Jane DoeBuild and Guide

Introduction

Jane Doe is an
rank character with the Physical attribute who belongs to the
Anomaly Specialty and who is part of the
N.E.P.S. faction.

Jane, a criminal behavior specialist, has had a "colorful" career as a consultant with Public Security over the years. She is an expert in disguise, infiltration, and other investigative work. She has a bad habit of trolling others and sometimes plays harmless pranks. She's a skilled mimic, able to change her appearance and demeanor at will, making people wonder what the "real" Jane is like.

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Last updated

Jane Doe profile has been last updated on September 4th, 2024.

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Profile

Review

Build

Shiyu Defense

Rotation & Teams

Calculations

Core skills

Core Passive Insight

Lv. 1

When Jane's attacks hit an enemy, it causes them to enter the Gnawed state, lasting for 10s. If any squad member triggers Assault on an enemy in the Gnawed state and causes the Flinch effect, the Flinch effect is increased by 5s, and Assault DMG has a chance to trigger a CRIT, with a base CRIT Rate of 20% and CRIT DMG of 50%. Each point of Jane's Anomaly Proficiency further increases this CRIT Rate by 0.1%

Anomaly Mastery 0

BASE ATK: 0

Additional Ability Sore Spot

When there are other Anomaly Agents or Agents of the same faction in the squad:

Jane's Anomaly Buildup Rate is increased by 15%. When the enemy is already suffering from an Attribute Anomaly, Jane's Anomaly Buildup towards the target is increased by an additional 15%.

Skills

Basic

Dodge

Assist

Special

Chain

Basic Attack: Dancing Blades

Press to activate: Unleashes up to 6 attacks in front, dealing Physical DMG.

Lv. 1

1st-Hit DMG Multiplier

36.10%

1st-Hit Daze Multiplier

15.30%

2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier

62.30%

2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier

44.30%

3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier

83.50%

3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier

59.50%

4th-Hit DMG Multiplier

163.40%

4th-Hit Daze Multiplier

109.70%

5th-Hit DMG Multiplier

98.80%

5th-Hit Daze Multiplier

68.70%

6th-Hit DMG Multiplier

291.30%

6th-Hit Daze Multiplier

200.00%

Passion

When Jane triggers Perfect Dodge, Defensive Assist, or performs a move that deals damage to the enemy, she accumulates Passion Stream. Upon reaching the maximum Passion Stream, Jane enters the Passion state. While in the Passion state, Jane Physical Anomaly Buildup Rate is increased by 25%. Additionally, if Jane Anomaly Proficiency exceeds 120 points, each extra point raises her ATK by 2, up to a maximum of 600. In the Passion state, Jane skills that deal damage expend Passion Stream. Activating a Perfect Dodge or Defensive Assist regenerates Passion Stream. Jane exits the Passion state when all of her Passion Stream is expended.

Basic Attack: Salchow Jump

Entering the Passion state grants Jane one use of Basic Attack: Salchow Jump. When available, hold to activate: Launch rapid consecutive attacks forward, followed by a finishing strike, dealing Physical DMG. Hold the button during the continuous attacks to extend the skill duration. Release to trigger the finishing strike early. Anti-Interrupt level is increased during the continuous attacks, and Jane takes 40% reduced DMG. Jane is invulnerable during the finishing strike. Using Basic Attack: Salchow Jump while in the Passion state generates Passion Stream.

Lv. 1

Combo DMG Multiplier

300.80%

Combo Daze Multiplier

229.20%

Finishing Strike DMG Multiplier

161.30%

Finishing Strike Daze Multiplier

122.90%

Dodge: Phantom

Press to activate. A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Jane has an extra dodge, alternating between two dodges before entering the Passion state. After entering the Passion state, Jane can pass through enemies in front when dodging.

Dash Attack: Edge Jump

Press during a dodge to activate. If after a single dodge, launch an upward slash in front, dealing Physical DMG. If after a second dodge, perform a series of slashes in front, dealing Physical DMG.

Lv. 1

1st-Hit DMG Multiplier

71.50%

1st-Hit Daze Multiplier

35.80%

2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier

71.50%

2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier

35.80%

Dodge Counter: Phantom Thrust

While in the Passion state, press during a dodge to activate: Launch three quick slashes in front, dealing Physical DMG.

