ZZZ Shiyu Defense Node 7 F2P: S-Rank >300s No S-Ranks Guide
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2025/12/30
Master Node 7 with F2P teams (no S-Ranks) for S-Rank (>300s remaining, 720 Polychrome). Comps: Soukaku Freeze, Nicole Disorder, Anby Physical Shred, Piper Burn alts. Includes wave breakdowns, disk builds, Bangboo picks, combat steps, reset Dec 29, 2025. Physical/Electric focus despite conflicts.
Introduction to Shiyu Defense Critical Node 7
Shiyu Defense throws you into timed enemy gauntlets—two teams per stage, six Agents total, two Bangboos tagging along. It spins twice a month, keeping things fresh. Node 7? It's all about cranking out massive DMG without a single knockout. Hit S-Rank with over 300 seconds left for 720 Polychrome and 315k Denny across the board. Unlock it after clearing Stable Node Tenth and hitting Inter-Knot Level 20—Level 50 setups work just fine.
These Banyrek foes scream for Physical and Electric teams, even with those tempting bonuses: +20% Fire/Ice DMG, +15% Sheer DMG, and +5% Crit DMG stacking up to x10. Wave 1 hits with Electric weaknesses (Harrier Jaeger x1, Scout x2, Heavy Gunner, Guardian MK II). Wave 2 shifts to Ether/Physical (Ionized Nassellaria x1, Cyrtoidea x2, Farbauti, Thanatos, Banyrek).
Your F2P roster? Anby for Stun, Nicole Support, Billy Attack, Soukaku Support, Corin Attack, Ben Defense. Lean into Anomaly Buildup and Physical shred to snag those S-Ranks. Need a quick boost? Grab a cheap Zenless Zone Zero top up on Buffget—global low-price, instant Polychrome delivery, Binance Pay/crypto USDT/ETH, secure fast top-ups, top user ratings.
F2P Team Comp 1: Soukaku Freeze Core

Picture this: Soukaku on Support, Corin slashing as Attack, Anby locking down with Stun, and Sumoboo pounding Ice/Physical into those Electric phases. This setup nails >300s S-Ranks, riding that +20% Ice DMG bonus hard.
Gear Soukaku with Support disks, prioritizing Anomaly Buildup. Corin's rotation? Basic into Dodge, then Special—smooth as butter. Anby stuns Scouts, parries Guardian shields, then swaps after the first half.
Soukaku pumps Ice and Sheer DMG. Corin tears through Physical RES. Anby crashes those Electric shields. Push everyone to Level 50+ Inter-Knot for solid daze windows.
Disks: 4-piece Phaethon Anomaly +1 Assault (handles Shock/Physical). Aim for CRIT Rate over ATK%, plus 150+ Anomaly Proficiency.
Rotation breakdown:
- Dodge those Scout bombs and lasers—don't get caught flat-footed.
- Anby EX Special on the Heavy Gunner.
- Soukaku Ultimate to stack freezes.
- Let Sumoboo dish off-field Physical pain.
(Editor's take: This comp feels like a steal—Soukaku's buffs turn Corin into a blender.)
F2P Team Comp 2: Nicole Disorder Support

