Zani Build Guide: Skill, Echo, Team & More

With the Wuthering Waves 2.3 update, the new 5★ characters Zani and Ciaccona have arrived! This guide covers Zani’s ascension materials, skill mechanics, Echo recommendations, weapon choices, and team synergies—let’s dive in!

Wuthering Waves 2.3 Zani

Zani Basic Info

Zani is an upcoming Spectro Mutant Resonator in Wuthering Waves. She is a staff member of the Montelli Family's Averardo Bank in Ragunna.

Her dual-form combat style blends counterattacks (normal mode) with high-risk/high-reward mode, making her a top pick for technical players.

Profile of Resonator
	Rarity	★★★★★
	Element	Spectro
	Weapon	Gauntlets
	Team Role	High-burst Core DPS

Zani Skill Breakdown

Normal Attack:

Silent Negotiation

The 3rd hit triggers "Breakthrough" chain, enabling a 4th high-damage strike (can be executed after dodging).

Heavy/plunging attacks consume Stamina; perfect dodges grant counter windows.

Resonance Skill:

Sleepless Vigil

Block & Counter:

Hold to defend, triggering precision counter on hit (reduces enemy Resonance).

Aggressive Assault:

At full Redundant Energy, unleash a dash attack that stacks "Scorching Embers".

Resonance Liberation:

Dawn-Dusk Transition

[Rekindle]

Deal Spectro DMG and enter Inferno State：

Infernal Light increases from 100 to 150.

Under Inferno state, basic attack multiplier increases.

[End of Judgement]

During Infernal state, when Infernal Light is less than 30, unlock resonance liberation End of Judgement.

Performing End of Judgement deals spectro dmg and exits Infernal State.

Forte Circuit:

Dimming Night to Brightness

Allies applying Spectro Frazzle instantly detonate stacks, converting them to Bright Sun's ember.

Bright Sun's ember count as Spectro Frazzle, triggering Bright Sun's Ember effects.

Zani Ascension & Materials

Priority: Resonance Circuit > Liberation > Normal Attack > Skill

Materials-Zani	Total
LF Polygon Core	4
MF Polygon Core	12
HF Polygon Core	12
FF Polygon Core	4
Platinum Core	46
Sword Acorus	60
Shell Credit	170,000

Zani Materials

Signature Weapon Materials-Zani	Total
LF Howler Core	6
MF Howler Core	6
HF Howler Core	10
FF Howler Core	12
Cadence Seed	6
Cadence Bud	8
Cadence Leaf	6
Cadence Blossom	20
Shell Credits	330,000

Zani Signature Weapon Materials

Zani Weapon Recommendations

BiS: Blazing Justice (★★★★★)

ATK: 588 | Crit DMG: 48.6%

Effect (R1): +12% ATK. During Liberation, ignore 8% DEF and boost Spectro Frazzle Effect damage by 50% for 14s.

5★ Alternatives:

Tragicomedy (Best non-BiS)

Wuthering Waves Tragicomedy

Verity's Handle

Wuthering Waves Verity's Handle

Abyss Surges

Abyss Surges Wuthering Waves

4★ Options:

Legend of Drunken Hero

Legend of Drunken Hero Wuthering Waves

Stonard

Wuthering Waves Stonard

Celestial Spiral

Wuthering Waves Celestial Spiral

> Note: Zani’s playstyle heavily relies on her signature weapon. Prioritize pulling it if possible.

Echo Sets

Best-in-Slot: "Eternal Radiance" (5pc)

2pc: +10% Spectro DMG

5pc: +20% CRIT Rate; +15% DMG at max Spectro Frazzle.

Main Echo: Capitaneus（3c） or Nightmare（4c）— Mourning Aix for burst.

Wuthering Waves Capitaneus Nightmare Wuthering Waves

Alternative Echo Sets

F2P Alternative: "Celestial Light" (5pc)

2pc: +10% Spectro DMG
5pc: +30% Spectro DMG after Outro Skill (15s).

Main Echo: Mourning Aix（4c）

Mourning Aix Wuthering Waves

Team Comps

1. Spectro Frazzle Hypercarry:

Zani + Phoebe (Effect stacking) + Shorekeeper (CRIT buffs).

Wuthering Waves Zani Phoebe Shorekeeper

2. Budget-Friendly:

Zani + Rover Spectro + Baizhi (heals/buffs).

Wuthering Waves Zani Rover Spectro Baizhi

3. Dual-DPS Core:

Zani + Ciaccona (CC/DMG amp) + Verina (sustain).

Wuthering Waves Zani Ciaccona Verina

Pull Advice & Verdict

Zani excels in high-skill Spectro teams, with her C2 (CRIT + Aggressive Assault boost) and signature weapon being major power spikes. In wuwa 2.3, she synergizes powerfully with Ciaccona for speedrun comps, especially in endgame content.

（For a comprehensive guide to Ciaccona's character, please click here）

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