Aria Drive Disc Guide: Best Chaos Jazz Stats & Build (ZZZ 2.6)
Buffget
2026/02/07
Why Drive Disc Optimization Matters for Aria
Aria debuts as S-Rank Ether Anomaly agent in Version 2.6 Phase 2 (February 27, 2026). Anomaly agents trigger elemental reactions and amplify team damage through consistent Anomaly buildup. Her effectiveness directly correlates with Drive Disc stats.
Chaos Jazz (released v1.2) remains the definitive Anomaly set. It boosts Aria's personal damage and team-wide offense. Optimized discs show measurable improvements in Shiyu Defense and Hollow Zero.
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Version 2.6 launches February 6, 2026 at 11 AM UTC+8—three weeks before Aria's release. Understanding her stat requirements now enables efficient day-one resource allocation.
Best Main Stats for Aria's Drive Discs
Slot 4: Anomaly Proficiency (Non-Negotiable)
Slot 4 must have Anomaly Proficiency. S-Rank discs provide 23-92 at max level, directly increasing Ether Anomaly trigger speed. This scales linearly with damage output.
ATK% or CRIT Rate fundamentally misunderstand Anomaly damage calculations. Anomaly damage bypasses crit systems entirely.
Slot 5: Ether DMG Bonus
Ether DMG% provides 7.5-30% damage bonus at S-Rank max level. This multiplicative bonus applies to all Ether damage—Anomaly triggers, normal attacks, and specials.
ATK% underperforms due to Ether DMG%'s multiplicative nature in damage formulas.
Slot 6: Anomaly Mastery
Anomaly Mastery% amplifies damage when Anomaly effects trigger. S-Rank discs offer 7.5-30%, directly multiplying Ether Anomaly burst damage. Increasingly valuable in multi-target scenarios.
Synergy between Slot 4 (trigger frequency) and Slot 6 (trigger damage) creates multiplicative damage defining Aria's endgame ceiling.
Slots 1-3: Fixed Stats
Slots 1, 2, 3 provide fixed HP, ATK, DEF. Value comes entirely from sub-stat quality. Focus farming efforts on optimal sub-stats here while prioritizing variable main stats in Slots 4-6.
Sub-Stat Priority
Top Priority Hierarchy
- Anomaly Mastery%: Increases Anomaly damage (S-Rank: 3-18%)
- Ether DMG Bonus%: Amplifies all Ether damage (S-Rank: 3-18%)
- ATK%: Baseline damage scaling (S-Rank: 3-18%)
- Anomaly Proficiency: Supplements main stat (S-Rank: 9-54)
A disc with three desirable sub-stats beats perfect main stats with poor sub-stat distribution.
Progression Thresholds
Mid-game: Aim for 2+ priority sub-stats per disc before moving to next farming target.
Endgame: Requires 3+ priority sub-stats with multiple upgrade rolls into top-tier stats.
S-Rank Anomaly Proficiency sub-stats range 9-54—max rolls provide 6x minimum value. Sub-stat quality equals main stat importance.
When to Stop Rerolling
Stop when you achieve three priority sub-stats with 60%+ maximum roll values. Beyond this, diminishing returns vs. farming new pieces.
Top 1% players should pursue four priority sub-stats with 80%+ roll efficiency, but this requires substantial Battery investment.
Chaos Jazz Set Breakdown
2-Piece Bonus
+30 Anomaly Proficiency—equivalent to a high-quality sub-stat roll on every equipped disc. Accelerates Anomaly buildup by 15-20% vs. unoptimized sets.
Maintains value in mixed set configurations as flexible foundation while farming complete 4-piece.
4-Piece Bonus
Three distinct advantages:
- +15% Fire DMG and +15% Electric DMG
- +20% off-field EX Special Attack DMG
- +20% off-field Assist Attack DMG
Buffs activate for 5 seconds, trigger every 7.5 seconds—high uptime in extended combat. Off-field bonuses benefit team comps where Aria enables swapped-out character damage.
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Why Chaos Jazz Dominates
Uniquely addresses Anomaly mechanics by increasing application speed (2-piece) and amplifying team damage (4-piece). No alternative provides comparable synergy.
Off-field damage bonuses align with Anomaly quick-swap playstyles. Aria triggers these consistently through normal rotation without specialized teams.
Alternative Sets
Players lacking complete sets can temporarily use 2-piece Chaos Jazz + 2-piece ATK%/Anomaly bonuses. But 4-piece bonus provides irreplaceable team utility justifying focused farming.
Mixed builds are transitional only—not endgame targets.
Chaos Jazz Farming Locations
Routine Cleanup (Primary Method)
Routine Cleanup (Hunter and Beast stage) is the primary source. Costs 60 Battery per run, drops 2-3 Drive Discs at Level 60.
