

Assist last — useful extra Daze/safety, yet least important for her primary role as an on-field main DPS.

 

Ye Shunguang Key Materials

To bring Ye Shunguang online as a true main DPS, you’ll need a focused bundle of late-game upgrade mats: Hamster Cage Pass plus boss drops from Miasma-focused content. Her kit really wants all of the core stance and finisher nodes pushed, so she’s a bit more resource-hungry than a casual sub-carry.

When Hamster Cage Passes are limited, funnel them into Core Skill → Basic Attack → Special Attack first so her stance windows, Sky Force finishers and big cash-out slashes actually feel “complete” in real runs.

Hamster Cage Pass x5	Higher Dimensional Data: Miasmic Elytron x60	Exuvia of Refinement x9

We also provide a concise material checklist, so you can secure her late-game resources early and fully unlock her stance, finisher, and boss-killing potential.

Want Ye Shunguang to log in already cracked on day one? Check our Ye Shunguang materials pre-farm guide to stock all her mats in advance and skip the painful “missing one drop” phase.

 

Ye Shunguang Best W-Engines

Signature W-Engine

Lone Light in the Clouds

ATK: 743 HP: 30%

Increases equipper’s Physical DMG PEN Ratio by 15%; When equipper activates [Ether Veil], increases own DMG by 30% and CRIT DMG by 20% for 30 seconds, repeated triggers reset the duration.

Lone Light in the Clouds is basically tailor-made for Ye Shunguang: flat Physical PEN directly fattens all her stance strings, Sky Force finishers and Flash → Annihilation, especially versus tanky bosses where PEN shines the most.

She’s constantly triggering Ether Veil through Ultimate, Entry and Ready to Strike, so the DMG + CRIT DMG buff is up for almost every Sword Stance window. Stack that on top of her own CRIT from Sword Aura, and this W-Engine turns each rotation into a fully juiced burst phase.

 

Alternatives W-Engine

Severed Innocence (S-Rank)	Severed Innocence is a strong stat stick for Ye Shunguang: she spams Basic and Special in Sword Stance, so the stacking CRIT DMG ramps quickly and stays up through boss phases. She can’t use the Electric DMG bonus, but the sheer crit scaling still makes it a solid off-element option.
Heartstring Nocturne (S-Rank)	Heartstring Nocturne frontloads a huge chunk of CRIT DMG plus extra CRIT from its main stat, which Ye loves for her stance strings and finishers. The Fire RES ignore is wasted, but the stronger Chain/Ultimate hits still line up nicely with her Sword Stance entry bursts and phase finishers..
The Brimstone (S-Rank)	The Brimstone is a simple but reliable pick: constant Basic, Dash and counter hits in Sword Stance stack its ATK buff to the cap and keep it there. That steady ATK steroid feeds all her Physical damage, making it a good universal S-rank if you lack more tailored options.

 

Ye Shunguang Best Drive Discs

4-Piece Drive Discs Selection

White Water Ballad

2-Piece Set: Physical DMG +10%. 4-Piece Set: While the equipper is within any [Ether Veil], their CRIT Rate increases by 12%. After leaving the [Ether Veil], this buff persists for 15 seconds. When the equipper is an [Attack] Character, activating or extending the duration of [Ether Veil] additionally increases their CRIT Rate by 12% for 30 seconds; repeated triggers reset the duration.

White Water Ballad is basically Ye Shunguang’s comfort set. She’s a Physical Attack unit, so the 2-piece is straight damage. More importantly, her Ultimate, Entry, and Ready to Strike constantly activate or refresh Ether Veil, letting her sit inside Veil for most of a fight. That turns the 4-piece into near-permanent CRIT Rate—stacking with her own Sword Aura CRIT—so every stance string and finisher lands far more reliably.

