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Aria is finally here! She joins Zenless Zone Zero in Version 2.6 as the second S-Rank Agent from the Angels of Delusion. Energetic and full of spirit, she shines as an Ether Anomaly DPS, specialising in Abloom reactions and big bursts of damage during short windows.
Her main trick is building up Fandom Power, which lets her skip stages on her plunging attacks and land maximum damage faster. When combined with Attribute Anomalies and stun setups, she can really make her presence felt on the battlefield.
While her basic loop is easy to grasp, mastering Aria takes some timing and resource management. We’ve got the tools to help you maximise her in this guide, which will walk you through her abilities, gameplay tips, and the best builds and teams to get the most out of her.
How Aria's kit works
Aria's kit centres around a special resource called Fandom Power, which appears on the battlefield as lightsticks. Managing this resource properly is key to unlocking her strongest attacks.
She generates Fandom Power through several abilities, including Basic Attacks, EX Specials, and Chain Attacks. These stacks allow her to quickly charge her most powerful attack and trigger her main damage mechanic.
Fandom power
Fandom Power lets Aria skip charge stages when performing her held Basic Attack. Since her plunge attack normally has three charge levels, each stack allows her to reach maximum power much faster.
She can generate Fandom Power through:
- Landing the fourth hit of her Basic Attack combo
- Using her EX Special Attack
- Triggering Chain Attacks
- Activating certain team abilities
Generating these stacks before attacking is essential for maximising her damage.
Charged basic attack
Holding the Basic Attack button causes Aria to charge a plunging Ether attack. This attack has three charge levels and deals more damage at higher levels.
When Fandom Power is nearby, Aria absorbs it to instantly increase the charge level. At maximum charge, she leaps into the air and slams down, dealing AoE Ether damage.
The third hit of this attack is especially important. If the enemy is already affected by an Attribute Anomaly, it will trigger Abloom, which deals additional damage based on Aria's Anomaly Mastery.
If the target is stunned, Abloom damage increases even further.
Ultimate and enhanced state
Aria's Ultimate deals heavy Ether damage and places her into a special state called Moment of Delusion.
During this state:
- Aria gains stacks of All-Out Cheering
- Ether Veil is activated
- Her charged attack becomes stronger
Each stack of All-Out Cheering allows her to skip two charge stages when charging her plunging attack. This makes it possible to unleash several fully charged attacks in quick succession.
When the state ends, any remaining stacks convert into additional Fandom Power.
Ether Veil and team synergy
Aria can activate Ether Veil: Delusion Reprise, which grants a flat attack increase to the entire squad.
Her Additional Ability activates when the team includes:
- A Support agent
- A Stun agent
- Another Angels of Delusion member
When Ether Veil triggers under these conditions, Aria generates extra Fandom Power and can extend Corruption duration on enemies.
How to play Aria
Although Aria's mechanics involve several moving parts, her gameplay loop is fairly consistent. The goal is to generate enough Fandom Power before unleashing her charged attacks during a strong damage window.
In most fights, you will spend time building resources before switching to Aria for burst damage.
Basic gameplay flow
A typical rotation looks like this:
- Generate Fandom Power
- Apply Attribute Anomalies to enemies
- Use charged attacks to trigger Abloom
- Activate Ultimate for burst damage
Example combo
One simple combo is:
EX Special Attack → Ultimate → Hold Basic Attack.
The EX Special generates Fandom Power, the Ultimate activates Moment of Delusion, and the charged attack consumes the stacks for a powerful plunge attack.
If there is not enough Fandom Power available, it is usually better to rotate through other agents briefly before returning to Aria.
Skill prioritisation
Upgrading the right abilities first will significantly improve Aria's overall performance. Since her damage mainly comes from Abloom and charged attacks, certain skills should take priority.
- Core Skill: Highest priority. This increases Abloom damage and improves her Anomaly scaling
- Basic Attack: Important because her main plunge attack comes from this ability
- Special Attack: Helps generate Fandom Power more consistently
- Chain Attack: Useful for additional burst damage and Ultimate synergy
- Dodge: Lowest priority
- Assist: Lowest priority
Focus on upgrading Core Skill and Basic Attack first, then invest in Special Attack and Chain Attack afterwards.
Best W-engine for Aria
Aria performs best with W-Engines that increase Anomaly Proficiency and Anomaly damage.
Angel in the Shell
This is Aria's strongest option.
- Increases Anomaly Proficiency
- Boosts damage against enemies affected by Attribute Anomalies
- Increases the Anomaly damage she triggers
Because Aria relies heavily on Abloom damage, this W-Engine complements her kit perfectly.
Flight of Fancy
A strong alternative that focuses on faster Anomaly generation.
- Increases Anomaly Buildup Rate
- Grants stacking Anomaly Proficiency when dealing Ether damage
This helps Aria trigger Abloom reactions more often.
Weeping Gemini
This option performs well in teams with multiple Anomaly agents.
- Grants Anomaly Proficiency when teammates trigger Attribute Anomalies
- Stacks several times during combat
Electro-Lip Gloss
A solid budget option.
- Increases attack when enemies are affected by Attribute Anomalies
- Boosts damage against those targets
Best drive discs for Aria
Aria benefits most from Drive Discs that increase Anomaly Proficiency, Anomaly Mastery, and Ether damage.
Best set: 4-piece Shining Aria + 2-piece Phaethon's Melody
- Shining Aria increases Anomaly Proficiency and Ether damage
- Phaethon's Melody increases Anomaly Mastery
This combination maximises the damage from Abloom reactions.
Alternative set: 4-piece Shining Aria + 2-piece Freedom Blues
- Freedom Blues provides additional Anomaly Proficiency, making it a good alternative if the preferred set is unavailable.
Best teams for Aria
Aria performs best alongside agents who can create stun windows or accelerate Attribute Anomaly buildup.
Free-to-play team
Aria: main DPS
Anby: stun
Nicole: support
Recommended Bangboo: Booressure
Aria, Anby, and Nicole make a solid free-to-play setup. Anby provides reliable stun windows, while Nicole’s defence reduction helps Aria’s attacks hit harder. Together, they create opportunities for her to maximise Abloom damage without relying on rare agents.
Anomaly-focused team
Aria: main DPS
Sunna: support
Yuzuha: support
Why it works:
- Sunna enhances Aria's charged attacks
- Yuzuha helps build Attribute Anomalies faster
Recommended Bangboo: Biggest Fan
Angels of Delusion team
Aria: main DPS
Sunna: support
Nangong Yu: stun
This composition focuses on synergy between members of the same faction. Their abilities complement Aria's kit and help maintain consistent damage windows.
Recommended Bangboo: Biggest Fan
Anomaly Support Stun team
Aria: main DPS
Sunna: support
Lycaon: stun
This setup replaces Nangong Yu with a consistent stun option such as Lycaon or Dialyn.
All in all, Aria is as much about flair as firepower. With the right timing and team, she turns every fight into a show, rewarding players who enjoy a mix of strategy and spectacle. Whether you’re chasing big damage numbers or just want to see her light up the battlefield, Aria is ready to steal the spotlight, if you build and use her kit correctly.
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