S-Rank discs drop exclusively from Level 40+ enemies, with significantly higher rates at Level 60. Requires Inter-Knot Level 50 to unlock Level 60.
Scott Outpost (Supplementary)
- B-Rank Routine Cleanup Stages (lower efficiency)
- A-Rank Rally Commissions (weekly limited)
- S-Rank Dismantling Drive Discs (recycling)
These supplement primary farming but can't replace consistent Routine Cleanup runs.
Drop Rate Analysis
Level 60 offers highest S-Rank drop rate per Battery. Approximately 40-50% S-Rank drops at max difficulty vs. 15-25% at Level 40.
60 Battery cost = 4 runs daily (240 daily cap) + 1 run from Coff Cafe (+60 Battery) = 5 runs for 10-15 discs daily.
Farming Team Comps
Level 60 enemies require well-built teams. Prioritize AoE damage and elemental coverage. Clear runs under 3 minutes to maximize efficiency during limited sessions.
Invest in one fully-built DPS before extensive farming—clear speed directly impacts long-term resource efficiency.
Stamina-Efficient Farming Strategy
Daily Battery Allocation
Battery regenerates 1 per 6 minutes, reaching 240 daily cap in 24 hours.
Optimal daily routine:
- Collect +60 Battery from Coff Cafe (resets 4:00 AM UTC+8)
- Complete 5 Level 60 Routine Cleanup runs (300 Battery total)
- Expect 10-15 discs per day with 4-7 S-Rank pieces
Yields complete Chaos Jazz set with acceptable sub-stats in 2-3 weeks.
Weekly Farming Route
Routine Cleanup resets weekly at 4:00 AM UTC+8.
Weekly Battery allocation:
- Days 1-3: Chaos Jazz for Aria
- Days 4-5: Alternative sets for other characters
- Days 6-7: Target specific slots with poor rolls
Prevents burnout while maintaining roster-wide progression.
Time Investment
Complete 6-piece Chaos Jazz with optimal main stats: 15-20 days dedicated farming.
High-quality sub-stats: 30-45 days depending on RNG and threshold standards.
Budget 20-30 minutes daily for farming including clear time and inventory management.
Battery Refills
Natural regen provides 240 daily + 60 from Coff Cafe = 300 total. Refills accelerate progression but evaluate cost vs. alternative methods like character leveling.
Most valuable during limited events or completing sets for new releases like Aria immediately.
Reroll and Salvage Strategy
Salvage Criteria
Salvage discs with:
- Wrong main stat in Slots 4, 5, 6
- Zero priority sub-stats after initial rolls
- Duplicate pieces with inferior sub-stats
- Off-set pieces with no viable use
S-Rank discs yield valuable materials for future upgrades and Advanced Tuning.
Advanced Tuning (Bardic Needle)
Available at Bardic Needle Store Level 3 (Elfy on Sixth Street). Guarantees S-Rank discs using 3 Hi-Fi Master Copies. Provides deterministic progression for poor RNG, but high resource cost makes it suitable for final optimization only.
Prioritize Advanced Tuning for Slots 4-6 where main stats critically impact performance.
Resource Management
S-Rank discs require 48,000 EXP and 72,000 Dennies to reach max level 15. Budget carefully—prioritize discs with optimal main stats and 2+ priority sub-stats before full upgrades.
Partially upgrade to level 3 or 6 to reveal sub-stat rolls before committing, minimizing waste on poor-quality pieces.
Reroll Priority Order
- Slot 6 (Anomaly Mastery) - highest damage impact
- Slot 5 (Ether DMG%) - consistent damage scaling
- Slot 4 (Anomaly Proficiency) - foundational stat
- Slots 1-3 - only after achieving optimal 4-6 configuration
Maximizes damage gains per resource invested.
Build Comparisons
Chaos Jazz vs. Swing Jazz
Swing Jazz focuses on Energy Regen and ultimate frequency. Viable for support builds but underperforms for Aria's Anomaly kit. Chaos Jazz provides 20-30% higher damage in testing.
Swing Jazz suits characters prioritizing ultimate spam over consistent damage—suboptimal for Aria.
Chaos Jazz vs. Hormone Punk
Hormone Punk provides ATK% and physical damage amplification—fundamentally misaligned with Ether Anomaly specialization. Zero synergy with Anomaly mechanics.
Avoid investing in Hormone Punk for Aria under any circumstances.
Mixed Set Viability
2-piece Chaos Jazz + 2-piece Anomaly bonuses achieves ~70-80% of full 4-piece performance. Suits early progression but transition to complete 4-piece within 3-4 weeks.
4-piece team-wide benefits provide irreplaceable utility for serious players.
Future-Proofing
Chaos Jazz's versatile bonuses maintain relevance across multiple Anomaly agents. Future Anomaly characters will likely benefit, ensuring farming supports multiple team comps beyond Aria.
