Yanagi Best Build and Team Comp

Best build and team for Yanagi (Tsukishiro Yanagi) in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). See the best W-Engine/weapon, Driver Disc, upgrade priority, promotion & enhancement materials!

Agent	Signatured Weapon
Yanagi	Timeweaver

Yanagi - Tier and Basic Info

Yanagi - Basic Information

Attribute/Specialty Type/Faction	Electric Anomaly Slash Hollow Special Operations Section 6
Role
Signatured W-Engine	Timeweaver
How to Get	Moonlit Serenity (Limited Banner)

Status

Tier and Rating

Rating		Features
		- Anomaly attacker who can easily activate Disorder - You can maintain multiple buffs by fighting while switching stances - It can be used even in squads made up solely of Electric Attribute characters since it can handle Polarity Disorder

User Score

Yanagi's Strength

Anomaly Attacker Capable of Easily Triggering High-Damage Disorder

Yanagi is an Anomaly character who not only has high Shock-infliction potential but can also trigger the special Disorder, Polarity Disorder, with her EX Special Attack. The only condition for the Special Disorder is having an Attribute Anomaly, allowing you to deal significant damage from the Disorder much more easily and frequently than with other two-Anomaly setups.

Note!	Since the original Attribute Anomaly does not disappear after triggering Polarity Disorder, it can be maintained alongside the usual Disorder!

An Electric PT Leveraging Polarity Disorder is Powerful!

Yanagi can also trigger Polarity Disorder using the Shock she inflicts. Since you can boost damage without waiting for Shock to proc, another strength is that you can tailor an Electric-damage setup based on the stage's resistance and your available characters.

Can Maintain DMG Buff and Interrupt or Anti-Interrupt Buff

Yanagi has two stances that can be switched with her Special Attack, each providing a unique Buff. Each Buff lasts for 8 seconds after switching, allowing you to maintain powerful effects like Anti-Interrupt and Interrupt Buffs while fighting, enabling a seamless and efficient battle.

Yanagi's Weakness

Easy to Take Damage

Although Yanagi can continue attacking without flinching by using her Anti-Interrupt, the damage she receives is not reduced. While you can aim for interrupts against Electric Weaknesses and medium-sized or smaller enemies, you’ll often need a Shield or similar abilities against larger enemies.

Yanagi - Strategy and Combo

Change Stance With Special Attack to Maintain Buff

Yanagi has two stances that can be switched with a Special Attack, and the unique buff of each stance lasts for 8 seconds after switching. While participating, take advantage of the motion reduction from derivatives and fight while maintaining the buffs from both stances.

Basic Attack 3rd Hit Follow-Up	Dodge Counter Quick Assist Defensive Assist → Assist Follow-Up Special Attack (Switch Stance) Chain Attack (Switch Stance) Ultimate
Celestial Harmony	Activated by long press (Duration: 15 seconds) While activated, any attack → Basic Attack will suddenly connect to the third attack.

EX Special Attack is Used on Enemies in Attribute Anomaly

Yanagi's EX Special Attack (activated by holding down) can activate special disorder damage (Polarity Disorder) if the enemy it hits has Attribute Anomaly.

Furthermore, the Disorder damage dealt by all allies will be increased for the next 15 seconds, so use it together with Attribute Anomaly.

Note!	Polarity Disorder deals approximately 30-55% of the damage of Basic Disorder, and since the original Attribute Anomaly does not disappear after it is triggered, it can be activated multiple times.

Yanagi Combo Chain

Most Efficient Combo

1	Enter with Defensive Assist or Quick Assist, or switch stances after entering with a Special Attack. (Buff activated for both stances)
2	After switching stance, use Basic Attack from 3rd to 5th hit. → Switch stance again with Special Attack Repeat until just before Shock is applied or Buff runs out.
3	If the enemy has Attribute Anomaly or is about to experience Shock, long press to use a trigger Polarity Disorder.
[Note] - Special Attack can be activated with a short press

Yanagi - Best Build (W-Engine/Disc Drive)

Recommended Drive Disc

All Around Disorder Build

Drive Disc	Set Effect
Thunder Metal×4	2-Pieces Effect：Increases Electric DMG by 10% 4-Pieces Effect: As long as an enemy in combat is Shocked, the equipper's ATK is increased by 28%
Chaos Jazz ×2	2-Pieces：Anomaly Proficiency +30
Recommended Base Stat
［4］	Anomaly Proficiency
［5］	Electric DMG / PEN Ratio
［6］	ATK / Anomaly Mastery
Recommended Random Stats
Anomaly Proficiency / ATK(%)

Yanagi's recommended Drive Discs are 4-Pieces of Thunder Metal + 2-Pieces of Chaos or Freedom Blues. Yanagi can be used in any formation with her ability to quickly to apply Shock and having 4-Pieces of Drive Disc Set Effect can help sustain DMG in extended battles.

Recommended W-engine

W-Engine	Recommendation
Timeweaver	Recommendation - Tsukishiro Yanagi Signatured W-Engine - Shock buildup rate and Disorder firepower are very high
Fusion Compiler	Recommendation - 3 types of combined Buff related to Attribute Anomaly are powerful - 2 layers of Buff can be activated at once with EX Special Attack - Firepower after Buff is activated is very good
Electro-Lip Gloss	Recommendation - Enemy Attribute Anomaly Medium status UP fund weapon - The Shock damage from the second hit onward is extremely high - The ease of use without worrying about conditions is also a major plus
Rainforest Gourmet	Recommendation - ATK up based on energy consumption - The continuous increase in Anomaly Proficiency is also a great perk - Low firepower due to energy depletion is a bottleneck
Weeping Gemini	Recommendation - Mastery increases based on the PT's Attribute Anomaly grant - The damage output at maximum activation is extremely high - Though it lacks stability, its explosive power is impressive
[Magnetic Storm] Bravo	Recommendation - W-Engine specialized in Anomaly Proficiency UP Easily obtainable and upgradeable B tier W-Engine - Deals minimal damage but great for setting up combos

The most recommended W-Engine for Yanagi is its signature W-Engine, Timeweaver. In addition to significantly enhancing its strength and Disorder damage, which is its key advantage, it also excels in the fact that, with the improved accumulation efficiency, it is easier to convert the [6] Drive Disc into attack power.

Attribute Anomaly Related Items Are Recommended at the Same Time

If you don't have Yanagi's Signatured W-Engine, you can equip a W-Engine that boosts Anomaly Proficiency, ATK, and PEN Ratio instead. Prioritize W-Engines with easy buff activation conditions to provide immediate firepower upon entry.

Yanagi - Best Team Comp

Burnice Disorder organization

			Bangboo
Burnice	Yanagi	Caesar	Red Moccus

Aim for Disorder With Yanagi + Follow Up Character's Burnice Pursuit

This PT leverages Yanagi's Disorder Buff and targets Disorder with both Yanagi and Burnice's high-damage Attribute Anomaly. You can expect significant damage from the Burn caused by the next character's Burnice follow-up, Disorder from layering Basic Attacks, and Polarity Disorder triggered by Yanagi's EX Special.

Attack With Yanagi Until Heat Runs Out

When you are ready to follow up with a Shield and Burnice, aim to generate Shock and Disorder while attacking with Yanagi. It will be smoother if you check Burnice's Heat carefully and switch to Burnice just before it runs out to accumulate Heat.

Yanagi Main Carry PT

			Bangboo
Yanagi	Seth	Rina	Plugboo

Shock Specialized Formation That Takes Advantage of Polar Disorder

This is a formation that uses Seth and Rina's powerful buffs to increase Yanagi's Shock firepower. Yanagi's Polarity Disorder allows it to deal damage even without even using other attribute characters, so it is especially useful against enemies resistant to other Attributes and Electric Weaknesses.

Re-Apply Buff then Enter Yanagi with Quick Assist

Seth and Rina can each switch between Quick Assists to the front and back, allowing them to smoothly switch to Yanagi while reapplying their Buffs. Quickly update the Buff of each to maximize Yanagi's playing time.

Note!	Rina is more powerful if she has one convex that increases her buff time. Also, Lucy, which has a long buff time, is also a possible replacement.

Recommended Characters

Character	Recommendation/Rating
Burnice	Recommended Level - Additional abilities can be activated by each other with the same Specialty - You can aim to inflict Burn with a follow-up from the next character - Triggers Disorder to occur frequently with Yanagi
Caesar	Recommended Level - Activate Caesar's Additional Ability with Defensive Assist - Support Yanagi with Shield and ATK Buffs - The follow-ups after inflicting Anti-Interrupt Buff is also good
Rina	Recommended Level -Rina's Additional Ability is activated with the same Attribute - Strong synergy between overall Buffs and PEN Ratio - Obtaining C1 extends Buff effects
Seth	Recommended Level - Seth's Additional Ability is activated with the same Attribute - Cover Yanagi's damage taken with Shield - His Anomaly Proficiency Buff is also very excellent
Lucy	Recommended Level - Excellent compatibility with high-lasting ATK Buff - Minimal field time is enough - Lucy’s Additional Ability is not necessary

Yanagi, who has a powerful Disorder Buff, is especially effective when used with other Anomaly characters that utilize high-firepower Attribute Anomalies, such as Burnice. Also, a supporter with a long-lasting Buff or one that can cover Yanagi from damage with Shield would be ideal.

Note!	Yanagi can cause a special Disorder even with just Shock, so using her as a main attacker in combination with Stun is especially recommended against enemies with Electric Weaknesses or Fire Resistance.

Recommended Bangboo

Bangboo	Recommendation/Rating
Plugboo	Recommended Level - Activate Additional Ability with 2 Electric Attributes - Assists in adding Electric Attribute Anomaly Powerful but can become excessive in certain situations
Electroboo	Recommended Level - Activate Additional Ability with 2 Electric Attributes - Assists in adding Electric Attribute Anomaly - Similar to Plugboo but of a lower rarity
Mangetiboo	Recommended Level - Additional Ability automatically activated with 1 Anomaly - Assist in applying Shock collectively through gathering enemies - Chain Attack cannot be used

Yanagi, when used as the main damage dealer, relies on Attribute Anomaly and is primarily utilized in combination with Attribute Anomaly-based skills and enemy-aggro Bangboos. However, since the Electric Attribute can easily accumulate sufficient charge, it would also work well with Bangboos that pair well with two allies.

Yanagi - Skill Upgrade Priorities and Effect

Skill Upgrade Priorities

Skill	Recommendation
Basic Attack
Dodge
Assist
Special Attack
Chain Attack
Core Skill

For Yanagi, prioritize increasing her Core Skill and Special Attack first, as these directly boost her main Disorder firepower. While other stats are also important, especially Basic Attack, she is an attacker designed for extended battles, but since Attribute Anomaly has only a small effect on her firepower, it should be given lower priority.

Skill Effect

Basic Dodge Sup Spe QTE Core

Basic Attack: Tsukuyomi Kagura

Yanagi has two stances: Jougen and Kagen.
Press to activate: Execute up to five forward slashes based on the current stance, causing Physical DMG and Electric DMG.
During combat, Yanagi gains the corresponding stance buff based on her current stance: Jougen stance buff: Electric DMG increases by 10%. Anti-Interrupt Level increases during Basic Attacks. Kagen stance buff: PEN Ratio increases by 10%. Interrupt Level increases for Basic Attacks. For 8s after switching stances, Yanagi retains the bonus from the previous stance.

Dodge: Wandering Breeze

Press to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Dash Attack: Fleeting Flight

Press during a dodge to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.

Dodge Counter: Rapid Retaliation

Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.

Quick Assist: Blade of Elegance

When the on-field character is launched, press to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.

Defensive Assist: Radiant Reversal

When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press to activate: Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist Follow-Up: Weeping Willow Stab

Press after a Defensive Assist to activate: Switch stances, and quickly deliver multiple slashes to enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.

Special Attack: Ruten

Press to activate: Perform a forward slash, dealing Electric DMG, and switch the current stance. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. If activated after the 3rd, 4th, or 5th hit of a Basic Attack, it activates Swift Ruten, speeding up the slashes while switching her current stance. Block enemy attacks while Swift Ruten is active. Upon activating Swift Ruten, Yanagi can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.

