Qingyi

S-Rank Agent

Qingyi

/Electric/Stun

Criminal Investigation Special Response Team

Btier

Introduction

Qingyi is an S-rank Electric character in Zenless Zone Zero. Qingyi's specialty is Stun. Faction: Criminal Investigation Special Response Team.

On our Zenless Zone Zero tier list Qingyi is B tier, 43rd of the 57 characters ranked, from where 14 current tier lists put Qingyi.

Other Electric characters in Zenless Zone Zero: Alexandrina Sebastiane, Anby Demara, Anton Ivanov, Asaba Harumasa, Cissia, Claret Flint and 6 more.

Is Qingyi good?

An Electric stunner who overwhelms enemies with Daze through combos and then applies a large, universal Stun DMG multiplier, which puts her among the best stun supports for burst damage dealers. Her Voltage powers the enhanced Basic Attack at 75+, her combos come with damage reduction, anti-interrupt and immunities, and her Additional Ability fits almost any team.

Outside stuns she needs most of the on-field time, her combos are long, and fast stuns can stop her reaching all 20 Subjugation stacks on bosses.

Strengths

  • Fast, heavy Daze
  • Large universal Stun DMG amplification
  • Damage reduction and anti-interrupt during combos
  • Fits almost any team

Weaknesses

  • Hogs field time outside stuns
  • Long combos
  • May not reach 20 Subjugation stacks on quick stuns

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Impact
Substats
CRIT Rate >CRIT DMG >ATK% >PEN >ATK

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Profile

Qingyi's full name is 01 Neo-Genesis VI. Qingyi is a female Intelligent Construct. Her birthday is January 1st, and she stands 142 cm (4'8") tall. Qingyi is voiced by Xiao Sibai (皛四白) in Chinese, Kira Buckland in English, Abo Maria (阿保 まりあ) in Japanese, and Kim Soon-mi (김순미) in Korean. Qingyi was released on 14 August 2024.

Background

A chance encounter, just as I had hoped.

, official designation "01 Neo-Genesis VI", is a playable Agent in Zenless Zone Zero, and a Rookie Officer of theCriminal Investigation Special Response Team.

"QINGYI'S COMPOSURE STEMS FROM HER WEALTH OF LIFE EXPERIENCE!"

—ZHU YUAN

"QINGYI? SHE'S SAT OVER THERE.

SEE THAT PIPING-HOT RISING STEAM? THAT'LL LEAD YOU TO HER."

—PUBLIC SECURITY ROOKIE PATROL OFFICER

"THANK YOU! THAT'S THE WATCH I...

LOST.

TH—THE PART WHERE YOU LICKED IT... WAS THAT STANDARD PROCEDURE?"

—A CITIZEN WHO IS HAPPY (?) TO GET THEIR LOST PROPERTY BACK

"IT SEEMS, MASTER, THAT YOU ARE WELL-VERSED IN NOT ONLY PRINCIPLES BUT ALSO CURRENT AFFAIRS."

—QUOTE FROM A HISTORICAL MARTIAL ARTS MOVIE

Oh, it's Qingyi from the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team!

I've heard Qingyi has a wealth of experience, and it seems justified just by looking at this vast amount of data.

Our elders are so composed in everything they do precisely because of the wisdom accumulated over the years.

Is there anything you would like to say to the Proxies, Qingyi?

Qingyi: "Drink more hot water."

Qingyi

"Slacking off? I don't get it... There's still so much I have yet to learn about youth slang."

"I may be on autopilot, but I'm still making progress at work."

"Well, since there's nothing left to do, I shall take my leave."

Advanced artificial intelligence equipped with all kinds of enviable function modules...

Just how old is Qingyi exactly...? If you ask her directly, she'll probably fob you off by saying it's "top secret"...

She's teased me a bunch of times, but her pranks never really bothered me.

How? Is this that "restraint" we're promised comes with maturity?

During the Agent Story The Case of a Missing Bangboo, it is revealed that Qingyi is a model of automaton known as a "01NG VI Criminal Investigation Automaton," in which NG stands for Neo Genesis, possibly referencing Japanese anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion.

Despite the English localization referring to both Qingyi and Seth as "rookie officer" within Public Security, the original Chinese specifies their roles with greater clarity:

Qingyi's role is defined as 新人探员, implying she has recently become a full-fledged officer within the force.

Seth's role is defined as 实习探员, implying that he is not yet a full-fledged officer and is still in training.

Qingyi's birthday is on New Year's Day, which is the default date of computers when the system is initialized.

Qingyi's love for hot water is a reference to the Chinese tradition of drinking only boiled water, which has roots in traditional Chinese medicine.

Etymology

In traditional Chinese opera, 青衣, also known as 正旦, is one of the possible Dan role subtypes.

青衣 may also refer to low social status people, especially women servants.

Stories

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Agent Profile: Qingyi

Qingyi is a rookie officer in the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team.

As an artificial human, her personality is derived from ancient cultural texts from the old civilization. Her body, known as an "Automaton," is an intelligent construct composed of biological materials.

