A Complete Guide to Yixuan's Development in Zenless Zone Zero: Ascension Materials, Skill Upgrade Items, and the Exclusive W Engine

I. Introduction to Yixuan

Yixuan is a new Agent coming in Zenless Zone Zero 2.0. She's positioned as a high-potential DPS or utility character (depending on official skill stat adjustments). To be ready for battle the moment she launches, players will need to prepare a substantial amount of character development resources in advance, including Ascension Materials, Skill Upgrade Materials, and Exclusive W Engine Development Materials.

This guide details all the material requirements for Yixuan from level 0 to max level, along with information on how to obtain them, helping you plan your farming strategy efficiently.

II. Yixuan Training Materials Overview

If you plan to fully train Yixuan to the maximum level, max out all skills, and upgrade her exclusive W Engine to the highest level, you will need the following total resources:

2.1 Total Requirements

Material Name Total Quantity

Basic Ether Chip 25

Advanced Ether Chip 75

Specialized Ether Chip 250

Basic Rupture Certification Seal 4

Advanced Rupture Certification Seal 32

Arbitrator Certification Seal 30

Exquisite Molt 9

High-Dimensional Data Miasma Elytra 60

Hamster Cage Pass 5

Advanced Investigator's Log 300

Daniel (Currency) 3,705,000

Note: These materials cover the requirements for the character's maximum level and all skill upgrades. If you only plan to train to a practical level, the requirements will be reduced accordingly.

III. Yixuan's Exclusive W Engine Upgrade Materials

Yixuan's exclusive W Engine is her core weapon. It is recommended to upgrade it simultaneously with the character to maximize its combat power.

3.1 Materials Required to Level Up from Level 0 to Level 60

Material Name Quantity

Fractured Parts 4

Enhanced Fractured Parts 32

Specialized Fractured Parts 30

W-Engine Energy Module 200

Danny 400,000

IV. Yixuan Ascension (Character Level Increase) Materials

Character Ascension is a prerequisite for unlocking higher levels and skill caps. Yixuan's ascension is divided into five stages:

Ascension Level Required Materials Danny

Level 10 → Level 20 Basic Rupture Certification Seals x4 24,000

Level 20 → Level 30 Advanced Rupture Certification Seals x12 56,000

Level 30 → Level 40 Advanced Rupture Certification Seals x20 120,000

Level 40 → Level 50 Arbitrator Certification Seals x10 200,000

Level 50 → Level 60 Arbitrator Certification Seals x20 400,000

V. Yixuan Skill Upgrade Materials

Yixuan's skill upgrades require two types of materials:

General Skill Chips (Basic/Advanced/Specialized Ether Chips)

Special Skill Items (Refined Molt, High-Dimensional Data Miasma Elytra, Hamster Cage Pass, etc.)

5.1 Total Required (Full Skill Levels)

Material Name Quantity

Basic Ether Chip 25

Advanced Ether Chip 75

Specialized Ether Chip 250

Refined Molt 9

High-Dimensional Data: Miasma Elytra 60

Hamster Cage Pass 5

Danny 2,905,000

5.2 Cost Detail by Skill Level

Skill Level Materials

1 → 2 Basic Ether Chips x2

2 → 3 Basic Ether Chips x3

3 → 4 Advanced Ether Chips x2

4 → 5 Advanced Ether Chips x3

5 → 6 Advanced Ether Chips x4

6 → 7 Advanced Ether Chips x6

7 → 8 Specialized Ether Chips x5

8 → 9 Specialized Ether Chips x8

9 → 10 Specialized Ether Chips x10

10 → 11 Specialized Ether Chips x12

11 → 12 Specialized Ether Chips x15 + Hamster Cage Pass x1

In addition, reaching a critical skill level requires Refined Molt and High-Dimensional Data: Miasma Elytra:

Refined Molt: Required for upgrading from Level D to Level E, and from Level E to Level F.

High-Dimensional Data: Miasma Elytra: Requires increasing quantities starting from Level B, with 30 required for the highest Level F.

VI. Material Acquisition Methods

6.1 Refined Molt

Source: Defeat the Weekly Boss "Miasma Priest"

Farming Method: Recommended for high-difficulty challenges. Drop rate is proportional to the number of weekly challenges.

6.2 High-Dimensional Data: Miasma Elytra

Source: Challenge Level "Miasma Plunderer - Avarus"

Farming Method: Suitable for group farming, can drop multiple high-dimensional data types simultaneously.

6.3 Hamster Cage Pass

Source: Special event rewards, unlocked at certain levels of the New Eridu City Fund.

Rare uses, recommended for core skills.

6.4 Ether Chip

Source: VR Equipment Battle Simulator Mode

Unlock Condition: Complete the "Last Train to Explosion" mission in Chapter 1, "Cat's Lost and Found," of the main story.

6.5 Fracture Certification Seal

Source: Daily Battle Missions or Specific Instances

Advanced and Arbitrator versions require higher-level instances to drop.

6.6 W-Engine Energy Module

Source: Weapon Enhancement instances or by disassembling excess W-Engine instances.

VII. Yixuan Training Recommendations

Priority:

Reach level 60 to unlock all skill level caps.

Upgrade core damage-dealing skills (prioritize high-multiplier skills).

Simultaneously upgrade the level of your exclusive W-Engine.

Resource-Saving Tips:

Use low-level chips before skill level 6 to avoid wasting high-level materials.

Prioritize Exquisite Molting and Hamster Cage Passes for high-yield skills.

Maximize weekly boss and high-dimensional data instance kills for long-term accumulation.

VIII. Summary

Yixuan is a high-potential character in Zenless Zone Zero that requires significant training investment. Her skill upgrades and W-Engine development, in particular, consume significant resources. Prepare Ascension items, Skill Chips, High-Dimensional Data, and rare items in advance to ensure she's fully equipped and ready for battle as soon as she goes online.

This guide will provide a clear understanding of Yixuan's training materials, acquisition methods, and training sequence at all stages, allowing you to efficiently complete your development plan and experience her full combat potential right away in Version 2.0.