Lv. 1

DMG Multiplier

104.50%

Daze Multiplier

52.30%

Dodge Counter: Swift Shadow

Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate. If after a single dodge, unleash multiple slashes at enemies in front, followed by a downward thrust, dealing Physical DMG. If after a second dodge, leap up and deliver three consecutive attack combos to enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Lv. 1

1st-Hit DMG Multiplier

341.20%

1st-Hit Daze Multiplier

229.20%

2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier

341.20%

2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier

229.20%

Dodge Counter: Swift Shadow Dance

While in the Passion state, press during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Slash enemies in front quickly multiple times, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Lv. 1

DMG Multiplier

387.00%

Daze Multiplier

247.50%

Special Attack: Aerial Sweep

Press to activate. Leaps into the air to launch a series of kicks forward, then sweeps across, dealing Physical DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Lv. 1

DMG Multiplier

57.80%

Daze Multiplier

57.80%

EX Special Attack: Aerial Sweep - Tail Swipe

When Jane has enough energy, press to activate: Leaps into the air to launch a series of kicks forward, then sweeps across, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Lv. 1

DMG Multiplier

574.70%

Daze Multiplier

468.10%

Energy Cost per second

Chain Attack: Flowers of Sin

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select Jane to activate: Slash enemies in a large area in front, dealing massive Physical DMG. Jane enters the Passion state when using the skill, and gains max Passion Stream Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Lv. 1

DMG Multiplier

632.60%

Daze Multiplier

237.60%

Ultimate: Final Curtain

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate. Slash enemies back and forth in a large area, followed by a finishing strike, dealing massive Physical DMG. Jane enters the Passion state when using the skill, and gains max Passion Stream. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Lv. 1

DMG Multiplier

1470.60%

Daze Multiplier

186.50%

Quick Assist: Dark Thorn

When the on-field character is launched, press to activate. Unleash multiple slashes at enemies in front, followed by a downward thrust, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Lv. 1

DMG Multiplier

119.20%

Daze Multiplier

119.20%

Defensive Assist: Last Defense

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate. Parries the enemy's attack, inflicting massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Lv. 1

Light Defensive Daze Multiplier

271.30%

Heavy Defensive Daze Multiplier

342.80%

Chain Defensive Daze Multiplier

166.80%

Assist Follow-Up: Gale Sweep

Press after a Defensive Assist to activate. Leap up and swiftly slash the enemy, then execute a wide sweeping slash across a large area in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Lv. 1

DMG Multiplier

345.50%

Daze Multiplier

299.00%

Mindscapes

Crime Counsel

Mindscape 1

The maximum uses of Basic Attack: Salchow Jump are increased by one. While in the Passion state, Jane's Physical Anomaly Buildup Rate increases by an extra 15% and each point of Jane's Anomaly Proficiency increases her damage by 0.1%, up to a maximum of 30%.

Adapt to the Environment

Mindscape 2

When Jane's attack hits an enemy in the Gnawed state, or when any squad member triggers Assault on an enemy in the Gnawed state, 15% of the enemy's DEF is ignored. Additionally, when Assault DMG triggers a CRIT, the CRIT DMG is increased by 30%.

Anonymity

Mindscape 3

Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

Adapt and Thrive

Mindscape 4

When any squad member triggers the Assault or Disorder effects, all squad members' Attribute Anomaly DMG is increased by 18%, lasting 15s.

Compulsive Hoarder

Mindscape 5

Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

Shady Technique

Mindscape 6

While in the Passion state, Jane's CRIT Rate increases by 20%, and CRIT DMG by 40%. After any squad member inflicts Assault, Jane instantly enters the Passion state, and gains max Passion Stream. When Assault deals a CRIT, Jane performs an additional attack on the target, dealing Physical DMG equal to 1,600% of her Anomaly Proficiency.

Stats (Level 60)

Jane Doe Stats at level 60 (including Core passive bonuses).

7789

DEF

607

ATK

881

CRIT Rate

CRIT DMG

50%

PEN Ratio

Impact

Anomaly Mastery

150

Anomaly Proficiency

112

Energy Regen

1.2

Voice Actors

ENG

JPN

Gallery

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Review

Jane Doe, an S-Rank Melee Physical Combat Agent, excels in delivering exceptionally high damage through frequent triggers of the Assault Anomaly. What distinguishes Jane from the typical Anomaly-based characters is her unparalleled mobility, rapid Anomaly build-up speed, a unique berserk mode called "Passion State," and the ability to cause her assaults to critically strike. Mastering and synergizing these elements is key to her success, and in the hands of a skilled player, Jane can effortlessly dominate endgame content across various team compositions, making her one of the most formidable DPS characters at the time of her release.

At the heart of Jane’s kit is the Passion Stream or simply "Passion," a unique resource gauge that is exclusive to her and serves as the foundation for all her combat actions. Engaging in any damaging ability, executing Perfect Dodges, or performing Defensive Assists will generate Passion. Once the Passion gauge is fully charged, Jane enters a temporary berserk mode known as Passion State. This state enhances her abilities, increases her Physical Anomaly Buildup Rate by 25%, and grants her an additional 2 flat Combat Attack points for each point of Anomaly Proficiency she possesses over 120, capping at 600 flat Attack (which maxes out at 420 Anomaly Proficiency). The combined effects of these benefits transform Jane into an absolute powerhouse during this state. However, maintaining the Passion State indefinitely is a challenge, as her abilities that generate Passion also consume it. Once her Passion gauge depletes to 0, she exits the state. Jane's primary objective, along with the rest of her kit, revolves around entering and sustaining the Passion State for as long as possible to maximize her destructive potential.

