Zenless Zone Zero Best W-Engines: Rankings, Stats, and Build Recommendations
Choosing optimal W-Engines in Zenless Zone Zero is crucial for boosting your Agents’ power, maximizing stat synergies, and winning competitive content. S-rank W-Engines deliver the highest impact, but some A-ranks compete in budget/meta builds. Here’s a meta ranking by role, stats, and best usage as of patch 2.1.
S-Rank W-Engine Rankings (Patch 2.1 Meta)
| W-Engine | Type | Base ATK | Advanced Stat | Key Benefit | Best Agent/Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deep Sea Visitor | Attack | 48 | Crit Rate 9.6% | +25% Ice DMG, huge for Ellen (Ice DPS) | Ellen, Ice DPS |
| Cordis Germina | Attack | 48 | Crit Rate 9.6% | 24% Crit Rate buff, all-around meta | DPS/Carry agents |
| Brimstone | Attack | 46 | ATK 12% | Consistent ATK scaling, good vs A-rank | Any DPS, especially Physical |
| Heartstring Nocturne | Attack | 48 | Crit Rate 9.6% | Crit chain bonus, EX skill synergizer | DPS/EX skill agents |
| Dreamlit Hearth | Support | 50 | HP 12% | Extra support stats, good team healing | Support/Heals |
| Sharpened Stinger | Anomaly | 48 | Anomaly Proficiency 36 | Faster anomaly buildup/burst | Anomaly/Effect DPS |
| Fusion Compiler | Anomaly | 46 | PEN Ratio 9.6% | Big anomaly burst and debuff | AoE/Anomaly teams |
| Riot Suppressor Mk VI | Attack | 48 | Crit DMG 19% | Massive burst scaling for crit comps | Crit-focused DPS |
Honorable Mentions
- Steel Cushion: Meta for crit DPS if signature W-Engine is unavailable.
- Elegant Vanity: Off-meta for team ATK buffs and healing, solid for new players.
- Kraken’s Cradle: Top-tier for rupture/impact-based agents and Pan Yinhu builds.
Best A-Rank W-Engines (Budget/Progression)
| W-Engine | Type | Key Benefit | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellicose Blaze | Attack | Energy regen, versatile DPS | Early/rotation teams |
| Hellfire Gears | Stun | Impact for disables | Stun/Interrupt agents |
| Timeweaver | Anomaly | flat ATK boost | Early anomaly teams |
Build Recommendations
- Ellen (Ice DPS): Deep Sea Visitor or Heartstring Nocturne for burst, crit rate stacking, maximize Ice DMG multipliers.
- Ethan (Physical DPS): Brimstone or Cordis Germina for base attack stacking and crit, paired with high crit chance discs.
- Pan Yinhu (Rupture/Impact Support): Tremor Trigram Vessel, Kraken’s Cradle, or Spring Embrace for ATK and energy gain.
- Ju Fufu/Support: Dreamlit Hearth or Elegant Vanity for more survivability, team buffs, and utility.
Stat Priority
- DPS: Prioritize Crit Rate, Crit Damage, ATK.
- Support: HP, Energy Regen, situational PEN Ratio.
- Anomaly Users: Anomaly Proficiency and PEN Ratio, stacking DoT/burst build.
Resources
- Game8 Best W-Engine Tier List
- TheGamer W-Engine Rankings
- YouTube S Rank W-Engine Tier List
- Prydwen ZZZ Tier List
- Lootbar GG Dialyn Build Guide
- Gladiator Boost Pan Yinhu W-Engines
Equip signature or strongest synergy W-Engines on your carries, maximize crit/ATK substats, and swap builds depending on new banner releases for the best results. For detailed agent/w-engine pairing guides, update regularly at Ultimategacha.com!
