ZZZ 2.x Leaks: Virtual Idol Faction & Pull Guide

ZZZ 2.x Banner Schedule & Roadmap

Version 2.0 launches June 6, 2026 (11 AM UTC+8).

• Phase 1 (June 6–25): Yixuan (S-Rank Auric Ink Ether Rupture), Pan Yinhu (A-Rank Physical Defense).
• Phase 2 (June 25–July 15): Ju Fufu (S-Rank Fire Stun).
• Pro tip:buy Inter-Knot Membership via buffget to secure Polychrome for this launch.

Version 2.1 starts July 16, 2025.

• Phase 1: Yuzuha
• Phase 2: Alice

Version 2.3 launches October 29, 2025.

• Characters: Lucia, Yidhari

Version 2.4 launches December 11, 2025.

• Characters: Dialyn, Banyue

Version 2.5 runs December 30, 2025 – February 5, 2026.

• Ye Shunguang: S-Rank Attack (Yunkui Summit). W-Engine: Light Upon Fingertips.
• Zhao: S-Rank Ice Defense (Krampus Compliance Authority). W-Engine: Priceless Heart.
• W-Engines:Cloudcleave Radiance (Ye Shunguang), Half-Sugar Bunny (Zhao).
• Reruns: Alice, Soldier 0 Anby, Astra Yao.

Version 2.6 launches February 6, 2026.

• Phase 1: Sunna (S-Rank Physical Support, Composer).
• Phase 2: Aria (S-Rank Ether Anomaly, Vocalist).

Angels of Delusion: Virtual Idol Faction Mechanics

The Angels of Delusion Virtual Idol group debuts in Version 2.6, introducing Ether Anomaly and Physical Support mechanics.

• Sunna: S-Rank Physical Support. As a composer, she likely provides buffs enhancing team rhythm. Physical supports are rare and versatile in the current meta.
• Aria: S-Rank Ether Anomaly. Specializes in damage over time and status effects, potentially revolutionizing Hollow Zero strategies.
• Nangong Yu: The dancer captain is expected in Version 2.7.

Character Kits & Analysis

Yixuan (2.0 Phase 1) S-Rank Auric Ink Ether Rupture Agent. Synergizes with Ether teams for high burst damage, ideal for Shiyu Defense.

Ju Fufu (2.0 Phase 2) S-Rank Fire Stun Agent. Critical for crowd control in Hollow Zero. High priority if you lack Stun options.

Ye Shunguang (2.5) S-Rank Attack Agent. Uses Light Upon Fingertips W-Engine. Kit focuses on honed edge attacks, serving as a primary DPS driver.

Zhao (2.5) S-Rank Ice Defense Agent. Uses Priceless Heart W-Engine. Essential for sustaining teams in high-level content and exploiting Ice weaknesses.

Pull Priority: Roll or Skip?

F2P Strategy With a 0.600% base rate and 90-pull guarantee, F2P players must prioritize strictly.

• Top Targets: Ye Shunguang (2.5) for DPS; Sunna (2.6) for Physical Support niche.
• Skip: Standard banner reruns (e.g., Soldier 0 Anby) unless missing key components.

Whale Strategy Target signature W-Engines (Cloudcleave Radiance, Half-Sugar Bunny) to maximize Ye Shunguang and Zhao. Even whales face the 50/50 mechanic. To secure limited units without running dry, veterans top up ZZZ on buffget for fast delivery.

Meta Comparison

• Ye Shunguang: Must-pull if Light Upon Fingertips offers higher scaling than current DPS options (e.g., Soldier 11).
• Zhao: Compare against Lycaon and Grace for Ice utility.
• Sunna: Value depends on outperforming generalist supports like Rina.

Resource Management for 2.x

Polychrome Requirements To secure Ye Shunguang, Zhao, Sunna, and Aria, you need 360–400 pulls (assuming favorable 50/50 odds).

• Guarantee: 90 pulls (~14,400 Polychrome) per Limited S-Rank.
• Safety Net: Save for 180 pulls to ensure a specific featured character.

Optimization Tactics

• Discounts: Use the 20% discount on 10 Signal Searches (limited to 5 times).
• Standard Banner: Use the 300-pull selector to get S-Ranks like Nekomata or Grace, filling roster gaps while saving for limited banners.
• Bangboos: Accumulate Boopons. The 80 Boopon guarantee provides a separate progression path. Prioritize Bangboos complementing Virtual Idol or Ye Shunguang comps.

Final Verdict

The 2.x roadmap is ambitious. Ye Shunguang and Sunna are the highest priorities due to their Attack and Physical Support roles. The Angels of Delusion faction (Sunna, Aria, Nangong Yu) will likely shake up the tier list with Ether and Physical synergy. Prepare now by accumulating resources via buffget to ensure you're ready for February 2026.

FAQ

When is the ZZZ 2.x release date? The cycle starts June 6, 2025 (2.0) and ends February 6, 2026 (2.6).

Who are the Virtual Idol characters? The Angels of Delusion faction includes Sunna (S-Rank Physical Support), Aria (S-Rank Ether Anomaly), and Nangong Yu (Dancer Captain).

Is the Virtual Idol faction worth pulling? Yes. Sunna offers rare Physical Support buffs, and Aria brings Ether Anomaly damage, both valuable for Shiyu Defense.

What is the pull priority for Ye Shunguang? High priority. He is a strong DPS driver, especially with his Cloudcleave Radiance W-Engine.

How much Polychrome is needed? Save 14,400 Polychrome (90 pulls) for a guarantee, but aim for 28,800 (180 pulls) to secure a specific featured unit.

What is the best Virtual Idol team comp? It will likely center on Sunna's Physical buffs and Aria's Ether Anomaly damage, supported by Nangong Yu in 2.7.