Jane Doe’s has two distinct Basic Attacks: a relatively standard six-part attack combo and a less conventional, but far more powerful, charge-and-hold attack called "Basic Attack: Salchow Jump." The latter can only be used once per entry into the Passion State, making it a critical tool in Jane's offensive repertoire. Jane's standard six-part basic attack combo serves the dual purpose of building and consuming Passion and acts as Jane's filler ability, used when no other skills or opportunities are available. As with other characters, the latter attacks in Jane's combo are more powerful, and she can skip the earlier parts by executing Basic Attacks after specific actions. This allows for some exceptionally satisfying and potent combinations. Notably, many of these combination attacks vary depending on whether Jane is in the Passion State, providing unique sequences that enhance her overall damage output.

Jane’s charge-and-hold attack, Basic Attack: Salchow Jump, is a game-changer. This powerful move causes Jane to spin rapidly, dealing tremendous damage to nearby enemies for as long as the attack is held. Upon releasing the attack or when the ability is canceled, Jane performs a powerful finishing move in front of her. While spinning, Jane enjoys a 40% reduction in damage taken and gains Anti-Interrupt capabilities. During the finishing move, she becomes completely invulnerable. What truly sets this ability apart is its ability to restore Passion, regardless of whether Jane is in the Passion State. This means that using this attack not only inflicts massive damage but also extends Jane’s time in the Passion State, reducing downtime and making it a must-use ability at every opportunity—preferably after entering the Passion State and spending some Passion, so she can immediately recover it.

Jane's agility is further enhanced by her unique Dodge, Dash Attacks, and Dodge Counters. She has distinct versions of these moves depending on whether she is in the Passion State. While the animations differ—becoming notably cooler in the Passion State—their primary function remains consistent: they are "stronger" variants of their non-Passion counterparts.

Unlike most characters, Jane has access to three charges of Dodge instead of the usual two. Her standard non-Passion Dodge also features two alternating animations, though this does not impact its functionality. In the Passion State, Jane’s Dodge is upgraded, allowing her to dodge through enemies rather than just away from them. Additionally, executing Perfect Dodges within the Passion State generates Passion, further extending her damage windows.

Jane's non-Passion Dash Attack comes in two variants, corresponding to her separate dodge animations. Both variants deal the same damage, and outside these differences, Jane's Dash Attacks are fairly standard. However, in the Passion State, the Dash Attack is enhanced, taking longer to execute, dealing more damage, and covering more distance. Jane can also follow her Passion-enhanced dash attacks with a basic attack skip to execute the following combo:

Dash Attack: Phantom Thrust (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P4 (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P5 (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P6 (Passion)

Jane’s standard Dodge Counters, like her Dash Attacks, have two different animations but function as typical Dodge Counters. Her Passion-enhanced Dodge Counter is stronger overall but lacks unique benefits. Executing either of the standard Dodge Counters followed by Basic Attacks allows Jane to perform the following basic-skipping combos, which are ideal for quickly building up and returning to the Passion State:

Dodge Counter: Swift Shadow
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P3
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P4
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P5
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P6

Alternatively, after a Dodge Counter in the Passion State, Jane can execute a stronger combo:

Dodge Counter: Swift Shadow Dance (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P5 (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P6 (Passion)

Jane’s EX Special Attack is one of her most potent abilities, dealing significant damage and building up Anomaly with considerable efficiency. Despite its power, it does not integrate into any specific combo and lacks additional effects beyond the standard Passion spend/generation. Therefore, it’s advisable to use this ability during the Passion State, ideally when your team is at its peak strength and the enemy is most vulnerable (such as when stunned).

Jane’s Chain Attack and Ultimate are both devastating in terms of damage and Anomaly build-up. However, their most significant feature is their ability to instantly fill and activate (or reactivate) her Passion State. These attacks provide an invaluable shortcut to establishing and maintaining the Passion State, allowing for more frequent use of Basic Attack: Salchow Jump. Reactivating the Passion State refreshes your ability to use this attack, offering even greater opportunities to extend Jane’s already impressive damage output.