Prioritize high-quality Chaos Jazz over niche alternatives for maximum roster flexibility.
Common Mistakes
Myth: Anomaly Agents Need Crit Rate
Anomaly damage bypasses crit mechanics entirely. CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG wastes sub-stat rolls that could provide meaningful increases through Anomaly Mastery or Ether DMG%.
Misconception stems from traditional DPS habits but misunderstands Anomaly mechanics.
Mistake: Over-Prioritizing ATK%
ATK% offers lower value than Anomaly-specific stats. Over-investing sacrifices 15-25% potential damage vs. optimized Anomaly Mastery and Ether DMG% distributions.
ATK% is tertiary priority after Anomaly-focused stats.
Misconception: All Anomaly Proficiency Sources Equal
Anomaly Proficiency from main stats, sub-stats, and set bonuses stack additively, but acquisition costs differ dramatically. Prioritize guaranteed main stat in Slot 4—provides 2-3x higher values per slot.
Avoiding Trap Stats
HP%, DEF%, and flat stats (HP, ATK, DEF) provide minimal value for damage-focused Aria. These dilute sub-stat pools and reduce optimal roll probability.
Immediately salvage discs with multiple defensive stats unless pursuing specialized survivability builds.
Performance Testing
Anomaly Application Frequency
Track time to trigger Ether Anomaly on training dummies. Optimized builds trigger within 4-6 seconds sustained combat; suboptimal builds need 8-10 seconds.
Directly correlates with overall damage and team rotation efficiency.
Team DPS Contribution
Measure total team damage over 60-second windows with/without Aria. Well-built configurations increase team DPS by 25-35% in optimized comps.
Shiyu Defense Indicators
Optimized Aria builds enable consistent current-tier clears within time limits with room for errors.
If struggling with DPS checks, prioritize Drive Disc optimization before character constellations or weapon refinements.
Team Composition Adjustments
Optimal stat distribution remains consistent across teams, but sub-stat priorities may shift slightly. Teams lacking elemental coverage benefit from maximizing personal damage; teams with strong DPS prioritize support capabilities through Energy Regen sub-stats.
Test configurations in practical content for optimal balance.
Advanced Optimization
DPS Character Synergy
Aria's Ether Anomaly enables powerful reactions with Fire and Electric DPS. Chaos Jazz 4-piece directly amplifies their damage, creating multiplicative team scaling.
Prioritize teams with complementary elemental coverage to maximize support value beyond personal damage.
Rotation Optimization
Optimal rotation emphasizes consistent Anomaly application through normal attacks and EX Specials. Chaos Jazz 4-piece triggers every 7.5 seconds—align damage windows with buff uptime.
Practice rotations in training mode before challenging content.
Situational Adjustments
Core priorities remain constant, but minor adjustments benefit specific content:
- Shiyu Defense: Maximize damage stats for time limits
- Hollow Zero: Consider slight defensive investment for sustained exploration
- Boss Encounters: Prioritize Anomaly Mastery for burst windows
These represent 5-10% optimization, not fundamental changes.
Future Updates
Version 2.6 is current meta snapshot, but future updates introduce new characters, sets, mechanics. Maintain flexibility by keeping high-quality off-set pieces and alternative combinations.
Chaos Jazz's broad Anomaly applicability ensures Aria investment remains relevant through multiple updates—safe long-term farming priority.
FAQ
What are the best main stats for Aria's Drive Discs?
Slot 4 Anomaly Proficiency, Slot 5 Ether DMG%, Slot 6 Anomaly Mastery. Slots 1-3 provide fixed HP, ATK, DEF. This maximizes Anomaly damage output and trigger frequency.
Where can I farm Chaos Jazz?
Routine Cleanup's Hunter and Beast stage at Level 60. Costs 60 Battery per run, drops 2-3 discs. Scott Outpost provides alternatives through Rally Commissions and dismantling.
Is Chaos Jazz best for Aria in v2.6?
Yes. 4-piece provides +30 Anomaly Proficiency, +15% Fire/Electric DMG, +20% off-field damage—perfect synergy with Ether Anomaly kit. No alternative matches performance.
What sub-stats should I prioritize?
Anomaly Mastery%, Ether DMG Bonus%, ATK%, Anomaly Proficiency in that order. Aim for 2+ priority sub-stats per disc (mid-game), 3+ for endgame.
How much Battery does farming require daily?
300 Battery (240 natural + 60 Coff Cafe) for 5 Level 60 runs, yielding 10-15 discs with 4-7 S-Rank. Complete set needs 15-20 days focused farming.
Should I use 2-piece or 4-piece Chaos Jazz?
Always pursue 4-piece for endgame. 4-piece bonus provides irreplaceable team damage amplification worth 20-30% total increase. Use 2-piece only as temporary transitional build.
