Krishan Jangir
April 21, 2025
By GNI and ANI (Anime News India)
Flight of Fancy W-Engine Boosts Ether Anomaly Powerhouse
Zenless Zone Zero is set to electrify fans with Version 1.7, launching April 23, 2025, and the spotlight is on Vivian, the new S-Rank Ether Anomaly agent from the Mockingbird faction. HoYoverse recently unveiled details about her signature W-Engine, Flight of Fancy, a game-changer for Anomaly-focused teams that’s already generating buzz across New Eridu’s gaming community.
Vivian, a graceful yet deadly agent wielding a parasol and rapier, debuts as a versatile off-field sub-DPS, specializing in poison-based damage-over-time (DoT) effects. Her Flight of Fancy W-Engine, revealed via HoYoverse’s official social media, is tailored to amplify her Ether Anomaly prowess. Boasting 713 Base ATK and a whopping 90 Anomaly Proficiency at Level 60, this S-Rank W-Engine’s Silver-Spiked Feathers effect increases Anomaly Buildup Rate by 40%. When Vivian deals Ether damage, her Anomaly Proficiency spikes by 20 for 5 seconds, stacking up to 6 times and triggering every 0.5 seconds, with repeated hits refreshing the duration. This makes her Corruption ticks devastating, especially in prolonged battles like Hollow Zero.
“Vivian’s W-Engine is a masterclass in synergy, rewarding consistent Ether damage with escalating power,” posted @ZZZUniverse1 on X, echoing fan excitement over its potential to reshape team compositions. The W-Engine’s generic boosts also make it viable for other Ether Anomaly agents like Miyabi or Yanagi, ensuring its longevity beyond Vivian’s banner, which runs until May 14, 2025, alongside Jane Doe’s rerun.
Vivian’s kit thrives on synergy with teammates who trigger EX Special Attacks or apply Anomalies like Burn or Shock, making her a perfect fit for squads with Burnice or Jane. Her Featherbloom attack, activated off-field when allies use EX Specials, consumes Guard Feathers to deal bonus Anomaly damage and inflict Prophecy, a DoT effect that compounds Ether damage every 0.5 seconds. Leaks suggest her Flight of Fancy enhances this by accelerating Anomaly buildup, letting players stack Corruption and Disorder effects faster. “It’s like watching a poison master orchestrate chaos from the shadows,” shared @DailyVivianzzz on X.
To fully equip Flight of Fancy, players will need to farm Anomaly Component series via Combat Simulation modes in the VR Device, unlocked after the “Explosive Last Train” commission in Chapter 1. The W-Engine’s materials align with Vivian’s ascension needs, including Basic and Advanced Anomaly Certification Seals, so pre-farming is a smart move. HoYoverse’s strategic reveal at the Version 1.7 livestream has fans scrambling to save Polychromes, with top-up platforms like Lootbar.gg offering discounts to secure pulls for Vivian and her W-Engine.
As Version 1.7 introduces Vivian and Ice Attack agent Hugo, alongside the Mockingbird faction’s deeper story ties to the Sacrifice Core, Zenless Zone Zero continues to evolve its urban action RPG formula. With Flight of Fancy poised to dominate Anomaly metas, Vivian’s debut is shaping up to be a stylish, strategic triumph. Stay tuned to Anime News India for more updates on this electrifying update.
