Wuthering Waves 2.3 Leaks: Zani Skills and Resonance Chain

Note: The information in this article is based on leaks and is subject to change before official release.

Zani is one of the two upcoming 5-star characters for Wuthering Waves Version 2.3. She is a powerful Spectro DPS unit that uses Gauntlets to fight. In this piece, we’ll share all the currently available information on Zani’s skills and resonance chain to help you decide whether she’ll be worth pulling for when she releases.

Zani Skills

Skills
Type	Icon	Name
Normal Attack		Routine Negotiation
Basic Attack Perform up to 4 consecutive attacks to deal Spectro DMG. After performing Basic Attack Stage 3, press Normal Attack at the right time to perform Basic Attack Breakthrough, which can be followed by Basic Attack Stage 4 by pressing Normal Attack again. Following Basic Attack Stage 3, Basic Attack Stage 4 can also be triggered by dodging and pressing Normal Attack within a certain time after Basic Attack Stage 3. Heavy Attack Consume STA to attack the target, dealing Spectro DMG. Press Normal Attack within a certain time to perform Basic Attack Stage 3. Mid-air Attack Consume STA to perform a plunging attack, dealing Spectro DMG. Press Normal Attack within a certain time to perform Basic Attack Stage 3. Dodge Counter Press Normal Attack within a certain time after a successful Dodge to attack the target, dealing Spectro DMG. If Dodge Counter is not followed by Basic Attack Stage 4, press Normal Attack on the ground within a certain time to cast Basic Attack Stage 4.
Resonance Skill		Restless Watch
Standard Defense Protocol Attack the target to deal Spectro DMG and enter a block stance. Press Normal Attack within a certain time to perform Basic Attack Stage 3, recovering 10 points of Redundant Energy and Stagnate the target. When attacked in the block stance, neutralize this instance of damage and cast Resonance Skill Pinpoint Strike, dealing Spectro DMG, Stagnating the target, and further reducing their Vibration Strength by 5%. The DMG taken within the next 2s is reduced by 30%. Crisis Response Protocol When Zani is not in Inferno Mode and has full Redundant Energy, her Resonance Skill is replaced with Resonance Skill Crisis Response Protocol. Hold Resonance Skill to enter Ready Stance. While in Ready Stance, Zani is immune to interruption. After releasing or when the stance duration ends, consume all Redundant Energy to cast Resonance Skill Targeted Action, dealing Spectro DMG. When attacked in Ready Stance, neutralize this instance of damage and consume all Redundant Energy to cast Resonance Skill Forcible Riposte, dealing Spectro DMG, Stagnating the target, and further reducing their Vibration Strength by 5%. The DMG taken within the next 2s is reduced by 30%. Casting Resonance Skill Targeted Action or Resonance Skill Forcible Riposte inflicts a stack of Heliacal Ember upon the target on hit and recovers Blaze before entering Sunburst mode. Sunburst The Spectro Frazzle DMG dealt by Zani to the target is Amplified by 20%.
Resonance Liberation		Between Dawn and Dusk
Rekindle Deal Spectro DMG and enter Inferno Mode, increasing Max Blaze from 100 to 150 and granting 50 Blazes. When in Inferno Mode, the Multiplier of Basic Attack is increased. The Last Stand When in Inferno Mode, Resonance Liberation The Last Stand becomes available when Blaze is lower than 30 or after 8s have passed in Inferno Mode. Casting Resonance Liberation The Last Stand deals Spectro DMG and ends the Inferno Mode.
Forte Circuit		There Will Be A Light
Heliacal Ember When Zani is in the team and a nearby Resonator inflicts Spectro Frazzle upon a target, immediately consume all Spectro Frazzle stacks and trigger the corresponding DMG, then convert Spectro Frazzle into an equal number of Heliacal Ember. Every time the conversion happens, Zani obtains Blaze based on the stacks of Heliacal Ember inflicted. Heliacal Ember is capped at 60 stacks, with each stack lasting for 6s. Heliacal Ember stacks are counted toward the Spectro Frazzle stacks for the Eternal Radiance Sonata Effect. Scorching Light When Zani is in Inferno Mode, Heavy Slash - Daybreak, Heavy Slash - Dawning, Heavy Slash - Nightfall, and Heavy Slash - Lightsmash become available, which deal Spectro DMG that is considered both Heavy Attack DMG and Spectro Frazzle DMG. When Blaze is higher than 30, Resonance Skill Standard Defense Protocol is replaced with Resonance Skill Scorching Light. Hold Resonance Skill to enter Ready Stance, during which Zani is immune to interruptions. Release to consume Blaze and perform Heavy Slash - Daybreak. When attacked in a certain time after entering Ready Stance, neutralize this instance of damage and perform Heavy Slash - Lightsmash, Stagnating the target and further reducing their Vibration Strength by 10%. The DMG taken within the next 2s is reduced by 30%. After casting Heavy Slash - Lightsmash, Basic Attack is replaced with Heavy Slash - Nightfall, consuming up to 40 Blazes, with each Blaze increasing the DMG Multiplier of Heavy Slash - Nightfall. When Ready Stance ends, immediately perform Heavy Slash - Nightfall that costs at most. Every Blaze consumed increases the DMG Multiplier of Heavy Slash - Nightfall. When Blaze is higher than 30, Basic Attack is replaced with Heavy Slash - Daybreak. After entering Inferno Mode, casting Basic Attack immediately replaces the current Basic Attack with Resonance Skill Scorching Light. Hold Basic Attack to enter Ready Stance. After performing Heavy Slash - Daybreak, Basic Attack is replaced with Heavy Slash - Dawning when the number of Blazes obtained is above 30. After performing Heavy Slash - Dawning, Basic Attack is replaced with Heavy Slash - Nightfall, consuming up to 40 Blazes, with each Blaze increasing the DMG Multiplier of Heavy Slash - Nightfall. If Basic Attack is not replaced with Heavy Slash - Nightfall after a successful Dodge, press Normal Attack within a certain time to perform Heavy Slash - Lightsmash at the cost of Blazes. Redundant Energy Zani can hold up to 100 Redundant Energy. Obtain Redundant Energy when Normal Attacks hit a target. Obtain Redundant Energy when Intro Skill Immediate Execution hits a target. Obtain Redundant Energy when casting Resonance Skill Standard Defense Protocol. Obtain Redundant Energy when casting Resonance Skill Pinpoint Strike. Blaze Blaze is capped at 100 when not in Inferno Mode. Blaze is capped at 150 in Inferno Mode. Casting Resonance Skill Crisis Response Protocol grants 10 Blazes. Every stack of Heliacal Ember converted from Spectro Frazzle grants 5 Blazes.
Outro Skill		Beacon For the Future
Attack the target, dealing Spectro DMG equal to 150% of Zani's ATK and removing all stacks of [Heliacal Ember] inflicted upon the target. Each stack increases the DMG dealt by 10%. This DMG is considered Spectro Frazzle DMG. The Spectro DMG dealt by other Resonators in the team to the target marked by Heliacal Ember is amplified by 20% for 20s.
Intro Skill		Immediate Execution
Attack the target, dealing Spectro DMG.
Inherent Skill		Quick Response
Casting Intro Skill Immediate Execution increases Spectro DMG Bonus by 12% for 14s.
Inherent Skill		Fear No Pain
When in Ready Stance, all damage taken is reduced by 40%.