2-Piece Drive Discs Selection

Puffer Electro	2-Piece Set: PEN Ratio +8%
Puffer Electro’s PEN Ratio gives Ye Shunguang clean, unconditional damage: every Sword Stance string and Sky Force finisher pierces more defense, making her Physical burst scarier, especially into tanky bosses.
Branch & Blade Song	2-piece: CRIT DMG +16%
Branch & Blade Song’s 2-piece gives pure CRIT DMG, perfect once you’ve stacked enough CRIT from Sword Aura and other sources, turning every Sword Stance string and finisher into noticeably fatter, scarier crits

 

Ye Shunguang Drive Discs Best Stats

Main Stats

Slot 4	CRIT DMG
Slot 5	PEN / ATK % / Physical DMG
Slot 6	ATK %

Sub Stats

CRIT Rate/DMG	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Top)
ATK %	⭐⭐⭐⭐ (High)

• CRIT DMG & CRIT Rate → Ye Shunguang lives on constant stance strings and big third-hit / Flash → Annihilation finishers, so reliable crits are huge. Aim for stable CRIT Rate first, then stack CRIT DMG so every Sky Force cash-out and Sword Aura string hits much harder.
• PEN / Physical DMG → Great Slot 5 picks. PEN shines in boss fights and high-DEF content, letting her slices punch through defenses, while Physical DMG is a clean, always-on boost to her entire kit.
• ATK% → Still an important backbone stat. Extra ATK% scales every part of her rotation—Basics, Specials, Chain—once crit and PEN/Physical are in a good spot.

 

Ye Shunguang Pull recommendation

First number = Mindscape Cinema (M), second = signature W-Engine (S).

• Low Budget (M0+S0)
  Already a strong on-field carry. She has Sword Stance, Ether Veil and Flash → Annihilation, but has to build Sword Will from scratch and manage rotations more carefully.
• Mid Budget (M1+S0 or M0+S1)
  M1+S0 gives 6 Sword Will on entry and stronger Sky Force floors, so every first stance feels “pre-loaded” and hits harder. M0+S1 instead pumps stats: Physical PEN + big DMG / CRIT DMG whenever she triggers Ether Veil, supercharging each stance window. Great value tier.
• Standard Budget (M1+S1)
  The comfy sweet spot. You get both the “start with full ammo” feeling from M1 and the constant Ether Veil steroid from S1, making her Sword Stance loops smooth, front-loaded and very competitive for boss melts.
• High Budget (M2+S1)
  M2’s Harmony mechanic lets Flash consume Harmony stacks instead of Sword Will, extending EX Flash strings and making her burst more forgiving.
• Unlimited Budget (M6+S1 / M6+S5)
  Max Cinema unlocks the Heaven-style fusion follow-up (extra 500% ATK hit + extended Secret Art chain) and more skill levels, turning every stance into a showcase combo. With higher-rank Lone Light, this is pure luxury for dedicated Ye enjoyers.

 

Ye Shunguang Best Team Comp

DPS	Sub-DPS	Support
Ye Shunguang	Dialyn	Zhao
	Astra Yao
	Seed

Ye Shunguang + Zhao + Seed

This is a “double carry + tank” lineup. Zhao sets up Ether Veil, buffs ATK / HP / CRIT DMG and keeps everyone safe while constantly proccing Ye’s Ready to Strike so she can entry straight into Sword Stance. Ye handles long single-target phases as the main Physical Honed Edge DPS, while Seed covers Electric weakness, clears waves, and dumps Steel Charge during downtime in Ye’s Veil windows.

Ye Shunguang + Zhao + Astra Yao

Here you’re playing a classic “solo” for Ye with double supports. Zhao provides Ether Veil triggers, mitigation and team stats, making it trivial for Ye to chain Entry → Sword Stance loops. Astra Yao layers Idyllic Cadenza buffs on top—ATK, PEN, DEF shred and healing—plus frequent Quick/Chain assists that keep Decibels flowing. All of that funnels into Ye’s Veil Vulnerability slashes for extremely high, safe boss DPS.

Ye Shunguang + Zhao + Dialyn

This version leans into control and extra ults. Dialyn is your Physical Stun specialist, stacking Positive Reviews and huge Daze so bosses topple over on schedule, while also granting team DMG buffs, longer stun timers and extra Chain/Ultimate access. Zhao again handles Ether Veil uptime and safety. Ye then ignores the normal Stun multiplier, replacing it with her own Veil Vulnerability and cashing out every stun cycle with massive Sword Stance finishers.

 

Conclusion

Built properly, Ye Shunguang is a self-sufficient boss melter and a specialist answer to Miasma-heavy content. Once you’re comfortable routing Sword Will, Sky Force, and Flash → Annihilation, Ye Shunguang becomes a long-term carry for any Physical/Honed Edge roster.

And if you’re planning to pull her, you can always stock up Monochrome through LDShop for safe, discounted Zenless Zone Zero top-ups—then just sit back and enjoy watching bosses vanish in a single stance window.