rank character with the Ether attribute who belongs to the
Support Specialty and who is part of the Stars of Lyra faction.
It's too late! You're now officially invited to join me on my one-day escape plan. I'm gonna ditch work, run away, and make my way to Reverb Arena!
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Video guide
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Update tracker
Last review/pros & cons update
Patch 1.5
Last build/calcs update
Patch 1.5
Last teams/synergies update
Patch 1.5
Last profile update*
January 22nd, 2025
*Profile update means smaller edits to disk drives, stats or other things that don't require new calculations.
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Profile
Review
Build
Shiyu Defense
Rotation & Teams
Calculations
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Core skills
Core Passive Graceful Andante
Lv. 1
During the Idyllic Cadenza state, when other characters switch in through a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, and when Astra Yao expends Energy to release Tremolo to attack, both Astra Yao and the incoming character's ATK are increased. The increase is equal to 22% of Astra Yao's initial ATK, up to a maximum of 1,200. The effect lasts for 20s and can be extended up to 30s with repeated triggers.
BASE ATK: 0
Additional Ability Moonlit Frenzy
When another character in your squad is an Attack or Anomaly character:
When Energy is consumed to trigger a Precise Assist or Basic Attack: Finale, Astra Yao will additionally follow up with 1 Tremolo and 3 Tone Clusters.
Skills
Basic
Dodge
Assist
Special
Chain
Basic Attack: "Capriccio"
Press to activate:
Perform up to three attacks forward, dealing Ether DMG.
During the 3rd-hit, hold to charge, drawing enemies in and expanding the attack range for a stronger attack.
After using other skills, hold to initiate the 3rd-hit directly.
Lv. 1
1st-Hit DMG Multiplier
43.80%
1st-Hit Daze Multiplier
41.30%
2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier
59.10%
2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier
56.40%
3rd-Hit Min DMG Multiplier
120.90%
3rd-Hit Min Daze Multiplier
114.80%
3rd-Hit Max DMG Multiplier
270.70%
3rd-Hit Max Daze Multiplier
219.40%
Basic Attack: Interlude
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, press to activate:
Release Tremolo forward to attack, dealing Ether DMG.
A Quick Assist will be triggered when this skill hits an enemy.
Lv. 1
1st-Hit DMG Multiplier
55.00%
1st-Hit Daze Multiplier
48.40%
2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier
55.00%
2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier
48.40%
3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier
55.00% *2
3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier
48.40% *2
4th-Hit DMG Multiplier
55.00% *2
4th-Hit Daze Multiplier
48.40% *2
5th-Hit DMG Multiplier
55.00% *2
5th-Hit Daze Multiplier
48.40% *2
Basic Attack: Chorus
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Launch multiple Tremolo attacks at enemies in front, dealing massive Ether DMG.
A Quick Assist will be triggered when this skill hits an enemy.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Lv. 1
DMG Multiplier
55.00% *4
Daze Multiplier
48.40% *4
Basic Attack: Finale
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, press to activate:
Release Tremolo forward to attack, dealing Ether DMG and exit the Idyllic Cadenza state.
Upon activation of the skill, it grants the buff from Core Passive: "Graceful Andante".
With enough Energy, consumes Energy to follow up with 1 Tremolo and 3 Tone Clusters. This Tremolo attack released is considered an EX Special Attack.
Lv. 1
DMG Multiplier
55.00%
Daze Multiplier
48.40%
Dodge: "Mini Waltz"
Press to activate.
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: "Lunar Eclipse Melody"
Press during a dodge to activate:
Attack ahead, dealing Ether DMG.
When triggered, dragging thestick/joystick allows movement in the corresponding direction.
Lv. 1
DMG Multiplier
80.70%
Daze Multiplier
40.40%
Dodge Counter: "Umbrella Waltz"
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate.
Attack enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Lv. 1
DMG Multiplier
110.00%
Daze Multiplier
96.80%
Special Attack: "Windchimes & Oaths"
Press to activate.
Quickly move, then release Tremolo, dealing Ether DMG, and enter the Idyllic Cadenza state.
