Pyrois

Pyrois

SEtherSlashA tier

Introduction

Pyrois is an S-rank Ether character in Zenless Zone Zero. Pyrois's weapon type is Slash and specialty is Attack. Faction: Phaethon.

On our Zenless Zone Zero tier list Pyrois is A tier, 19th of the 57 characters ranked, from where 6 current tier lists put Pyrois.

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

Is Pyrois good?

Pyrois deals huge damage against stunned enemies and carries several Ultimate variants suited to different situations, all while being cheap to acquire since even the Mindscapes and signature W-Engine come free. We rank them A tier; they pair well with a stun unit like Anby or Ju Fufu and a support like Nicole or Sunna to shred defenses and keep the damage flowing.

The main learning curve comes from memorizing which Ultimate variant to use and how the combo chains together.

Pairs well with: Anby; Nicole; Sunna; Ju Fufu.

Strengths

  • Deals massive damage against stunned enemies
  • Multiple Ultimate variants that suit different fight situations
  • Cheap to build since their Mindscapes and signature W-Engine are both free
  • Easy to gear overall

Weaknesses

  • Takes some time to memorize their different Ultimates and combo routes

Best build for Pyrois

From 3 guides

W-Engine

1 option

Drive Disc (2-piece)

7 options
  1. 1
    Chaotic Metal(2)
    2 of 2
  2. 2
    Shining Aria(2)
    2 of 2
Show 5 more set options
  1. 3
    Puffer Electro(2)
    1 of 2
  2. 4
    Woodpecker Electro(2)
    1 of 2
  3. 5
    Branch & Blade Song(2)
    1 of 2
  4. 6
    Astral Voice(2)
    1 of 2
  5. 7
    Hormone Punk(2)
    1 of 2

Skill priority

  1. 1
    Basic AttackChain AttackCore SkillSpecial Attack
  2. 2
    AssistDodge

Drive Disc (4-piece)

2 options
  1. 1
    The Sky Ablaze(4)
    3 of 3
  2. 2
    Puffer Electro(4)
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Main stats

Disc 4
CRIT Rate/CRIT DMG
Disc 5
ATK%/Ether DMG
Disc 6
ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate >CRIT DMG=ATK% >ATK

Profile

Pyrois's species is listed as Etheric Other. Pyrois's birthday is Not revealed, and Pyrois stands Not revealed tall. Pyrois was released on 17 June 2026.

Background

Agent Tabs

the playable Etheric Other Agent

Pyrois

Grip tight the reins tempered by the light of dawn.

What's scorched never fades beneath the skin —

Until they step onto the promised golden chariot once more.

Trivia

Pyrois is the only Agent who cannot be used in the overworld, and is not recorded in the Partner Archive.

Though Pyrois is typically referred to with the singular gender-neutral "they" pronoun, the interactable Warrant uses gendered pronouns for Pyrois based on the chosen sibling.

It is unknown whether this detail was intentional or a mistake.

Etymology

Pyrois is one of the horses that pulled the chariot during Phaethon's Ride.

Stats

  • HP7,673
  • ATK849
  • DEF612
  • Impact94

At max level. Each bar is measured against the highest value in the Zenless Zone Zero roster.

Skills

24
  • Basic Attack: Emberglow

    Basic Attack

    Press Basic Attack to activate: Performs up to three attacks forward, dealing Ether DMG. 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier: 91.8% 2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 129% 3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 553.5% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier: 47.4% 2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 62.7% 3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 268.8%

    At skill level 12

  • Basic Attack: Celestial Light

    Basic Attack

    With 30 or more Solar Prominence, hold Basic Attack to activate: Unleashes up to four attacks forward, dealing massive Ether DMG. If another character is switched in during the 3rd hit, Pyrois automatically performs the 4th hit off-field. Each hit consumes a certain amount of Solar Prominence. Character is invulnerable during the 3rd and 4th hits. 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier: 214.8% 2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 287.9% 3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 1099% 4th-Hit DMG Multiplier: 1282.3% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier: 78.7% 2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 130.5% 3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 280.5% 4th-Hit Daze Multiplier: 207.5%

