Yo proxies! As a day-one ZZZ grinder, I’ve been hyped for Version 1.3 since those initial leaks dropped. Remember scrambling for Hollow Zero loot while speculating about Yanagi’s kit? Well, HoYoverse didn’t disappoint—this update delivered Tsukishiro Yanagi and her cracked signature W-Engine, plus Lighter’s fiery debut. Let’s break down why this patch shook the meta harder than a Bangboo rampage!
That Timeweaver Grind Was WORTH IT 🔌⚡
Pulling Yanagi’s signature W-Engine felt like winning the proxy lottery. Timeweaver isn’t just another stat stick—it’s a hyper-specific voltage amplifier built for chaos. After maxing it to Lv. 60? You get:
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713 Base ATK (insane for anomaly focus)
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+30% ATK (raw power boost)
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Electric Anomaly Buildup Rate ⬆️ 30% (status effects go brrr)
But the REAL sauce? Its conditional buffs:
1. Hit enemies under ANY anomaly → +75 Anomaly Proficiency for 15s
2. At ≥375 Proficiency → +25% Disorder DMG
Pair this with Yanagi’s innate Disorder scaling? Chef’s kiss. I ran tests against Chrono enemies—watching her melt health bars while chaining shocks was chef’s kiss. Even Grace mains rejoiced; she finally stopped feeling like a placeholder Electric option!
Lighter’s Arrival & The Calydon Completion 🔥
HoYoverse said “balance” and dropped a Fire Stun nuke. Lighter joining Sons of Calydon completed the faction fantasy—aggressive stagger plays with pyro explosions everywhere. His synergy with Ben? Broken. My favorite combo:
- Ben’s taunt → Lighter’s AoE burn → switch to Yanagi for overloaded Disorder bursts
And let’s not sleep on those Agent Story missions! Playing Yanagi’s lore chapter felt like watching an anime fight scene. Her tragic elegance vs. Lighter’s chaotic energy? Perfect tonal whiplash.
Why This Update Nailed Endgame 🎯
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Meta Diversity ⟶ Electric/Stun comps aren’t niche anymore
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Gacha Justice ⟶ Timeweaver’s mechanics reward smart pulls, not just whaling
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Story Depth ⟶ Character quests > generic event grind
Remember pre-1.3 when anomaly builds felt half-baked? Now they’re S-tier. Yanagi’s entire playstyle revolves around disorder windows—dodging attacks to trigger her counter while Timeweaver’s proficiency buffs stack? Pure serotonin.
Final Thoughts 💭
Version 1.3 didn’t just add units; it redefined how we approach elemental synergy. From Yanagi’s elegant disorder dances to Lighter’s satisfying thump of a perfect stun, this patch reminded us why ZZZ’s combat slaps harder than most action RPGs. That initial hype train? Worth every Etherium. Now excuse me while I queue for another Hollow run… gotta farm more discs for these beasts! 👊