Inflicting enemies with Spectro Frazzle increases Crit. Rate by 20% for 15s. Attacking enemies with 10 stacks of Spectro Frazzle grants 15% Spectro DMG Bonus for 15s.
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Resonator file · Zani
Zani
- Nation
- RinascitaRagunna
- Released
- 29 April 2025
- Signature weapon
Blazing Justice
Full Weapon Ranking
Best-in-slot through accessible backup choices, with the 5-star options ranked ahead of the 4-star and craftable ones.
5-Star Tier
- Rank #1
Blazing Justice
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. DMG
- 48.6%
Signature weapon and best-in-slot.
Darkness BreakerView full weaponIncreases ATK by 12%. Casting Basic Attack grants the following effects: Dealing damage ignores 8% of the target's DEF and Amplifies Spectro Frazzle DMG dealt by 50% for 6s. Retriggering the effect resets its duration.
- Rank #2
Tragicomedy
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. Rate
- 24.3%
Fool's WarbleView full weaponIncreases ATK by 12%. Every time Basic Attack or Intro Skill is cast, Heavy Attack DMG Bonus increases by 48% for 3s.
- Rank #3
Verity's Handle
- Base ATK
- 588
- Crit. Rate
- 24.3%
Ad VeritatemView full weaponGain 12% Attribute DMG Bonus. When using Resonance Liberation, the wielder gains 48% Resonance Liberation DMG Bonus for 8s. This effect can be extended by 5s each time Resonance Skills are cast, up to 3 times.
- Rank #4
Abyss Surges
- Base ATK
- 588
- ATK
- 36.5%
Stormy ResolutionView full weaponIncreases Energy Regen by 12.8%. When hitting a target with Resonance Skill, increases Basic Attack DMG Bonus by 10%, lasting for 8s. When hitting a target with Basic Attacks, increases Resonance Skill DMG Bonus by 10%, lasting for 8s.
4-Star & Craftable Tier
- Rank #5
Legend of Drunken Hero
- Base ATK
- 462
- ATK
- 18.2%
Strong conditional option when attacking enemies affected by Negative Status effects.
RhetoricView full weaponDealing DMG to enemies with Negative Statuses increases the wielder's ATK by 4% for 10s. This effect can be triggered 1 time per second, stackable up to 4 times.
- Rank #6
Celestial Spiral
- Base ATK
- 462
- ATK
- 18.2%
Intergalactic GazeView full weaponCasting the Resonance Skill grants 6 Resonance Energy and increases ATK by 10%, lasting for 16s. This effect can be triggered once every 20s.
- Rank #7
Gauntlets#21D
- Base ATK
- 388
- Energy Regen
- 38.9%
Best F2P / craftable option.
MastermindView full weaponWhen the Resonator dashes or dodges, increases ATK by 8%. Increases Dodge Counter DMG by 50%, lasting for 8s. When Dodge Counter is performed, heals 5% of the Resonator's Max HP. This effect can be triggered 1 time(s) every 6s.
Best Echo Setup
Database-backed set bonuses for the recommended setups.
Best Full Set
5pc Eternal Radiance
Recommended Main Echo
Capitaneus
Main Slot Bonuses
Spectro DMG +10%.
Echo Skill
Summon a Capitaneus to jump up and smash enemies, dealing 118.80% Spectro DMG. This attack generates 4 extra Merciless Judgements, each dealing 59.40% Spectro DMG.
The Resonator with this Echo equipped in their main slot gains 12.00% Spectro DMG Bonus and 12.00% Heavy Attack DMG Bonus.
- Charges
- 1
- Cooldown
- 20s
Hybrid Alternative
2pc Eternal Radiance + 2pc Celestial Light
Spectro DMG +10%.
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Spectro DMG +10%.
View Echo setBest Echo Stats
Main stats by cost slot.
4-cost
CRIT DMG For the best stat distribution, always select the opposite Critical main stat on your Echo relative to your weapon's substat.
3-cost
Spectro DMG Bonus 3-cost
Spectro DMG Bonus 1-cost
ATK% 1-cost
ATK% Substat Priority
Roll quality order for Zani pieces.
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CRIT Rate - CRIT DMG
- ATK%
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Heavy Attack DMG Bonus -
Energy Regen
Skill Priority
Level the biggest damage gains first.
