Get ready to add a new powerhouse to your Zenless Zone Zero roster with the upcoming release of Pan Yinhu in Version 2.0! This adorable yet formidable giant panda (thiren) is set to be a game-changer for players who love to absorb damage, control the battlefield, and keep their teammates safe. Hailing from the Yunkui Summit faction, Pan Yinhu is not just a master of defense; he’s also known for his love of food, hinting at a delightful culinary side to his personality.
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Key Details at a Glance
- Role: Physical, Defense (Tank/Support)
- Faction: Yunkui Summit
- Rarity: A-Rank
- Element: Physical
- Specialty: Damage absorption, healing, and crowd control. He’s only the second unit in the game to offer healing!
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Playstyle: The Ultimate Protector
Pan Yinhu is designed to be the anchor of your team. His kit is all about protecting allies rather than dishing out massive damage, making him perfect for players who prefer a defensive or supportive role. If you enjoy keeping your team alive and disrupting enemy formations, Pan Yinhu is your go-to agent.
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When Can You Get Him?
Pan Yinhu is expected to debut in Version 2.0 of Zenless Zone Zero, which is anticipated around mid-2025, likely in the first half of the banner cycle. Start saving your resources now!
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Ascension & Skill Materials: Get Ready to Farm!
To fully unleash Pan Yinhu’s potential, you’ll need to gather a variety of materials. While these are based on leaks and subject to change, here’s a general idea of what you’ll be looking for:
| Material | Total Needed |
|---|---|
| Basic Physical Chip | 25 |
| Advanced Physical Chip | 75 |
| Specialized Physical Chip | 250 |
| Basic Defense Certification Seal | 4 |
| Advanced Defense Certification Seal | 32 |
| Defender Certification Seal | 30 |
| Senior Investigator Log | 300 |
| New Weekly Boss Drop | 9 |
| New Core Skill Material | 60 |
| Hamster Cage Pass | 5 |
| Denny (currency) | 3,705,000 |
Most of these materials can be farmed through combat simulations and daily missions, so start grinding!
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Leaked Skills: What Can He Do?
Pan Yinhu’s leaked skill kit showcases his incredible defensive and supportive capabilities:
- Basic Attack: A standard physical combo that can trigger a Quick Assist by consuming [Qi Surge] stacks on the 4th strike.
- Special Attacks:
- Firecracker Toss: Deals Physical DMG with increased interruption resistance.
- Iron Mountain Charge: A powerful strike that consumes [Qi Surge] stacks, triggers [Quick Assist], and grants invincibility. At max stacks, it even enhances your team’s Penetration effect!
- Enhanced Special: Applies [Weakness] to enemies, making them take more damage from all sources.
- Chain Attack: Pan Yinhu mounts an Iron Wok, spinning through enemies for massive Physical DMG and invulnerability during the attack.
- Ultimate: He throws delicious Fried Rice, dealing immense Physical DMG, instantly restoring 200 HP to the entire team, and granting 1% HP regeneration per second for 10 seconds. You’re also invincible during this move!
- Core Passive: When his [Iron Mountain Charge] hits, agents entering via [Quick Assist] receive a significant Penetration bonus (scaling with Pan Yinhu’s ATK), lasting for 15 seconds. This bonus is even greater at max [Qi Surge] stacks.
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Personality & Lore: A Culinary Guardian
Beyond his combat prowess, Pan Yinhu is known for his dedicated and no-nonsense demeanor, coupled with an undeniable love for food. His culinary interests are often referenced in dialogue, and he’s seen as a stabilizing presence within the Yunkui Summit group. Imagine a tank who can cook up a storm while protecting you on the battlefield – truly a unique combination!
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Why Pan Yinhu is a Must-Have
Pan Yinhu is shaping up to be a highly anticipated agent due to his unique combination of tanking abilities, healing, and crowd control. His capacity to absorb damage, heal allies, and provide valuable buffs like Penetration makes him an invaluable asset for any defensive team composition in Zenless Zone Zero. Get ready to add this reliable, food-loving guardian to your squad!