Recommended by White Star Institute, she was assigned to Public Security as a rookie officer partnered with Zhu Yuan.

Qingyi always exhibits an easygoing, laid-back demeanor, not restricted by rules.

In contrast to modern individuals affected by today's society, Qingyi frequently proposes unexpected solutions to problems.

Qingyi always carries a cup of hot water and takes occasional sips.

"Drinking hot water is good for your health."

Suggestion: Approaching Qingyi is also an ill-considered decision that may compromise your cover. Please remember your true identity as a Proxy.

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Qingyi's full name is officially designated as "01 Neo-Genesis VI."

This code is marked on a specific location of Qingyi's body, abbreviated as "01NG Ⅵ."

The researcher from White Star Institute who discovered her thought her code name looked like QING YI, so that's what he called her — Qingyi.

Cooperation Notes:

Belle

Why does Fairy only warn us once when it comes to Qingyi? She warned us to "remember our true identity" so many times when she gave suggestions about Zhu Yuan!

Wise

Because even if she knew, she'd pretend she didn't…

She might even have already guessed.

Stats

  • HP8,250
  • ATK683
  • DEF612

At level 60. Each bar is measured against the highest value in the Zenless Zone Zero roster.

Skills

24
  • Basic Attack: Penultimate

    Basic Attack

    Press Basic Attack to activate: Launch up to four strikes forward, dealing Physical DMG and Electric DMG. During the 3rd-hit, repeatedly press Basic Attack to continue the attack, continuously striking the enemy. Using Dodge during this period will not interrupt Qingyi's Basic Attack combo count. During the 3rd hit, stop pressing Basic Attack to interrupt the continuous attack, transitioning automatically to the 4th hit. If the continuous attack lasts for a certain time, the 4th hit will be enhanced. Anti-Interrupt Level is increased and DMG received is reduced by 40% during the 3rd and 4th hit. 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier: 94.5% 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier (ALT): 221.4% 2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 244.2% 3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 35.2% 4th-Hit DMG Multiplier: 213.1% 4th-Hit DMG Multiplier (Enhanced): 469.8% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier: 35.7% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier (ALT): 83.8% 2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 124% 3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 29% 4th-Hit Daze Multiplier: 160.2% 4th-Hit Daze Multiplier (Enhanced): 308.1%

    At skill level 12

  • Basic Attack: Penultimate - Enhanced

    Basic Attack

    Press Basic Attack to activate: Launch up to four strikes forward, dealing Physical DMG and Electric DMG. During the 3rd-hit, repeatedly press Basic Attack to continue the attack, continuously striking the enemy. Using Dodge during this period will not interrupt Qingyi's Basic Attack combo count. During the 3rd hit, stop pressing Basic Attack to interrupt the continuous attack, transitioning automatically to the 4th hit. If the continuous attack lasts for a certain time, the 4th hit will be enhanced. Anti-Interrupt Level is increased and DMG received is reduced by 40% during the 3rd and 4th hit.

  • Basic Attack: Enchanted Blossoms

    Basic Attack

    Press Basic Attack to activate: Launches a forward rush attack, dealing Electric DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 171.4% Daze Multiplier: 128.5%

    At skill level 12

  • Basic Attack: Enchanted Moonlit Blossoms

    Basic Attack

    During the Flash Connect state, hold Basic Attack to activate: Launch five consecutive forward rush attacks, then execute a Finishing Move that inflicts massive Electric DMG. Release Basic Attack during the move to trigger the Finishing Move early. Activate the Finishing Move just before the character is attacked to trigger Perfect Dodge. Anti-Interrupt level is increased and DMG received is reduced by 40% during the rush attack. Qingyi is invulnerable during the Finishing Move. Rush Attack DMG Multiplier: 897.5% Finishing Strike DMG Multiplier: 789.3% Rush Attack Daze Multiplier: 408.3% Finishing Strike Daze Multiplier: 326.5%

    At skill level 12

  • Flash Connect

    Basic Attack

    When Qingyi deals Electric DMG with a skill, she accumulates Flash Connect Voltage. When Flash Connect Voltage reaches 75%, she will enter the Flash Connect state. When using her Basic Attack: Enchanted Moonlit Blossoms, Qingyi will consume all Flash Connect Voltage and exit the Flash Connect state. For every 1% of Flash Connect Voltage consumed over 75%, her Damage and Daze inflicted by this skill will be increased by 1%/0.5%. Basic Attack: Enchanted Moonlit Blossoms itself does not accumulate Flash Connect Voltage.