Jane Doe's Quick Assists, Defensive Assists, and Assist Follow-Ups are all standard attacks that can seamlessly integrate into her combat flow. Notably, Jane has Quick Assists for both her Passion and Non-Passion states, allowing her to execute Basic Attack-skipping combos with precision and flair. Below are some key combos that highlight her potential:

Quick Assist Combo

Quick Assist: Lutz Jump (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P5 (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P6 (Passion)

Defensive Assist Combo

Defensive Assist: Last Defense
Assist Follow-Up: Gale Sweep
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P3 (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P4 (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P5 (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P6 (Passion)

Jane’s Core Passive: Insight enhances all her attacks by applying the "Gnawed State" to enemies for 10 seconds. This passive also grants Jane the unprecedented ability to cause the Assault Anomaly to critically strike—something typically outside the realm of possibility. When an Assault triggers against an enemy in the Gnawed State, the chance for a Critical strike is set at a base of 40%. This chance can be increased by 0.16% for each point of Anomaly Proficiency Jane possesses, capping at 100% at 375 Anomaly Proficiency (at max level). The critical damage modifier is fixed at 1.5x, unaffected by other sources of Crit or Crit Damage (outside of Mindscapes). Additionally, assaults against Gnawed enemies will extend the "Flinch" debuff by 5 seconds with each hit, making Jane's attacks not only more potent but also more debilitating over time. Jane's Additional Ability: Sore Spot is activated by having any Anomaly or same-faction character on her team and significantly boosts her Anomaly Buildup Rate. It provides an unconditional 20% bonus and an additional 15% when Jane attacks enemies already suffering from an Attribute Anomaly. This powerful enhancement is essential for maximizing Jane’s damage potential, and fortunately, it’s easy to activate.

Jane Doe stands out as one of the most formidable Physical DPS agents at the time of her release. Her exceptional mobility, ability to deliver burst damage without ramp-up time (despite being Anomaly-based), and flexibility within the disorder archetype make her a force to be reckoned with across a variety of team compositions. Whether she’s the sole damage dealer or working alongside other Anomaly characters, Jane’s future prospects are undeniably bright.

For optimal strategies and to fully harness the power of Jane’s abilities, refer to the Rotation & Teams section of this guide.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Incredible mobility and 3 Dashes.
Absurdly fast and consistent Physical Anomaly buildup resulting in very frequent Assault Triggers.
Can cause Assault to critically strike - an additional multiplier not accessible to any other Anomaly character at the time of her release.
Strong damage in and outside of burst windows, making her viable all throughout the duration of combat.
Can drastically extend her Passion State in the hands of a skilled player thanks to multiple abilities resetting and extending the state when used optimally.
Can be used as a sole DPS or alongside other Anomaly characters in Disorder teams giving her great team-building flexibility and future prospects.

Cons

When not taking advantage of her Chain Attack or the team's Ultimate Jane requires meaningful field time to enter and take advantage of the Passion State.
Can lose significant power if enough Anomaly Proficiency cannot be acquired in order to activate her scaling abilities.
Can sometimes lose meaningful damage due to the Anomaly Trigger cooldown and the Anomaly Ability cap (Abilities that can only Trigger Assault at the end of their animation and can waste build-up if it exceeds 100% before the end of the animation)

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.

Shiyu Defense

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.

The top number shows the performance of the W-Engine in the Burst rotation while the bottom number in the Standard rotation. You can find more information about them in the Calculations tab.

100%

Upon activating a Dash Attack, gain 1 stack of Predatory Instinct. Each stack of Predatory Instinct increases the equipper's Physical DMG by 12/15/18/21/24% for 10s, stacking up to 3 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s and repeated triggers reset the duration. When entering combat or triggering Perfect Dodge, gain 3 stacks of Predatory Instinct. While Predatory Instinct is at maximum stacks, the equipper's Anomaly Buildup Rate increases by 40/50/60/70/80%.

Base ATK (Lv 60): 713

Anomaly Proficiency (Lv 60): 90

Jane's signature W-Engine is designed specifically for Physical Anomaly characters who incorporate Dodge Counters and Dash Attacks into their standard rotation. This engine provides: 90 Anomaly Proficiency unconditionally. A stackable combat buff offering 12% Physical DMG% per stack and 40% Anomaly Buildup Rate at max stacks. A total of 3 stacks can be held at once, gaining 1 stack through Dash Attacks or 3 stacks via Perfect Dodge or entering Combat, with each stack refreshing their duration. To maximize this W-Engine's potential, it's essential to maintain 3 stacks consistently, especially before and during burst windows. This engine is one of the strongest choices for Physical Anomaly characters due to its power when used correctly, but it requires careful management of its buffs.

86.57%

80.71%

When there are enemies inflicted with Attribute Anomaly on the field, the equipper's ATK increases by 10/11.5/13/14.5/16% and they deal an additional 15/17.5/20/22.5/25% more DMG to the target.

