Zenless Zone Zero Claret build, w-engine, and teams

Here’s how to build ZZZ’s Claret as a DPS with a new class for 2026.

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I love it when new classes come to games I play. Zenless Zone Zero's Claret is the debut armorer, and she's also got a cool, gothic design, a great cast of voice actors, and a huge battleaxe. I'm sold. Miss Claret, to some; Lady Claret to others, is the Administrative Director of Roscaelifer's Flint Workshop, and now a member of our teams.

To save some polychrome for her, grab the new Zenless Zone Zero codes from our guide, and then take a peek at our Zenless Zone Zero tier list to see who the best teammates are.

Here's everything in our Zenless Zone Zero Claret guide:

What's the best Claret build?

Rarity S-Rank
Attribute Electric
Specialty Armorer
Best W-engine Crimson Thirst
Best disk drive set Thorned Rose
Main stats Crit rate > defense > electric damage
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What are the best teams for Claret in Zenless Zone Zero?

As Claret is a new class, her teams aren't too bountiful. Her best teammate will likely be Roxy, but ahead of her release, we recommend using Rina, Nicole, and a stunner as teammates for Claret.

Here are Claret's best teams:


Claret
Norma		 Rina icon
Rina

Claret		 Koleda icon
Koleda
Nicole

Claret		 Trigger icon
Trigger
Cissia

What are the best W-engines for Claret?

Claret's W-engine options are a little limited at the time of her release, but there are some options. Her best in slot is her signature, the S-rank Crimson Thirst. If you don't have the means for a limited engine, you can also purchase the New Eridu City Fund and reach level 30 to get the Bloodmarrow Coffer.

  • Crimson Thirst - limited S-rank
  • Bloodmarrow Coffer - battle pass A-rank
  • Catty Luck - A-rank
  • Lunar - Semiluna - B-rank

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What are the best disk drives for Claret?

Claret is an armorer specialty agent, so she has a set specifically for that role. Therefore, the Thorned Rose set is the best for her. You can pair it with a crit rate, attack, or electric damage-boosting set depending on which stats you need.

These are the best disk drive sets for Claret:

  • Thorned Rose - four-piece set
  • Woodpecker Electro - two-piece set
  • Soul Rock - two-piece set
  • Thunder Metal - two-piece set

When picking each piece of equipment, prioritize options with the following stats as main and sub-stat options:

  • Crit rate > defense > crit damage > electric damage bonus

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What are Claret's priority skills?

You should focus on upgrading Claret's core skill and special attack first, then move on to her other assets.

  • Core skill > special attack > chain attack > basic attack

Who are Claret's voice actors?

What we do know is that Claret's voice actor list is stacked. In English, she's voiced by Cassandra Lee Morris, who you may recognize as Genshin's Mualani and Persona 5's Morgana. Her Chinese VA, Liu Zhixiao, plays Genshin's Citlali, and her Japanese actress, Ueda Kana, personifies Genshin's Yoimiya and HSR's Rin Tohsaka.

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