Mastering Qingyi: Top Stun Builds for Zenless Zone Zero

Since her debut in Version 1.1, Qingyi has remained a formidable limited S-rank Stun Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. As an Electric attribute character and member of the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team, she excels at building up stun multipliers and enabling her team to deal massive Daze damage. Her unique mechanic, Subjugation, sets her apart from other stun agents: after landing her enhanced Basic Attack or executing a perfect dodge during her finishing strike, she applies stacks that each increase the enemy's stun damage multiplier by 2%. While she may not apply stun as directly as Lycaon, her team-wide utility and superior personal damage make her one of the best stun units in the game, even in 2026.

This guide compiles the most effective builds for Qingyi, covering W-Engines, Disc Drives, skills, Bangboo, and team compositions. Whether you are a free-to-play player or a spender, these setups assume base Mindscape level and will help you maximize her potential.

⚙️ Best W-Engines

Qingyi's kit revolves around Basic Attacks, so W-Engines that boost Impact, Daze, or Basic Attack damage are ideal. Below are the top options, ranked by effectiveness.

W-Engine	Key Effect	Why It Works
Ice-Jade Teapot	Basic Attacks grant Tea-riffic stacks (up to 30), each increasing Impact by 0.7–1.4%. At 15+ stacks, all squad members gain 20–32% DMG for 10s.	Signature engine; perfectly synergizes with her Basic Attack-heavy playstyle and adds team-wide damage buffs.
The Restrained	Basic Attacks increase DMG and Daze by 6–12% for 8s, stacking up to 5 times.	Directly enhances her primary source of stun and damage.
Hellfire Gears	Off-field Energy Regen +0.6–1.2/s; EX Special increases Impact by 10–20% for 10s, stacking twice.	Excellent for quickswap rotations, boosting EX Special impact.
Steam Oven	Every 10 Energy accumulated grants 2–3.2% Impact, up to 8 stacks; persists 8s after Energy consumption.	Energy Regen main stat allows more frequent EX Specials; pairs well with her combo rotation.
Six Shooter	Gains Charge stacks every 3s (max 6); EX Special consumes them to increase Daze by 4–6.4% per stack.	Ideal for off-field Qingyi who switches in for a powerful EX Special burst.

🛡️ Best Disc Drives

Qingyi benefits immensely from the Shockstar Disco 4-piece set, which increases Impact and boosts Daze from Basic Attacks, Dash Attacks, and Dodge Counters. The 2-piece choice depends on whether you want more support utility or personal damage.

Support-Oriented Build

Set	Effect
4pc Shockstar Disco	(2) +6% Impact. (4) Basic/Dash/Dodge Counter inflict 20% more Daze.
2pc Swing Jazz	+20% Energy Regen.

Main Stats: IV – Crit DMG or Crit Rate | V – Electric DMG or Pen Ratio | VI – Impact

Substat Priority: 1. Crit Rate/Crit DMG | 2. ATK% | 3. PEN (if using Pen Ratio)

This build pairs exceptionally well with Ice-Jade Teapot, ensuring frequent EX Specials and maximum stun efficiency.

Damage-Oriented Build

Set	Effect
4pc Shockstar Disco	Same as above.
2pc Thunder Metal	+10% Electric DMG.

Main Stats: IV – Crit Rate or Crit DMG | V – Electric DMG or Pen Ratio | VI – Impact

Substat Priority: 1. Crit Rate/Crit DMG | 2. ATK% | 3. PEN (if using Pen Ratio)

This setup leans into Qingyi's surprisingly high damage output for a stun agent, making her a viable sub-DPS.

📈 Skill Priority

Always prioritize her Core Skill first! It directly enhances her Subjugation mechanic and overall stun contribution.

1. Core Skill – The heart of her kit; boosts stun multiplier and damage.

2. Basic Attack – Primary source of stun and Subjugation stacks.

3. Special Attack – Increases damage and stun from her EX Special.

4. Dodge – Perfect dodges are crucial for stacking Subjugation; Dodge Counter also deals good stun.

5. Chain Attack – Decent Daze, but lower priority.

6. Assist – Lowest priority; minimal stun compared to other skills.

🤖 Best Bangboo

The ideal Bangboo depends on your team composition.

• Officer Cui – For Criminal Investigation Special Response Team comps (e.g., with Zhu Yuan). After an Active Skill, 50% chance for follow-up hits (max 3); Bangboo Chain Attack DMG +35%. Excellent for elite and boss fights.

• Resonaboo – For Ether-centric teams (2+ Ether). Bangboo Chain Attack inflicts 100% more Anomaly Buildup, easing Corruption application.

• Plugboo – For Electric-centric teams (2+ Electric). Chain Attack inflicts 100% more Anomaly Buildup, making Shock easier to apply.

• Devilboo – A-rank alternative to Resonaboo; extends coordination state by 5s and allows 4 more activations.

• Electroboo – A-rank alternative to Plugboo; Chain Attack inflicts 60% more Anomaly Buildup.

👥 Top Team Compositions

Zhu Yuan / Ether Team

Qingyi + Zhu Yuan + Nicole

This squad ensures all members activate their Additional Abilities. Nicole's defense shred amplifies damage from both Qingyi and Zhu Yuan, while Qingyi's Subjugation stacks boost the team's stun output. If Qingyi's Impact exceeds 120, each point above increases her ATK by 6, up to a maximum of 600. This team is highly versatile and excels in endgame content.

Mono-Electric Team

Qingyi + Rina + Anton

A shock-centric powerhouse. Rina's Pen Ratio buff boosts overall damage, while Anton's rapid attacks combined with Qingyi's stun multiplier make stunning enemies a breeze. This team benefits from Electric anomaly buildup and high synergy.

🏆 Final Thoughts

In 2026, Qingyi continues to be a top-tier stun agent. While Lycaon may edge her out in pure solo stun application, her Subjugation mechanic provides unmatched team utility, and her personal damage surpasses most other stun units. Whether you build her as a support or a sub-DPS, she remains a valuable asset for any roster. Invest in her Core Skill, equip Shockstar Disco, and watch her dominate the battlefield.