Zani Resonance Chain

Resonance Chain
Order	Icon	Name
1		When the Alarm Clock Rings
Casting Resonance Skill Targeted Action or Resonance Skill Forcible Riposte increases Spectro DMG Bonus by 50% for 14s. Immune to interruptions while casting Resonance Skill Heavy Slash - Nightfall.
2		Stale Bread With Energy Drink
Crit. Rate is increased by 20%. The DMG Multiplier of Resonance Skill Targeted Action and Resonance Skill Forcible Riposte is increased by 80%.
3		Each Day A New Commute
When in Inferno Mode, every 1 [Blaze] consumed increases the DMG Multiplier of Resonance Liberation Judgement Day by 8%, maxed at 1200%.
4		More Efficiency, Less Drama
When Intro Skill Immediate Execution is cast, ATK of all Resonators in the team is increased by 20% for 30s.
5		Delivered In Full On Time
The DMG Multiplier of Resonance Liberation Rekindle is increased by 120%.
6		First Things First? Clock Out!
The DMG Multipliers of Heavy Slash - Daybreak, Heavy Slash- Dawning, Heavy Slash - Nightfall, and Heavy Slash - Lightsmash are increased by 40%. Gain following effects when in Inferno Mode: When Blaze is lower than 70, restore 70 Blazes immediately. This effect is triggered once in Inferno Mode. Within 8s of entering Inferno Mode, Zani will remain standing with at least 1 HP if hit by a fatal blow.