Banner Timeline & Pity System
Version 2.6 launches Feb 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC+8.
Phase 1 (Feb 6-27): Sunna - S-Rank Physical Support/Strike Support. 21-day window overlaps Matrix Operation Week 2 (Feb 10-16) Physical DMG buffs.
Phase 2 (Feb 27-Mar 25): Aria - S-Rank Ether Anomaly DPS with Nangong Yu. 26-day duration aligns with Week 3 (Feb 17-23) Ether DMG buffs.
Pity Mechanics
- Base S-Rank rate: 0.6% per pull
- Soft pity: 75-80 pulls (rates increase)
- Hard pity: 90 pulls guaranteed S-Rank
- 50/50 system: First S-Rank has 50% chance of featured agent
- Lost 50/50 triggers guarantee within next 90 pulls
- Max cost: 28,800 Polychrome (180 pulls)
- Average cost: 19,200-20,800 Polychrome (120-130 pulls)
- Pity carries between same-type banners
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Matrix Operation Buff Schedule
Requires Inter-Knot Level 25-30, agents Level 40+, Chapter 1 Intermission complete. Access via Hollow Zero Console at Scott Outpost Interior.
Buff Rotation:
- Week 1 (Feb 6-9): 15-25% ATK
- Week 2 (Feb 10-16): 20-35% Physical DMG (Sunna peak)
- Week 3 (Feb 17-23): 20-35% Ether DMG + 20-35% Fire DMG (Aria optimal)
- Week 4 (Feb 24-Mar 2): 12-20% CRIT Rate + 30-50% CRIT DMG
Weekly Rewards:
- 4,640 Polychrome
- 2,900,000 Dennies
- 116 Boopons
- Matrix Lost Void: 3,200 Polychrome
- Withered Domain: 1,440 Polychrome
Total patch income: 18,560 Polychrome from Matrix Operation + 2,520 from dailies (60/day × 42 days).
Aria Complete Analysis
Role: S-Rank Ether Anomaly DPS, Angels of Delusion faction
Core Stats & Build
Signature W-Engine: Base ATK 713-713.8, 30% Anomaly Mastery
Optimal Drive Discs:
- Slot 4: Anomaly Mastery > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG
- Slot 5: Ether DMG > ATK% > PEN
- Slot 6: Anomaly Proficiency > ATK% > Energy Regen
Functions with 30-40% CRIT Rate due to Anomaly-centric damage model. Demands 8-10 seconds field time per rotation. Deals 180,000-220,000 DPS against neutral-resistance enemies at full investment.
Team Synergies
Optimal S-Rank Team:
- Aria (Main DPS)
- Ether Support S-Rank (Ether DMG% buffs, RES shred)
- Defensive Support (Shield/Heal)
Budget A-Rank Team:
- Aria (Main DPS)
- A-Rank Anomaly Support
- A-Rank Healer/Shielder
- Achieves 70-80% of optimal performance
Hybrid Anomaly Team:
- Aria (Ether Anomaly)
- Secondary Anomaly Agent (different attribute for Disorder)
- Anomaly Amplifier Support
- 30-40% higher DPS through Disorder reactions
Investment Costs
- Ascension: 800,000 Denny, 4 Basic Anomaly Seals, 32 Advanced Anomaly Seals, 30 Controller Seals
- Skills: 2,505,000-2,905,000 Denny, 25 Basic Ether Chips, 75 Advanced Ether Chips, 250 Specialized Ether Chips, 5 Hamster Cage Passes
- Materials: 9 Clouded Crystalline Substance, 60 Spiked Corruption Core/Higher Dimensional Data Falling Fist
- Total: 3,305,000-3,705,000 Denny
Sunna Complete Analysis
Role: S-Rank Physical Support/Strike Support, Angels of Delusion faction
Core Stats & Build
Signature W-Engine:Song of Thoughts - Base ATK 713, 60% Energy Regen
Optimal Drive Discs:
- Slot 4: ATK% > CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG
- Slot 5: ATK% > PEN > Physical DMG
- Slot 6: Energy Regen > ATK%
Contributes 25-35% of team damage but amplifies Physical DPS teammates by 40-50%. Personal DPS: 60,000-80,000. Enabled team DPS: 250,000-300,000 with top-tier Physical DPS.
