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If you’re jumping into Zani’s rerun banner, here’s a detailed guide on how to optimize her as a top-tier Spectro DPS. We’ll cover weapon choices, Echo (artifact-analog) sets, team compositions, and rotation tips.

Character Overview

Zani is a 5★ Spectro resonator using gauntlets. Her kit revolves around building Redundant Energy, converting nearby allies’ Spectro Frazzle stacks into Heliacal Ember, then entering a high-damage stance (Inferno Mode) using her Blaze gauge. She is best suited as a Main DPS in a team built around Spectro Frazzle application and Burst windows.

Best Weapons

Here are specific weapon picks and how they stack up for Zani.

Top-Tier (Signature)

• Blazing Justice (5★ Gauntlets)
  • Bonus Stat: Crit DMG ~48.6 % for R1.
  • Effect: “Increases ATK by 12%. Casting Resonance Liberation causes damage to ignore 8 % of target’s DEF and amplifies Spectro Frazzle DMG by 50 % for 14s. Retrigger resets duration.”
  • Why: Perfectly amplifies Zani’s Frazzle-based damage and supports her burst window.

Strong Alternatives

• Tragicomedy (5★) – Good substitute when signature not available; players often mention it.
• Verity’s Handle (5★) – Another viable option.

Budget / 4★ Options
While 4★ options exist, they fall off in Zani’s case due to her high scaling and reliance on strong weapon effect. Prioritize building up to the 5★ signature when possible.

Summary: If you have Blazing Justice, use it. Otherwise pick a 5★ gauntlet with high Crit and ATK and plan to upgrade later.

Echo Sets & Stat Priorities

Echo gear is crucial for Zani’s performance. Here are the most recommended sets and stat focuses.

Best Echo Set

• Eternal Radiance (5-piece)
  • Favoured because it boosts Spectro Frazzle damage (which Zani converts) and supports her Blaze mechanics.
  • For example, this set works hand-in-hand with her Frazzle → Heliacal Ember → Blaze loop.

Secondary/Alternative Set

• Celestial Light
  • More accessible early on; still viable but slightly weaker for her full potential.

Echo Main Stat & Substat Priorities

• Main stats:
  • Crit Rate or Crit Damage (on 4-cost Echos)
  • Spectro DMG Bonus (on 3-cost Echos)
  • ATK % as next priority.
• Substats prioritise in order:
  1. Crit Rate
  2. Crit Damage
  3. Heavy Attack DMG Bonus (because Zani’s Heavy Attacks matter)
  4. ATK %
  5. Energy/Redundant Energy / ER if required.

Other Notes

• Zani benefits from high Energy Regen (ER) or Redundant Energy build so she can hit her Enhanced Skill / Ultimate consistently. Some players note needing ~115-120 % Energy Regen.
• Heavy Attack DMG bonus amplifies her Ultimate’s Heavy Slash combos — don’t neglect this.

Team Compositions

Because Zani depends on Spectro Frazzle application by other characters, team synergy is crucial. Here are detailed team compositions.

Team A – High-Damage Main DPS Zani

• Zani (Main DPS)
• Phoebe (Spectro Frazzle applicator + strong synergy)
• Rover (Spectro applicator — free/dedicated Frazzle)

Why this works: Phoebe and Rover apply Spectro Frazzle so Zani can convert the stacks into high damage. Verina or similar supports provide sustain and elemental buffs.

Team B – More Flexible / F2P Friendly

• Zani (DPS)
• Rover (Spectro Frazzle applicator)
• Baizhi (Support/Healer alternative)

Team B note: Without full Frazzle buffs from Phoebe, Zani’s damage drops but remains viable. Use when resources are limited.

Rotation Tip (Basic):

1. Start with Frazzle applicator (Phoebe/Rover) to apply Frazzle stacks.
2. Switch to Zani once Frazzle stacks are applied → use Intro Skill → Basic Attacks / Heavy Attack / Resonance Skill to build Redundant Energy.
3. Activate Enhanced Skill & then Resonance Liberation → enter Inferno Mode (Blaze gauge active) → unleash Heavy Slash combos until Blaze depleted → cast second Liberation for massive damage.
4. Swap out if needed to refresh Frazzle, energy or heal, then repeat.

Final Thoughts

Zani is a high-skill, high-damage DPS who rewards precise building and team synergy. If you invest in the right weapon, Echo set (particularly Eternal Radiance), and build teams around Spectro Frazzle application, you’ll unlock her full potential. If you’re less resourced, she’s still strong, but expect reduced output.

Given that she’s rerunning, now is a prime time to pull if you’ve been saving. Plan around her weapon, Echo gear, and team set-up. With those aligned, Zani can be one of your top carry characters.

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