During activation, dragging the stick/joystick enables movement in the direction held.
Hold to charge during activation, drawing enemies in, and follow up with 1 to 4 Tremolos depending on the charge duration.
A Quick Assist will be triggered when this skill hits an enemy.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Lv. 1
Minimum DMG Multiplier
55.00%
Minimum Daze Multiplier
48.40%
Maximum DMG Multiplier
55.00% *4
Maximum Daze Multiplier
48.40% *4
Idyllic Cadenza
After entering the Idyllic Cadenza state, Astra Yao increases all squad members' DMG and CRIT DMG.
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, Astra Yao cannot move, but pressing will activate Basic Attack: Interlude, and pressing will activate a dodge. After triggering a Perfect Dodge, press to activate Basic Attack: Chorus.
While in this state, Astra Yao's Anti-Interrupt Level is increased, and the DMG she takes is reduced by 40%. After switching to another character, Astra Yao will remain on the field and become Invulnerable. When switching back to her, she will automatically follow up with Special Attack: Windchimes & Oaths.
During this state, hold to activate Basic Attack: Finale, or hold to exit the Idyllic Cadenza state.
Lv. 1
Squad DMG Increase DMG Multiplier
9.00%
Squad DMG Increase Daze Multiplier
0.00%
Squad CRIT DMG Increase DMG Multiplier
8.50%
Squad CRIT DMG Increase Daze Multiplier
0.00%
Chord
For every 25 Energy, Astra Yao will have 1 Chord.
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, when Astra Yao has Chords, a Quick Assist can be triggered in the following situations:
When the controlled character's attack hits an enemy, once per 3s.
When the controlled character's heavy attack hits an enemy, once per 1s.
When other characters in the squad switch in through a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, Astra Yao will consume 25 Energy and release 1 Tremolo to attack. This Tremolo attack released is considered an EX Special Attack.
After triggering a Quick Assist, quickly press to switch characters and trigger a Precise Assist, causing Astra Yao to follow up with 3 Tone Clusters to attack. When other squad members switch in through a Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, it will automatically trigger a Precise Assist.
Lv. 1
Follow-Up Tremolo DMG Multiplier
46.00%
Follow-Up Tremolo Daze Multiplier
0.00%
Follow-Up Tone Cluster DMG Multiplier
24.00% *3
Follow-Up Tone Cluster Daze Multiplier
0.00% *3
Energy Cost
25
Chain Attack: "Tipsy Concerto"
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Use song to channel energy into a blast, dealing massive Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After the skill, Astra Yao enters the Idyllic Cadenza state.
Lv. 1
DMG Multiplier
671.80%
Daze Multiplier
232.90%
Ultimate: "Fantasian Sonata"
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate.
Use song to channel energy into a blast, dealing massive Ether DMG, and restoring some HP to all squad members.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After the skill, Astra Yao enters the Idyllic Cadenza state.
After the skill, the next two Quick Assists will be replaced by Chain Attacks.
Lv. 1
DMG Multiplier
1959.80%
Daze Multiplier
238.30%
HP Recovery DMG Multiplier
200.00%
HP Recovery Daze Multiplier
0.00%
Quick Assist: "One Luminous Sky"
When the on-field character is launched, press to activate.
Attack enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Lv. 1
DMG Multiplier
55.00%
Daze Multiplier
48.40%
Evasive Assist: "Two Hearts"
When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate.
Dodges the enemy's attack and activates Vital View.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up: "Three Lifetimes of Fate"
Press after an Evasive Assist to activate:
Release an energy beam forward, dealing Ether DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Lv. 1
DMG Multiplier
304.60%
Daze Multiplier
261.00%
Mindscapes
M1
12-Tone Equal Temperament
Mindscape 1
When Astra Yao's attack hits an enemy, the target's All-Attribute RES is reduced by 6%, stacking up to 3 times and lasting 30s. Repeated triggers refresh the duration. Upon entering the battlefield, Astra Yao immediately gains 1,000 Decibels. When activating her Ultimate, all squad members gain 1 stack of Song of Protection for 60s. When attacked by an enemy, consume Song of Protection, granting Invulnerability for 1s.
