Aria

S-Rank Agent

Aria

/Ether/Anomaly

Angels of Delusion

Atier

Introduction

Aria is an S-rank Ether character in Zenless Zone Zero. Aria's specialty is Anomaly. Faction: Angels of Delusion.

On our Zenless Zone Zero tier list Aria is A tier, 17th of the 57 characters ranked, from where 8 current tier lists put Aria.

Other Ether characters in Zenless Zone Zero: Astra Yao, Lucia Elowen, Nangong Yu, Nicole Demara, Pyrois, Vivian Banshee and 2 more.

Is Aria good?

An Ether Anomaly agent whose huge damage comes from Ablooms, which grow with Anomaly Mastery, on an element few enemies resist. She builds Fandom Power (up to 8) from her basic combo, EX Special, Chain Attack and Ether Veils, then uses her Ultimate before a stun and fires enhanced Basic Attacks through the window.

She's easy to pick up and flexible to gear, but her burst-in-stun play limits her teams, buff timing can be fiddly, and she wants Ether Veil supports.

Strengths

  • Very high damage on a rarely resisted element
  • Low skill floor
  • Flexible gearing
  • Less affected by Anomaly and Disorder ICD

Weaknesses

  • Stun-dependent burst playstyle limits teams
  • Buff management can be tricky
  • Relies on Ether Veil supports

Best build for Aria

From 3 guides

W-Engine

4 options

Main stats

Disc 4
Anomaly Proficiency
Disc 5
Ether DMG/ATK%
Disc 6
Anomaly Mastery
Substats
Anomaly Proficiency >ATK% >PEN >ATK

Drive Disc (4-piece)

2 options
  1. 1
    Phaethon's Melody(4)
    2 of 3
  2. 2
    Shining Aria(4)
    3 of 3

Drive Disc (2-piece)

5 options
  1. 1
    Freedom Blues(2)
    2 of 2
  2. 2
    Phaethon's Melody(2)
    2 of 2
Show 3 more set options
  1. 3
    Chaos Jazz(2)
    1 of 2
  2. 4
    Chaotic Metal(2)
    1 of 2
  3. 5
    Shining Aria(2)
    1 of 2

Skill priority

  1. 1
    Basic AttackCore Skill
  2. 2
    Chain AttackSpecial Attack
  3. 3
    AssistDodge

Profile

Aria carries the title "Lead vocalist of the Angels of Delusion". Aria is a female Intelligent Construct. Her birthday is June 7th, and she stands 150cm (4'11") tall. Aria is voiced by Jingchen (静宸) in Chinese, Rebecca Wang in English, Maeda Kaori (前田 佳織里) in Japanese, and Cha Young-hee (차영희) in Korean. Aria was released on 4 March 2026.

Background

"Together, let's create the most bea~utiful stage in the world!"

Aria

"When delusion spreads, everything around you turns into a hazy kaleidoscope of colors..."

"So leave your worries at the door! Follow me, and let's dive into the world of music~"

"Lights, music! 3, 2, 1... Angels of Delusion!"

Stories

2
Details

Aria is the lead vocalist and center of the Angels of Delusion. Bright and full of energy, she always shines on stage, bringing warmth and strength to all Delulus. She has a near-perfect voice, even though she was never professionally trained. At first, Aria only sang because she loved her idol, the retired songstress Cersea, copying her performances and singing along, until she realized she had a gift for song of her own. Though Aria's vocal skills are undeniably professional, she lacks a solid foundation in dance. Even with dedicated practice, she can still get flustered when faced with more complex moves. Still, fans deeply appreciate her attitude of "even if I can't dance well, I'll still give it everything I've got." "Pushing herself to the limit, wrestling with her own limbs to try and keep up with the rhythm... that's our Angels of Delusion lead vocalist!" —One Delulu sobbing after a show.

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Unlike her bright, glamorous stage persona, Aria's true form is an A-H0L0 Type Intelligent Tactical Construct, built for combat. However, as she took part in more combat operations, she slowly grew to hate the feeling of "bringing pain to others." After being abandoned in a Hollow alongside others of the same model, she was awakened once more by Cersea's singing. In Eridu, she saw how such a voice could spark hope in people and draw them into "delusions," and it was then that the desire to sing began to take root within her. By chance, she once served as Cersea's "voice double," but after Cersea retired, she returned to normal life. It was only after being invited by Nangong and Sunna to join the Angels of Delusion that Aria truly stepped onto the stage, meeting the Delulus who loved her voice face-to-face. Perhaps shaped by her past experiences, Aria feels deeply insecure about her identity as a construct. When she switches to her construct form, she becomes shy and timid, speaking slowly and hesitantly. But the moment she activates her energetic idol projection, she instantly returns to her bright, outgoing, high-energy self, shining like a little sun on her teammates and the Delulus in the audience.

Cooperation Notes:

Belle

An idol performing on stage with a virtual avatar... Does that count as being a virtual idol?