Base ATK (Lv 60): 594

Anomaly Proficiency (Lv 60): 75

The Anomaly Battle Pass W-Engine (an expensive and timely engine to acquire) offers 75 Anomaly Proficiency unconditionally and dual combat effects that activate when an enemy is afflicted with an Attribute Anomaly. When active, it grants 16% Combat ATK and 25% increased damage when attacking an Anomaly-affected enemy to the wearer. This engine is one of the best Engines, when all bonuses of this engine are active while you're attacking an Anomaly afflicted, without which it is mediocre at best. This engine features a major catch and that is, damage of Anomalies inflicted is based on damager character deals during Anomaly Gauge build up, and as such, unless enemy already has Anomaly, the newly applied one lacks any of the conditional bonuses of this Engine. So it’s recommended to pair it with a team that can apply Anomalies quickly to avoid missing out on its benefits. The engine shines when Jane fights enemies with long-term Anomaly afflictions, but if not, its performance drops significantly.Due to the nature of this Engine we've displayed its performance with and without the conditional effects active.

85.50%

75.49%

Whenever a squad member inflicts an Attribute Anomaly on an enemy, the equipper gains a buff that increases Anomaly Proficiency by 30/34/38/42/46, stacking up to 4 times. This effect expires when the target recovers from Stun or is defeated. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

Base ATK (Lv 60): 594

Attack (Lv 60): 25%

A solid Free-to-Play accessible for all Anomaly Agents, it grants 25% Standard ATK% unconditionally and offers flexibility with Anomaly Proficiency on semi-permanent basis that stacks when Anomalies are inflicted. It gains 46 Anomaly Proficiency per stack, up to 4 stacks, and remains active as long as enemies with Anomalies are alive or not stunned. When an enemy is stunned or dies, the stacks you accumulated from afflicting Anomalies will be lost. However, gaining stacks for this W-engine is relatively straightforward, especially when facing enemies with substantial HP pools that aren’t easily stunned. This engine shines brightest in teams where multiple members can consistently inflict significant amounts of Anomaly buildup, making it an excellent choice in such scenarios. Its effectiveness is maximized when your team is designed to maintain continuous anomaly pressure, ensuring that the stacks remain active for as long as possible.

84.14%

62.00%

For every 10 Energy consumed, the equipper gains a buff that increases ATK by 2.5/2.8/3.2/3.6/4% for 10s, stacking up to 10 times. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

Base ATK (Lv 60): 594

Anomaly Proficiency (Lv 60): 75

Another free-to-play option offers 75 Anomaly Proficiency unconditionally and a stackable Combat ATK% buff. The buff stacks with every 10-energy spent, granting 4% Combat ATK% per stack, up to 10 stacks, lasting 10 seconds each, with each stack’s duration counted separately. This engine is a solid choice for characters that focus on rapidly depleting their energy reserves through EX Specials to apply Anomalies in quick, powerful bursts. It can offer up to 40% Combat ATK% after spending 100 energy, making it particularly effective for those who execute large, singular Anomaly-inflicting attacks. However, it’s less optimal for characters who spread their energy usage over time or apply Anomalies in a more gradual manner. In such cases, the engine's benefits may not be fully realized, and alternative options might be more suitable.

80.61%

70.29%

Increases ATK by 12/15/18/21/24%. When using a Special Attack or EX Special Attack, the equipper's Anomaly Proficiency is increased by 25/31/37/43/50 for 8s, stacking up to 3 times. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

Base ATK (Lv 60): 684

PEN Ratio (Lv 60): 24%

Grace's Signature W-Engine, while typically a strong choice, is just moderately effective for Jane. This engine provides a solid 24% Penetration Ratio and 12% Combat Attack unconditionally, alongside an accessible combat bonus that significantly boosts Anomaly Proficiency. Specifically, the combat bonus grants a buff that adds 25 Anomaly Proficiency per stack, stackable up to three times, with each stack lasting 8 seconds (calculated separately). The wearer can easily gain a stack with each use of a Special Attack or EX Special Attack, and abilities that activate multiple times or in sequence can grant multiple stacks. However, the reason this engine is less optimal for Jane is its relatively lower consistency in providing Anomaly Proficiency, which can cause her to fall short of maximizing her Passion State Flat Attack bonus without external support or exceptional gear. If you can mitigate this shortfall with additional gear or team support, this engine's competitiveness will improve significantly.

81.28%

67.45%

Base ATK (Lv 60): 594

Anomaly Proficiency (Lv 60): 75

Best Disk Drives Sets

100%

(2)

Increases Physical DMG by 10%.

(4)

Whenever a squad member inflicts Assault on an enemy, the equipper deals 35% increased damage to the target for 12s.

This competitive options stands out for direct and Anomaly-based Physical DPS, offering a permanent 10% increase to Physical Damage from its 2P effect. Additionally, it provides a significant 35% damage boost against enemies afflicted by Assault from any party member for 12 seconds. The extended duration of this damage bonus ensures it is active for the majority of Boss-type encounters, where it can be triggered by any team member. This synergy allows a physical-based Bangboo teammate to maintain uptime through their own Assaults, further amplifying damage output.