M2
Art of Greed
Mindscape 2
The ATK buff from Core Passive: Graceful Andante is further increased by 19%, with an increased maximum of 400. While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, when other characters switch in through a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, Astra Yao will additionally follow up with 1 Tremolo and 3 Tone Clusters to attack. This effect can trigger once every 3s.
M3
Interwoven Staff Notation
Mindscape 3
Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M4
Hair Upon Your Nape
Mindscape 4
After activating a Chain Attack or Ultimate, within 15s, Astra Yao can trigger a Quick Assist even if she does not have Chords. When the attack hits an enemy, the interval for triggering a Quick Assist is reduced to 1s. While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, when other characters enter the field via a Quick Assist, they will receive different buffs based on their specialty, and this effect can be triggered once every 3s for the entire squad: Attack: The next Quick Assist heavy attack on an enemy will deal extra DMG equal to 300% of Astra Yao's ATK; Anomaly: The next Quick Assist will have 50% increased Anomaly Buildup; Stun: The next Quick Assist will inflict 50% increased Daze.
M5
Proxy and Silk String
Mindscape 5
Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M6
We Are the World
Mindscape 6
While in the Idyllic Cadenza state, the DMG multiplier for Tremolo and Tone Clusters released or followed up with will increase to 200% of the original, and CRIT Rate is increased by 80%. When triggering a Precise Assist, Astra Yao will automatically follow up with the charged 3rd-hit of Basic Attack: Capriccio, with a 80% increased CRIT Rate. This effect can trigger once every 10s.
Stats (Level 60)
Astra Yao Stats at level 60 (including Core passive bonuses).
HP
8609
DEF
600
ATK
715
CRIT Rate
5%
CRIT DMG
50%
PEN Ratio
0%
Impact
83
Anomaly Mastery
93
Anomaly Proficiency
92
Energy Regen
1.56
Voice Actors
ENG
-
JPN
Aya Endo (遠藤 綾)
CN
-
KR
-
Gallery
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Review
Pros & Cons
Pros
Universal support that can be played in almost any team composition.
Buffs affect the whole team, offering even greater power to double DPS teams than other supports.
Provides healing to teammates which is useful for content where sustain is relevant.
Allows incredibly frequent use of Quick Assissts and the use of Chain attack outside of stun windows.
Provides an incredible array of buffs, including one of the highest ATK buffs in the game.
Not reliant on her Signature W-Engine to perform well.
Cons
Effectively locks you into a 2 active Agent playstyle, due to her low field time playstyle - while competitive, it won't be for everyone.
As a part of the new "Stars of Lyra", no current DPS characters share her faction which can make building teams with older characters awkward.
Review
Astra Yao is a S-Rank Ranged Ether Support Agent wielding a microphone and the power of her voice to buff allies and deal a bit of damage herself. As the first Limited Support unit, it’s no surprise that Astra’s buffs take things to the next level and set a new bar for team-wide boosts. With that said she is more than just a buff machine as she brings her own unique playstyle to the game, thanks to her powerful but somewhat unusual kit.
Astra is all about her Special Attack, an ability that renders her immobile and mostly inactive by placing her in a special singing state called “Idyllic Cadenza”. In this state, she remains on the field even when swapped off (is invulnerable for the duration), buffs allies, and allows them to expend her energy to trigger Quick Assists on demand taking the concept of “Quick-Swap” to an entirely new level. If all of that sounds a bit strange and maybe a bit too simple you’d be right so let's get into more detail.
Her kit is wordy and doesn’t read like a traditional character’s kit due to the nature of her “Idyllic Cadenza” state, but have no fear! She is in fact the simplest character to play in the entire game (and it’s not close), with her gameplay boiling down to the following:
Use her Special Attack to enter the “Idyllic Cadenza” state.
Use her Chain Attack when available.
Use her Ultimate when it makes sense.
