With her ability to deal significant damage while also applying overwhelming amounts of stun by combining her upgraded basic attacks with her Moonlit Begonia EX Special in 50+ hit combos, it’s no wonder Qingyi has established herself as the top electro-stun agent in Ground Zero without Zen.
But just as a good cup of tea must be perfectly balanced, it needs a very specific build to bring out its true abilities. Here is the best Qingyi build in Ground Zero without Zenand several teams that will certainly allow her to prove herself.
The best W engine for Qingyi in the Zenless Zero zone
As with all S-Rankers in the game, the best W engine for Qingyi in Ground Zero without Zen is her trademark A Kettle of Ice and VenomHer refined engine will offer both 18% Impact and 713 Attack at level 60, and will also allow her to gain another massive Impact buff and a team-wide buff by gaining Tea-riffic stacks.
Specifically, Qingyi, equipped with her signature S-Ranker, will be able to gain one stack of Tea-riffic for every basic attack hit (max 30), with each stack increasing her Impact by 0.7%. After gaining 15 stacks, the engine will grant the team a 15% all-DMG boost for 10 seconds. Each stack will last 8 seconds and will be counted separately. All of the above values are based on the engine at one star.
If you don’t have her signature, Restrained would be my top pick for Qingyi. Offering overall Impact value on par with our top pick, Lycaon’s signature will allow her to gain a 6% Impact boost to her basic attack after each of her abilities (up to five stacks or a 30% augment). Using Koleda’s Hellfire Gears could also work well, as it will provide the same Impact value as the above at level 60, while also allowing her to further augment her boost stat by boosting it to 20%.
The best A-class F2P W-Engine for Qingyi
The best A-Class W-Engine and F2P for Qingyi in ZZZ it’s Anby’s Demara Mark II Battery. In addition to the 15% augment to Impact at level 60, the engine gains a slot, granting her a enduring 15% Electric DMG buff and the ability to gain an eight-second 18% Energy Regeneration Rate buff after performing a Dodge Counter or Assist Attack. All of the above values are for the engine on a single star.
Best Drive Disks for Qingyi
The best Drive Disc lineup for Qingyi is a combination of a 4-piece Shockstar Disc and a 2-piece Woodpecker Electro. While using the full Shockstar Disco set is a must due to the 6% augment in impact and the ability to augment the stagger of her basic attacks/strikes and counter-evasions by 20%, the Woodpecker Electro 2-piece set will provide a much-needed 8% augment to critical hit rate.
Recommended Statistics and Substatistics
To augment Qingyi’s damage and staggering ability, I recommend CRIT Rate for the fourth Drive Disc, Electric DMG Bonus for the fifth, and Impact for the sixth. Don’t worry about ATK here, as you’ll be able to get it mostly from her Additional Ability. For substats, prioritize CRIT Rate and DMG. Remember, you’ll need to hit 50% and 100% of your stats respectively if you want to maximize her damage, so make that a priority.
The best Qingyi teams in Ground Zero Zenless
True to the close relationship of the first two, Qingyi’s best team in Ground Zero without Zen she’ll be her stun-focused sub-DPS, Zhu Yuan will be her main DPS, and Nicole will be her main offensive support. When she’s out in the field, this team — which is also best for Zhu Yuan — will have a secure source of powerful Daze in Qingyi and the assurance that you’ll be able to maintain your momentum while Zhu Yuan is on standby.
With her Secondary Ability becoming available simply by having an attacker in the team, Qingyi can also act as a joker pick for all the top teams in the game. The ability of her kit to stand on its own also makes her a great upgrade from Mindscape 1 to 5 Anba on all teams with attackers. You can check out a quick overview of the best teams for Qingyi below, including her most F2P-friendly one.
- Zhu Yuan + Qingyi + Nicole (best team ever/Ether focused).
- Ellen Joe + Qingyi + Soukaku (Qingyi will be Lycaon’s replacement in this team).
- Anton + Qingyi + Grace (One of the best all-electric teams in the game. Qingyi fits in well with him, increasing his overall Electric build rate while also providing massive amounts of Daze.)
- Billy Kid/Nekomata/Corin + Qingyi + Piper (F2P amiable. Qingyi will shine in this team, offering enormous amounts of Daze and Electric DMG, which will both aid with overall DMG and open the door for Distortion.)
Now that you know how to build Qingyi, be sure to check out our Zenless Zone Zero trophy guide so you can earn an basic Platinum trophy and a few extra Polychromes.