Wise

Uh... That doesn't feel quite right, Belle... but I honestly don't know how to refute it...

Skills

22
  • Basic Attack: Sweet Melody

    Basic Attack

    Press Basic Attack to activate: Launches up to four consecutive attacks forward, dealing Ether DMG. After hitting an enemy with the fourth hit, 1 Fandom Power is generated on the field after the attack ends. 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier: 67.3% 2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 144.2% 3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 188.4% 4th-Hit DMG Multiplier: 388.9% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier: 52% 2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 102.1% 3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 124.1% 4th-Hit Daze Multiplier: 249.2%

    At skill level 12

  • Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch

    Basic Attack

    Hold Basic Attack to activate: Aria enters a charging state and can reach three levels of charge. Releasing Basic Attack or reaching the maximum charge time causes Aria to unleash a powerful downward attack forward based on the current charge level, dealing massive Ether DMG. If there is Fandom Power nearby while Aria is charging, she will absorb the Fandom Power, with each absorbed Fandom Power instantly increasing charge level by 1 and granting 1 stack of a buff that increases the next Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch's Ether Anomaly Buildup by 10%. This buff can stack up to 2 times and is removed after the attack ends. After the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Sweet Melody, Special Attack: Full-Sugar Electronica - No Ice, an EX Special Attack, the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch, a Quick Assist, a Chain Attack, or an Ultimate, if there are at least 2 Fandom Power nearby, hold Basic Attack to consume 2 Fandom Power and quickly activate the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch. After the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch, a Chain Attack, or an Ultimate, if there are at least 2 Fandom Power nearby, the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch can also be quickly activated by pressing Basic Attack within a short window, consuming 2 Fandom Power. Anti-Interrupt Level is increased while charging, and received DMG is reduced by 40%. Character is invulnerable while using this attack. Charge Level One Attack DMG Multiplier: 363% Charge Level Two Attack DMG Multiplier: 415.1% Charge Level Three Attack DMG Multiplier: 550% Charge Level Three Attack DMG Multiplier (Coordinated): 550% + 83.1% Enhanced Charge Attack DMG Multiplier: 642.1% Enhanced Charge Attack DMG Multiplier (Coordinated): 642.1% + 83.1% Charge Level One Attack Daze Multiplier: 232.4% Charge Level Two Attack Daze Multiplier: 265.2% Charge Level Three Attack Daze Multiplier: 165% Charge Level Three Attack Daze Multiplier (Coordinated): 165% + 25.2% Enhanced Charge Attack DMG Multiplier: 165% Enhanced Charge Attack Daze Multiplier (Coordinated): 165% + 25.2%

    At skill level 12

  • Dodge: On-Beat Precision

    Dodge

    Press Dodge to activate: A quick dash dodge. If activated during a Basic Attack: Sweet Melody chain, this action does not reset the Basic Attack count. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Dash Attack: Silky-Smooth Combo

    Dodge

    Press Basic Attack during a dodge to activate: Flies forward with a swift slashing attack, dealing Ether DMG. If activated during a Basic Attack: Sweet Melody chain, this action does not reset the Basic Attack count. DMG Multiplier: 92% Daze Multiplier: 35%

    At skill level 12

  • Dodge Counter: Slide-Shift Variation

    Dodge

    Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Unleashes a powerful slash against the target, dealing Ether DMG. After using this skill, it can be immediately followed up with the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Sweet Melody. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 483.2% Daze Multiplier: 316.5%

    At skill level 12

  • Quick Assist: Shatter Fantasy

    Assist

    When the active character is launched, press Assist to activate: Delivers a powerful slash to the target, dealing Ether DMG. After using this skill, it can be immediately followed up with the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Sweet Melody. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 100.2% Daze Multiplier: 74.9%

    At skill level 12

  • Defensive Assist: Clutch Save

    Assist

    When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press Assist to activate: Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Light Defensive Daze Multiplier: 408.7% Heavy Defensive Daze Multiplier: 514.4% Chain Defensive Daze Multiplier: 250.4%

    At skill level 12

  • Assist Follow-Up: Encore Song

    Assist

    Press Basic Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate: Unleashes a powerful series of slashes on the target, dealing massive Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Special Attack: Full-Sugar Electronica

    Special Attack

    Press Special Attack to activate: Delivers a forward kick, dealing Ether DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

  • Special Attack: Full-Sugar Electronica - No Ice

    Special Attack

    After the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Sweet Melody, an Assist Follow-Up, a Chain Attack, or an Ultimate, press Special Attack to activate: Delivers a quicker forward kick, dealing Ether DMG. If the attack hits an enemy, 1 Fandom Power is generated on the field after the attack ends. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 129.7% Daze Multiplier: 101.2%