And that’s it... There is no “traditional rotation” with her and whilst there are other actions you can perform such as Basic Attacks and Dodges, it’s usually not needed. With that said, while “How to Play” Astra is simple, understanding what she’s doing and her effects on teams is less so, and quite important to making full of her. And as such, it’s time to dive into the nitty gritty of her kit!
Her unique resource gauge is “Chords” which unlike other character’s resources doesn’t require you to do anything special to accumulate. “Chords” are simply a representation of her current energy for the purpose of tracking her potential ability usage more easily. For every 25 energy she has, it will show up as having 1 “Chord”, thus 100 energy = 4 “Chords”. Spending 25 of that on an ability will consume 1 “Chord” worth of energy.
First and most important of Astra’s abilities is her Special Attack which notably has no EX-Special alternative and Astra will be using that energy for something else. Using the Special Attack causes the following effects to happen all at once:
Astra enters the “Idyllic Cadenza” state.
Astra performs an attack called Tremolo.
She can optionally choose to press and hold to charge the Special Attack. Doing so draws enemies toward Astra and increases the Tremeloes triggered from the typically 1 up to a maximum of 4 instead (dependent on charge duration).
She triggers a Quick Assist in the same way as all other Support’s Special Attacks (Can be converted to a “Precise Assist”).
Tremolo is a special damage source triggered by multiple of Astra’s abilities, it deals a small amount of Ether DMG, but most importantly is considered EX-Special DMG which is important for the purpose of many W-Engine effects.
While in the “Idyllic Cadenza” state Astra gains access to a myriad of buffs, mechanics and ability changes. To get started and keep things simple here is a quick list of all of them:
Becomes immobile outside of Dashing.
Gains Anti-Interrupt Level and takes 40% reduced damage while on field.
Gains the ability to remain on the field in an Invulnerable state when switched out maintaining “Idyllic Cadenza” while not being the active Agent.
Grants all squad members 20% DMG and 25% CRIT DMG.
Enables Squad Members to trigger “Precise Assists” and gain access to Quick Assists at non-standard times.
Out of all of these, the last one is the one that needs explaining. While in “Idyllic Cadenza” state and having at least 1 “Chord”, whenever the on-field agent executes:
A hit on an enemy (CD: 3s).
A Heavy Attack on an enemy (CD: 1s).
She will grant that Agent a Quick Assist between them and your team's other Agent (not being Astra) immediately followed by a “Precise Assist” trigger and the “Chord” consumption related to it. Triggering Quick Assists in this way, follow the cooldowns listed above for their respective attack types.
“Precise Assists” trigger whenever any squad mate performs a:
Quick Assist
Chain Attack
Defensive Assist
Evasive Assist
And Astra has access to a “Chord” (25 energy). Triggering a “Precise Assist" consumes the “Chord” and causes Astra to launch 1 Tremolo (the same one as the initial cast of her Special Attack) followed immediately by 3 “Tone Clusters” which deal a small amount of Ether DMG each for even more damage.
Astra can remain in the “Idyllic Cadenza” state indefinitely even if her energy reaches 0 - a fact that many players take advantage of by using her ability at the start of battle and only ever switching back to her to use her Ultimate or Chain Attack.
Astra’s Additional Ability and Core Passive directly build on her Special Attack and “Idyllic Cadenza” state enhancing it further. Her Core Passive: “Graceful Andante” allows her to grant 35% of her own ATK as additional Flat ATK to both herself and any character that switches in after triggering a “Precise Assist” up to a cap of 1200 Flat ATK (Requires roughly 3430 ATK to max out at M0). Assuming you’re playing Astra normally and constantly alternating between your other two agents via Quick Assists you’ll have no issues maintaining this buff on your entire team indefinitely.
Whereas, while Active, her Additional Ability: “Moonlit Frenzy” causes her Tremolo and 3 Tone Clusters to double trigger every time a “Chord” is consumed, doubling her damage output from “Precise Assist” triggers.
