Yi Xuan is the first Rupture-type agent in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ), making her W-Engine (signature weapon) a hot topic. But is it worth pulling, or can free-to-play (F2P) options compete?
We tested her signature W-Engine against two A-rank alternatives (one gacha, one free) to see if the premium option is necessary. Here’s what we found.
Table of contents
Yi Xuan’s W-Engine vs. F2P Options
Signature W-Engine (S-Rank, Refinement 1)
Pros:
- Boosts HP% (Yi Xuan scales with HP)
- 20% Crit Rate passive (helps reach ideal 68%+)
- Faster stun gauge depletion (better rotations)
Cons:
- Requires gacha pulls (not guaranteed)
- Refinement 1 vs. R5 A-rank options
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A-Rank Gacha W-Engine (Refinement 5)
Pros:
- Close performance to signature weapon
- Easier to refine over time
Cons:
- Still gacha-dependent
- Attack% boost (less optimal than HP%)
Free A-Rank W-Engine (Refinement 5)
Pros:
- Completely F2P-friendly
- Keeps up surprisingly well with gacha options
Cons:
- Attack% stat (useless for Yi Xuan)
- Slower stun gauge depletion (hurts rotations)
Key Findings
Signature W-Engine is best—but not mandatory.
F2P option is viable if you lack gacha refinements.
Avoid the A-rank gacha weapon—free option is just as good.
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Conclusion
Yi Xuan’s signature W-Engine is a luxury, not a necessity. The F2P option performs well, making it a smart choice for budget players.
Pull only if:
You love Yi Xuan and want max power.
Skip if you’re saving for future characters.
What do you think? Will you pull for her W-Engine? Let us know in the comments!
FAQs
Only if you want optimal performance—otherwise, the free R5 W-Engine works fine.
The middle (free) option is better than the gacha A-rank due to similar performance.
No, 68%+ is ideal (she gets extra from Drive Discs and her signature weapon).
