Banyue Complete Build Guide (ZZZ 2.4 On the Precipice of the Abyss) — Best W-Engines, Drive Discs, Combos & Playstyle Tips

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Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.4 has officially dropped, and with it comes Banyue, the fiery powerhouse from the Krampus Compliance Authority. Few characters have shaken the meta this hard—because Banyue doesn’t deal “normal damage.” He ignores defenses, pushes out nuclear Sheer DMG, and scales almost entirely from HP instead of ATK, changing the way players approach damage-building entirely.

But with great power comes… a terrifyingly steep learning curve.
Build him wrong, and you lose over 70% of his potential damage. Mismanage Rage, and his Wrath State becomes inconsistent. Time his combos wrong, and he feels slow, clunky, and resource-hungry.

This guide turns all that complexity into something easy, efficient, and meta-ready.

Below, you’ll learn:

✔ His core mechanics
✔ Best W-Engines (signature + F2P)
✔ Optimal Drive Discs
✔ Meta & budget team comps
✔ High-skill ceiling playstyle tips
✔ Common mistakes to avoid

Let’s ignite the Wrath State.

πŸ”₯ Banyue’s Core Mechanics: Understanding the Wrath State

To build Banyue correctly, you must first understand the kit that makes him the premier Fire-Rupture DPS of 2.4.

Core Concepts

πŸ”» HP Scaling Damage
Banyue converts Max HP → Sheer Force, making HP his #1 priority stat.

πŸ”» DEF-Ignoring Sheer DMG
All his Fire DMG becomes Sheer DMG, bypassing enemy defense entirely.

πŸ”» Rage (Wrathful Fire) Management
Perfect dodges, parries, and Special Attacks build Rage.
At 120+ Rage, Banyue can enter his deadly Visage of Wrath mode.

πŸ”» Visage of Wrath = EX Spam Mode
Once active, Banyue consumes Mountain’s Might instead of Adrenaline, letting him unleash repeated EX Special Attacks.

πŸ”₯ Optimal Combos

Rage Builder

  • Special Attack Indestructible Diamond Body

  • Perfect blocks + perfect dodges to boost Rage gain

Burst Combo

  • Ultimate → Enter Wrath State → EX Special Attack spam

Sustained Rotation

  • Basic Attacks → EX → Basic → EX while maintaining Rage flow

πŸ”₯ Best W-Engines for Banyue

Banyue Complete Build Guide (ZZZ 2.4 On the Precipice of the Abyss)

⭐ Signature: Wrathful Vajra (Best-in-Slot)

This weapon is mandatory for top-tier damage.

Why it’s essential

  • +30% HP directly boosts Sheer DMG

  • +20% flat CRIT Rate solves his stat needs

  • Stacks up to +24% Fire Sheer DMG

  • Perfect synergy with parry-focused gameplay

If you want Banyue at his peak, this is the weapon.

⭐ Premium Alternative: Qingming Birdcage

Great if you don’t have signature.

Pros:
✔ HP% main stat
✔ Useful CRIT Rate
✔ More accessible

Cons:
✖ Ether DMG bonus is wasted on Banyue

⭐ F2P Best: Grill O’Wisp (Shockingly Good)

Don’t underestimate this.

Why it works:
✔ HP% main stat
✔ Fire DMG + CRIT boosts
✔ Reliable & accessible
✔ Strong enough for endgame when properly invested

πŸ”₯ Drive Disc Optimization: Maximize Sheer DMG

πŸ† Best Set: 4-piece Yunkui Tales

  • +10% HP

  • Stacking CRIT Rate

  • +10% Sheer DMG

  • The undisputed BiS for Banyue

✨ Alternative: 4-piece Shattered Battlefront

  • Excellent temporary set before acquiring Yunkui Tales

  • Consistent CRIT and DMG stats

πŸ”₯ Stat Priorities (Read Carefully)

Main Stats

  • Slot 4: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG

  • Slot 5: Fire DMG% or HP%

  • Slot 6: HP% (Highest Priority)

Substats Priority

  1. CRIT Rate (Target ~70%)

  2. CRIT DMG (Aim for ~180%)

  3. HP% (Goal: 45k–50k HP)

  4. ATK% (Least important)

Pro Tip:
Banyue’s biggest damage spike comes from hitting 45,000+ HP thanks to Sheer Force conversion.

πŸ”₯ Best Banyue Team Compositions

1. Meta Build – The Rupture Powerhouse

Banyue + Lucia + Dialyn / Ju Fufu

Why it’s meta:

  • Lucia turbocharges HP + Sheer Force

  • Dialyn provides stun windows & utility

  • Ju Fufu adds Fire + Rupture support

  • Top-tier synergy for both burst and sustain

2. Faction Synergy – Krampus Core

Banyue + Dialyn + Lucia

Strengths:

  • Krampus faction bonuses

  • Dialyn’s Ultimate supports Wrath uptime

  • Lucia’s buffs multiply Banyue’s HP-scaling DMG

3. F2P Friendly – Budget but Strong

Banyue + Trigger + Astra Yao / Pan Yinhu

Why it works:
✔ Trigger provides reliable off-field Rupture
✔ Astra offers healing stability
✔ Highly accessible units
✔ Surprisingly strong for no-S-rank setups

πŸ”₯ Advanced Playstyle Tips

Resource Management

Master Special Attack parries and perfect dodges.
The more Rage you generate, the more Visage of Wrath uptime you get.

Rotation Flow

  1. Apply buffs (Lucia, Dialyn)

  2. Build Rage → Reach 120+

  3. Enter Wrath

  4. EX Special Attack spam

  5. Use Ultimate to enter or extend Wrath

  6. Repeat with buff uptime in mind

πŸ”₯ Best Bangboo Choices

  • Birkblick — Best for pure Krampus synergy

  • Belion — Ideal Fire Bangboo; boosts Rupture

  • Officer Cui — Safe general damage pick

πŸ”₯ Pull Priority & Investment Guide

Top Priority Investments

  • Wrathful Vajra (signature weapon)

  • Yunkui Tales Drive Discs

  • Core Passive + EX Special Attack upgrades

Budget Path

  • Grill O’Wisp

  • Standard farmable discs

  • Skills at Lv 6–8 for solid value

πŸ”₯ Common Build Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Building ATK instead of HP
❌ Spamming attacks without building Rage
❌ Using Ultimate off-rotation
❌ Ignoring CRIT stats
❌ Running him without proper support (he needs synergy!)

πŸ”₯ Final Verdict: Is Banyue Worth It?

If you love technical, high-skill ceiling DPS characters, Banyue is absolutely worth building.
His DEF-ignoring Sheer DMG ensures he'll stay meta for a long time, especially against tanky bosses and future endgame content.

But be warned—he demands practice, precise timing, and specific gearing to shine.

Master him, and he becomes one of the most rewarding DPS units in ZZZ.       

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