Astra’s Chain Attack is a stock standard Ether DMG attack but her Ultimate is something special. Upon use, her Ultimate heals all squad members up to 2950 HP and causes the next two Quick Assists Astra grants to be Chain Attacks instead. With this Astra is ZZZ’s very first Healer and can also open up new potential combos with characters having particularly impactful Chain Attacks.
Because her role in battle is to remain in the “Idyllic Cadenza” state, off the field for almost all of the combat, it should be no surprise that her Basic Attacks, Dodge Attacks, and Assists aren’t of too much relevance or used that frequently. With that said her Dodge can be used to reposition if you end up with her as your active Agent and her Basic Attack can be pressed and held to perform an attack that causes her to exit the “Idyllic Cadenza” state. Some of her abilities in these categories also gain different versions while within “Idyllic Cadenza” state but aren’t impactful on her role as a Support and as a result aren’t frequently used.
In conclusion, Astra is perhaps one of the simplest characters to play in the game but also is someone who has some of the highest impact on teams she's present in. Astra teams are effectively 2 Agent teams as Astra is almost exclusively off-field buffing and offering her Quick Assists. While this playstyle is competitive it certainly won't be for everyone. It also heavily relies on the fact that those 2 Agents are strong enough to carry the extra weight. Ultimately, Astra has some of the best buffs in the game, offers a new twist on combat and team building and is a top tier meta choice at the time of her release.
Ratings
This tier list assesses characters based on their combat potential in Zenless Zone Zero’s current most demanding content, Shiyu Defense (SD). SD is a mode similar to Genshin Impact’s Spiral Abyss or Honkai Star Rail’s Memory of Chaos and requires multiple teams, Disk Drives and good W-Engines. This mode offers a reasonable mix of Boss encounters (single target) and Elite packs (2-3 targets), allowing multiple characters to find a niche but in the end, there is a bias toward single target focused characters at the top-end and tier list ratings will reflect that.
Please keep in mind Zenless Zone Zero is a skill-based game and each character has a different playstyle, difficulty level and even special tricks and combos. Zenless Zone Zero is also a team based game and it's only by combining both these factors to the highest level a character can reach optimal performance.
T0
Shiyu Defense
Build and teams
Best W-Engines
The W-Engines are listed in order of priority. Sometimes the percentages appearing near them won't reflect their performance as pure damage or Stun output isn't the only thing we're looking at - the utility of the W-Engine might be more important than the calculations imply.
1
When any squad member enters the field through a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist, or Evasive Assist, the equipper gains 5/5.5/6/6.5/7 Energy. This effect can trigger once every 5s.
When the equipper consumes 25 or more Energy, the DMG dealt by all squad members increases by 10/11.5/13/14.5/16%, stacking up to 2 times, and lasting 20s. Repeated triggers refresh the duration. Only one instance of this effect can exist in the same squad.
Base ATK (Lv 60):713
Attack (Lv 60):30%
Astra's Signature and one of multiple of her top choices. Provides an excellent amount of ATK% to assist with capping out the buff from her Core Passive, 5 extra Energy any time any squadmate performs a Quick Assist, Chain Attack, Defensive Assist or Evasive Assist (With Astra's kit this is constantly), granting her a tonne of extra energy and finally an up to 20% team wide DMG% boost she can maintain indefinitely. Astra's Signature is her best option in many cases but under ideal gearing scenarios is closer than you might expect to alternatives sometimes - even being beaten out by them in raw buffing capabilities in some teams. Because of this, Astra's signature is not as integral to her gameplay as many other characters making it a luxury and not a necessity.
2
Increases Ice DMG by 15/17.5/20/22/24%. When launching an EX Special Attack, all squad members' ATK increases by 2/2.3/2.6/2.9/3.2% for 12s, stacking up to 4 times. Retriggering refreshes duration. Passive effects of the same name do not stack.
Base ATK (Lv 60):624
Attack (Lv 60):25%
Soukaku's Signature at maximum rank is a very competitive option for Astra, due to its excellent team-wide buffs and stats. Bashful Demon grants Astra ATK% for her Core Passive and an up to 12.8% Combat ATK buff for the whole team. The Combat ATK buff of this engine is usually hard to keep active but Astra can build a stack of its effect each time she triggers her Tremelo, making it no issue with correct Quick Assist management. Lacks the energy recovery of some other options, but offers some of the best team buffing and consistency of all W-Engine choices.
