Zenless Zone Zero Details Astra Yao’s Kit

With just a few days remaining until Version 1.5’s release, Zenless Zone Zero has officially detailed the full kit for upcoming S-Rank character Astra Yao ahead of her launch. The next update to the HoYoverse urban action RPG looks to have loads of content in store between its newest characters, more story content, and Zenless Zone Zero‘s first rerun banners. HoYoverse has already revealed the two new featured characters for Version 1.5, with Astra Yao and Evelyn Chevalier serving as the first members of the “Stars of Lyra” faction. The developer is now fully breaking down Astra Yao’s gameplay.

While Zenless Zone Zero is set to add Astra Yao as a playable character during Version 1.5, the update will not be the first time the New Eridu starlet has appeared in-game. Astra Yao was teased numerous times early in the game’s life, with fans able to find advertisements for the singer throughout Lumina Square. Astra Yao also featured in a short story segment during Version 1.4, following the conclusion of the update’s main story. Now, HoYoverse is sharing a detailed description of Astra Yao’s kit ahead of her launch.

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HoYoverse’s newest “Agent Mechanics Intro” posts showcase the full gameplay kit for Astra Yao’s playable release. Astra Yao’s Additional Ability will benefit from having Attack or Anomaly characters in her party, providing extra follow-up attacks when using her “Precise Assist” and “Basic Attack: Finale” abilities. Astra Yao’s Special Attack, “Windchimes and Oaths,” will cause Astra Yao to enter a special state called “Idyllic Cadenza” locking herself in place on the battlefield. While in Idyllic Cadenza, Astra Yao will stay on the field when switching Agents and buffs her own and her teammates’ damage.

Zenless Zone Zero Shows Astra Yao’s Kit

• Additional Ability “Moonlit Frenzy”: When there are Agents in your squad who are Attack or Anomaly characters: When Energy is consumed to trigger a Precise Assist or Basic Attack: Finale, Astra Yao will additionally follow up with Tremolo and Tone Clusters.
• Special Attack “Windchimes & Oaths“: Astra Yao rushes in a direction and enters the Idyllic Cadenza State.
• While in the Idyllic Cadenza State, Astra Yao cannot move, but pressing Basic Attack will activate Basic Attack: Interlude and pressing Dodge will activate a Dodge. If you trigger a Perfect Dodge, youc an press Basic Attack to activate Basic Attack: Chorus. You can exit the state by holding Basic Attack or Dodge.
• After entering Idyllic Cadenza, all squad members deal increased DMG. If Astra Yao has enough energy, when other Agents switch in through an Assist, the ATK of both Astra Yao and the Agent will be increased.
• When in this state, Astra Yao will take less DMG and remain on the field after switching to another Agent, becoming invulnerable. When switching back to Astra Yao, she will automatically re-trigger Special Attack “Windchimes & Oaths”
• Ultimate “Fantasian Sonata”: Uses song to channel energy into a blast, dealing massive Ether DMG and restoring HP to all squad members. After using her Ultimate, Astra Yao enters the Idyllic Cadenza and the next two Quick Assists will be replaced by Chain Attacks.

Astra Yao is expected to be a powerful new addition to the game, not only for her kit but her typing as well. The singer will serve as Zenless Zone Zero‘s first S-Rank Ether Support character, with the only current A-Rank option coming with starter character Nicole. Her Additional Ability benefitting both Attack and Anomaly characters will also make her a flexible unit, able to be used both with Attack characters like Evelyn and popular Anomaly units like Miyabi. Astra Yao will debut with Zenless Zone Zero‘s Version 1.5 on January 22.

Astra Yao’s addition to Zenless Zone Zero will also mark another momentous occasion for the popular RPG. Version 1.5 is set to introduce Zenless Zone Zero‘s first character skins, with Astra Yao set to receiving a stunning new outfit alongside her typical look during the update. The patch will also add new skins for some of the game’s earliest characters, with Nicole receiving a free skin alongside S-Rank character Ellen. Zenless Zone Zero‘s Version 1.5 looks to be a jam-packed update with plenty of new content for fans.

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Released

July 4, 2024

Publisher(s)

HoYoverse

Engine

Unity

ESRB

T (Teen) – Suggestive Themes & Violence

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

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