
Introduction
Soukaku is an A-rank Ice character in Zenless Zone Zero. Soukaku's specialty is Support. Faction: Hollow Special Operations Section 6.
On our Zenless Zone Zero tier list Soukaku is B tier, 44th of the 57 characters ranked, from where 17 current tier lists put Soukaku.
Other Ice characters in Zenless Zone Zero: Ellen Joe, Hoshimi Miyabi, Hugo Vlad, Promeia, Sigrid de L'Azur, Von Lycaon and 2 more.
Is Soukaku good?
Soukaku hands out a long-lasting ATK buff to the next party member and freezes enemies with ease, and her Ice damage buff pairs naturally with an Ice Attack unit like
Miyabi, who gets a lot out of Frostburn. Her best W-Engine,
Bashful Demon, adds both Ice damage and a stacking ATK buff for the whole squad.
We rank her B tier; her main drawback is that holding her Special Attack down takes a noticeable while before she can swap to another character.
Strengths
- Long-lasting ATK buff for the next party member
- Freezes enemies easily
- Ice damage buff pairs well with Ice Attack units like
Miyabi
Weaknesses
- Holding her Special Attack down takes a while before she can switch out
Best build for Soukaku
From 3 guidesW-Engine
4 options- 13 of 3
- 23 of 3
- 32 of 3
- 42 of 3
Main stats
- Disc 4
- ATK%
- Disc 5
- ATK%
/Ice DMG - Disc 6
- ATK%
/Energy Regen - Substats
- ATK%
>CRIT Rate =ATK =CRIT DMG >PEN
Drive Disc (4-piece)
2 options- 13 of 3
Freedom Blues(4) - 22 of 3
Moonlight Lullaby(4)
Drive Disc (2-piece)
6 options- 12 of 2
Hormone Punk(2) - 21 of 2
Phaethon's Melody(2)
Show 4 more set optionsShow fewer
- 31 of 2
Astral Voice(2) - 41 of 2
Swing Jazz(2) - 51 of 2
Chaos Jazz(2) - 61 of 2
Freedom Blues(2)
Profile
Soukaku carries the title "Glutton". Soukaku is a female Oni. Her birthday is January 23rd, and she stands 145 cm (4'9") tall. Soukaku is voiced by Liu Wen (刘雯) in Chinese, Rogin Rashidan in English, Machico (真知子) in Japanese, and Lee Ji-hyeon (이지현) in Korean. Soukaku was released on 4 July 2024.
Background
I'm happy as long as I can always eat my fill~
Soukaku is a playable Agent in Zenless Zone Zero, and an Executive Officer of Hollow Special Operations Section 6.
Soukaku, Deceptively Strong in Combat
Not only a member of Section 6, but also one of its "assets." Enemies who underestimate her have a tendency to vanish from existence.
Totally.
Not Picky, Hates Wasting Food
She loves to eat, and gets angry when seeing others waste food.
Trouble With Words
Due to certain reasons, she's somewhat uneducated, and often mispronounces words, which results in some cute blunders.
A Pure & Innocent Child
Though only an immature kid, much like the boy in "The Emperor's New Clothes," she often uncovers the simple truths.
"Glutton" — the name Soukaku's been called the most.
Few people know her full nickname is: The cute little one who always gobbles down everything she can and is super happy when full but can't reed or rite.
Her introduction on HoYoLab.
Are you slacking off! I won't tell if you give me some treats, 'kay?
Yanagi says time is precious, more precious than the TASTIEST food in the world.
So we should never waste time, get it?
Do all oni eat that much?! Or is it just Soukaku...?
Though she loves food, she doesn't seem bothered as to whether it actually tastes good...
She's strong, but she's still just a kid.
We should watch out for her.
The writing on her mask has the traditional Chinese character 風, which is likely tied to her CBT1 element being Wind (later scrapped and changed into Ice in CBT2), and a Sanskrit sentence that seems to be .
Etymology
Her name 蒼角 literally means "blue horns," in reference to her being a blue oni.
Stories
2Agent Profile: Soukaku
Soukaku is a member of Hollow Special Operations Section 6 and currently under the guardianship of Section 6's Deputy Chief, Tsukishiro Yanagi.
Soukaku's birth records cannot be found in either the HIA archives or the New Eridu Citizen Verification Profiles. Her records only date back to when she started living with Tsukishiro Yanagi.