3
When any friendly unit in the squad attacks and hits an enemy, all friendly units' ATK increases by 2.5/2.8/3.2/3.6/4% for 8s, stacking up to 4 times. The duration of each stack is calculated separately, and each friendly unit can provide 1 stack of the buff. Passive effects of the same name do not stack.
Base ATK (Lv 60):624
Energy Regen (Lv 60):50%
Lucy's Signature at maximum rank is also a solid option thanks to its Energy Regen bonus and team ATK increase. Kaboom Cannon grants Astra 50% Energy Regen and an up to 12% Combat ATK buff for the whole team but with some restrictions. Kaboom requires each team member hit the enemy once every 4 seconds to maintain full effect. Astra's Tremelo counts toward this but you'll still need to ensure you manage your Quick Assists effectively and continually swap between characters to ensure maximum uptime. The W-Engine ss missing an ATK% main stat, putting more pressure on other areas of Astra's build when hitting her Core Passive cap. Also harder to fully maintain its team wide buffing effect.
4
Dealing Ether DMG using an EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate increases all squad members' DMG against the target by 15/17.5/20/22/24% and increases the equipper's Energy Regen by 0.5/0.58/0.65/0.72/0.8 per second for 2s. Passive effects of the same name do not stack.
Base ATK (Lv 60):624
Energy Regen (Lv 60):50%
Nicole's Signature at maximum rank is a usable but not perfect Engine for Astra. The Vault grants her 50% Energy Regen and a combat trigger that occurs whenever her Chain Attack, Tremelo or Ultimate deals damage to an enemy. This trigger will increase her Energy Regen by 0.8/s and her teams damage against the struck target by 24% both for 2 seconds. This Engine has everything Astra wants except for ATK, but requires careful management and team play for it to perform well against alternatives given its incredibly short 2 second duration.
Best Disk Drives Sets
1
(2)
ATK +10%.
(4)
Whenever any squad member enters the field using a Quick Assist, all squad members gain 1 stack of Astral, up to a maximum of 3 stacks, and lasting 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Each stack of Astral increases the DMG dealt by the character entering the field using a Quick Assist by 8%. Only one of this effect can be active at a time in the same squad.
Astral Voice is Astra Yao's best set - by a long shot - beating out Swing Jazz in both buff potential and uptime. Astra can stack its effect quickly ,thanks to the Quick Assists she continually grants the team and maintain it indefinitely.
Best combined with your choice of 2-PC Set:
Swing Jazz for Energy Regen,
Hormone Punk - If you're struggling to get enough ATK to max out the effect of her Core Skill buff with 2P Swing Jazz
Choose a sub stat priority depending on which damage profile you're aiming for on Astra Yao.
Best Endgame Stats (Level 60)
ATK: 3430+
Astra requires at minimum ~3430 ATK to get the maximum effect out of her Core Skill team-wide buff.
Because of the potency of this buff, reaching this ATK breakpoint is the most important thing Astra can do with her Set Bonus, Main Stats, Sub Stats, and W-Engine choice. Use each of these methods to stack ATK until you have enough.
HP: 10500+
DEF: 800+
Energy Regen: 0 - 130% (Dependant on Secondary Disc Set, Disc Main Stat and W-Engine)
Gaining more ER is equivalent to gaining more free Quick Assists. Because of this getting as much Energy Regen as possible is very beneficial and picking it up whenever it doesn't interfere with you reaching 3430 ATK or more is a top priority.
After achieving or exceeding all the stat goals above, you can aim to maximize Astra's damage potential by either stacking CRIT or Anomaly (not both) - any amount of either of the offensive stats is beneficial.