    At skill level 12

  • EX Special Attack: Fall Into Delusion

    Special Attack

    With enough energy, press EX Special Attack to activate: Delivers a powerful forward kick followed by a sonic wave attack, dealing Ether DMG. If the attack hits an enemy, 3 Fandom Power are generated on the field after the attack ends. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1022.7% Daze Multiplier: 605.1% Energy Cost: 40

    At skill level 12

  • EX Special Attack: Instantly Hooked

    Special Attack

    After launching EX Special Attack: Fall Into Delusion, and with enough Energy, press EX Special Attack to activate: Performs a powerful downward attack in front, dealing Ether DMG. If the attack hits an enemy, 3 Fandom Power are generated on the field after the attack ends. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1089% Daze Multiplier: 651.4% Energy Cost: 40

    At skill level 12

  • Chain Attack: Dream Collab

    Chain Attack

    When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Launches a series of attacks forward, dealing massive Ether DMG. 4 Fandom Power are generated on the field on skill activation. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1632.3% Daze Multiplier: 346.5%

    At skill level 12

  • Ultimate: 100% Energy

    Chain Attack

    When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate: Releases all her power, entering Moment of Delusion, and fires multiple powerful shots at the target, dealing massive Ether DMG. Upon entering Moment of Delusion, Aria gains 3 stacks of All-Out Cheering and activates Ether Veil: Delusion Reprise. While Ether Veil: Delusion Reprise is active, all squad members gain an additional 50 ATK for 30s. Re-activating Ether Veil: Delusion Reprise will first cancel any existing instance of Ether Veil: Delusion Reprise. While Aria is charging, if she has All-Out Cheering, stacks of All-Out Cheering are consumed first to charge. Each stack of All-Out Cheering consumed increases the charge level by 2. Upon entering Moment of Delusion, if Aria already has All-Out Cheering, all remaining stacks of All-Out Cheering are first converted into Fandom Power and generated on the field. Each stack of All-Out Cheering is converted into 2 Fandom Power. Moment of Delusion lasts for up to 15s. During Moment of Delusion, Aria's Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch 3rd hit is upgraded to an enhanced version. When exiting Moment of Delusion, if Aria has All-Out Cheering, all remaining stacks of All-Out Cheering are converted into Fandom Power and generated on the field. Each stack of All-Out Cheering is converted into 2 Fandom Power. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 3245% Daze Multiplier: 297%

    At skill level 12

  • Core Passive: Innate Stage Presence

    Core Skill

    Aria's Anomaly Proficiency increases by 45. If Aria's 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch lands a heavy attack on an enemy suffering an Ether, Electric, Fire, Physical, or Ice Anomaly, it will trigger Abloom, which resolves an additional instance of Attribute Anomaly DMG. The additional DMG is calculate as 13.8%/7.2%/17.9%/1.25%/1.8% per 10 points of initial Anomaly Mastery of the original Anomaly DMG. If the target is Stunned, the DMG ratio is further increased by 50%. *Stats shown are at Base level.

  • Additional Ability: Collaborative Stage

    Core Skill

    When another character in your squad is a Stun or Support character, or shares the same Faction: When Ether Veil is activated, 4 Fandom Power are generated on the field. This can trigger once every 1s. When any squad member applies Corruption to an enemy, its duration is extended by 3s.

  • Energetic Sound Waves

    Mindscape 1

    When Aria's Basic Attack, Special Attack, or EX Special Attack deals DMG to enemies, it ignores 10% of the target's Ether Anomaly Buildup RES. Additionally, when Aria triggers Abloom, it has a chance to trigger a critical hit. The base CRIT Rate is 25%, and CRIT DMG is 25%. If initial Anomaly Mastery exceeds 100, each additional point of initial Anomaly Mastery increases this effect's CRIT Rate by 0.5%.

  • Fantastical Beat

    Mindscape 2

    When Aria attacks or triggers Abloom, it ignores 16% of the target's DEF. During Moment of Delusion, attacks and Abloom triggers also ignore an additional 8% of the target's DEF.

  • Delulu

    Mindscape 3

    Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

  • Mechanical Angel

    Mindscape 4

    When Aria triggers Abloom, she gains 4 Energy and 70 Decibels. This effect can trigger once every 10s.

  • Tears in the Rain

    Mindscape 5

    Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

  • Construct's Dream

    Mindscape 6

    Upon entering the battlefield, Aria immediately gains 1,200 Decibels. In Investigation Zone mode, this effect can trigger once every 180s. After Aria enters Moment of Delusion, she will not exit it, and enhanced Basic Attack: Perfect Pitch and her Ultimate deal 40% increased Ether DMG. While in Moment of Delusion, when an enemy on the field enters an Anomaly state, Aria gains 1 stacks of All-Out Cheering. This effect can occur once every 6s. When gaining the All-Out Cheering effect, if already at 3 stacks of All-Out Cheering, any excess All-Out Cheering is converted into 2 Fandom Power and generated on the field.

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