    At skill level 12

  • Dodge: Twilight

    Dodge

    Press Dodge to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Dash Attack: Sunrise

    Dodge

    Press Basic Attack during a dodge to activate: Delivers a quick slash forward, dealing Ether DMG. DMG Multiplier: 191% Daze Multiplier: 61.3%

    At skill level 12

  • Dodge Counter: First Light

    Dodge

    Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Performs a forward spinning slash, dealing Ether DMG. After using the skill and with 30 or more, hold Basic Attack to immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Celestial Light. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 457.5% Daze Multiplier: 262.3%

    At skill level 12

  • Quick Assist: Duskguard

    Assist

    When the active character is launched, press Assist to activate: Launches a series of attacks against the target, dealing Ether DMG. After using the skill and with 30 or more Solar Prominence, hold Basic Attack to immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Celestial Light. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 83% Daze Multiplier: 52.5%

    At skill level 12

  • Assist Follow-Up: Return to Daylight

    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.

  • Defensive Assist: Ironhide Behemoth

    Assist

    Press Basic Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate: Performs a forward thrust attack, dealing Ether DMG. After using the skill and with 30 or more Solar Prominence, press or hold Basic Attack to immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Celestial Light. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Light Defensive Daze Multiplier: 407.7% Heavy Defensive Daze Multiplier: 514.4% Chain Defensive Daze Multiplier: 250.4%

    At skill level 12

  • Special Attack: Fading Rays

    Special Attack

    Press Special Attack to activate: Performs a rush attack, dealing Ether DMG. DMG Multiplier: 104.9% Daze Multiplier: 67.2%

    At skill level 12

  • EX Special Attack: Sun's Halo

    Special Attack

    With enough Energy, press EX Special Attack to activate: Quickly charges forward and performs a series of consecutive attacks, dealing massive Ether DMG. If hit by an enemy attack during the charge, triggers a Perfect Block effect, nullifying the damage and increasing the move's Interrupt Level to that of a Heavy Defensive Assist. After using the skill and with 30 or more Solar Prominence, hold Basic Attack to immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Celestial Light. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1475.5% Daze Multiplier: 651.4%

    At skill level 12

  • Special Attack: Assault Directive

    Special Attack

    When an Ultimate or EX Special Attack: Sun's Halo is used, Phaethon performs an assist attack, dealing Ether DMG. This effect can trigger once every 2.5s, and is guaranteed to trigger when using an Ultimate. DMG Multiplier: 166.4%

    At skill level 12

  • Chain Attack: Ceremonial March

    Chain Attack

    When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Performs a coordinated attack with Phaethon, dealing massive Ether DMG. After using the skill and with 30 or more Solar Prominence, press or hold Basic Attack to immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Celestial Light. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 2117.6% Daze Multiplier: 437.9%

    At skill level 12

  • Ultimate: Total Annihilation

    Chain Attack

    When Decibel Rating is at or above Blasting, press Ultimate and select the upper branch to activate: After charging, performs a downward slash, dealing massive Ether DMG. After using the skill and with 30 or more Solar Prominence, press or hold Basic Attack to immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Celestial Light. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1733% Daze Multiplier: 401.9%

    At skill level 12

  • Ultimate: Triumphant Return

    Chain Attack

    When Decibel Rating is at or above Blasting, press Ultimate and select the lower branch to activate: Releases an energy burst in the surrounding area, dealing massive Ether DMG. After using the skill and with 30 or more Solar Prominence, hold Basic Attack to immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Celestial Light. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1071.4% Daze Multiplier: 190.4%