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Forte Circuit -
Resonance Liberation -
Resonance Skill -
Basic Attack -
Intro Skill
Main DPS
Main DPS
Zani Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Zani
Outro Skill
Beacon For the Future
Attack the target, dealing Spectro DMG equal to 150% of Zani's ATK and removing all stacks of Heliacal Ember inflicted upon the target. Each stack increases the DMG dealt by 10%. This DMG is considered Spectro Frazzle DMG. The Spectro DMG dealt by other Resonators in the team to the target marked by Heliacal Ember is Amplified by 20% for 20s.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Phoebe Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Phoebe
Outro Skill
Attentive Heart
Deal Spectro DMG equal to 528.41% of Phoebe's ATK to nearby targets. - Absolution Enhancement: Increase DMG Multiplier by 255%. - Confession Enhancement: Grant Silent Prayer to the Resonator on the field, reducing the Spectro RES of nearby targets by 10% and granting 100% Spectro Frazzle DMG Amplification. When Spectro Frazzle inflicts DMG, extend Spectro Frazzle's damage interval by 50%. This effect lasts 30s or until Phoebe switches to Absolution status.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Shorekeeper Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Shorekeeper
Outro Skill
Binary Butterfly
Shorekeeper summons 1 Flare Star Butterfly and 1 Dim Star Butterfly to circle the party member who triggers Shorekeeper's Outro Skill for up to 30s, granting the following effects: - If the Resonator on the field is hit or launched, tapping the Dodge Button allows the Resonator to immediately recover from the interruption, triggering a successful Dodge. The Resonator launched in the air can land on the ground if they are close to the ground. This effect can be triggered up to 5 time(s). - All nearby party members' DMG is Amplified by 15%.
Alternative
Rover (Spectro)
Outro Skill
Instant
Rover generates an area of stasis surrounding the next character (or other characters on a nearby team that activates an Outro Skill) over **3s**. > ⚠️ Pure utility Outro: time stop / crowd control. No damage buff for the incoming Resonator. Skip building Outro when on Rejuvenating Glow set; build it when on Moonlit Clouds.
Alternative
Verina
Outro Skill
Blossom
Heal the incoming Resonator by 19% of Verina's ATK per second for 6s. All Resonators on nearby teams have their DMG Amplified by 15% for 30s.
Rotation Note
Spectro Rover is the strongest partner by far if played in Quickswap. The majority of players should however stick to Shorekeeper for the easiest experience.
Main DPS
Main DPS
Zani Field Time
Build the rotation here.
Zani
Outro Skill
Beacon For the Future
Attack the target, dealing Spectro DMG equal to 150% of Zani's ATK and removing all stacks of Heliacal Ember inflicted upon the target. Each stack increases the DMG dealt by 10%. This DMG is considered Spectro Frazzle DMG. The Spectro DMG dealt by other Resonators in the team to the target marked by Heliacal Ember is Amplified by 20% for 20s.
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Buffer / Sub-DPS
Ciaccona Setup
Buff the damage window before handing off.
Ciaccona
Outro Skill
Windcalling Tune
Aero Erosion DMG dealt to targets near the active Resonator is Amplified by 100% for 30s.
Support / Opener
Support / Opener
Rover (Spectro) Setup
Open the rotation and sustain the team.
Primary choice
Rover (Spectro)
Outro Skill
Instant
Rover generates an area of stasis surrounding the next character (or other characters on a nearby team that activates an Outro Skill) over **3s**. > ⚠️ Pure utility Outro: time stop / crowd control. No damage buff for the incoming Resonator. Skip building Outro when on Rejuvenating Glow set; build it when on Moonlit Clouds.
Alternative
Shorekeeper
Outro Skill
Binary Butterfly
Shorekeeper summons 1 Flare Star Butterfly and 1 Dim Star Butterfly to circle the party member who triggers Shorekeeper's Outro Skill for up to 30s, granting the following effects: - If the Resonator on the field is hit or launched, tapping the Dodge Button allows the Resonator to immediately recover from the interruption, triggering a successful Dodge. The Resonator launched in the air can land on the ground if they are close to the ground. This effect can be triggered up to 5 time(s). - All nearby party members' DMG is Amplified by 15%.
Basic Attack
Routine Negotiation
Basic Attack
Perform up to 4 consecutive attacks to deal Spectro DMG.
After performing Basic Attack Stage 3, Normal Attack at the right time to perform Basic Attack Breakthrough, which can be followed by Basic Attack Stage 4 by Normal Attack again.
Heavy Attack
Consume STA to attack the target, dealing Spectro DMG. Tap Normal Attack within a certain time to perform Basic Attack Stage 3.
