Yanagi in Zenless Zone Zero: Leaks and everything we know

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Yanagi is an upcoming S-rank unit in Zenless Zone Zero, announced as playable for version 1.3 on September 23, 2024.

While Zenless Zone Zero fans have been preparing to pull for Ceasar King and Burnice White, HoYoverse has started revealing information about future character releases. The first character introduced as part of this is Yanagi.

This character has made an appearance in the game as part of Section 6 alongside Miyabi. She helped Wise find Belle while being stuck inside a Hollow Zone.

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If you are interested in pulling for Yanagi in Zenless Zone Zero, we have you covered.

Does Yanagi have a release date in Zenless Zone Zero?

No, there is no official release date for Yanagi.

However, based on the timing of the drip marketing, it has been confirmed that she will be playable in the first half of version 1.3. As per the usual 6-week schedule, this patch update will be available towards the beginning of November.

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Yanagi is an upcoming unit in Zenless Zone Zero.

Who is Yanagi?

Tsukishiro Yanagi is the Deputy Chief of Section 6 in Zenless Zone Zero. Section 6 is a special operations unit in New Eridu that is tasked with operations against dangerous Hollows.

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Yanagi is a very hardworking individual and she takes her work very seriously. Based on the description provided by HoYoverse, she once fainted due to exhaustion from overworking.

Additionally, she is also quite proud and feels that all evil must be eradicated and it is Section 6 that will decide what counts as bad in New Eridu.

Element and attribute

Yanagi is an Electric unit in Zenless Zone Zero similar to Grace Howard.

She will also be an Anomaly unit similar to Jane Doe.

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Leaked kit

Zenless Zone Zero leakers have provided some early information on Yanagi’s leaked kit. They are as follows:

Basic Attack: Night Seer Divine Music

Ability NameDescription
Basic AttackTap to Activate: Yanagi possesses two stances: [Upper Chord] and [Lower Chord]. When performing a basic attack, she can execute up to five slashes forward depending on the current stance, dealing physical damage and electrical attribute damage. 
[Upper Chord] Stance BonusIncreased resistance to interruptions during basic attacks. [Lower Chord] Stance Bonus: Increased interruption level during basic attacks. After switching stances,Yanagi can retain the previous stance’s bonus for 6 seconds.
Special Attack: Flowing TransitionActivation: Tap to activateEffect :Perform a forward slash dealing electric attribute damage while switching the current stance.If tapped after the 3rd to 5th hits of a [Basic Attack], it can trigger a quick switch, allowing connection to the 3rd hit of the [Basic Attack] in the corresponding stance.Increases interruption resistance during the move’s activation.Quick switch attack can block enemy attacks.
EX Special Attack: Lunar Flowing TransitionEffect :Alternately use the two stances to perform a powerful forward slash, dealing massive electric attribute damage.During the move’s activation, enter a state called All-Encompassing Nature. While this state lasts, after executing the 5th hit of a [Basic Attack] or other types of attacks, it can connect to the 3rd hit of the [Basic Attack] in the corresponding stance. This state lasts for 15 seconds, and reapplying refreshes the duration.If the [EX Special Attack] hits an enemy in an Anomaly status, it adds an additional area damage equivalent to 15.0% of Yanagi’s Anomaly Proficiency. If the target is in a non-electric attribute Anomaly state, this additional damage is considered [Disruption] damage.Invulnerability is granted during the move’s activation.

Chain Attack

ABILITY NAMEDESCRIPTION
Star and Moon Follow Each OtherWhen triggering the [Chain Attack], choose the corresponding character to execute:Perform a powerful slash on enemies within a frontal area, dealing a large amount of electric attribute damage. After the skill is activated, you can link to the third segment of [Basic Attack] under the current stance.The skill has invincibility during its activation.

Ultimate

ABILITY NAMEDESCRIPTION
Thunder Shadow Heavenly SplendorWhen Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate:Activate your abilities to deliver a powerful slash to a large area of enemies in front of you in a very short time, followed by a lightning strike attack, dealing a massive amount of electric attribute damage.After the skill is activated, you can link to the third segment of [Basic Attack] under the current stance.The skill has invincibility during its activation.

Core Passive

ABILITY NAMEDESCRIPTION
Lunar EclipseWhen Moon City Yanagi activates the [EX Special Attack] and hits an enemy, the target enters the [Tremor] state. Enemies in the [Tremor] state receive a 40% increase in electric attribute damage from Yanagi’s attacks. When triggering the [Disorder] effect, the damage multiplier of [Disorder] is increased by 600%.The [Tremor] state lasts up to 15 seconds, and reapplying the state refreshes the maximum duration.

Additional Ability

ABILITY NAMEDESCRIPTION
Moon PhaseTriggered when there are other [Anomaly] characters or characters with the same attribute as oneself in the team:After switching stances or activating a [Chain Attack] or [Assist Follow-up] the electric Anomaly Buildup rate of one’s basic attack skills is increased by 70% for 6 seconds.

This is all you need to know about Yanagi so far in Zenless Zone Zero. For more on the game, check out our version 1.2 hub. You can also check out our guides for Jane Doe and Seth Lowell to cruise through all the content in New Eridu.