Velina Airgid

S-Rank Agent

Velina Airgid

/Wind/Anomaly

External Strategy Department

Stier

Introduction

Velina Airgid is an S-rank Wind character in Zenless Zone Zero. Velina Airgid's specialty is Anomaly. Faction: External Strategy Department.

On our Zenless Zone Zero tier list Velina Airgid is S tier, 14th of the 57 characters ranked, from where 7 current tier lists put Velina Airgid.

Other Wind characters in Zenless Zone Zero: Roxy Ifrita Pryce.

Is Velina Airgid good?

The first reliable Wind Anomaly agent, playing mostly off-field: she swaps in to use EX Specials, fills Windbloom and spends it on a Sweeping Cyclone that debuffs enemies and builds Daze and Wind Anomaly, while Vortexes triggered by the team feed Windbite for extra Cyclones. Her Daze enables faster stuns and three-stun routes for double-Anomaly teams, and her RES reduction and signature let her act as a pseudo-support, which lifts many older Anomaly agents.

Beyond applying Wind she offers little, her Vortex doesn't scale with her stats while her other damage does, and locking out Disorders hurts much of the Anomaly cast.

Strengths

  • Reliable Wind Anomaly access
  • High Daze for faster stuns
  • Pseudo-support through RES reduction

Weaknesses

  • Little beyond applying Wind
  • Awkward gearing priorities
  • Blocks Disorders, clashing with many Anomaly agents

Best build for Velina Airgid

From 3 guides

W-Engine

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Main stats

Disc 4
Anomaly Proficiency
Disc 5
Wind DMG/ATK%/PEN Ratio
Disc 6
Energy Regen
Substats
Anomaly Proficiency=ATK% >PEN >ATK

Drive Disc (4-piece)

  1. Wuthering Salon(4)
    3 of 3

Drive Disc (2-piece)

2 options
  1. 1
    Swing Jazz(2)
    2 of 2
  2. 2
    Moonlight Lullaby(2)
    2 of 2

Skill priority

  1. 1
    Core SkillSpecial Attack
  2. 2
    Chain Attack
  3. 3
    Assist
  4. 4
    Dodge
  5. 5
    Basic Attack

Profile

Velina Airgid carries the title "Administrative Director". Her birthday is September 22nd, and she stands 172cm (5'8") tall. Velina Airgid is voiced by Zhang Anqi (张安琪) in Chinese, Rhiannon Moushall in English, Saitō Chiwa (斎藤 千和) in Japanese, and Shin On-yu (신온유) in Korean. Velina Airgid was released on 17 June 2026.

Background

Welcome to Roscaelifer. I'm Velina, head of the External Strategy Department.

I'll be your guide.

is a playable Agent in Zenless Zone Zero, and the Administrative Director of the External Strategy Department.

"If something's bugging me, I'll deal with it appropriately.

If something's bugging me, heh..."

—The administrative director, replying with a smile when the topic shifts to her recent worries

"Whether it's annoying paperwork or stubborn adults causing you trouble, just let her handle it.

Veli's a highly efficient problem solver!"

—Norma, dropping a piece of advice in the middle of a tour

"The chief? Oh yeah, she's really reliable!

But... if you find yourself in hot water, best not to lean on her too much.

She'll fix your mess, alright, but the way she goes about it..."

—An External Strategy Department officer, swapping intel during orientation

"Ehn-nzz... ZZZehn-nhe...

(I'm next... Silver-haired witch... stay away...

Save me... Miss angel...)"

—A hibernating Bangboo citizen, whose logic core's data seems to have been scrambled

Velina Airgid

"So these Bangboo are refusing their routine annual inspection again..."

"Don't worry, I'll handle it accordingly."

"After all, it's about time we threw another tea party."

Black tea and elegance go hand in hand.

There are still things even the perfect Administrative Director struggles with.

Can a person be both an angel and a witch?

"Airgid" comes from the Irish word for "silver."

Stories

3
Agent Profile: Tsukishiro

Velina, the Administrative Director of the External Strategy Department, oversees cooperation and diplomacy between Roscaelifer and New Eridu.

As a descendant of the prestigious Airgid family, Velina inherited a strict and meticulous upbringing. Renowned for her nearly flawless efficiency and exceptional ability to keep any situation under control, she is the dependable adult whom Chief Technician Norma describes as someone capable of "handling meetings, paperwork, and troublesome people."

She is sharp and efficient in her work, meticulous, and always gentle and composed when dealing with others. