Are you looking to recruit Zhu Yuan, an agent from the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team, to your party in Zenless Zone Zero? This guide is your one-stop shop for finding all the Zhu Yuan materials you need.

We’ll provide a comprehensive list of everything you’ll require to promote this powerful character, from chips to data models. By gathering these Zhu Yuan materials, you’ll be able to upgrade her and allow her to lead your units to take down even the toughest Ethereals.

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Zhu Yuan is an agent you can always rely on. As a respected member of the New Eridu Public Security (NEPS), she embodies the qualities of a trustworthy ally who is dedicated to keeping the city safe.

If you’re aiming to build the perfect team and need a reliable fighter on your side, Zhu Yuan is a fantastic choice.

Who is Zhu Yuan in Zenless Zone Zero?

In Zenless Zone Zero, Zhu Yuan is an S-Rank Ether agent specializing in attack, a pierce type.

She works for the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team in New Eridu, serving as the leader of the Criminal Investigation Unit.

RARITY/RANKCHARACTERATTRIBUTESTYLEFACTION
SZhu YuanEtherAttack, PierceCriminal Investigation Special Response Team
Zhu Yuan writing in Zenless Zone Zero
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How to get Zhu Yuan in Zenless Zone Zero

Zenless Zone Zero has special banners called “Exclusive Channel”. These banners change periodically, but the time-limited banner “Unswerving Bullet” in version 1.0 specifically features Zhu Yuan with a higher acquisition rate.

Zhu Yuan materials for character promotion

ZHU YUAN LEVEL ZHU YUAN MATERIALS FOR PROMOTION DENNIES REQUIRED
10 4 Basic Offense Certification Seal 
Basic Offense Certification Seal in Zenless Zone Zero
24,000 Dennies
Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero
20 12 Advanced Offense Certification Seal 
Advanced Offense Certification Seal in Zenless Zone Zero
56,000 Dennies
Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero
30 20 Advanced Offense Certification Seal
Advanced Offense Certification Seal in Zenless Zone Zero
120,000 Dennies
Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero
40 10 Pioneer’s Certification Seal
Pioneer's Certification Seal in Zenless Zone Zero
200,000 Dennies
Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero
50 20 Pioneer’s Certification Seal
Pioneer's Certification Seal in Zenless Zone Zero
400,000 Dennies
Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero

All Zhu Yuan skills in Zenless Zone Zero

Zhu Yuan excels at close-range combat in Zenless Zone Zero, dealing with a mix of Physical and Ether damage.

She can dodge attacks effectively and counter with powerful blows. Her special abilities unleash devastating Ether blasts, making her a versatile fighter for any situation.

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Zhu Yuan’s special attacks focus on her Ether powers. “Buckshot Blast” lets her fire a series of powerful Ether blasts three times in a row, while “Full Barrage” unleashes an explosion of Ether energy.

Both her Chain Attack and Ultimate involve her using a special weapon to unleash a massive attack with lasers and missiles, dealing heavy Ether damage. These skills also grant her the special ammo that enhances her other attacks.

ZHU YUAN SKILLSDESCRIPTION
Core Passive: Special Ops AmmunitionWhen Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her damage by 23.3%.

When attacking stunned enemies, this damage buff is increased by an additional 23.3%.

When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells.
Additional Ability: Tactical CoordinationWhen another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: Zhu Yuan’s crit rate is increased by 30%, 10 seconds after using an EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate.
Basic Attack: Don’t Move!Unleash a flurry of martial arts, bullets, and Ether Buckshots in a series of up to 5 attacks, dealing Physical damage and Ether damage.
Basic Attack: Please Do Not ResistUnleash up to 3 Shotshell piercing attacks, dealing Physical damage. If Zhu Yuan has Enhanced Shotshells upon firing, 1 Enhanced Shotshell will be consumed, dealing massive Ether damage.
Dodge: Tactical DetourA rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: Firepower OffensiveUses a handgun to attack, dealing Physical damage.
Dash Attack: Overwhelming FirepowerUnleashes a Shotshell piercing attack, dealing Physical damage. If Zhu Yuan has Enhanced Shotshells when firing, 1 Enhanced Shotshell will be consumed, dealing massive Ether damage.
Dodge Counter: Fire BlastShoots enemies in front with an Ether Buckshot, dealing Ether damage.
Quick Assist: Covering ShotShoots enemies in front with an Ether Buckshot, dealing Ether damage.
Evasive Attack: Guarded BackupDodges the enemy’s attack and activates Vital View.
Assist Follow-Up: Defensive CounterAttack with combined martial arts and shotshells, dealing Physical damage and Ether damage.
Special Attack: Buckshot BlastShoots Ether Buckshots that deal Ether damage. This can be repeated three times. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack: Full BarrageShoots a series of Ether Buckshots, that explode and deal massive Ether damage.
Chain Attack: Eradication ModeUses Modified Master Firearm to execute a saturated attack, firing lasers and seeking missiles to deal massive Ether damage. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells.
Ultimate: Max Eradication ModeUses Modified Master Firearm to execute a saturated attack, firing lasers and seeking missiles to deal massive Ether damage. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells.

Zhu Yuan materials for skill enhancement

ZHU YUAN SKILLSZHU YUAN SKILL MATERIALS FOR ENHANCEMENTTOTAL
Basic Attack
Basic Attack icon in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 1 to 2 – 2x Basic Ether Chip
Level 2 to 3 – 3x Basic Ether Chip
Basic Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 3 to 4 – 2x Advanced Ether Chip 
Level 4 to 5 – 3x Advanced Ether Chip
Level 5 to 6 – 4x Advanced Ether Chip
Level 6 to 7 – 6x Advanced Ether Chip
Advanced Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 7 to 8 – 5x Specialized Ether Chip
Level 8 to 9 – 8x Specialized Ether Chip
Level 9 to 10 – 10x Specialized Ether Chip
Level 10 to 11 – 12x Specialized Ether Chip
Specialized Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 11 to 12 – 15x Specialized Ether Chip, 1x Hamster Cage Pass
Specialized Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero Hamster Cage Pass in Zenless Zone Zero
5x Basic Ether Chips
15x Advanced Ether Chips
50x Specialized Ether Chips
1x Hamster Cage Pass
500,000 Dennies
Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero
Dodge
Dodge icon in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 1 to 2 – 2x Basic Ether Chip
Level 2 to 3 – 3x Basic Ether Chip
Basic Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 3 to 4 – 2x Advanced Ether Chip 
Level 4 to 5 – 3x Advanced Ether Chip
Level 5 to 6 – 4x Advanced Ether Chip
Level 6 to 7 – 6x Advanced Ether Chip
Advanced Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 7 to 8 – 5x Specialized Ether Chip
Level 8 to 9 – 8x Specialized Ether Chip
Level 9 to 10 – 10x Specialized Ether Chip
Level 10 to 11 – 12x Specialized Ether Chip
Specialized Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 11 to 12 – 15x Specialized Ether Chip, 1x Hamster Cage Pass
Specialized Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero Hamster Cage Pass in Zenless Zone Zero
5x Basic Ether Chips
15x Advanced Ether Chips
50x Specialized Ether Chips
1x Hamster Cage Pass
500,000 Dennies
Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero
Assist
Assist icon in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 1 to 2 – 2x Basic Ether Chip
Level 2 to 3 – 3x Basic Ether Chip
Basic Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 3 to 4 – 2x Advanced Ether Chip 
Level 4 to 5 – 3x Advanced Ether Chip
Level 5 to 6 – 4x Advanced Ether Chip
Level 6 to 7 – 6x Advanced Ether Chip
Advanced Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 7 to 8 – 5x Specialized Ether Chip
Level 8 to 9 – 8x Specialized Ether Chip
Level 9 to 10 – 10x Specialized Ether Chip
Level 10 to 11 – 12x Specialized Ether Chip
Specialized Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 11 to 12 – 15x Specialized Ether Chip, 1x Hamster Cage Pass
Specialized Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero Hamster Cage Pass in Zenless Zone Zero
5x Basic Ether Chips
15x Advanced Ether Chips
50x Specialized Ether Chips
1x Hamster Cage Pass
500,000 Dennies
Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero
Special Attack
Special Attack icon in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 1 to 2 – 2x Basic Ether Chip
Level 2 to 3 – 3x Basic Ether Chip
Basic Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 3 to 4 – 2x Advanced Ether Chip 
Level 4 to 5 – 3x Advanced Ether Chip
Level 5 to 6 – 4x Advanced Ether Chip
Level 6 to 7 – 6x Advanced Ether Chip
Advanced Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 7 to 8 – 5x Specialized Ether Chip
Level 8 to 9 – 8x Specialized Ether Chip
Level 9 to 10 – 10x Specialized Ether Chip
Level 10 to 11 – 12x Specialized Ether Chip
Specialized Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 11 to 12 – 15x Specialized Ether Chip, 1x Hamster Cage Pass
Specialized Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero Hamster Cage Pass in Zenless Zone Zero
5x Basic Ether Chips
15x Advanced Ether Chips
50x Specialized Ether Chips
1x Hamster Cage Pass
500,000 Dennies
Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero
Chain Attack
Chain Attack icon in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 1 to 2 – 2x Basic Ether Chip
Level 2 to 3 – 3x Basic Ether Chip
Basic Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 3 to 4 – 2x Advanced Ether Chip 
Level 4 to 5 – 3x Advanced Ether Chip
Level 5 to 6 – 4x Advanced Ether Chip
Level 6 to 7 – 6x Advanced Ether Chip
Advanced Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 7 to 8 – 5x Specialized Ether Chip
Level 8 to 9 – 8x Specialized Ether Chip
Level 9 to 10 – 10x Specialized Ether Chip
Level 10 to 11 – 12x Specialized Ether Chip
Specialized Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero
Level 11 to 12 – 15x Specialized Ether Chip, 1x Hamster Cage Pass
Specialized Ether Chip in Zenless Zone Zero Hamster Cage Pass in Zenless Zone Zero
5x Basic Ether Chips
15x Advanced Ether Chips
50x Specialized Ether Chips
1x Hamster Cage Pass
500,000 Dennies
Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero
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Zhu Yuan talents in Zenless Zone Zero

ZHU YUAN TALENTSDESCRIPTION
ACrit damage increases by 9.6%
Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition skill level +1

When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her damage by 23.3%. When attacking stunned enemies, this damage buff is increased by an additional 23.3%. When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells.
BBase attack increases by 25
Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition skill level +1

When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her damage by 26.6%. When attacking stunned enemies, this damage buff is increased by an additional 26.6%. When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells.
CCrit damage increases by 9.6%
Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition skill level +1

When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her damage by 30%. When attacking stunned enemies, this damage buff is increased by an additional 30%. When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells.
DBase attack increases by 25
Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition skill level +1

When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her damage by 33.3%. When attacking stunned enemies, this damage buff is increased by an additional 33.3%. When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells.
ECrit damage increases by 9.6%
Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition skill level +1

When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her damage by 36.6%. When attacking stunned enemies, this damage buff is increased by an additional 36.6%. When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells.
FBase attack increases by 25
Core Passive: Special Ops Ammunition skill level +1

When Zhu Yuan is under Suppressive Mode, using Enhanced Shotshells increases her damage by 40%. When attacking stunned enemies, this damage buff is increased by an additional 40%. When Zhu Yuan enters the battlefield, she immediately gains 6 Enhanced Shotshells.

Zhu Yuan materials for unlocking talent

ZHU YUAN TALENTSZHU YUAN MATERIALS FOR TALENTDENNIES REQUIRED
AN/A5,000 Dennies
Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero
B2x Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit
Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit in Zenless Zone Zero
12,000 Dennies
Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero
C4x Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit
Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit in Zenless Zone Zero
28,000 Dennies
Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero
D2x Living Drive, 9x Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit
Living Drive in Zenless Zone Zero Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit in Zenless Zone Zero
60,000 Dennies
Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero
E3x Living Drive, 15x Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit
Living Drive in Zenless Zone Zero Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit in Zenless Zone Zero
100,000 Dennies
Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero
F4x Living Drive, 30x Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit
Living Drive in Zenless Zone Zero Higher Dimensional Data: Ethereal Pursuit in Zenless Zone Zero
200,000 Dennies
Dennies in Zenless Zone Zero

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