Support Mechanics
Grants Physical DMG% bonuses, reduces enemy Physical RES, generates energy particles. Requires 2,500-3,000 ATK with 150-180% Energy Regen for permanent Ultimate uptime. Quick-swap playstyle: activate abilities → swap to main DPS during buffs → return to refresh.
Team Requirements
Physical Strike Team (Optimal):
- Physical Strike DPS (Nangong Yu)
- Sunna (Physical Support)
- Defensive Support
Physical Generalist Team:
- Any Physical DPS (85-90% optimal performance)
- Sunna
- Flex slot
Warning: Don't pair with non-Physical DPS. Buffs provide zero value to Ether/Fire/Ice agents.
Investment Costs
- Ascension: 800,000 Denny, 4 Basic Support Seals, 32 Advanced Support Seals, 30 Ruler Seals
- Skills: 2,905,000 Denny, 25 Basic Physical Chips, 75 Advanced Physical Chips, 250 Specialized Physical Chips, 5 Hamster Cage Passes
- Total: 3,705,000 Denny
Direct Comparison
Damage Output
Aria: 180,000-220,000 personal DPS, consistent across teams, functions independently
Sunna: 60,000-80,000 personal DPS, enables 250,000-300,000 team DPS with optimal Physical teammates. Value fluctuates based on teammate quality.
Team Flexibility
Aria: Slots into any team, works with A-Rank supports (70-80% max potential), doesn't demand specific teammates
Sunna: Requires high-investment Physical DPS, support doesn't translate across attributes, limited team-building flexibility
Shiyu Defense Performance
Aria excels during Ether-weak rotations (40% of cycles). Sunna-enabled Physical teams dominate Physical-weak rotations (40% of cycles). Account diversity benefits from both, but F2P budgets force prioritization.
Future Viability
Aria: Anomaly DPS role relevant across all content types, no inherent Ether disadvantages
Sunna: Support role scales with future power creep, but niche specialization creates vulnerability if meta shifts away from Physical
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Polychrome Budget Planning
F2P Income (Per 42-Day Patch)
- Daily Commissions: 2,520 Polychrome
- Matrix Operation: 4,640/week × 6 weeks = 27,840 (extends beyond single patch)
- Events: 2,000-3,500
- Story/Exploration: 1,500-2,000
- Maintenance: 300-600
- Total: 8,000-12,000 Polychrome
Accumulation Timeline
- Week 1-2: 3,000-4,000
- Week 3-4: 5,500-7,000 cumulative
- Week 5-6: 8,500-10,500 cumulative
- Patch End: 10,000-12,000 total
F2P income supports one featured S-Rank every 2-3 patches. Starting with 0 Polychrome/pity yields 75 pulls by patch end (approaching soft pity, not guaranteed).
Pull Decision Framework
F2P Priority (Limited Budget)
Pull Aria if:
- Ether DPS roster ≤ 6/10 AND Physical DPS ≥ 7/10
- Need self-sufficient damage dealers
- Prefer Anomaly gameplay
- Want team flexibility
Pull Sunna if:
- Physical DPS roster ≤ 6/10 AND Ether DPS ≥ 7/10
- Own invested Physical DPS (Nangong Yu)
- Enjoy support playstyles
- Lack Physical attribute supports
Skip both if:
- Current roster clears all content comfortably
- Within 30 pulls of guarantee (preserve pity for 2.7)
- Neither addresses critical roster gaps
- Saving for specific future character
Account Progression Stage
Early Game (Level 1-30): Prioritize Aria's versatile DPS over Sunna's specialized support
Mid Game (Level 31-50): Pull for attribute diversity based on existing team coverage
Late Game (Level 50+): Pull based on personal preference and collection goals
Roster Gap Analysis
Audit categories (rate 1-10):
- Ether DPS
- Physical DPS
- Anomaly Specialists (count)
- Support Units (count)
Ether DPS < 6 + Physical DPS > 7 = Pull Aria Physical DPS < 6 + Ether DPS > 7 = Pull Sunna Both 6-8 = Prioritize playstyle preference or save
Signature W-Engine Priority
Aria's Signature Value
30% Anomaly Mastery = 25-30% DPS increase over best 4-star. Strong signature-to-alternative gap. 4-star alternatives achieve 70-75% of signature performance.
Weapon banner guarantee: 80 pulls (12,800 Polychrome worst-case). Only justified for dedicated Aria mains planning 6+ months use.
