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The newest S-Rank Fire Rupture agent Banyue brings a unique martial-arts style and resource-driven combat to Zenless Zone Zero. If you pulled him during the Through Night’s Inferno banner or are planning to, here’s a full guide on how to build and play Banyue effectively in combat.

Who Is Banyue?

Banyue is an S-Rank Fire element agent from the Krampus Compliance Authority specializing in Rupture DPS and complex on-field combos. His kit revolves around building and spending a unique resource called Wrathful Fires to enter a powered-up state and deal massive damage.

Playstyle Summary

• Wrathful Fires fuels his burst damage – build up to 120+ to enter Visage of Wrath, unlocking his strongest attacks.
• Damage primarily scales with Max HP converted to Sheer Force, meaning stacking HP increases his damage output.
• Most of his damage comes during enemy stun windows, so team synergy with stun agents is vital.

Best Build Setup

Best W-Engine:

• Wrathful Vajra – grants increased CRIT Rate and stacks Fire Sheer damage when performing EX Specials, perfect for maximizing his Visage of Wrath output.

Alternative Options:

• Grill O’Wisp – good if you need energy regeneration.
• Radiowave Journey / Puzzle Sphere / Cinder-Cobalt – viable depending on your drive discs and team composition.

Drive Disc Build

Core Disc Sets:

• 4-Piece Yunkui Tales – excellent for Banyue, increasing HP and stacking CRIT Rate and Sheer DMG when using EX, Chain, or Ultimates.
• 2-Piece Support Options:
  • Branch and Blade Song – boosts HP to fuel Sheer Force scaling.
  • Woodpecker Electro – adds more CRIT Rate if needed.

Recommended Main Stats:

• Slot IV: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
• Slot V: Fire Damage or HP%
• Slot VI: HP%

Substats Priority:

1. CRIT Rate
2. CRIT DMG
3. HP%
4. ATK% (optional)

Why This Works: Banyue’s damage scales heavily with CRIT and HP, so stacking these stats helps him hit his powered state sooner and deal maximum burst damage.

How to Play Banyue

Step-by-Step Combat Rotation

1. Generate Wrathful Fires by parrying attacks (using Dodge: Immovable Mountain) and performing EX Specials.
2. Once you reach 120 Wrathful Fires, enter Visage of Wrath to unleash your strongest combos.
3. During stun windows, spam EX Specials and finish with high-impact Basic Attacks like Toppling Mountain or Crushing Peaks for massive Fire damage.
4. Reset and repeat, using Defensive Assists and perfect dodges to rebuild resources.

Tip: Because Banyue’s kit is resource-heavy and combo-driven, he benefits greatly from teammates who provide stuns or Extended CC windows, letting him fully unload his damage safely.

Team Synergy

Banyue works best in teams that:

• Stun or lock enemies so he can unleash his Visage of Wrath combos reliably.
• Provide energy regeneration or Shields to help him stay alive long enough to build Wrathful Fires.
• Pair with supports that boost CRIT Rate or Fire Damage to accentuate his bursting potential.

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