Critical Nodes guide in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). See Shiyu Defense stages, how to unlock, end game mode, updates, reset, best teams, challenge rewards, tips and more!
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Critical Node Rewards Reset
Resets on August 16 (Fri)
The rewards for Critical Nodes refreshes on August 16 (Fri) 4:00 (Server Time). Critical Nodes will be updated on the 1st and 16th day every month and the stages and effects will also change.
Critical Node Stage Details
Special Buff Effect this Period
Duration | August 1 - August 16 4:59 (Server Time) |
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Special Buff Effect "Stun" |
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Before an enemy becomes Stunned, the damage dealt by the Agent to the target is reduced by 20%, and Daze is increased by 50%. If an enemy is stunned, the duration is extended by 20%. |
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The current stage effects are enhanced Daze with Ice and Ether Attribute Enhancement. Including the featured characters like Ellen and Zhu Yuan, Stun specialty characters have an advantage during this period.
Stun Specialty Characters ListRecommended Agents
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Recommended Attributes/Resistance for Current Stages
Critical Nodes Completion Rewards
Stage 1 -7 Total Rewards
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Critical Nodes 1st Frontier
Result | Rewards |
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S | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Critical Nodes 2nd - 4th Frontier
Result | Reward |
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S | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Critical Nodes 5th to 7th Frontier
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S | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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How Critical Nodes Work
High Difficulty Challenge with Regular Updates
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Critical Nodes is a high difficulty challenge in "Shiyu Defense". Unlike Stable Nodes, which are the basic stages, the completion rewards and stages are updated regularly.
Shiyu Defense GuideEach Stage needs 2 Teams
Each stage of Critical Nodes is divided into two halves, requiring two teams to complete. Enemy weaknesses and resistance often change between the first and second halves, so it is important to use the right teams for the Attributes.
Best Team Comps & BuildingRewards Depend on Completion Time
Each stage has three levels of rewards: S, A, and B. The conditions are to defeat all enemies within 5, 7, and 10 minutes, respectively. The enemies in the final stage are level 70, higher than the maximum character level, so significant character enhancements are necessary to achieve an S rating.
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