Zenless Zone Zero 3.2 Claret Complete Build Guide: The First "Bladeguard" DEF-Scaling Main DPS, Crit Rate Can Exceed 100%

If you are still following the old “stack ATK, CRIT Rate, and CRIT DMG on your main DPS” mindset, Clarae will make you relearn how to build a character.

She is Zenless Zone Zero’s first Armorer Agent, an Electric S-Rank main DPS whose skill damage scales with DEF rather than ATK. CRIT Rate beyond 100% is not wasted; instead, it is converted into a second CRIT check. For her, DEF% main stats are effectively ATK%, while ATK% stats are completely useless.

If you pull her, don’t immediately search your inventory for ATK-focused Drive Discs out of habit—her requirements are completely different from those of every character you have built over the past three years. This guide breaks down her mechanics and progression plan so you can fully understand how this master of the Flint Workshop reshapes combat logic!

Character Overview and Core Role

Clarae is a limited S-Rank Agent featured in the first half of Version 3.2 (September 9–30). Her core mechanics revolve around Sharpened Damage, stacking Scar debuffs, and high-multiplier Ruin burst damage.

Three Revolutionary Core Mechanics

1. DEF Conversion (Sharpened Damage)

All damage dealt by Clarae’s skills is classified as “Sharpened Damage,” using DEF as the damage multiplier. When she lands a CRIT, the damage is calculated as “Sharpened CRIT Damage.” This means:

◆ DEF% main stats are equivalent to ATK% for her

◆ Building DEF also builds damage, so survivability and offense no longer compete

◆ ATK% stats are completely ineffective for Clarae

2. CRIT Overflow Conversion (Multi-CRIT System)

When Clarae’s CRIT Rate exceeds 100%, the excess is not wasted. Instead, it becomes the chance to trigger a second “Sharpened CRIT” check:

◆ CRIT Rate above 100% grants an additional Sharpened CRIT check

◆ The Sharpened CRIT chance equals the overflow CRIT Rate

◆ This is currently Zenless Zone Zero’s only mechanic that uses “overflow CRIT,” so CRIT Rate no longer suffers from a hard diminishing breakpoint

3. Scar and Ruin Cycle

Sharpened Damage accumulates Scar value. Once full, the enemy enters the 【Scar】 state, which can stack up to 3 times. Certain skills consume 【Scar】 to trigger 【Ruin】, dealing additional Electric damage. When the entire team triggers 【Ruin】, Clarae gains an exclusive resource, creating a complete “stack and detonate” combat loop.

Core Skill Analysis

Crimson Engraving State (Core Enhancement)

◆ Enter an enhanced state lasting 16 seconds after using an enhanced Special Attack

◆ The duration does not decrease while she is off-field, so the state remains after switching characters

◆ Increases interruption resistance, CRIT Rate by 25%, and damage by 20%

◆ Hitting targets with Blood Oath attacks grants additional CRIT Rate

Core Passive: Pale Blood Feast

◆ All damage dealt by Clarae’s attacks is Sharpened Damage and uses DEF as the attack multiplier

◆ When a CRIT is triggered, Sharpened CRIT Damage replaces standard CRIT Damage in the calculation

◆ When CRIT Rate exceeds 100%, an additional Sharpened CRIT check is performed, with a chance equal to the overflow CRIT Rate

Additional Ability: Bloodline Legacy (Team-Building Key)

Activates when the team includes a 【Stun】 Agent or another 【Armorer】 Agent:

◆ When an ally hits an enemy, the target gains 3% Scar value, triggering at most once per second

◆ A Stun Agent’s heavy hit from a Special Attack can trigger Ruin

◆ After triggering Ruin, enter the 【Edge Unleashed】 state: PEN Ratio increases by 16% and Daze increases by 10% for 4 seconds

Mindscape Cinema Rating and Recommendations

Recommended W-Engines

Signature S-Rank W-Engine (official name to be confirmed on September 9)

Alternative Options

Upgrade Materials Summary

Promotion Materials

Skill Upgrade Materials (Total)

Recommended Teams

Team-Building Logic:

Clarae’s Additional Ability requires a 【Stun】 Agent or another 【Armorer】 Agent on the team. The ideal composition is Clarae + Stun Agent + Support Agent:

◆ Stun Agent (Roxy/Koleda): Helps Clarae build Scar value faster and trigger Ruin

◆ Support Agent (such as Rina): Provides survivability and buffs to keep Clarae on the field

◆ Koleda can adapt to the Armorer system through her Potential Images and synergize with Clarae

F2P Transition Team: Clarae + Anby (Stun) + Nicole (Support)

Pull Recommendations and Resource Planning

Cinema recommendation: M0 provides the complete mechanics, M2 is the key damage breakpoint, and M6 unlocks her late-game ceiling. F2P players can stop at M0, while light spenders may consider M2.

Kardz Top-Up Recommendation: A Safe and Efficient Way to Replenish Resources

Hi, Proxies!

Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.2 is coming soon, and Clarae’s first-half banner officially begins on September 9. As the first Armorer character, her progression system differs from that of traditional main DPS characters. You will need to farm new Drive Discs and promotion materials, which means significant Battery Charge usage and Polychrome pressure.

To help you replenish resources more efficiently, you can consider Zenless Zone Zero top-up services through Kardz. Kardz is a legitimate game direct top-up platform with the following key advantages:

Safe and convenient direct top-up: You only need to provide your game UID. No account password is required, helping protect your account security.

Competitive pricing: The platform offers Polychrome and monthly card packages in multiple denominations, often at prices lower than official channels, helping long-term spenders save considerably.

Fast and stable delivery: Orders are processed quickly and usually arrive within a few minutes, allowing you to enter the new version’s battles without delay.

Reliable after-sales service: As an app available on both the App Store and Google Play, Kardz provides customer support and a clear refund policy.

The process is also very straightforward:

Visit the Kardz website (kardz.com) and search for Zenless Zone Zero

Choose the Polychrome or monthly card package for your game server, such as Global, Asia, or America

Enter your game UID accurately and complete payment using your preferred method

The resources will be automatically credited to your game account shortly afterward

Friendly reminder: Before topping up, carefully verify your server and UID to avoid inconvenience. Limited-time promotions are often available around major version updates, so check the official website for applicable coupons before placing your order.

Good luck with your pulls on September 9, Proxies, and may Clarae join your roster soon!