Best combined with your choice of 2-PC Set:

Freedom Blues (Recommended)
Hormone Punk
Puffer Electro

Best Disk Drives Stats

Disk 4

Anomaly Proficiency

Disk 5

Physical DMG%

PEN Ratio%

ATK%

Disk 6

Anomaly Mastery

ATK%

Substats: Anomaly Proficiency > ATK% > PEN = ATK

Best Endgame Stats (Level 60)

ATK: 2400-2900+
HP: 9000-10000+
DEF: 800+
Anomaly Proficiency: 360-420+ (420 Required for the cap of 600 Flat Combat Attack in Passion State)
Anomaly Mastery: 150-195+

Skill priority

Chain Attack

Special Attack

Basic Attack

Dodge

Assist

Video guides

How to play

Playing Jane Doe effectively revolves less around adhering to a strict rotation and more about following a set of priorities that allow for flexibility based on the battlefield's dynamics. Since Jane's playstyle heavily depends on her team's composition, enemy actions, and, crucially, the management of her Passion gauge, mastering these priorities is key to maximizing her damage potential.

The crux of Jane’s gameplay is entering and maintaining the Passion State for as long as possible while executing high Anomaly build-up combos. When an enemy is stunned or when Jane's Ultimate is ready, this task becomes significantly easier, thanks to the Chain Attack and Ultimate’s ability to instantly reset the Passion State. However, outside these windows, managing Jane’s Passion Meter becomes crucial, as any time spent outside the Passion State results in a noticeable dip in her damage output.

Given this dynamic, Jane’s gameplay can be divided into Burst (usually during a stun) and Non-Burst (filling time until the next stun) phases, each with distinct goals and priorities.

Jane Stun Gameplay Priorities

Since Jane can guarantee one or multiple Passion State resets during an enemy stun (especially if using her Ultimate), it’s wise to save her burst damage resources for these moments. This ensures not only a guaranteed Passion State but also maximized damage output, as stunned enemies take additional damage, and most team buffs are likely to be active (e.g., Swing Jazz, On Stun or Chain Attack Debuffs).

When looking to execute maximum burst with Jane while the enemy is stunned here are some priorities to look out for which can dramatically increase your team's damage output.

Do at all times:

Apply Non-Physical Anomaly Build-Up: Whenever possible, apply non-physical anomalies without hogging too much field time to trigger Disorders, especially if Jane is the sole DPS.
Manage W-Engine Buffs: Ensure any W-Engine buffs relevant to Jane’s damage are stacked or refreshed, particularly her Signature buff if you’re using it.

Part 1: Right Before Stun

Activate Team Buffs: Trigger any team buffs that cannot be activated during Chain Attacks.

Part 2: Chain Attacks

Utilize Jane’s Chain Attack: Always use Jane’s Chain Attack to ensure a Passion State reset. Include any supportive Chain Attacks that amplify damage.
Optimize Buff/Debuff Uptime: Play around team-based Chain Attack buffs to maximize uptime, such as ending the chain with Rina if she’s on the team, to prolong her buff/debuff effects.

Part 3: Burst

Spend Energy Wisely: Use all saved energy on EX Special Attacks, provided it doesn’t force you out of the Passion State.
Leverage Basic Attack: Salchow Jump: Always use Basic Attack: Salchow Jump before exiting or refreshing the Passion State, as it’s Jane’s strongest non-Chain, non-Ultimate, or non-EX move.
Consider Ultimate Timing: If other characters don’t require the Ultimate, use Jane’s Ultimate while the enemy is stunned and has minimal Physical Anomaly build-up. This timing can nearly max out the Anomaly gauge and even overcap it, preventing damage wastage.

Here’s what a burst rotation for a team with Jane as the sole DPS might look like against a boss-type enemy:

Chain Attack: Flowers of Sin (Passion)
Dash Attack: Phantom Thrust (Passion) (Optional if not using signature)
Basic Attack: Salchow Jump (Passion)
EX Special Attack: Aerial Sweep - Clearout (Passion)
EX Special Attack: Aerial Sweep - Clearout (Passion)
Dash Attack: Phantom Thrust (Passion)(Optional if not using signature)
Ultimate: Final Curtain (Passion)
Basic Attack: Salchow Jump (Passion)

When using Disorder-based teams, remember to leverage your other Anomaly characters to trigger Disorders during the burst window. Weaving in Basic or Dash Attacks before executing major attacks (like EX Specials or the Ultimate) is advisable if the Physical Anomaly build-up bar is close to full. This ensures no Anomaly damage potential is wasted, maximizing the overall output.

Non-Stun Gameplay Priorities

When playing Jane outside the stun window, her effectiveness largely hinges on the team composition and the field time required by her teammates. Different characters may require varying amounts of field time to execute their abilities, apply buffs, or expend energy, which influences the amount of time Jane has to execute her own combos.

The primary goal for Jane during non-stun phases is to execute as many Dodges, Dodge Counters, and Passion/Anomaly-efficient combos as possible, all while allowing her teammates to perform their necessary actions.

