Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: Master the Qingming Sword – Complete Ye Shunguang Build, Teams & Playstyle Guide

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Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.5 didn’t just close out Season 2—it rewrote the rules for Physical DPS. At the heart of this shift stands Ye Shunguang, the game’s second Void Hunter and its most demanding yet rewarding swordmaster to date. With her stance-driven combat, precise resource management, and explosive damage windows, she represents the peak of high-skill gameplay in ZZZ’s current meta.

If you’ve pulled Ye Shunguang—or are considering investing your resources—this guide is your complete blueprint. We’ll break down her unique mechanics, optimal builds, best Drive Discs, and the strongest team compositions to help you unleash her full potential across Shiyu Defense, Hollow Zero, and endgame content.

⚔️ Decoding the Void Hunter: Ye Shunguang’s Core Kit

Before diving into builds, it’s crucial to understand why Ye Shunguang plays differently from every other DPS in Zenless Zone Zero. She is an S-Rank Physical (Honed Edge) Attack agent whose damage ceiling is locked behind mastering two intertwined systems: Qingming Sword Force and the Enlightened Mind state.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5: Qingming Sword Guide

Core Gameplay Loop Overview

Resource / StatePurpose & How to Build ItThe Payoff (Enlightened Mind State)
Qingming Sword Force (Max 6)• Generated by landing attacks in her normal state
• Instantly gains 3 points when teammates activate Ether Veil
• Her Ultimate grants all 6 points immediatelyEnables Enlightened Mind. With 6 points, using her Ultimate or Entry Skill triggers a 16-second high-damage window
Enlightened MindA timed empowered state where Sword Force is converted into enhanced attacks• All Physical DMG becomes Honed Edge DMG
• Breaks Miasma Shields 50% faster
• Applies Ether Veil: Verdict, causing enemies to take bonus damage based on their Stun DMG Multiplier

This design means Ye Shunguang isn’t about constant DPS—she’s about perfectly timed burst cycles.

Skill Upgrade Priority

To maximize her damage efficiently, upgrade in this order:

  1. Core Skill (Top Priority) – Boosts CRIT Rate and overall damage; the foundation of her kit

  2. Basic Attack (High Priority) – Her main damage source in both states

  3. Special Attack / Chain Attack (Medium Priority) – Improves combo flow and Ultimate impact

πŸ”§ Forging the Perfect Build: Gear & Stat Optimization

Ye Shunguang’s mechanics only shine when backed by the right gear. Optimizing her W-Engine and Drive Discs dramatically increases her burst damage and consistency.

πŸ—‘️ Best W-Engines for Ye Shunguang

W-EngineWhy It Works
Cloudcleave Radiance (Signature)Best-in-slot. Ignores 20% Physical RES and grants 25% DMG + 25% CRIT DMG whenever she activates Ether Veil—something she does constantly
The BrimstoneExcellent generalist option. Her frequent Basic and Dash Attacks stack ATK% quickly
Severed Innocence / Heartstring NocturneHigh CRIT DMG stat sticks. Elemental bonuses are wasted, but raw crit scaling is still extremely strong
Starlight EngineBest F2P A-Rank option with reliable, consistent stats

πŸ’Ώ Optimal Drive Disc Sets

4-Piece: White Water Ballad (Best-in-Slot)

This set feels tailor-made for Ye Shunguang:

  • +12% CRIT Rate while inside any Ether Veil

  • As an Attack agent, extending Ether Veil grants another 12% CRIT Rate

  • Results in massive, sustained crit uptime during Enlightened Mind

2-Piece: Branch & Blade Song

Once CRIT Rate is stabilized, this set’s +16% CRIT DMG pushes her damage ceiling even higher.

πŸ“Š Main Stat Priority

  • Partition 4: CRIT DMG

  • Partition 5: Physical DMG Bonus or ATK%

  • Partition 6: ATK%

Substats:
CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > ATK% > PEN Ratio

πŸ‘₯ Best Teams for Ye Shunguang (Meta & F2P)

Ye Shunguang thrives in teams that accelerate her Sword Force generation and amplify her burst windows.

πŸ”₯ The Premium Powerhouse (Best Overall Team)

Ye Shunguang (DPS) + Zhao (Support) + Dialyn (Stun)

Why this team dominates:

  • Zhao is the lynchpin. Her Ether Veil: Wellspring instantly grants Ye 3 Qingming Sword Force and massive team-wide buffs

  • Dialyn provides rapid stuns and a free Ultimate, enabling more frequent Enlightened Mind cycles

  • Dialyn’s Stun DMG Multiplier bonuses directly amplify Ether Veil: Verdict

This is currently Ye Shunguang’s strongest and most explosive composition.

πŸ”„ Strong Alternative Teams

Tempo / Quick-Swap Team
Ye Shunguang + Zhao + Astra Yao
A smoother, support-focused variant. Astra Yao’s Idyllic Cadenza generates frequent Quick Assists, creating consistent damage windows.

F2P / Accessible Team
Ye Shunguang + Anby + Nicole
A reliable low-investment option. Anby applies Daze and Shock, while Nicole groups enemies and reduces DEF. Soukaku can replace Nicole for a pure ATK buff.

Dual-Attack Variant
Ye Shunguang + Zhao + Seed
A more dynamic playstyle where Ye and Seed alternate as the active Vanguard, sharing Energy and damage windows.

πŸ’Ž Pull Value & Final Verdict

Ye Shunguang is a Tier 0 Physical hypercarry, but her value depends on how much you enjoy mastering complex mechanics.

Pull Her If:

  • You want a top-tier Physical / Honed Edge DPS

  • You enjoy high-skill, stance-based gameplay

  • You have (or plan to use) Zhao, her best support

You Can Skip If:

  • Your account already clears endgame comfortably

  • You prefer simpler, low-maintenance DPS characters

Her signature Cloudcleave Radiance is a major upgrade, but she performs exceptionally well with alternatives like The Brimstone. Most importantly, her best partner—Zhao—is a free S-Rank agent in Version 2.5, making this elite combo accessible to every player.

By mastering Ye Shunguang’s resource management and pairing her with the right allies, you’ll wield one of the deadliest damage engines in Zenless Zone Zero’s current meta.                   

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