Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 Limited Banners: Best Agents, W-Engi,

Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 Limited Banners & Events: Veteran Analysis

By EarlyGG Editorial Staff

The long-anticipated Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.5 update introduces four limited Signal Search events, each with headlining S-Rank Agents or W-Engines. For players seeking to optimize pulls or chase meta-defining units, understanding this banner cycle is critical—especially with some banners offering cumulative pity across Exclusive or W-Engine channels. For invested players (new or veteran), here’s what you need to know about every gacha and event in ZZZ 2.5—plus advanced strategies for maximum account value.

At a Glance: 2.5 Event Highlights

Patch: Version 2.5 (post-update through 2026-02-05 14:59, server time)
Banners: Four concurrent limited Signal Search banners, plus agent/w-engine trials for key units
Featured Units:
- Ye Shunguang (S-Rank, Attack) & "Light Upon Fingertips"
- Zhao (S-Rank, Defense/Ice) & "Priceless Heart"
- Cloudcleave Radiance (S-Rank, W-Engine, Attack)
- Half-Sugar Bunny (S-Rank, W-Engine, Defense)
Major Rewards: Generous trial stage rewards, including for repeat clears if already completed
F2P Notables: Cumulative pity mechanics within channel types, limited S-units exclusive to event banners

Full Banner Schedule & Rates Overview

Below is a concise breakdown of every banner, duration, and their featured units. Note mechanical details: S-Rank Agents and W-Engines will not enter the Star-Studded Cast Stable Channel, remaining exclusive to these events.

Banner	Type	Start	End	Featured S	Featured A
Light Upon Fingertips	Exclusive Agent	Post-v2.5 update	2026-02-05 14:59	Ye Shunguang	Nicole (Ether), Lucy (Fire)
Priceless Heart	Exclusive Agent	Post-v2.5 update	2026-02-05 14:59	Zhao	Anby (Electric/Stun), Ben (Fire/Defense)
Dissonant Sonata	W-Engine	Post-v2.5 update	2026-02-05 14:59	Cloudcleave Radiance	The Vault (Support), Kaboom the Cannon (Support)
Vibrant Resonance	W-Engine	Post-v2.5 update	2026-02-05 14:59	Half-Sugar Bunny	Demara Battery Mark II (Stun), Big Cylinder (Defense)

Source: Official ZZZ v2.5 announcement.

Pity Mechanics:
– Exclusive Channels (Light Upon Fingertips & Priceless Heart): Guaranteed count is cumulative across all Exclusive Agent banners, but does not transfer to W-Engine or Standard channels.
– W-Engine Channels (Dissonant Sonata & Vibrant Resonance): Guaranteed count is cumulative only among W-Engine event banners.
– Stable Channel Access: These S-rank event exclusives will not be added to the Standard pool in the future.
– Read official in-game Details for further specifics.

Veteran's Take: Why These Banners Stand Out

Every major ZZZ update shakes the meta, but v2.5’s pair of exclusive agents and w-engines is notable for their synergy and roster depth. Culminating from recent powercreep trends and mono-element team pushes, the banners double down on both support and damage flexibilities, allowing for new team comps while providing hard-to-replace utility. Collectors and meta chasers alike will need to weigh the futility of saving for reruns—given these units are truly limited—against the value of proven, meta anchors.

Should You Pull? Banner Value Analysis

For F2P & Low-Spend

Plan your pity: With guaranteed S-count tracking within Exclusive or W-Engine channels, split your pulls according to who’s most needed.
Unit highlights:
- Ye Shunguang brings formidable multi-target damage and sword-based synergy. Prioritize if lacking a top-tier attacker.
- Zhao offers rare defensive tech and freeze utility for content spikes or high-difficulty floors.
Weapon priorities: Unlike Honkai: Star Rail’s Light Cone banners, Cloudcleave Radiance and Half-Sugar Bunny are uniquely tailored for their corresponding S-Agents. Unless you plan to unlock their full potential or run niche teams, prioritize agents over W-Engines for roster breadth.
Alternatively: Save resources for global reruns, as official sources confirm these units will not enter the standard pool—implying a longer wait or permanent miss if skipped.

For Maximizers

Cumulative pity can be leveraged to chase two S-agents without wasting pulls (as long as both are within the Exclusive Channel umbrella).
Farm necessary materials in advance for instant ascension. Not stated in official materials, but historical ZZZ events often require stamina-resin equivalents for maxing S-ranks.

Meta Synergies, Teams, and Early Theorycraft

Based on community analysis up to v2.5:
– Ye Shunguang: Ideal alongside Ether/Fire supports (Nicole, Lucy) for tripling AoE presence. Her kit (not detailed in official text) is rumored to have snapshotting mechanics—this would distinguish her from earlier sword DPS and reward well-timed buffs.
– Zhao: High ceiling in defense-based and Freeze/Control-centric teams. Historically, units with on-demand freeze (see: Genshin’s Ganyu, Star Rail’s Gepard) dominate Abyss/roguelike content.
– A-Rank Standouts: Nicole’s Ether support and Lucy’s Fire mapping dramatically increase team flexibility; for those without S-rank backups, either is a core pick.
– W-Engine ramps: While weapon banners are always risky, Cloudcleave Radiance and Half-Sugar Bunny have been highlighted in early simulations for their role compression (damage+utility).

For advanced players: Avoid overcommitting to W-Engines unless secured S-units. Also, review your materials and synergy options—new banners often point to refreshed meta priorities (see EarlyGG’s ZZZ Tier List).

Events & Trials: Unlocks, Rewards, & Efficient Approach

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Eligibility: Inter-Knot Lv. 8 + Event feature unlocked in Main Story Prologue – Intermission.
Rewards: Trial clears grant immediate bonus resources. Even if prior Cooperation Exercises completed, rewards are directly claimable via the event interface.
Testable Agents: Ye Shunguang, Zhao, Nicole, Lucy, Anby, Ben—valuable for firsthand team fit evaluation.
Optimization: Prioritize testing unfamiliar units to determine pull priority; repeat clears give added value.

Preparation Checklist Before Pulling

Farm agent ascension and skill-up materials, especially focusing on elemental paths for featured S-Agents.
Stockpile event currency; review overlapping resource events (not listed in current official text).
Set up teams for in-event trials to preview potential synergy before investing sigils.
Monitor pity progression in Exclusive and W-Engine channel groupings.

Hidden Details & Veteran Observations

Art assets (see official event visuals) showcase agent interactions that may hint at story synergy—Ye’s pose echoes known Honed Edge lore.
No conflicting reruns: Confirmed agent/W-Engine exclusivity means every pull is more meaningful; future reruns or additions not promised—fomo-prone veterans should plan accordingly.
Event rewards: Smooth direct claim process even for repeat rewards (a quality-of-life nod compared to older ZZZ event reruns).

For detailed mechanics and community discussion, refer to the Details section in-game or visit EarlyGG’s Zenless Zone Zero resources page.

Conclusion: EarlyGG’s Pull Strategy & What’s Next

Version 2.5 marks a new milestone for ZZZ’s limited gacha philosophy—raising the stakes for both casual and competitive players. With S-rank agents and W-Engines remaining strictly event-exclusive, there’s little safety net for procrastinators. If you’re short on sigils or still building your team, focus on the Featured Agents first, making every pull count against a pooled, cumulative pity. For meta trackers: Watch for balance changes and upcoming rerun patterns in patch 2.6+.

Next Steps:
– Review all available team combinations in trial events before committing pulls.
– Keep an eye on official patch notes for corrections or rate clarifications.
– Watch EarlyGG for tier shifts and event optimization guides as player data arrives.