Severed Innocence: A Story of Electric Precision in Zenless Zone Zero

In the neon-soaked alleys of New Eridu, rumors travel faster than a Hollow raider's footsteps. One story that still lingers among Electric Attack Agents concerns a W-Engine called Severed Innocence — a sleek, S-rank weapon that cuts through the noise like a blade through static. Veterans speak of it in low voices, not because it is hidden, but because it was tailor-made for one particular Agent: Soldier 0 Anby. For anyone who missed its limited run, the tale is equal parts admiration and waiting.

A Weapon Built for the Electric Vanguard

Severed Innocence is not a general-purpose tool. It is the signature W-Engine of Soldier 0 Anby, and its effects read like a love letter to her kit. The engine boosts the wielder's CRIT DMG and Electric DMG. That alone makes it attractive. But there is more: after the wielder's attack hits an opponent, the CRIT DMG increases even higher. In practical terms, the weapon rewards aggression and precision — exactly the traits that define an Electric Attack Agent who wants to end fights before they begin.

For a certain young Proxy who once watched Soldier 0 Anby tear through a corrupted node, the memory of that damage spike never faded. The engine did not just add numbers. It changed the rhythm of battle. Every hit became a promise of the next, bigger strike. That is the kind of story that makes a W-Engine legendary.

The Best Characters for Severed Innocence

The recommended agents for this W-Engine are arranged from most to least recommended. The logic is simple: Electric and Attack Agents benefit most, and Soldier 0 Anby sits at the top because the effects are tailor-made for her overall kit.

• 🥇 Soldier 0 Anby — The signature owner. Her kit and the W-Engine's CRIT DMG and Electric DMG boosts fit together like a matched pair. Using Severed Innocence on her is not just optimal; it feels intended.

• 🥈 Harumasa — A viable option for players who want to push an Electric Attack playstyle. He can make good use of the damage profile, even if the weapon was not designed around him first.

• 🥉 Anton — Another Electric Attack Agent who can wield the engine effectively. He is lower on the list, but still a legitimate choice when the weapon is available.

A short sentence matters here: the ranking is not a rule. It is a guide. The best character is the one whose kit matches the engine's strengths — and for Severed Innocence, that character is unmistakably Soldier 0 Anby.

How to Get Severed Innocence

Severed Innocence was last available as one of the featured S-Rank W-Engines in the W-Engine Reverberation banner. It appeared alongside Astra's Elegant Vanity and Alice's Practiced Perfection during the latter half of Version 2.5. That limited W-Engine Rerun Banner ran from January 21 to February 5, 2026. The banner has since ended.

As of 2026, there is no active banner for Severed Innocence. A rerun may occur sometime in the future, so players who want it should stay tuned. The story of this weapon is not over; it is simply between chapters.

Detail	Information
Rarity	S-Rank W-Engine
Signature Agent	Soldier 0 Anby
Key Effects	CRIT DMG and Electric DMG boosts; further CRIT DMG increase after hits
Last Featured Banner	W-Engine Reverberation
Last Availability	January 21 to February 5, 2026
Current Status	Ended; possible future rerun

Stats, Effects, and Ascension Materials

The W-Engine's core identity is easy to summarize: it raises CRIT DMG and Electric DMG, and it rewards hitting opponents with an additional CRIT DMG increase. For Electric Attack Agents, that combination is close to ideal. It does not ask the wielder to slow down. It asks them to keep attacking.

Ascension requires materials per level, and the exact components are laid out in the material chart. Players who are preparing for a potential rerun should gather what they can in advance. The chart breaks down the requirements by ascension level, so the path from initial acquisition to full upgrade is visible at a glance. It is the kind of preparation that separates a lucky pull from a finished build.

Why the Story Still Matters

Severed Innocence is a limited S-rank W-Engine with a clear identity. It is not for every Agent, and it is not meant to be. It is for Electric Attack Agents who want their CRIT DMG to climb and their Electric DMG to bite harder. Soldier 0 Anby is the best character for it, Harumasa and Anton are viable alternatives, and the last banner ended in early February 2026.

For now, the weapon waits. In New Eridu, that is not a sad ending. It is an invitation. Players who understand the value of Severed Innocence will keep an eye on future W-Engine Reverberation banners — and when the story continues, they will be ready. ⚡️