Here’s a priority list to help guide your decisions when controlling Jane during non-stun gameplay:

Support Your Team: Allocate the necessary field time for your teammates to expend their energy, apply buffs, debuffs, and execute their rotations. For example, Qingyi might need to apply her stun damage multiplier before the enemy is stunned, and Seth may need to buff Jane via a Quick Assist.
Apply Non-Physical Anomaly Build-Up: Without interfering with your team's actions, apply as much non-physical anomaly build-up as possible. This step is optional if Jane is the sole DPS.
Manage W-Engine Buffs: Ensure any W-Engine buffs relevant to Jane’s damage are stacked or refreshed. Pay particular attention to Jane’s Signature buff if you're using it.
Conserve Jane’s Energy: Save Jane’s energy for when the enemy is stunned, as this is when you can maximize her damage output.
Maximize Jane’s Field Time: When Jane has the field, prioritize her actions based on the list below to maximize her efficiency.

Execute the following in order of priority whenever Jane gets field time outside the stun window.

Use Basic Attack: Salchow Jump when Passion is below 75% and a charge is available - optionally follow-up with the following combo by tapping Basic Attack right after Salchow Jump:
During Passion State:
Basic Attack: Salchow Jump (Passion)
Dash Attack: Phantom Thrust (Automatically cast by tapping basic)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P4 (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P5 (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P6 (Passion)
Dodge Counter Combo (Whenever possible, interrupt any Basic Attack combo to perform more Dodge Counters if possible):
To Build Passion:
Dodge Counter: Swift Shadow
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P3
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P4
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P5
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P6
To Spend Passion:
Dodge Counter: Swift Shadow Dance (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P5 (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P6 (Passion)
Fill Field Time with Dash Attacks/Dash Attack Combos (if using Signature and buff requires refreshing) or Standard Basic Attack Combos while waiting for additional opportunities to execute Dodge Counters or Salchow Jumps:
Dodge Counter Combo (Whenever possible, interrupt any Basic Attack combo to perform more Dodge Counters if possible):
Dash Attack Non-Passion State (Only used to refresh signature):
Dash Attack: Phantom Thrust (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P4 (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P5 (Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P6 (Passion)
Dash Attack Passion State (Used for Mobility and/or to Refresh Signature):
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P1 (Passion or Non-Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P2 (Passion or Non-Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P3 (Passion or Non-Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P4 (Passion or Non-Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P5 (Passion or Non-Passion)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P6 (Passion or Non-Passion)

Synergy

Grace

Grace excels in applying a tremendous amount of Shock damage while requiring minimal field time, making her an ideal partner for Jane or another teammate to dominate the battlefield. Her efficiency in delivering damage quickly and without monopolizing team resources allows Jane to shine during her powerful burst combos. Additionally, Grace doesn’t need to rely on the team's Ultimate to perform her role effectively, leaving more opportunities for Jane to utilize those resources for devastating attacks. At the time of Jane’s release, Grace and Jane form one of the most formidable Disorder damage duos. Their synergy is unparalleled, with each character's shocks and assaults triggering massive disorder nukes off each other.

Seth

Seth is the go-to general Anomaly support, bringing significant advantages to Jane’s team while requiring minimal field time. His presence enhances Jane's damage potential and ensures that she can reach her maximum efficiency without sacrificing team dynamics. One of Seth's primary contributions is applying a generic 20% Anomaly Resistance reduction to enemies, which significantly amplifies all Anomaly build-up against them. This effect is crucial for maximizing the effectiveness of both Jane's and Grace's abilities. Moreover, Seth grants a chosen squad member (based on team positioning) up to 100 additional Anomaly Efficiency. This boost not only enhances Jane’s damage output but also assists her in capping out her special multipliers without the need for exceptionally high-end gear. His ability to apply Shock for Disorder and Daze to work towards stuns further cements his role as an invaluable teammate for Jane in most of her compositions.

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.

Stun Jane Team

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Stun

Support

Bangboo

Pure Anomaly Jane Team

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Support

Bangboo

Damage

Don't use the damage output calculations as an indication on who is worth pulling or investing as those are just simulations and in day-to-day gameplay there's a lot variables and also the skill of the player is important. As usual, don't compare the numbers between characters.

Important!

Janes Mindscape 1 - The added Basic Attack, Salchow Jump, provided by Jane's Mindscape 1 becomes increasingly valuable as combat extends. This bonus allows Jane to prolong each of her Passion States, thus magnifying the benefits over longer engagements. In extended encounters beyond our initial calculations, you can expect this aspect of her Mindscape to offer even greater advantages.
Jane's Mindscape 2 - The effectiveness of Jane's Mindscape 2 diminishes if you cannot achieve the CRIT RATE Anomaly Proficiency cap for Jane's Gnawed State. As such, if this cap is not reached, the gains reflected in our calculations will be relatively weaker.
Jane's Mindscape 6 - The value of Jane's Mindscape 6 is contingent on the downtime experienced during her Passion State in the combat scenario. In instances where Jane encounters significant or frequent downtime, M6 provides substantial benefits. However, in scenarios where there is minimal to no downtime, its effectiveness is considerably reduced.