There are also no records of her schooling. According to supplementary information, Soukaku is currently homeschooled.
Soukaku is naive, innocent, and carefree, but she possesses an uncharacteristic obsession with food. Please be careful not to let Soukaku become too hungry.
At the same time, please do not let Soukaku see food being wasted. This is unacceptable behavior to Soukaku. Deduction: Soukaku has experienced famine before.
Soukaku's understanding of city life and human society is limited, and her view of life and death differs from most people.
Usually, Soukaku is willing to believe anything other people say, but that doesn't mean she can't tell when something is a lie.
In fact, prior data shows that unless one has the ability to run and hide on par with Section 6, it would be in one's best interest to avoid lying to Soukaku.
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Apart from her legal guardian Tsukishiro Yanagi, Soukaku appears to have another family member whom she refers to as "sister." No information regarding this individual was found in any New Eridu citizen records.
Through cross-referencing records including the timeline on Tsukishiro Yanagi and Soukaku's records, it can be confirmed that Tsukishiro Yanagi was awarded for her outstanding contribution in a military operation against the oni.
Deduction: Tsukishiro Yanagi has more information on the sister of Soukaku.
Cooperation Notes:
Belle
So many "avoid doing this" and "don't do thats"... It makes it look like Soukaku's difficult to get along with, but she's a super cute and sweet kid!
Wise
That's probably because we've always avoided the things Fairy warns us about... At least, I won't be taking the risk and trying anything.
Stats
- HP8,025
- ATK590
- DEF597
At level 60. Each bar is measured against the highest value in the Zenless Zone Zero roster.
Skills
22Basic Attack: Making Rice Cakes
Basic AttackPress Basic Attack to activate: Unleashes up to 3 attacks, dealing Physical DMG. 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier: 133.3% 2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 433% 3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 586.8% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier: 50.7% 2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 282.6% 3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 332.8%
At skill level 12
Basic Attack: Making Rice Cakes (Frosted Banner)
Basic AttackWhen Frosted Banner is active, press Basic Attack to activate: Unleashes up to 3 faster attacks in front, dealing Ice DMG. 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier: 153.6% 2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 457.3% 3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 1022.9% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier: 70.8% 2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 191.3% 3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 395.3%
At skill level 12
Dodge: Grab a Bite
DodgePress Dodge to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: 50/50
DodgePress Basic Attack during a dodge to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. DMG Multiplier: 153.7% Daze Multiplier: 58.2%
At skill level 12
Dash Attack: 50/50 (Frosted Banner)
DodgeWhen Frosted Banner is active, press Basic Attack during a Dodge to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. DMG Multiplier: 263.5% Daze Multiplier: 120.8%
At skill level 12
Dodge Counter: Away From My Snacks
DodgePress Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 494.8% Daze Multiplier: 320.1%
At skill level 12
Quick Assist: A Set for Two
AssistWhen the on-field character is launched, press Assist to activate: Slashes enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 227.8% Daze Multiplier: 170.6%
At skill level 12
Defensive Assist: Guarding Tactics
AssistWhen the character on field is about to be attacked, press Assist to activate: Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. This skill excels at parrying enemy attacks and reduces the consumption of Assist Points when the character is under intense attacks. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Light Defensive Daze Multiplier: 371% Heavy Defense Daze Multiplier: 467.9% Chain Defensive Daze Multiplier: 227.6%
At skill level 12
Assist Follow-Up: Sweeping Strike
AssistPress Basic Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate: Charges and strikes enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Holding Basic Attack while using this skill allows for a quick transition to Fly the Flag. DMG Multiplier: 754.5% Daze Multiplier: 497.6%
At skill level 12
Special Attack: Cooling Bento
Special AttackPress Special Attack to activate: Soukaku releases a wind current in front of her and unleashes her finishing move, dealing Ice DMG. During skill activation, Anti-Interrupt level increases, and DMG taken is reduced by 40%. Holding Special Attack while using this skill allows for a quick transition to Fly the Flag. 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier: 57% Finishing Move DMG Multiplier: 200.2% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier: 42.7% Finishing Move Daze Multiplier: 150.7%
At skill level 12
EX Special Attack: Fanning Mosquitoes
Special AttackWith enough Energy, press EX Special Attack to activate: Releases wind currents of extended range in front of her, dealing massive Ice DMG. This skill can be triggered consecutively by pressing repeatedly. Each use consumes a specified amount of Energy. When Soukaku's Energy is depleted, or you stop pressing the button, she unleashes a powerful finishing move that deals massive Ice DMG. During skill activation, Anti-Interrupt level increases, and DMG taken is reduced by 40%. Holding Special Attack while using this skill allows for a quick transition to Fly the Flag. Consecutive Attack DMG Multiplier: 262.6% Wind Current DMG Multiplier: 204.3% Consecutive Attack Daze Multiplier: 169.5% Wind Current Daze Multiplier: 131.9% Energy Cost to Use: 60 Energy Cost of Each Attack: 30
At skill level 12
Special Attack: Rally!