Nicole leads Support, Billy revs up Attack, Ben or Anby on Stun, Bagboo for Physical/Ether grind against Ionized waves. Expect Rank 1 clears (100 Polychrome x3). Nicole's Ether grenades melt Cyrtoidea; Billy chains Farbauti's charges. Ben shields Thanatos' third hit for easy parries; Bagboo ramps Disorder.
Nicole cracks Ether shields. Billy and Ben pump Physical output, syncing with +15% Sheer. Bangboo options: Bagboo for sustain, Penguinboo as Ice alt.
Ever wonder why Disorder shines here? It exploits those wave mismatches perfectly.
F2P Team Comp 3: Anby Physical Shred
Anby Stun, Billy Attack, Nicole Support, Sumoboo ripping Banyrek's Physical weakpoint—clears >180s, even against premium comps. Anby dazes Nassellaria; Nicole builds Disorder. Billy Assaults to finish; parry those Ionized third hits.
Electric pivot: Interrupt first-half shields, swap in Lighter or Qingyi for stun duty.
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F2P Team Comp 4: Piper Burn Budget
Billy Attack, Nicole Support, Soldier 11 or Ben Defense, Rocketboo firing up Fire/Physical in the first half. S-Rank via +20% Fire DMG. Soldier 11 torches Harriers; Nicole Disorders the Gunner. Ben tanks Guardian; Rocketboo adds off-field Fire spice.
Prioritize ATK% > Fire DMG Bonus. Snag W-Engine Chips from rewards. Key to score: Stack Crit DMG x10. Clear Waves 1-3 under 120s.
Short and punchy: This one's your budget burner—proves F2P can ignite.
General Node 7 Mechanics and Triggers

Split into two halves: Electric interrupts shred Wave 1 shields, Ether/Physical dominates Wave 2. S-Rank >300s; resets every other Friday (next Dec 29, 2025, Patch 2.5). Wave 1: Harrier/Scout x3, Gunner, Guardian (Electric). Wave 2: Ionized Nassellaria/Cyrtoidea, Farbauti, Thanatos/Banyrek (Physical/Ether).
Triggers? Sheer DMG crushes weak enemies. Defensive Assist for daze. Dodge Farbauti charges. Parry Thanatos combos. Simple, but timing's everything.
Disk Drives and Engine Builds for F2P

Go Anomaly Buildup/Assault for Physical/Electric dominance. 4+1 sets amp Shock DMG (W-Engine Chip x2, Noise Reduction x10 from rewards). Top pick: Phaethon for Sheer/Crit. Hit 200+ Anomaly Proficiency, 50% CRIT Rate. Mix 4 Anomaly +2 Assault; Shock as Electric alt. Substats: Energy Regen > ATK% > DEF Shred.
Bangboo and W-Engine Choices

F2P stars: Sumoboo (stun/Physical), Bagboo (sustain), Rocketboo (Fire), Penguinboo (Ice), Plugboo Shock alt. Pair Sumoboo with Anby comps; Bagboo sustains Nicole; Rocketboo fuels burn. Free W-Engines from Nodes for Anby stun—upgrade those Chips.
Tips, Misdistricts, and Case Studies
Target weak enemies first. Nail parries and dodges for S-Rank glory. F2P holds up to premiums (think Nicole/Billy/Anby vs. Soldier 0—data shows it). Memorize Ionized combos; crank Inter-Knot to 50.
Steer clear of early attribute lock-in, Scout bombs, missed Thanatos parries. Proof in the pudding: Soukaku/Corin/Anby >300s; Anby shred hits Rank 1. Patch 2.4 Node 7, 2.5 reset—all F2P viable.
(My two cents: Parry practice in training mode saves runs—trust me, I've wiped enough.)
FAQ for Shiyu Defense Node 7 F2P
How to clear Shiyu Defense Critical Node 7 F2P?
Anby/Nicole/Billy + Sumoboo; stun Scouts, parry Thanatos >300s.
Best no S-Rank teams for ZZZ Shiyu Defense Node 7?
Soukaku/Corin/Anby Freeze; Nicole/Billy/Ben Disorder; Anby/Billy/Nicole Shred.
What Bangboo for Shiyu Defense Node 7 F2P?
Sumoboo Physical/stun; Bagboo sustain; Rocketboo Fire.
ZZZ Shiyu Defense Node 7 disk builds no S-Ranks?
4 Anomaly +1 Assault; 150+ Proficiency, 50% CRIT Rate.
Can you clear Critical Node 7 without Ellen or Zhu Yuan?
Yes; Billy/Corin/Soldier 11 Physical shred S-Rank.
F2P rotations for Shiyu Defense Node 7?
- Stun weak. 2. Disorder buildup. 3. Parry charges. 4. Ultimate bosses.