    At skill level 12

  • Ultimate: Unbound Swordstorm

    Chain Attack

    When Decibel Rating is at or above Blasting, press Ultimate and select the left branch to activate: Unleashes consecutive attacks forward, dealing massive Ether DMG. After using the skill and with 30 or more Solar Prominence, hold Basic Attack to immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Celestial Light. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1946.8% Daze Multiplier: 506.7%

    At skill level 12

  • Ultimate: Eternal Imprisonment

    Chain Attack

    When Decibel Rating is at or above Blasting, press Ultimate and select the right branch to activate: Gathers energy ahead before unleashing a Finishing Move, dealing massive Ether DMG. After using the skill and with 30 or more Solar Prominence, hold Basic Attack to immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Celestial Light. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1994.7% Daze Multiplier: 377.8%

    At skill level 12

  • Core Passive: Radiant Chariot

    Core Skill

    Upon entering battle, Pyrois gains 30 Solar Prominence. This effect can trigger once every 180s in Investigation Zone mode. Landing different attacks on enemies grants a certain amount of Solar Prominence, and Pyrois also gains 0.5 Solar Prominence every second while in combat, up to a max of 60. When Pyrois uses different Ultimates, they gain the following effects: Upper Branch - Ultimate: Total Annihilation: Gain 30 Solar Prominence and enter the Mirage state. While in the Mirage state, Pyrois' Ultimate deals 40% increased CRIT DMG against Stunned enemies, and with 30 or more Solar Prominence hold Basic Attack during the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Celestial Light to immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Celestial Light. This effect lasts 21s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Lower Branch - Ultimate: Triumphant Return: Enter the state. While in the Sunflare state, Energy Generation Rate increases by 15%, and DMG dealt increases by 20%/23.4%/26.8%/30.2%/33.6%/37%/40%, and triggering a Perfect Block with an EX Special Attack grants 10 Solar Prominence. This effect lasts 200s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Left Branch - Ultimate: Unbound Swordstorm: Heavy attacks that hit enemies in the Contamination state deal 450%/525%/600%/675%/750%/825%/900% of ATK as additional DMG. Right Branch - Ultimate: Eternal Imprisonment: Heavy attacks that hit Stunned enemies trigger the Totalize effect, dealing 1125%/1312%/1499%/1686%/1873%/2060%/2250% of ATK as additional DMG. Upon activating this skill, the Stun duration of all currently Stunned enemies is extended by 3s. When the Finishing Move hits, the enemy's Stun state ends. On selecting Ultimate: Triumphant Return, during Sunflare state, DMG increases: 40% On selecting Ultimate: Unbound Swordstorm, heavy attacks deal additional DMG: 900% On selecting Ultimate: Eternal Imprisonment, heavy attacks trigger Totalize on Stunned enemies, deal additional DMG: 2250%

    At skill level 7 (F)

  • Additional Ability: Glorious Legion

    Core Skill

    When another character in your squad is a Stun or Support character: Pyrois' CRIT DMG increases by 40%. Using a Chain Attack grants 300 Decibels.

  • Shadows of Twilight Past

    Mindscape 1

    Upon entering the battlefield, Pyrois gains 1,000 Decibels. This effect can trigger once every 180s in Investigation Zone mode. CRIT Rate increases by 8 %.

  • Blazing Cavalry

    Mindscape 2

    Using Ultimate: Triumphant Return grants 1,500 Decibels. This effect can trigger once every 180s. Pyrois's Decibel limit increases by 1,000.

  • Chains of Fate

    Mindscape 3

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

  • Balefire Horizon

    Mindscape 4

    When Pyrois triggers a Perfect Block with EX Special Attack: Sun's Halo, immediately gain shield equal to 8% of Max HP, lasting 10s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Pyrois deals 10% extra Daze while shielded.

  • Youthful Guardian

    Mindscape 5

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

  • Morning Star at Dawn

    Mindscape 6

    Mindscape Effect Hidden

How to get Pyrois

Completing Season 3 - Chapter 1 of Phaethon's Story: A Sleepwalker's Confession

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