ZZZ 2.5 Astra Yao Banner: Jan 21 Dates, Kit & 10/10 Pull Guide

Version 2.5 hits Dec 30, 2025-Feb 5/11, 2026. Astra Yao's Phase 2 banner: Jan 21-Feb 5 (or Jan 20-Feb 11). This S-Rank Ether Support dishes 20% ATK/25% CRIT DMG buffs, stacks to 1200 ATK via Idyllic Cadenza, and thrives off-field. Pull rating: 10/10. Killer teams: Evelyn/Dialyn. Builds: Astral Voice 4pc + Swing Jazz 2pc. (48 words)

ZZZ 2.5 Leaks Quick Dive

Version 2.5 rolls out Dec 30, 2025, through Feb 5, 2026. Phase 1 spotlights Ye Shunguang and Zhao (who's free up to 2.7). Then Phase 2 reruns Astra Yao—that S-Rank Ether Support from Stars of Lyra, last seen June 6-25, 2025—alongside Alice and Soldier 0 Anby. The Dec 19, 2025 livestream seals it; Phase 2 even throws in a selector for your first W-Engine guarantee.

Ever wonder why these reruns hit so hard? They bridge gaps for F2P players chasing meta shifts.

Astra Yao's Banner Dates & Pull Plan

Her banner? Jan 21-Feb 5, 2026 (per Game8), or Jan 20-Feb 11 (Enjoygm). Whole patch: Dec 30, 2025-Feb 5/11. She debuted June 6 (10:00 PM UTC-5) to June 25, 2025. Standard rates: 0.6% S-Rank (90-pull pity), 7.05% A-Rank.

Executable steps:

1. Hoard Polychromes—90 pulls lock in that S-Rank.
2. Eyes on the Dec 19 livestream for exact Phase 2 kickoff.
3. Gear up for Jan 20-21.

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Breaking Down Astra Yao's Full Kit

Basics kick off with Capriccio (3-hit Ether DMG), Interlude (Ether DMG + Quick Assist), Chorus (Ether DMG, triggers Idyllic Cadenza), and Finale (Ether DMG, drops Cadenza). Dodges and Assists? Mini Waltz for dash, Umbrella Waltz counter. Assists shine: One Luminous Sky (Quick), Two Hearts (Evasive), Three Lifetimes (follow-up). Chain attack: Tipsy Concerto (massive DMG/Daze). Special: Windchimes & Oaths (fuels Cadenza). Ultimate: Fantasian Sonata (Ether DMG blast, 2950 HP team heal, swaps out Quick Assists). Buffs include 20% ATK/25% CRIT DMG, 40% DR, and Chord gen.

—Quick note: Her kit screams low-field enabler. Swap in, buff, vanish.

Executable steps:

1. Prioritize Basic > Special > Chain for max Daze.
2. Drill Quick Assist chains in training mode.

Her Core Skills and Passives Unpacked

Graceful Andante (Core Passive) pumps +22% ATK (capping at 1200) on squad switch-ins during Idyllic Cadenza (30s duration, stacks with her 20% squad buff). Chords fire Tremolo/Tone Clusters whenever you burn Energy. Mindscapes? M1 slaps All-RES debuff + invincibility, M2 boosts ATK + Quick Assist chains, C/E bumps skill levels +2, F cranks Tremolo DMG to 200% with 80% CRIT Rate.

(Editor take: M1 alone justifies the grind—invuln frames in Shiyu Defense? Game-changer.)

Executable steps:

1. Pump Core Skill > Attack > Energy Regen.
2. Lv.60 mats: 400,000 Denny, 20 Ruler Seals, 4 Finale Dance Shoes, 30 Thunderous Dragon Data.

Signature W-Engine and Key Stats

Elegant Vanity leads: 713 ATK, 30% ATK, +5 Energy on Quick Assist, +10% team DMG after EX Special. At Lv.60: ATK 715, HP 8609, DEF 600.59, Energy Regen 1.56/s, CRIT Rate 5%. F2P picks: Kaboom the Cannon (624 ATK +2.5% ATK per hit), The Vault (+0.5/s Energy).

Synergy here is chef's kiss—her Quick Assists make it pop.

Executable steps:

1. Slap on Elegant Vanity for perfect sync.
2. Farm it via 10-pull pity (2.35% A-Rank).

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Top Drive Discs & Build Paths

Main build: 4pc Astral Voice (10% ATK 2pc, Quick Assist DMG boost 4pc) + 2pc Swing Jazz (+20% Energy Regen). Swap: Hormone Punk 2pc. Stats priority: Disk 4/5 ATK%, Disk 6 Energy Regen; subs ATK%, CRIT Rate/DMG, PEN Ratio, Anomaly Proficiency. Fresh 2.5 drop: Shining Aria (+10% Ether DMG 2pc).

Hit 200%+ Energy Regen to spam Ultimates. Early game? Swing Jazz 2pc carries. Endgame, chase Astral 4pc.

Executable steps:

1. Target 200%+ Energy Regen for Ultimates.
2. Early: Swing Jazz 2pc; endgame: Astral 4pc.

Team Synergies Featuring Astra Yao

F2P squad: Astra (Support), Billy (Attack), Anby (Stun), Avocaboo Bangboo. Generalist: Evelyn (Attack), Lighter (Stun), Snap Bangboo. Premium meta: Evelyn (DPS) + Dialyn (Sub/Stun) + Astra (unlocks Chain Ultimates). Alternatives: Nicole/Trigger; Bangboos like Bagboo/Sumoboo. Dominates Shiyu Defense/Deadly Assault.

Rotation's simple: Quick Assist to her for that 1200 ATK spike. Astra Special > Assist > swap out.

Executable steps:

1. Quick Assist to Astra for 1200 ATK buff.
2. Rotate: Astra Special > Assist > swap.

Pull Worth It? Full Value Breakdown

10/10 rating edges out Ye Shunguang (10/10 Physical DPS, per data), tops Zhao (9/10 Ice Defense), Soldier 0 Anby (8/10), Alice (7/10). Playstyle: 1. Special into Cadenza; 2. Quick Assist for Tremolo; 3. Ult to heal/extend; 4. Swap for buffs.

My subjective call? Universal off-field queen—worth it unless you're Ice/Ether hypercarry locked in.

Executable steps:

1. Aim 90-180 pulls for Astra + sig.
2. Skip if Ice/Ether hypercarry invested.

FAQ

When's Astra Yao dropping in ZZZ 2.5?
Phase 2: Jan 21-Feb 5, 2026 (Game8) or Jan 20-Feb 11 (Enjoygm)—livestream confirms.

What's Astra Yao's kit look like in these leaks?
Ether Support with Idyllic Cadenza (20% ATK/25% CRIT DMG), Quick Assists, 1200 ATK on swaps, 2950 HP Ult heal.

Which Phase 2.5 banner is she on?
Selector rerun with Alice/Soldier 0 Anby.

Worth pulling Astra Yao in 2.5?
Absolutely—10/10 for those universal off-field buffs.

Best teams for Astra Yao?
F2P: Billy/Anby/Avocaboo. Premium: Evelyn/Dialyn/Snap.

Her sig W-Engine from leaks?
Elegant Vanity: 713 ATK, 30% ATK, +10% team DMG post-EX.