Mid-air Attack
Consume STA to perform a plunging attack, dealing Spectro DMG. Tap Normal Attack within a certain time to perform Basic Attack Stage 3.
Dodge Counter
Tap Normal Attack within a certain time after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Spectro DMG. Then Normal Attack at the right time to cast Basic Attack Breakthrough.
Resonance Skill
Restless Watch
Standard Defense Protocol
Attack the target to deal Spectro DMG and enter a block stance. This state ends early if Zani is switched off the field. Tap Normal Attack within a certain time to perform Basic Attack Stage 3, recovering 10 points of Redundant Energy and Stagnating the target on hit.
When attacked by an enemy while in block stance, reduce this instance of damage by 100% and Stagnate nearby targets, then cast Pinpoint Strike, dealing Spectro DMG and further reducing their Vibration Strength by 5%. DMG taken by Zani is reduced by 30% within the next 2s.
Crisis Response Protocol
When Zani is not in Inferno Mode and has full Redundant Energy, her Resonance Skill is replaced with Resonance Skill Crisis Response Protocol.
Hold Resonance Skill to enter Ready Stance. While in Ready Stance, Zani is immune to interruption. This state ends early if Zani is switched off the field. After releasing Resonance Skill button or when the stance duration ends, consume all Redundant Energy to cast Targeted Action, dealing Spectro DMG, which is also considered Spectro Frazzle DMG.
When attacked by an enemy in while in Ready Stance, reduce this instance of damage by 100% and consume all Redundant Energy to cast Forcible Riposte, dealing Spectro DMG (also considered Spectro Frazzle DMG), Stagnating the target, and further reducing their Vibration Strength by 5%. DMG taken by Zani is reduced by 30% within the next 2s.
Casting Targeted Action or Forcible Riposte sends Zani into Sunburst mode and inflicts a stack of Heliacal Ember upon the target on hit. The last stage of the attack recovers Blaze.
Sunburst
The Spectro Frazzle DMG dealt by Zani to the target is Amplified by 20%.
Forte Circuit
There Will Be A Light
Heliacal Ember
When Zani is in the team and a nearby Resonator inflicts Spectro Frazzle upon a target, immediately consume all Spectro Frazzle stacks and trigger the corresponding DMG, then convert Spectro Frazzle into an equal number of Heliacal Embers. Every time the conversion happens, Zani obtains Blaze based on the stacks of Heliacal Ember inflicted. Heliacal Ember is capped at 60 stacks, with each stack lasting for 6s. Heliacal Ember stacks are counted toward the Spectro Frazzle stacks for the Eternal Radiance Sonata Effect.
Scorching Light
When Zani is in Inferno Mode, Heavy Slash - Daybreak, Heavy Slash - Dawning, Heavy Slash - Nightfall, and Heavy Slash - Lightsmash become available, which deal Spectro DMG that is considered both Heavy Attack DMG and Spectro Frazzle DMG.
When Blaze is no less than 30, Resonance Skill Standard Defense Protocol is replaced with Resonance Skill Scorching Light.
Hold Resonance Skill to enter Ready Stance, during which Zani is immune to interruption. This state ends early when Zani is switched off the field. While in Ready Stance, release Resonance Skill button within a certain time to consume Blaze and perform Heavy Slash - Daybreak.
When attacked in a certain time after entering Ready Stance, reduce this instance of damage by 100% and Stagnate nearby targets, then perform Heavy Slash - Lightsmash, consuming Blazes and further reducing their Vibration Strength by 10%. Zani's DMG taken within the next 2s is reduced by 30%.
After casting Heavy Slash - Lightsmash, Basic Attack is replaced with Heavy Slash - Nightfall, consuming up to 40 Blazes on hit, with each Blaze increasing the DMG Multiplier of Heavy Slash - Nightfall. If Heavy Slash - Nightfall Stage 1 is interrupted, Basic Attack again to cast Heavy Slash - Nightfall Stage 2.
Upon releasing the button after a certain time or when Ready Stance ends, immediately perform Heavy Slash - Nightfall.
When Blaze is no less than 30, Basic Attack is replaced with Heavy Slash - Daybreak. After entering Inferno Mode, casting Basic Attack immediately replaces the current Basic Attack with Resonance Skill Scorching Light. Hold Basic Attack to enter Ready Stance.
After performing Heavy Slash - Daybreak, Basic Attack immediately to perform Heavy Slash - Dawning at the cost of Blaze.
After performing Heavy Slash - Dawning, Basic Attack is replaced with Heavy Slash - Nightfall.