CRIT RATE: Any Amount
CRIT DMG: Any Amount
OR
Anomaly Proficiency: Any Amount
Skill priority
Special Attack
Chain Attack
Assist
Dodge
Basic Attack
Video guides
Rotation & Teams
Synergy
Thanks to Astra Yao powerful and mostly generic buffs alongside her all Quick Assist mechanic and literal zero field time commitment, she is a Universal Support and can be used in any team composition where the other two Agents are able to satisfy their Additional Ability or can do without it.
As generic as Astra is, she definitely has team compositions and Agents she shines with a little more than others. Astra is capable of buffing the whole team all at once - a feat that isn’t as accessible to some of her fellow supportive peers. This makes her particularly potent in teams featuring two DPS or a DPS and a Stunner, capable of outputting some decent damage. Some of the best examples are: Miyabi, Yanagi, Jane Doe and Burnice
Each of these characters, you would preferably play with another DPS, which in many cases ends up being each other and as such buffing both of them instead of just one is a huge boon. On a similar note, due to the fact that Astra requires no field time allows for others to take all of it instead, pushing double DPS teams or teams which just soak up a huge amount of field time even further ahead.
Teams
If a column has multiple characters, the bigger one is the priority choice for the team while the smaller ones are alternatives. If they are the same size, either of them can be used.
Bangboo options (Bangboo will be determined by your core team):
Resonaboo = If playing Zhu Yuan,
Agent Gulliver = Yanagi/Miyabi teams,
Butler or Knightboo = Generic energy gain,
Plugboo or Electroboo - Harumasa teams.
For more team ideas, check this video:
How to play
Rotation
This honestly will be the shortest How To Play guide ever as Astra Yao is literally a one button character - you use her Skill, then you switch. Everything else she does happens in the background. So there's no rotation to follow, no hidden techniques to learn. She's that simple.
Calculations
Mindscape information
Since Astra Yao is a support, it's hard to showcase number-wise how her Mindscapes impact her performance as there's too many factors to take into account - the teams you're using her in, etc. Instead, we will provide information here in text form, giving some information about the impact of the dupes passives on her and her teams.
Mindscape 1
Astra's Mindscape 1 adds an incredibly potent, quickly stackable, ALL RES Shred (totalling 18% at maximum stack). It also grants her 1000 free initial starting Decibels at the start of combat and unlocks an additional defensive bonus within her kit. When using her Ultimate Astra applies Song of Protection to all squadmates, granting them a 1 time invulnerability that last 1 second next time they're hit (this mitigates the hit that triggers the invulnerability as well). Mindscape 1's extra buffs, damage immunity and faster starts make it a good vertical investment option.
If you need to choose between her signature W-Engine and M1, M1 has much bigger impact on her performance.
Mindscape 2
Mindscape 2 improves her ATK buff from 1200 to 1600 and makes it far easier to achieve the maximum effect (2963 instead of 3430), including its higher maximum. Mindscape 2 also improves her Tremello damage, allowing it to trigger 3 times back to back - instead of the usual 2 that occur with the additional ability active. M2 improves Astra's biggest buff by 33%, makes it easier to achieve her stat goals and raises her off field damage output by 50%.
Mindscape 4
Mindscape 4 adds an additional effect to her Ultimate that allows Quick Assists to be continually triggered even while Astra has no cords available for 15 seconds. Additionally, the cooldown period between these Quick Assists is reduced from 3 seconds to 1 second. This allows your other 2 agents to quick spam-alternate between their Quick Assists if desired. Also on top of this Astra gains a new buffing effect which adds a bonus effect to Quick Sssists and which affects each character role differently:
Attack: Adds an extra strike to Quick Assists which triggers on heavy attack, dealing Ether DMG equal to 300% of Astra's ATK.
Anomaly: Quick Assists have 50% increased Anomaly Buildup.
Stun: Quick Assists inflict 50% increased Daze.
The additional effects related to these quick assists can only trigger once every 3 seconds for the entire squad, all effects share a cooldown.
Mindscape 6
Massively boosts Astra Yao's damage output, making her damage contribution meaningful. Also makes building CRIT far more effective over Anomaly.
Shiyu Defense
Shiyu Defense
Astra YaoShiyu Defense stats aren't available yet. They will be added soon.
