Best Teams After Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 (2026): New Meta Builds That Dominate Endgame Content

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(2026 Update)

Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.5 – “To Be Fuel for the Night” is now a fully settled patch. With its headline banners nearing completion and Version 2.6 on the horizon, the community has thoroughly stress-tested the meta across Shiyu Defense, Hollow Zero, and other endgame activities.

The result? A clearly defined power hierarchy and a small number of elite team cores that consistently outperform everything else.

This guide consolidates the finalized Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 meta, helping you build the strongest teams possible as we move into early 2026.

๐Ÿ”ฅ The Official Meta Hierarchy (Post-2.5 Tier List)

The introduction of Ye Shunguang and the free S-Rank Zhao caused one of the largest tier list shifts in ZZZ history. After months of optimization, the power structure is now well established.

๐ŸŸฃ Tier 0 (SS-Tier): Meta-Defining Pillars

These agents define the current endgame. They are either best-in-slot for their role or enable entire archetypes on their own.

AgentRoleKey Strength
Ye ShunguangPhysical DPSPremier hypercarry during Enlightened Mind. High innate CRIT Rate makes her one of the easiest top-tier DPS units to build.
YixuanRupture DPSDeals Sheer Force DMG that ignores enemy DEF, offering elite single-target damage for skilled players.
MiyabiFrost Anomaly DPSStill the strongest Frost Anomaly unit, excelling in boss fights vulnerable to Frostburn.
Astra YaoEther SupportUniversal top-tier support with ATK & DMG buffs, Chain Attack enabling, and team healing.
YuzuhaPhysical SupportBest-in-slot Anomaly support, buffing ATK, Anomaly DMG, and buildup rate.
LuciaEther Support (Rupture)Premier Rupture support providing Sheer Force scaling, ATK buffs, and sustain.
DialynStun SupportUnique Stun unit that grants a free Ultimate, dramatically accelerating damage rotations.
Ju FufuFire StunTop off-field Stun agent that buffs team CRIT DMG, Chain Attacks, and Ultimate damage.

๐Ÿ”ต Tier 1+ (S+ Tier): Elite Specialists

Best Teams After Zenless Zone Zero 2.5

These agents are extremely powerful and often define the best version of their archetype, even if they aren’t universal.

⭐ Zhao (Free S-Rank)

  • Ice Defense / Support

  • Ether Veil grants massive ATK & DMG buffs plus healing

  • Free availability makes her an instant roster upgrade for nearly every account

Other Standout Tier 1+ Agents

  • DPS: Evelyn, Vivian, Soldier 0 Anby, Yidhari, Alice

  • Supports: Lighter

Notable Tier Shifts

  • Qingyi and Caesar move from Tier 1+ to Tier 1

  • Ellen and Soldier 11 received buffs in 2.5 but remain competitive rather than dominant

๐Ÿง  Best Team Compositions in the Settled 2.5 Meta

After extensive testing, these teams consistently deliver the highest performance across all endgame modes.

๐Ÿฅ‡ The Ultimate Hypercarry Team

Ye Shunguang / Dialyn / Zhao

Why It Works:
This is the strongest overall team engine in Version 2.5. Dialyn provides free Ultimates and rotation acceleration, letting Ye Shunguang enter Enlightened Mind immediately. Zhao then layers massive ATK and DMG buffs via Ether Veil, turning Ye into a sustained damage powerhouse.

Best Alternative:

  • Ju Fufu if Dialyn is unavailable

  • Astra Yao as a flexible support replacement

๐Ÿฅˆ The Rupture Destroyer

Yixuan / Ju Fufu / Lucia

Why It Works:
Rupture teams ignore enemy DEF entirely, and this lineup maximizes that advantage. Ju Fufu amplifies CRIT and Ultimate damage, while Lucia provides Sheer Force scaling, ATK buffs, and healing—making this the strongest Rupture setup in the game.

๐Ÿฅ‰ The Anomaly Powerhouse

Miyabi / Yanagi / Yuzuha

Why It Works:
Miyabi remains the queen of Frost Anomaly damage. Yanagi accelerates Disorder triggers, while Yuzuha—the best Anomaly support available—boosts ATK, Anomaly DMG, and buildup rate for devastating sustained pressure.

๐Ÿ”„ Key Flex Picks & Substitutions

  • Best Universal Support: Astra Yao

  • Best Dialyn Alternative: Ju Fufu

  • Best F2P Upgrade: Zhao (no pulls required)

These characters allow you to adapt teams without losing endgame viability.

๐ŸŽฏ Strategic Updates & Pull Priority (Early 2026)

With the 2.5 meta fully stabilized, smart resource planning matters more than chasing raw DPS.

✅ Top Priorities

  • Build Zhao immediately — free, universal, and future-proof

  • Anchor teams around Tier 0 supports and Stun units

๐ŸŽŸ Exclusive Rescreening Banner (Jan 21 – Feb 17, 2026)

This banner allows you to guarantee one of the following without a 50/50:

  • Astra Yao

  • Soldier 0 Anby

  • Alice

๐Ÿ‘‰ For most players, Astra Yao offers the highest long-term value.

๐Ÿ”ฎ Preparing for Version 2.6 (Feb 6, 2026)

  • New faction: Angels of Delusion

  • New S-Ranks:

    • Sunna (Physical Support)

    • Aria (Ether Anomaly)

Start saving Polychrome if their kits align with your existing teams.

๐Ÿ Final Thoughts: Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 Meta Summary

Version 2.5 solidified a meta built around:

  • Hypercarry-focused damage cores

  • Rotation-accelerating Stun units

  • Extremely powerful universal supports

With Ye Shunguang setting the DPS ceiling and Zhao lifting nearly every roster for free, optimizing team foundations now offers more value than ever.

These compositions represent the true peak of Version 2.5 performance and form an excellent launch point as New Eridu prepares for the Angels of Delusion in Version 2.6.                  

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