Special AttackHold Special Attack to activate: Soukaku plunges her weapon into the ground, morphs it into a flag, and launches Fly the Flag, dealing Ice DMG. Hitting an enemy with Fly the Flag triggers a Quick Assist. Pressing Basic Attack or Special Attack after Fly the Flag activates a Special Attack as she retracts the flag, dealing Ice DMG. If Soukaku owns 3 stacks of Vortex on using Fly the Flag, she consumes all 3 stacks and enters the Frosted Banner state. In the Frosted Banner state, she can unleash an enhanced Basic Attack or an enhanced Dash Attack, dealing massive Ice DMG. This effect can last up to 45s or stack up to 6 times. Soukaku's weapon gains Vortexes in the following circumstances: Gains 1 stack of Vortex when launching an EX Special Attack, Gains 1 stack of Vortex when launching a Chain Attack, Gains 3 stacks of Vortex when launching an Ultimate. Soukaku can accumulate a maximum of 3 stacks of Vortex. Fly the Flag DMG Multiplier: 500.9% Quick Fly the Flag DMG Multiplier: 280.9% Lowering the Flag DMG Multiplier: 490.3% Fly the Flag Daze Multiplier: 413.7% Quick Fly the Flag Daze Multiplier: 210.5% Lowering the Flag Daze Multiplier: 368.2%
At skill level 12
Chain Attack: Pudding Slash
Chain AttackWhen a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Soukaku quickly unleashes a series of strikes at enemies in front of her and follows up with Fly the Flag, dealing massive Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1491.6% Daze Multiplier: 520.6%
At skill level 12
Ultimate: Jumbo Pudding Slash
Chain AttackWhen Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate: Soukaku quickly unleashes an extended series of strikes at enemies in front of her and follows up with Fly the Flag, dealing massive Ice DMG. Upon activating this skill, Soukaku enters the Masked state, increasing her CRIT Rate by 15% for 15s. Upon activating this skill, other squad members recover 10 Energy. The next character to switch in gains an additional 20 Energy. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 3979.7% Daze Multiplier: 566%
At skill level 12
Core Passive: Blade Banner
Core SkillWhen Soukaku launches Fly the Flag, her ATK is increased by 10%/12.5%/15%/17%/18%/19%/20% of her initial ATK up to 500, for 22s. When consuming Vortex during Fly the Flag, the ATK increase is doubled, up to a max of 1,000. This buff can be passed along to characters switching in via Quick Assists or Chain Attacks triggered by Fly the Flag, and it refreshes the duration of the buff. ATK Increase: 20%
At skill level 7 (F)
Additional Ability: Group Set Meal
Core SkillWhen another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: When Soukaku consumes Vortex to activate Fly the Flag, the Ice DMG of all squad members is increased by 20% for 22s.
Uplifting Current
Mindscape 1When Soukaku triggers Core Passive: Blade Banner or Additional Ability: Group Set Meal, the buff duration is increased by 8s.
Experimental Charging Module
Mindscape 2When Soukaku's Basic Attack, Dash Attack, Dodge Counter, or Quick Assist hits an enemy, there's a 15% chance she gains 1 stack of Vortex, triggering up to once per second. When Vortex reaches max stacks, any additional stacks grant Soukaku 1.2 Energy instead.
Attendance Meal Allowance
Mindscape 3Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
Hypothermia
Mindscape 4If an enemy is hit by Fly the Flag, the target's Ice RES is reduced by 10% for 8s.
Late-Night Snacks
Mindscape 5Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
Northern Wind
Mindscape 6While in the Frosted Banner state, the number of usable enhanced Basic Attacks and enhanced Dash Attacks are increased to 12, and also deal 45% more DMG.
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