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Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.0 introduces Velina Airgid, the game’s first S-Rank Wind Anomaly Agent and the head of the External Strategy Department. As the first character to utilize the new Wind Attribute, Velina brings an entirely new playstyle centered around applying Windswept, triggering powerful Anomaly damage, and controlling the battlefield with Vortex effects. Early theorycrafting places her among the strongest Anomaly characters in the game thanks to her exceptional crowd control, off-field utility, and high damage ceiling.

Whether you’re planning to pull Velina or you’ve already added her to your roster, here’s everything you need to know to maximize her potential.

Velina Overview

Rarity: S-Rank

Attribute: Wind

Specialty: Anomaly

Faction: External Strategy Department

Velina is designed around rapidly applying Wind Anomaly buildup while creating Vortexes that group enemies together and amplify overall team damage. Unlike many traditional on-field DPS Agents, she can contribute significant damage while spending relatively little time on the field, making her an excellent partner for several hypercarry compositions.

Strengths

• First Wind Attribute Agent
• Excellent Anomaly buildup
• Powerful crowd control
• Strong off-field damage
• Easy to fit into many teams
• Great for both single-target and AoE encounters

Weaknesses

• Relies heavily on Anomaly Proficiency
• Signature W-Engine provides a noticeable damage increase
• Less effective without proper Anomaly teammates
• Dodge Counter offers relatively low value compared to the rest of her kit

Best W-Engines

Best-in-Slot: Joyau Dore

Joyau Dore is Velina’s signature S-Rank W-Engine and is comfortably her strongest weapon option.

It is designed specifically around her Wind Anomaly playstyle, providing a substantial increase to Anomaly Proficiency while also enhancing her damage after using EX Special Attacks. The passive effect allows Velina to build Wind Anomaly more efficiently while significantly increasing the damage of her Windswept and Vortex mechanics.

If you’re planning to main Velina or use her in endgame content, Joyau Dore is the ideal choice.

Other Strong Options

Fusion Compiler

A premium alternative that provides a large boost to Anomaly Proficiency and increases overall Attribute Anomaly damage.

Electro-Lip Gloss

One of the strongest Battle Pass W-Engines thanks to its Anomaly Proficiency stat and consistent damage increase against afflicted enemies.

Flamemaker Shaker

A reliable alternative that performs well in sustained encounters and synergizes nicely with Anomaly-focused teams.

Boisterous Echoes

An excellent free-to-play option that provides useful offensive stats and remains competitive for players saving resources.

Best Drive Discs

Best Set: Wuthering Salon (4-Piece)

The newly released Wuthering Salon Drive Disc set is currently regarded as Velina’s best-in-slot option. The set is tailored specifically toward Wind Attribute characters, increasing both Wind damage and Anomaly performance while significantly improving Velina’s ability to apply Windswept and trigger powerful Wind Anomaly reactions.

If you’re investing heavily in Velina, Wuthering Salon should be your farming priority.

Alternative Option

Freedom Blues (4-Piece)

Freedom Blues remains a strong alternative, particularly for players who haven’t completed a full Wuthering Salon set. It offers increased Anomaly buildup and resistance reduction, making it an excellent temporary choice until better pieces become available.

Main Stats

Disk 4

Anomaly Proficiency

Disk 5

Wind DMG Bonus

Disk 6

Energy Regen

Energy Regen is currently the preferred main stat because Velina’s Core Passive converts Energy Regen into additional combat value, improving both her EX Special Attack uptime and overall Anomaly performance.

Substat Priority

1. Anomaly Proficiency
2. ATK%
3. PEN Ratio
4. Energy Regen
5. Flat ATK

Best Team Compositions (Updated & Accurate)

Velina is currently treated by theorycrafters as a Wind Anomaly sub-DPS / enabler, meaning her best teams almost always follow a clear structure:

Main DPS Anomaly + Velina + Support (usually Yuzuha or Astra Yao)
or
Dual Anomaly Core + Support

She performs best when paired with Agents who:

• scale heavily with Attribute Anomaly damage
• benefit from long Windswept uptime
• can capitalize on Vortex (instead of traditional Disorder setups)

This is also why she is not ideal in standard Disorder-centric teams.

Premium Meta Team (Best Overall)

Promeia + Velina + Yuzuha

This is currently considered one of Velina’s strongest and most consistent compositions.

Why it works:

• Promeia acts as the main Anomaly damage dealer
• Velina provides Wind Anomaly buildup + Vortex grouping
• Yuzuha supplies massive ATK buffs, Anomaly bonuses, and energy support

Core synergy:

• Velina sets up Windswept
• Promeia detonates amplified Anomaly damage windows
• Yuzuha boosts the entire cycle with minimal field time

This is widely recognized as a top-tier Anomaly core team in current 3.0 meta discussions.

Standard Meta Anomaly Team

Jane Doe + Velina + Yuzuha

A more stable and flexible option that is easier to play than dual Anomaly burst setups.

Why it works:

• Jane Doe benefits heavily from extended Anomaly uptime
• Velina extends Wind Anomaly duration and increases total damage windows
• Yuzuha amplifies both characters without requiring field time

This composition is commonly recommended as one of Velina’s most consistent endgame teams due to Jane’s strong solo Anomaly scaling.

High-End Disorder Variant (Situational)

Miyabi + Yanagi + Velina

This team is situational and not optimal in most cases, but still used in high-investment accounts.

Important caveat (very important for accuracy):

• Miyabi and Yanagi both rely heavily on Disorder mechanics
• Velina replaces Disorder interactions with Vortex
• This reduces overall synergy compared to standard Disorder teams

Because of this, most current guides recommend avoiding this pairing unless specifically needed for elemental coverage or boss weakness.

Premium Support Core Team

Vivian (or Burnice) + Velina + Astra Yao

This is one of the strongest dual-Anomaly support cores.

Why it works:

• Vivian or Burnice act as secondary Anomaly DPS
• Velina provides Wind Anomaly + grouping control
• Astra Yao delivers top-tier universal buffs

This setup is often used in fast-swap Anomaly rotations, where multiple Agents contribute to sustained damage rather than one hypercarry.

Key Team Building Rules (Important)

Current theorycraft consensus for Velina is:

• ✔ Pair her with other Anomaly DPS units (Jane, Promeia, Vivian, Burnice, etc.)
• ✔ Use Yuzuha or Astra Yao as universal supports
• ✔ Focus on Anomaly Proficiency scaling teams
• ❌ Avoid pure Disorder-focused cores (especially Miyabi-centric teams)
• ❌ Don’t build her like a traditional Stun/Attack DPS support hybrid

Final Thoughts

Velina marks the beginning of a new era for Zenless Zone Zero, introducing the Wind Attribute and opening countless possibilities for future team compositions. Whether you’re looking to optimize her build or simply stay up to date with the latest meta, understanding her strengths will help you get the most out of this powerful new Agent.

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