  • Dodge: Swan Song

    Dodge

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

  • Dash Attack: Breach

    Dodge

    Press Basic Attack during a Dodge to activate: Dash forward and then launch an upward slash, dealing Physical DMG. DMG Multiplier: 99% Daze Multiplier: 38%

    At skill level 12

  • Dodge Counter: Lingering Sentiments

    Dodge

    Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Leap into the air and then perform a downward strike, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 568.9% Daze Multiplier: 286.1%

    At skill level 12

  • Quick Assist: Wind Through the Pines

    Assist

    When the on-field character is launched, press Assist to activate: Leap into the air and perform a downward strike, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 268.1% Daze Multiplier: 201%

    At skill level 12

  • Defensive Assist: Graceful Embellishment

    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: 374.7% Heavy Defensive Daze Multiplier: 457.2% Chain Defensive Daze Multiplier: 193.2%

    At skill level 12

  • Assist Follow-Up: Song of the Clear River

    Assist

    Press Basic Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate: Dash forward quickly and inject electrical energy into the ground, then pull back to trigger an explosion, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 753.7% Daze Multiplier: 418.7%

    At skill level 12

  • Special Attack: Sunlit Glory

    Special Attack

    Press Special Attack to activate: Quickly strikes upward, followed by a downward smash, dealing Electric DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 125.1% Daze Multiplier: 94.3%

    At skill level 12

  • EX Special Attack: Moonlit Begonia

    Special Attack

    With enough Energy, press EX Special Attack to activate: Quickly strikes upward and leaps into the air, turning around to launch a series of strikes, then follows up with a powerful downward smash, dealing massive Electric DMG. Hold EX Special Attack to consume additional energy to increase the combo hits of the series of strikes. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After executing the move, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd-hit of a Basic Attack. DMG Multiplier: 1206.7% Daze Multiplier: 667.6% Energy Cost: 60 Additional Energy Cost: 20

    At skill level 12

  • EX Special Attack: Moonlit Begonia - Hold

    Special Attack

    With enough Energy, press EX Special Attack to activate: Quickly strikes upward and leaps into the air, turning around to launch a series of strikes, then follows up with a powerful downward smash, dealing massive Electric DMG. Hold EX Special Attack to consume additional energy to increase the combo hits of the series of strikes. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. After executing the move, you can immediately follow up with the 3rd-hit of a Basic Attack.

  • Chain Attack: Tranquil Serenade

    Chain Attack

    When a Chain Attack is triggered, select Qingyi to activate: Launch a series of powerful strikes over a large area in front, dealing massive Electric DMG. When this attack hits an enemy, the skill's DMG increases by 3% for every stack of Subjugation in Core Passive: Eternal Seasons the target has. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1295.8% Daze Multiplier: 313.5%

    At skill level 12

  • Ultimate: Eight Sounds of Ganzhou

    Chain Attack

    When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate: Launch a series of powerful strikes over a large area in front, followed by a Finishing Move, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 3341.6% Daze Multiplier: 1646%

    At skill level 12

  • Core Passive: Eternal Seasons

    Core Skill

    When Qingyi lands a Finishing Strike on an enemy with her Basic Attack: Enchanted Moonlit Blossoms, it applies 5 stacks of Subjugation to the enemy, stacking up to 20 times. Each stack of Subjugation increases the target's Stun DMG Multiplier by 2%. For each rush attack performed during Basic Attack: Enchanted Moonlit Blossoms, the finishing strike will apply 1 extra stack of Subjugation. If Perfect Dodge is triggered when using the finishing strike, it directly applies Subjugation. When applying Subjugation to normal and elite enemies, the target receives double the stacks. When the target recovers from being Stunned, the corresponding stacks of Subjugation are reset. Subjugation Stun DMG Multiplier: 4%

    At skill level 7 (F)

  • Additional Ability: Three Verses of Farewell at Yang Pass

    Core Skill

    Activated when there is at least 1 Attack-type character or a character from the same faction in your squad: Basic Attacks deal 20% increased Daze. If Qingyi's Impact is greater than 120, each point over increases her ATK by 6, up to a maximum of 600.

  • Insulation Breakdown

    Mindscape 1

    When Qingyi enters combat, Flash Connect Voltage is instantly restored to its maximum, and the accumulation rate is increased by 30%. When using her Basic Attack: Enchanted Moonlit Blossoms, if Flash Connect Voltage is at its maximum, the attack will reduce the defense of the enemy it hits by 15%, and Qingyi’s CRIT Rate against that enemy will increase by 20% for 15s.

  • Minimal Effort, Maximum Impact

    Mindscape 2

    The Stun DMG Multiplier increase provided by each stack of Subjugation in Core Passive: Eternal Seasons increases to 135% of its original value. When Qingyi’s attack hits an enemy and the stacks of Subjugation she applies reaches its maximum stacks, her Daze dealt to the target increases by 15%.

  • Drink Hot Water

    Mindscape 3

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

  • Stable Arc Barrier

    Mindscape 4

    Upon entering or exiting Flash Connect State, gain a shield equal to 10% of Qingyi’s Max HP. If a previous shield is still active when the shield effect refreshes, Qingyi generates 5 Energy. This Energy generation effect can be triggered once every 10s.

  • Youthful Spirit

    Mindscape 5

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

  • Eight Meridians

    Mindscape 6

    The Interrupt Level of Basic Attack: Enchanted Moonlit Blossoms is greatly increased, and the CRIT DMG is increased by an additional 100% When Qingyi hits an enemy with her Basic Attack: Enchanted Moonlit Blossoms, the target’s Resistance to all Attribute DMG is increased by 20% for 15s.

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