Sunna's Signature Value
60% Energy Regen enables permanent Ultimate uptime (critical for buff maintenance). Alternatives achieve 60-70% uptime, creating buff gaps.
Performance gap: 30-35% team DPS difference (larger than Aria's). Skilled players reduce gap to 20-25% through optimized rotations.
Mindscape Investment
M1 Gains:
- Aria M1: 15-20% personal DPS increase
- Sunna M1: 18-22% team DPS increase
M1 costs 14,400 Polychrome average (90 pulls). Inefficient until roster covers all necessary roles. Higher Mindscapes (M2-M6): 8-12% per constellation - whale territory only.
Rule: New character acquisition > constellations until owning 12-15 built agents.
Common Mistakes
Avoiding FOMO
Wait 3-5 days post-release for community testing data. Initial impressions often prove inaccurate. Characters hyped as broken frequently settle into balanced positions.
Rerun Patterns
ZZZ follows 6-9 month rerun cycles based on Version 1.X-2.5 patterns. Aria/Sunna likely rerun in Version 3.2-3.4 (Aug-Oct 2026). Missing now delays acquisition 6-8 months but doesn't permanently lock them.
Playstyle Preference
Test characters extensively during trial events. A weaker agent you enjoy outperforms a stronger agent gathering dust. Long-term satisfaction depends on personal enjoyment, not tier lists.
Pre-Farming Checklist
For Aria
- 9 Clouded Crystalline Substance
- 60 Spiked Corruption Core/Higher Dimensional Data Falling Fist
- 3,305,000-3,705,000 Denny
- Anomaly Mastery Drive Discs (Slot 4 priority)
- 25 Basic, 75 Advanced, 250 Specialized Ether Chips
- 5 Hamster Cage Passes
For Sunna
- 3,705,000 Denny
- ATK% Drive Discs (Slot 4), Energy Regen (Slot 6)
- 25 Basic, 75 Advanced, 250 Specialized Physical Chips
- 5 Hamster Cage Passes
- Support Seals, Ruler Seals
Prioritize Hamster Cage Passes (time-gated). Drive Disc farming needs 20+ runs for optimal main stats.
Final Verdict
Pull Aria: Self-sufficient Ether Anomaly DPS, works with A-Rank supports, roster flexibility, 180,000-220,000 personal DPS
Pull Sunna: Physical Support requiring invested Physical DPS, amplifies teammates 40-50%, team-dependent value
Skip both: Current roster clears content, insufficient Polychrome for guarantee (<15,000), Version 2.7 leaks reveal better options, dislike both playstyles
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FAQ
Is Aria better than Sunna in ZZZ 2.6? Neither is universally superior. Aria excels as self-sufficient Ether Anomaly DPS (180,000-220,000 personal DPS). Sunna functions as Physical Support amplifying teammates 40-50%. Choose based on roster gaps: Aria for lacking Ether damage, Sunna for existing Physical DPS.
How much polychrome for guaranteed Aria or Sunna? Worst-case: 28,800 Polychrome (180 pulls). Average: 19,200-20,800 (120-130 pulls). Existing pity reduces costs—60 pity means only 4,800-14,400 needed.
Which banner should F2P pull? F2P earning 8,000-12,000 per patch: Pull Aria if lacking Ether DPS (works with A-Ranks). Pull Sunna if owning invested Physical DPS like Nangong Yu. Skip both if current roster clears all content.
How does Matrix Operation affect them? Week 3 (Feb 17-23): 20-35% Ether DMG bonus amplifies Aria's full damage. Week 2 (Feb 10-16): 20-35% Physical DMG benefits Sunna and teammates. Temporary buffs create optimal testing windows but shouldn't override roster needs.
Aria's best teams? Optimal: Aria + Ether Support S-Rank + Defensive Support. Budget: Aria + A-Rank Anomaly Support + A-Rank Healer (70-80% optimal). Hybrid: Aria + Secondary Anomaly + Amplifier enables Disorder (30-40% higher DPS).
Does Sunna need signature W-Engine? Functions with 4-star Energy Regen W-Engines (60-70% Ultimate uptime vs 100% with signature). 30-35% team DPS gap is significant but manageable. F2P can use alternatives; moderate spenders should prioritize signature if maining long-term.