If Basic Attack is not replaced with Heavy Slash - Nightfall after a successful Dodge and Zani has no less than 30 Blazes, Press Normal Attack within a certain time to perform Heavy Slash - Lightsmash at the cost of Blazes.
Redundant Energy
Zani can hold up to 100 Redundant Energy.
Obtain Redundant Energy when Normal Attacks hit a target.
Obtain Redundant Energy when casting Intro Skill Immediate Execution.
Obtain Redundant Energy when casting Resonance Skill Standard Defense Protocol.
Obtain Redundant Energy when casting Pinpoint Strike.
Cannot obtain Redundant Energy while in Inferno Mode.
Blaze
Blaze is capped at 100 when not in Inferno Mode.
Blaze is capped at 150 in Inferno Mode.
Casting Targeted Action or Forcible Riposte grants 10 Blazes.
Every stack of Heliacal Ember converted from Spectro Frazzle grants 5 Blazes.
Casting Resonance Liberation Rekindle grants 50 Blazes.
Resonance Liberation
Between Dawn and Dusk
Rekindle
Deal Spectro DMG and enter Inferno Mode, increasing Max Blaze from 100 to 150 and granting 50 Blazes. When in Inferno Mode, the DMG Multiplier of Basic Attack is increased.
The Last Stand
When in Inferno Mode, Resonance Liberation The Last Stand becomes available when Blaze is lower than 30 or after 8s in Inferno Mode.
Casting Resonance Liberation The Last Stand deals Spectro DMG and ends the Inferno Mode.
Intro Skill
Immediate Execution
Attack the target, dealing Spectro DMG.
Inherent Skills
Quick Response
Casting Intro Skill Immediate Execution gives 12% Spectro DMG Bonus for 14s.
Fear No Pain
When in Ready Stance, all DMG taken is reduced by 20%.
Beacon For the Future
Attack the target, dealing Spectro DMG equal to 150% of Zani's ATK and removing all stacks of Heliacal Ember inflicted upon the target. Each stack increases the DMG dealt by 10%. This DMG is considered Spectro Frazzle DMG. The Spectro DMG dealt by other Resonators in the team to the target marked by Heliacal Ember is Amplified by 20% for 20s.
Gauntlets
When the target's Off-Tune Level is full, the Resonator may cast Tune Break on the target.
Resonance Chain
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Sequence 1: When the Alarm Clock Rings
Casting Targeted Action or Forcible Riposte gives a 50% Spectro DMG Bonus for 14s.
Resonance Skill Heavy Slash - Nightfall can't be interrupted.
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Sequence 2: Stale Bread With Energy Drink
Crit. Rate is increased by 20%.
The DMG Multiplier of Targeted Action and Forcible Riposte is increased by 80%.
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Sequence 3: Each Day A New Commute
When in Inferno Mode, every 1 consumed increases the last stage DMG Multiplier of the subsequent Resonance Liberation The Last Stand by 8%, maxed at 1200%.
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Sequence 4: More Efficiency, Less Drama
When Intro Skill Immediate Execution is cast, the ATK of all Resonators in the team is increased by 20% for 30s.
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Sequence 5: Delivered In Full On Time
The DMG Multiplier of Resonance Liberation Rekindle is increased by 120%.
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Sequence 6: First Things First? Clock Out!
The DMG Multipliers of Heavy Slash - Daybreak, Heavy Slash- Dawning, Heavy Slash - Nightfall, and Heavy Slash - Lightsmash are increased by 40%. Every Blaze consumed increases the DMG Multiplier of Heavy Slash - Nightfall by 40% on hit.
Gain following effects when in Inferno Mode:
- When Blaze is lower than 70, restore 70 Blazes immediately. This effect is triggered once in Inferno Mode.
- Within 8s after entering Inferno Mode, Zani will remain standing with at least 1 HP if hit by a fatal blow.
Kit text from the official Wuthering Waves guide by Kuro Games.
◇ Frequently Asked Questions
What element is Zani?
Zani is a Spectro element resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What weapon does Zani use?
Zani uses a Gauntlets in Wuthering Waves.
What rarity is Zani?
Zani is a 5-star resonator in Wuthering Waves.
What role does Zani play?
Zani serves as: Main Damage Dealer, Heavy Attack Damage, Spectro DMG Amplification, Spectro Frazzle.
When was Zani released?
Zani was released on 29 April 2025.
What is Zani's signature weapon?
Zani's signature weapon is Blazing Justice.