Vivian’s W-Engine Changes

Vivian’s S-Rank Anomaly Engine has received significant updates:

• Base Attack: 714
• Main Stat: Anomaly Proficiency (90)
• Effect:
  • Attribute Anomaly Buildup Rate increased by 40% (up to 64% at max dupes)
  • Anomaly Proficiency increased by 20 (max 32 with full copies)
  • Effect lasts 5 seconds and can stack up to six times
  • Triggers every 0.5 seconds, refreshing upon repeated activations

W-Engine Pre-Farming Guide

To pre-farm for Vivian’s W-Engine, you’ll need approximately 3.7 million Dennies and various materials. If you’re planning to pull for her, start farming early!

hugo Vlad’s W-Engine Changes

hugo, being an Attack character, has an S-Rank Attack Type Engine, which focuses heavily on damage output:

• Base Attack: 713
• Main Stat: Crit Rate (24%)
• Effect:
  • Attack increased by 20% (max 32%)
  • When using EX Special Skill, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, Yugo gains the Armor Break Def effect
  • Under Armor Break Def, attacks ignore 30% of enemy defense (up to 48% with max dupes)

Best Characters for Yugo’s W-Engine

This W-Engine is tailored for Ice Damage characters, making it a great choice not only for Yugo but also for other Ice DPS characters like Ellen.

Vivian’s Kit Changes (Patch 1.7.2 Hotfix)

Vivian has received several adjustments to her damage multipliers across multiple attacks:

Buffs & Nerfs:

• Dodge and Counterattack Buffed
• Normal Attack Multipliers Slightly Nerfed (possibly due to overperformance)
• Support Assault Buffed

Despite the minor nerfs, Vivian remains a strong pick with no game-breaking reductions to her overall damage output.

Vivian’s Mindscape Changes

Vivian’s Mindscape (1-6) underwent significant changes:

• Mindscape 1 – “Walking Into the Orchid in Spring”: Enemies under Vivian’s Prophecy take 25% more damage from all Attribute Anomalies and Disorder Damage.
• Mindscape 2 – “Stormy KN”: Vivian’s ER Damage increased by 25%. Core Passive Elegy of Fate ignores 25% Resistance.
• Mindscape 3 – Standard: Normal Attack, Dodge, Support Skill, Special Skill, and Combined Skill Level +2.
• Mindscape 4 – “Wind of the Reeds”: Triggers a limit dodge during charge attacks and restores one additional flying feather point when launching Support Assault Judge Feather Blade.
• Mindscape 5 – Standard: Same as Mindscape 3.
• Mindscape 6 – “Elegy of Fate Enhancement”: Anomaly Attribute Damage gains a 150% boost from Mastery. Normal Attacks consume Feather Protection to increase attack range and trigger additional damage from Elegy of Fate.

Vivian’s Poison Mechanic & Hype

Vivian is bringing a brand-new Poison mechanic to Zenless Zone Zero, making her a fresh and unique addition to the roster. Fans are excited not only for her kit but also for her character design.

Who Should You Pull For in 1.7?

• Vivian: If you like Anomaly-based characters or the Poison mechanic, she’s a strong pick.
• hugo Vlad: A top-tier Ice DPS with Armor Break Def, useful for any Ice team.

Some players are skipping 1.6 banners (like Ambi and Trigger) to save for Vivian. If you’re planning to go all-in on her, consider farming for her W-Engine and materials now.

Final Thoughts

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Let us know in the comments: Are you pulling for Vivian or hugo Vlad? Or are you saving for a future banner?