This tanuki’s no slouch: Yuzuha brings Sweet Scare, solid buffs, and off-field anomaly support that fits right into any squad.
Ukinami Yuzuha is here! The crafty tanuki Thiren from Spook Shack has officially joined the Zenless Zone Zero roster in Version 2.1. Don’t let her sweet tooth and playful personality fool you; Yuzuha brings serious support power, specialising in anomaly-focused teams and offering flexible, off-field utility.
So if you're one of the lucky few to have pulled her, we've got you covered. This guide breaks down her best W-Engines, Drive Discs, skills, team comps, and how to use her effectively in battle.
How Yuzuha Works: Sweet Scare, Sugar Points, and Element Conversion
Yuzuha’s kit centres around Sweet Scare, a debuff applied through her EX Special Attack or Ultimate. When enemies are afflicted with Sweet Scare, they take increased damage from all allies. If she’s paired with an Anomaly Agent or another Spook Shack unit, and her Anomaly Mastery is high enough, this debuff also boosts Attribute Anomaly Damage, Buildup, and Disorder Damage by up to 20%.
To keep this effect rolling, Yuzuha generates Sugar Points from her EX Special, Ultimate, Chain Attack, and Defensive Assist. These are spent automatically when allies attack Sweet Scare–affected enemies, triggering Aftershock Attacks: a mix of Hard Candy Shot and Sugarburst Sparkles Max. Aftershocks inherit the element of the attacker, allowing Yuzuha to apply the same anomaly type from off-field without overriding their procs. This makes her an extremely flexible support across different Anomaly elements.
Suggested Gameplay Loop
To play Yuzuha effectively, follow this general loop:
- Use her EX Special Attack to apply Sweet Scare and gain two Sugar Points.
- Swap to your Anomaly DPS and begin their main rotation.
- As they hit Sweet Scare–afflicted enemies, Aftershocks automatically trigger and apply anomaly effects that match the attacker.
- Once available, use Yuzuha’s Ultimate or Chain Attack to refresh Sweet Scare and generate more Sugar Points.
- Rotate her back in when needed to maintain debuff uptime and keep the pressure going.
This loop keeps Yuzuha off-field but highly active, enabling constant damage amplification and anomaly application in the background.
Skill Priority for Yuzuha
Here’s how you should prioritise her skills:
- Core Skill – Upgrade first, as it boosts the flat ATK buff she gives to the entire squad.
- Special Attack – Increases Sweet Scare’s duration and reliability.
- Ultimate / Chain Attack – Helps with Sugar Point generation and Energy restoration for the team.
- Basic Attack – Buffs the strength and buildup rate of her Aftershocks.
- Assist / Dodge – Least important, as she’s rarely on-field long enough for these to matter.
Best W-Engines for Yuzuha
These W-Engines bring out the best in her support playstyle:
- Metanukimorphosis – Her best-in-slot. Boosts Anomaly Mastery after using her EX or Ultimate, and increases team Anomaly Proficiency when Aftershocks hit.
- Weeping Cradle – Great off-field option with passive Energy Regen and a scaling damage buff for the whole team.
- Kaboom the Cannon – Grants stacking team-wide ATK boosts whenever a squadmate lands an attack. Strong in fast-paced, offence-heavy comps.
- Reverb Mark II – Offers short-term boosts to Anomaly Mastery and Proficiency after she uses her EX or Chain Attack.
- Bashful Demon – A niche choice that increases Ice DMG and grants a stacking ATK buff. Best used in mono-Ice setups where Yuzuha supports someone like Lycaon.
Best Drive Disc Sets for Yuzuha
These Disc combinations are optimal for her role:
- 4-piece Swing Jazz + 2-piece Phaethon’s Melody – Swing Jazz improves Energy regeneration and boosts team damage after her Ultimate or Chain Attack. Phaethon’s Melody increases her Anomaly Mastery, helping scale up Aftershocks and Sweet Scare’s bonus effects.
- 4-piece Proto Punk + 2-piece Phaethon’s Melody – A solid alternative that offers a team damage boost after a Defensive or Evasive Assist is used.
Focus on Anomaly Mastery and Energy Regen for main stats, with substats like ATK%, Crit Rate, and additional Anomaly Mastery to round out her build.
Best Teams for Yuzuha
Yuzuha is most effective in Anomaly-based teams, where she fuels Disorder triggers and increases overall status pressure. Some recommended setups include:
Anomaly Teams:
- Yuzuha (Support)
- Miyabi or Yanagi (Main DPS)
- Vivian, Grace, Bernice, or Jane Doe (Flex Anomaly Agent)
- Bangboo: Robin, Knightboo, or Brawlerboo
She also performs well in mono-element comps by adapting her Aftershocks to match the team’s primary attribute. For instance, a full Ice team with Lycaon benefits from consistent Ice anomaly application thanks to her element conversion.
In double support setups, pairing Yuzuha with another enabler like Nicole or Lucy can supercharge a high-scaling anomaly DPS, enabling constant buffs and status uptime.
Non-Anomaly Team Viability
Even outside of Anomaly teams, Yuzuha holds her own. She can maintain Burn uptime for Soldier 11, enabling Infernal Metal procs while also providing a large ATK buff. With Nekomata, she helps generate additional assaults more consistently, supporting passive triggers and rhythm-based mechanics.
Her off-field attacks also work well with characters using Drive Discs like Fanged Metal, Thunder Metal, or Chaotic Metal sets, which rely on repeated hits or status application for full effect. While Ewan gains some utility from her Oric Ink support, Jujufu remains a stronger synergy pick overall. That said, Yuzuha still functions as a viable support option in these scenarios.
Yuzuha’s one of the easiest support picks to slot into almost any team in Zenless Zone Zero. Whether you’re running a full Anomaly setup, a mono-element comp, or just a strong DPS who needs some backup, she’s got the buffs, debuffs, and off-field impact to keep your squad in shape. With her knack for matching Aftershock elements on the fly, this tanuki's got more tricks up her sleeve than you'd expect, making her a real treat to build around.
