The Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update, “To Be Fuel for the Night,” isn’t just the dramatic finale of Season 2—it’s also a turning point for older Agents who were starting to fall behind the meta. With the introduction of the Potential Vision system, HoYoverse has finally delivered a long-requested feature that breathes new life into launch-era characters.
Two of the biggest winners of this system are Soldier 11 and Grace. Once considered solid but outclassed, both Agents receive powerful upgrades that dramatically improve their damage, flexibility, and team relevance. Whether you’ve been waiting for a reason to dust them off or you’re a newer player deciding where to invest resources, this guide explains how Potential Vision works, what each buff does, and whether these characters are worth building in ZZZ 2.5’s evolving meta.
π How the Potential Vision System Works
The Potential Vision system is a brand-new progression layer introduced in Version 2.5. Think of it as a dedicated enhancement tree that unlocks new mechanics, passive upgrades, and raw stat bonuses for selected Agents.
Key details you need to know:
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Unlock Requirement: You must already own the Agent through the gacha system.
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Currency Used: Enhancements are unlocked using a special resource called Daily Performance.
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How to Earn Daily Performance:
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Primarily obtained from Ridu Weekly rewards
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Completing weekly objectives is the most efficient way to farm it
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Each Agent’s Potential Vision consists of six nodes, and unlocking all of them provides the full power spike.
⚙️ Soldier 11’s “Blazing Melody” Potential Vision
Soldier 11’s Potential Vision tree, Blazing Melody, significantly strengthens her identity as a Fire Attack DPS, addressing her biggest pre-2.5 weaknesses: inconsistent damage outside of burst windows.
π₯ Key Buffs & Gameplay Impact
| Node | Enhancement Name | Key Upgrade Effect |
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| Blazing Melody I | Upgraded Core Passive & New Combo | Her Core Passive Heatwave is massively buffed. The damage bonus for triggering Fire Suppression on Basic or Dash Attacks increases from 35% to 70%. |
| Blazing Melody II–VI | Awakened Potential: Infernal Blaze | Unlocks and upgrades a new Additional Ability that grants +16% CRIT DMG when her team meets Faction/Attribute conditions and she attacks stunned enemies. |
Strategic Impact:
These upgrades directly fix Soldier 11’s reliance on Enhanced Basics and Ultimate damage. With her Core Passive multiplier doubled, her standard attack strings become far more threatening, improving both consistency and sustained DPS.
π§ Post-Buff Best Build & Teams (Soldier 11)
Best Premium Team
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Soldier 11 (DPS)
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Lighter (Stun) – Shreds Fire RES and accelerates stun windows
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Astra Yao (Support) – Provides massive offensive buffs
F2P / Alternative Team
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Soldier 11 (DPS)
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Ben (Stun)
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Nicole (Support) – DEF shred and grouping
Recommended Gear
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Best-in-Slot W-Engine: The Brimstone (excellent ATK stacking)
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Best Drive Discs:
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4-piece Dawn’s Bloom
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2-piece Woodpecker Electro
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Stat Priority
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CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
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ATK%
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Fire DMG Bonus
⚡ Grace’s “Steel Symphony” Potential Vision
Grace’s Steel Symphony tree transforms her into an even stronger Electric Anomaly specialist, dramatically improving Shock uptime and team flexibility.
⚙️ Key Buffs & Gameplay Impact
| Node | Enhancement Name | Key Upgrade Effect |
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| Steel Symphony I | Expanded Additional Ability | Her Additional Ability condition is relaxed. Instead of requiring the same Attribute or Faction, it now activates with any Anomaly teammate. |
| Steel Symphony II–VI | Awakened Potential: Overclocked Engineering Engine | Unlocks and upgrades a new ability that grants powerful buffs whenever she consumes Zap stacks. |
Strategic Impact:
This is a massive quality-of-life improvement. Grace can now pair seamlessly with top-tier Anomaly DPS like Miyabi, without forcing awkward faction restrictions, greatly expanding her team options.
π§ Post-Buff Best Build & Teams (Grace)
Best Disorder Team
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Grace (Anomaly)
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Miyabi (Anomaly DPS)
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Yuzuha (Support) – Ideal for high Disorder damage
Premium Alternative
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Grace (Anomaly)
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Harumasa (Attack DPS)
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Rina (Support) – Amplifies Shock damage
Recommended Gear
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Best-in-Slot W-Engine: Fusion Compiler (ATK + Anomaly Proficiency)
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Best Drive Discs:
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4-piece Freedom Blues
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2-piece Swing Jazz
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Stat Priority
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Anomaly Proficiency
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ATK%
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Electric DMG Bonus or PEN Ratio
π Are Soldier 11 & Grace Worth Building in 2.5?
Short answer: yes—more than ever.
✅ Soldier 11
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A must-unlock for existing mains
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Now a much more self-sufficient Fire DPS
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Stronger sustained damage and better stun synergy
✅ Grace
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Excellent buffs, especially her relaxed team conditions
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Solidifies her role as a top-tier Shock enabler
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Fits comfortably into multiple Anomaly and Disorder comps
✅ New Players
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Soldier 11 remains beginner-friendly
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Grace is now easier to slot into teams without strict requirements
✅ Your 2.5 Action Plan
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Farm Weekly Content: Prioritize Ridu Weekly tasks for Daily Performance
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Unlock All Nodes: Progress through all six Potential Vision upgrades
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Update Builds: Adjust Drive Discs and teams to match the new strengths
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Pair with 2.5 Meta: Consider new synergies—Zhao, for example, can replace traditional supports in some compositions
π Final Thoughts
The Potential Vision system is one of Zenless Zone Zero’s most promising long-term additions. By revitalizing older Agents instead of power-creeping them into irrelevance, HoYoverse has laid the groundwork for a healthier and more diverse meta.
By investing in Soldier 11 and Grace, you’re not just buffing two characters—you’re securing powerful, flexible tools that will remain relevant as New Eridu continues to evolve.
Will you unlock Potential Vision for Soldier 11, Grace, or both?
Which upgrade are you most excited to test in combat? Let us know in the comments π
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