Level A: Zhu Yuan
- Element/Specialization: Ether – Attack
- Faction: New Eridu Public Security
- Rarity: S rank or 5 stars; limited time banner
Zhu Yuan is one of the best characters in Ground Zero without Zen, and he’ll be available on his own limited-time banner during the second half of Patch 1.0. His combo sequence, a flurry of martial arts combined with pistol fire, deals both Physical and Aether damage. His incredible attack speed is further complemented by the primary passive, Spec Ops Ammo, which grants bonus damage especially against stunned targets. There’s also the additional perk, Tactical Coordination, which grants a massive 30% critical hit rate after using his EX Special, Chain Attack, or Ultimate.
The only reason we couldn’t put her in the S tier is because there is currently no other character from the New Eridu Public Security faction. So, maximizing her potential means you should always have Nicole in your squad. Well, that, and we recommend Ellen as the 1.0 gacha (for those who prefer just one agent from a limited-time banner).
