Zenless Zone Zero Soldier 11 Build Guide

Soldier 11 is an S-rank Fire DPS in Zenless Zone Zero, excelling in burst damage during enemy "Imbalance" states. This guide covers optimal builds, team synergies, and strategies to maximize her potential as a frontline damage dealer.  

1. Skills & Talent Priority  

- Normal Attack > Link Attack > Enhanced Special Skill > Ultimate   

  - Normal Attack: Soldier 11’s core damage source. Triggering "Fire Suppression" converts her attacks into flame slashes. Prioritize leveling this first.  

  - Link Attack: Deals massive AoE Fire DMG and applies Ignition, enabling follow-up Fire Suppression hits.  

  - Enhanced Special Skill: Grants guaranteed Fire Suppression for 8 attacks. Upgrade after Normal Attack and Link Attack.  

  - Ultimate: High burst damage but lower priority due to long animation time.  

Key Talents  

- Talent B (High-Heat Convergence): Boosts damage via attack stacks.  

- Talent D (Passionate Burn): Enhances survivability by reducing interruptions.  

- Talent F (Blazing Heartflow): Ignore enemy Fire RES, critical for late-game DPS.  

2. Weapon (Soundquake) Recommendations  

Best-in-Slot  

- Sulfurstone: Signature weapon, offering +20% Fire DMG and ATK scaling. Ideal for maximizing her Fire Suppression mechanics.  

- Cannon Rotor: Monthly pass weapon with CRIT Rate boosts. Best alternative for consistent crits.  

Alternatives  

- Moonlight Obscurity: F2P-friendly option for Normal Attack DMG buffs.  

- Avoid Stardust Engine: Poor synergy with her Imbalance-focused playstyle.  

3. Drive (Artifact) Builds  

Optimal Sets  

- 4pc Woodpecker Electro + 2pc Pyro Prison Heavy Metal 

  - 4pc Woodpecker: +8% CRIT Rate and +9% ATK on crit hits.  

  - 2pc Pyro Prison: +10% Fire DMG.  

- 4pc Pyro Prison Heavy Metal + 2pc Free Blues: Boosts Fire DMG and Burn effects.  

Main Stats  

- Slot 4: CRIT Rate/DMG  

- Slot 5: Fire DMG Bonus  

- Slot 6: ATK%  

- Substats: Prioritize CRIT > ATK% > PEN (until 100% ATK bonus).  

4. Team Compositions  

Soldier 11 relies on teammates to trigger Imbalance for her burst window. Key synergies include:  

Meta Fire Team  

- Soldier 11 + Corin + Ben  

  - Corin: Applies Burn and triggers Imbalance quickly.  

  - Ben: Provides shields and Fire RES shred.  

F2P-Friendly Team  

- Soldier 11 + Ben + Anby  

  - Anby: Budget Imbalance enabler for early-game players.  

Flex Slot  

- Rina: Adds crowd control and Burn support.  

5. Playstyle & Rotation Tips  

1. Pre-Imbalance Setup: Use Corin/Ben to apply Burn and break enemy shields.  

2. Imbalance Burst: Swap to Soldier 11 → Use Link Attack → Spam Normal Attack for Fire Suppression.  

3. Enhanced Special Skill: Activate after Link Attack for guaranteed Fire Suppression procs.  

4. Energy Management: Prioritize Ultimate usage during boss phases or multi-wave clears.  

6. Constellations  

- C1 (Energy Surge): Restores 80 Energy upon entering combat, improving rotation fluidity.  

- C2 (Blazing Momentum): +36% DMG for Fire Suppression attacks (max 12 stacks).  

- C6 (Infernal Ignition): Ignores 25% Fire RES during burst phases. Game-changing for endgame.  

Final Tips  

- Always pair Soldier 11 with Fire teammates to activate her Talent F’s RES ignore.  

- Farm Woodpecker/Pyro Prison Drives early for mid-game power spikes.  

- Practice animation cancels during Normal Attack chains to maximize DPS.