Jane Doe in 1 Target scenario - Burst and Standard rotations

Rotation time: 15.17s for Burst and 11.57s for Standard.

4,143,816 DMG (273,231 DPS)189.56%

1,371,638 DMG (120,140 DPS)204.06%

3,955,868 DMG (260,838 DPS)180.96%

1,219,256 DMG (97,284 DPS)165.24%

3,906,415 DMG (257,577 DPS)178.70%

1,204,165 DMG (96,080 DPS)163.20%

3,674,433 DMG (242,281 DPS)168.09%

1,173,255 DMG (93,613 DPS)159.01%

3,624,981 DMG (239,020 DPS)165.82%

1,158,163 DMG (92,409 DPS)156.96%

2,611,564 DMG (172,199 DPS)119.47%

834,021 DMG (66,546 DPS)113.03%

2,186,037 DMG (144,141 DPS)100%

681,001 DMG (58,874 DPS)100%

Details about the calculations

Here are the rotations used in the calculations.

Burst rotation (During Stun)
Jane, as a versatile Anomaly character, can fit into various team compositions and play styles, leading to diverse burst rotation strategies. Allocating portions of the stun duration or Ultimate usage to other characters is a feasible approach and will alter the sample rotation on which our calculations are based.
Chain Attack: Flowers of Sin
Dash Attack: Phantom Thrust
Basic Attack: Salchow Jump (Consecutive Attack)
Basic Attack: Salchow Jump (Finishing Move)
EX Special Attack: Aerial Sweep - Clearout
EX Special Attack: Aerial Sweep - Clearout
Dash Attack: Phantom Thrust
Ultimate: Final Curtain
Basic Attack: Salchow Jump (Consecutive Attack)
Basic Attack: Salchow Jump (Finishing Move)

Standard Rotation
Jane’s standard rotation, much like her burst rotation, is highly adaptable and varies significantly based on the team composition and strategy employed. The frequency and form of this rotation are further influenced by the specific teammates selected and their respective field time requirements. Therefore, the sequence of actions used in our calculations should be viewed as a general guideline rather than a precise formula. The actual execution of combat rotations will depend on several factors, including: Passion State Management, the number and timing of dodges and dodge counters performed and the roles and abilities of Jane’s teammates, which can alter the rotation dynamics.
Dodge Counter: Swift Shadow (First)
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P3
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P4
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P5
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P6
Dodge Counter: Swift Shadow Dance
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P5
Basic Attack: Dancing Blades P6
Basic Attack: Salchow Jump (Consecutive Attack)
Basic Attack: Salchow Jump (Finishing Move)

And here are the W-Engines and Disk Drives used in the calculations.

Base ATK (Lv 60): 713

Anomaly Proficiency (Lv 60): 90

(2)

Increases Physical DMG by 10%.

(4)

Whenever a squad member inflicts Assault on an enemy, the equipper deals 35% increased damage to the target for 12s.

(2)

Increases Anomaly Proficiency by 30.

(4)

When an EX Special Attack hits an enemy, reduce the targets Anomaly Buildup RES to equippers attribute by 20% for 8s. This effect does not stack with others of the same attribute.

Disk 4

Anomaly Proficiency

Disk 5

Physical DMG%

Disk 6

Anomaly Mastery

Substats: ATK (42%), Anomaly Proficiency (126), PEN (54)

Details about Anomaly

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Damage output (including team buffs)

The following calculations display the impact of support characters buffs on Janes burst damage rotation. For this reason do not treat these calculations as a full representation of a teams performance - they do not include full team damage, rotations or W-Engine buffs. Also of note is that Support type characters W-Engines are more beneficial than Defensive characters giving Rina an additional advantage not listed here in fully geared scenario.

M0 Jane Doe damage output including team buffs

Jane + Qingyi (Max Stacks)

213,907 DPS148.4%

Jane + Seth + Swing Jazz

204,556 DPS141.91%

Jane + Rina + Swing Jazz

193,030 DPS133.92%

Solo

144,141 DPS100%

Shiyu Defense

Jane Doe Shiyu Defense stats aren't available yet. They will be added soon.

Jane DoeBuild and Guide

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Jane Stun Gameplay Priorities

Non-Stun Gameplay Priorities

Jane Doe in 1 Target scenario - Burst and Standard rotations

Details about the calculations

Rotations

Burst rotation (During Stun)

Standard Rotation

Character build

Details about Anomaly

M0 Jane Doe damage output including team buffs