EX Special Attack: Gekka Ruten

With enough Energy, hold to activate: Charge up power for a quick forward thrust, followed by a downward attack, dealing massive Electric DMG. Upon executing the thrust, Yanagi switches stances and enters the Shinrabanshou state, lasting 15s. For the duration of this state, when following up with a subsequent Basic Attack from the 5th hit of a Basic Attack or other skills, the combo will begin directly from the 3rd hit of the Basic Attack. If the downward attack hits an enemy suffering an Anomaly, it triggers a special Disorder effect, Polarity Disorder, dealing 15% of the original Disorder effect's DMG to the target, plus an additional 725% of Yanagi's Anomaly Proficiency. Polarity Disorder will not remove the target's Anomaly. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Chain Attack: Celestial Harmony

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Switch stances and unleash a powerful slash on enemies in front, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.

Ultimate: Raiei Tenge

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: Yanagi unleashes her potential and delivers a powerful slash to a large area of enemies in front in a very short time, followed by an additional lightning strike, dealing massive Electric DMG. When the lightning strike hits an enemy affected by an Attribute Anomaly, it triggers a special Disorder effect called Polarity Disorder. This deals DMG equal to 15% of the original Disorder effect plus an additional 725% of Yanagi's Anomaly Proficiency. Polarity Disorder will not remove the target's Anomaly. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After using this skill, Yanagi can immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of the current stance's Basic Attack.

Core Passive: Lunar Eclipse

After Yanagi activates her EX Special Attack, the DMG multiplier of Disorder is increased by 125% when any squad member applies the Disorder effect to an enemy, lasting 15s. When her EX Special Attack hits an enemy, Yanagi's Electric DMG against the target is increased by 10% for 15s.

Additional Ability: Gessou

When another character in your squad is an Anomaly character or shares the same attribute: After switching stances, when Yanagi hits an enemy with Basic Attack: Tsukuyomi Kagura, Electric Anomaly Buildup increases by 45% for 8s.

Best Mindscape Cinema for Yanagi

Effect and Recommended Mindscape Cinema

C1 and C2 Are Highly Recommended

The recommended Cinema for Tsukishiro Yanagi is her C1, which grants Invulnerable and almost constant Anomaly Proficiency Buff, as well as her C2, which significantly increases the Attribute Anomaly accumulation efficiency and damage of EX Special Attack. Both not only boost damage but also greatly enhance Tsukishiro's performance when on the field, making them highly effective.

Prioritize Signatured W-Engine before Cinema

Yanagi's Signature W-Engine, Timeweaver, increases both Attribute Anomaly Buildup Rate and Anomaly Proficiency, in addition to increasing the damage of Disorder. Since Yanagi triggers Disorder very frequently, this is an item that should be prioritized over Cinemas for Yanagi.

Yanagi - Promotion/Skill Enhancement Materials

All Required Materials

Controller Certification Seal×30	Advanced Anomaly Certification Seal×32	Basic Anomaly Certification Seal×4
Hamster Cage Pass×1	Specialized Shock Chip×50	Advanced Shock Chip×15
Basic Shock Chip×5	Living Drive×9	HDD: Destructive Advance×60

Required Denny

Denny ×1205000

Materials for Promotion

Lv.20	Basic Anomaly Certification Seal ×4 Denny ×24000
Lv.30	Advanced Anomaly Certification Seal ×12 Denny ×56000
Lv.40	Advanced Anomaly Certification Seal ×20 Denny ×120000
Lv.50	Controller Certification Seal ×10 Denny ×200000
Lv.60	Controller Certification Seal ×20 Denny ×400000

Materials for Skill Enhancement (Each Lvl)

Lv.2	Basic Shock Chip×2
Lv.3	Basic Shock Chip×3
Lv.4	Advanced Shock Chip×2
Lv.5	Advanced Shock Chip×3
Lv.6	Advanced Shock Chip×4
Lv.7	Advanced Shock Chip×6
Lv.8	Specialized Shock Chip×5
Lv.9	Specialized Shock Chip×8
Lv.10	Specialized Shock Chip×10
Lv.11	Specialized Shock Chip×12
Lv.12	Specialized Shock Chip×15 Hamster Cage Pass×1

Materials for Core Skill Enhancement

	Denny ×5000
	HDD: Destructive Advance×2 Denny ×12000
	HDD: Destructive Advance×4 Denny ×28000
	Living Drive×2 HDD: Destructive Advance×9 Denny ×60000
	Living Drive×3 HDD: Destructive Advance×15 Denny ×100000
	Living Drive×4 HDD: Destructive Advance×30 Denny ×200000

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