Best Zhezhi Build Guide 2026

1. Character Overview

Zhezhi is a 5-star Glacio Rectifier Sub-DPS who summons ice sculptures to deal continuous off-field Glacio DMG. Her playstyle is similar to Yinlin but with Glacio element.

Why Build Zhezhi?

• Unique Ice Sculpture mechanic: Sets Zhezhi apart with a distinctive playstyle that rewards mastery.
• Strong Glacio damage: Consistent glacio-element damage output for Glacio teams.
• Versatile team builder: Fits into multiple team compositions as sub-dps.
• Scales well with investment: Performance improves significantly with proper build and Resonance Chains.

Role in Team

Primary sub-dps in Glacio-focused teams. Zhezhi excels when paired with characters who can support her ice sculpture mechanic and amplify her glacio damage output. Her kit synergizes well with both quick-swap and sustained combat rotations.

2. Best Build

Weapons

Echoes (Sonata Effects)

Freezing Frost (5pc)

2-piece: Glacio DMG +10%

5-piece: When hitting a target with Glacio Frazzle, increase Crit Rate by 10% and grant 30% Glacio DMG Bonus, lasting for 10s.

Main Echo: Freezing (or Alternative Echo) — provides Glacio DMG Bonus and ATK% buffs.

Substats Priority

Target Stats

• ATK: 2,200 - 2,500+
• Crit Rate: 60% - 70%
• Crit DMG: 250% - 280%
• Energy Regen: 110% - 120%
• Glacio DMG Bonus: 40% - 60%

3. Skill Analysis

Skill Level Priority

Resonance Skill > Forte Circuit > Resonance Liberation > Intro Skill > Normal Attack

4. Team Compositions

Zhezhi excels in teams that can support her ice sculpture mechanic and amplify her glacio damage. She works best with characters who provide healing, buffs, or complementary elemental reactions.

Rotation Tips

1. Start with support/healer: Cast Resonance Skill to apply buffs, build Concerto Energy.
2. Swap to sub-DPS: Apply elemental reactions and generate Concerto.
3. Swap to Zhezhi (Intro): Apply Glacio Frazzle and gain initial buffs.
4. Build resources: Use Normal Attacks and Skills to build energy/buffs.
5. Cast Liberation: Unleash burst damage at optimal timing.
6. Maintain DPS: Continue attacking during buff windows.
7. Swap out: Trigger Outro skill, switch to support to restart cycle.

Tip: Always time your Liberation with full buffs for maximum damage output. Maintain Glacio Frazzle on enemies for consistent damage.

5. Resonance Chain (Sequence Nodes)

Worth Pulling?

S1 and S2 provide the biggest power spikes. S6 is powerful but luxury. S0 Zhezhi is already a solid character. S2 is the sweet spot for most players. S3 and S5 provide massive damage spikes. S6 is whale territory but transforms Zhezhi into the highest tier character.

6. Upgrade Materials

Materials needed to ascend Zhezhi to 6✦ and level all main skills to 10:

Ascension Materials (0✦ → 6✦)

Skill Materials (All Main Skills to 10)

Total Shell Credits Needed

~800,000 Shell Credits total for full ascension + all skills. Start saving early!

7. Frequently Asked Questions

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