Ultimate Burnice Build and Team Strategies in ZZZ

Burnice in Zenless Zone Zero: A Guide to Her Power and Strategy

Burnice, like her fellow Sons of Calydon, embodies the essence of fire in Zenless Zone Zero. She’s distinguished as the top Anomaly sub-DPS, excelling at generating significant Fire Anomaly buildup while off the field. Constructing a team around her is easy, and she offers numerous team combinations that accommodate free-to-play players.

When it comes to assembling an Anomaly team—regardless of which one—Burnice stands out as an excellent choice. While she might not be the absolute best option, her versatility makes her valuable in various setups, including Attack DPS, which we’ll explore further in this guide.

Ideal Builds for Burnice

Burnice thrives on utilizing her EX Special to generate Heat, which can range from 50 to 100. This state, known as Nitro-Fueled Cocktail, enables her to scorch enemies with nearly all her attack types, including:

• Held Basic Attack: Mixed Flame Blend
• EX Special: Intense Heat Stirring Method (especially when held)
• Chain Attacks
• Ultimate: Glorious Inferno

Any allies that strike scorched foes activate Afterburn, consuming eight Heat for each proc. Afterburn can inflict up to 350% of Burnice’s attack as Fire damage every 1.5 seconds, with damage scaling up to 30% based on her Anomaly Proficiency.

Burnice also instantly acquires 100 Heat the first time she enters combat. A suggested rotation with her might look like this:

1. Start combat with a Support character to enhance the team’s strength.
2. Switch to Burnice to receive 100 Heat and unleash her held Basic Attack to apply Scorch.
3. Swap to your main DPS and continue dealing damage while monitoring Burnice’s Heat gauge.
4. Return to Burnice and activate her EX Special to maximize Heat again.
5. Use Burnice’s Ultimate whenever available to conserve EX Special Energy.
6. Repeat the process.

For stat distribution, focus on the following in this order:

1. Attack Percent: Aim for around 2,500 minimum.
2. Anomaly Proficiency: Target at least 320.
3. Energy Regen: Strive for 1.5 minimum.
4. Anomaly Mastery: Aim for a minimum of 130.

Recommended W-Engines for Burnice

Burnice benefits the most from W-Engines that enhance her ability to build Anomalies. Her signature W-Engine, Flamemaker Shaker, is the top-tier choice, granting a universal Attack percent buff, increasing Energy Regen, and boosting overall damage by up to 35% while she’s active—and this doubles when she’s not. It even enhances her Anomaly Proficiency.

Although Flamemaker Shaker is the best option, there are several accessible alternatives as well. A top free choice is the craftable Weeping Gemini, known for its Anomaly Proficiency buff. Other notable choices include:

• Electro-Lip Gloss: This season pass exclusive offers significant Damage and Attack percent bonuses.
• Grace’s signature Fusion Compiler: A strong choice for its PEN Ratio and Anomaly Proficiency enhancements.

Best Drive Disks for Burnice

The combination of four-piece Chaos Jazz and two-piece Freedom Blues is optimal for Burnice. This setup provides +60 Anomaly Proficiency from the two-piece bonus along with a robust Fire Damage percent increase. The four-piece bonus from Chaos Jazz maximizes Burnice’s EX Special and Assist off-field damage as well.

Key stats to prioritize include Attack percent, Anomaly Proficiency, and Energy Regen. Attack percent affects Burnice’s damage output directly, while Anomaly Proficiency boosts the damage from your Anomaly activations. Improved Energy Regeneration allows her to use her EX Special more frequently.

Burnice’s Skill Leveling and Prioritization

The core elements of Burnice’s abilities are reaching Nitro-Fueled Cocktail state and applying Scorch. Therefore, the EX Special should be your highest priority for upgrades. Follow this order for upgrading her skills:
EX Special > Assist >= Ultimate > Chain Attack > Basic Attack. Additionally, max out her essential passives from ranks A through F whenever you have access to endgame materials.

Top Teams Featuring Burnice

Burnice excels in combinations focusing on Anomaly buildup and triggering Disorder effects, which result from two Anomalies interacting. After a Disorder effect activates, it clears both Anomaly types used to trigger it, enhancing synergies in premium teams.

Premium Team Composition

Together, Burnice and Yanagi form a potent duo, both capable of inflicting Anomalies and Disorders effectively. Yanagi’s EX Special generates additional Disorder damage without depleting the Anomaly gauge, making it easier for Burnice to stack Scorch.

Astra Yao provides substantial Attack boosts and facilitates quick swapping, allowing Burnice to maximize her EX Special usage during combat.

Soldier 11 Team Composition

While Soldier 11 may not be the highest-performing DPS, she remains a viable choice alongside Burnice, who provides additional Fire damage and Anomaly buildup, improving the overall effectiveness of the team. Caesar’s defensive capabilities enhance Soldier 11’s survivability, making them a reliable squad.

Free-to-Play Team Composition

Piper is a formidable character for building Scorch stacks, even against high-tier Anomalies. Lucy contributes Fire damage and Anomaly buildup while offering Attack bonuses.

In summary, Burnice is a versatile and powerful character in Zenless Zone Zero, seamlessly fitting into various team compositions and enhancing Anomaly interactions. With proper building and strategy, she can significantly elevate any team’s potential.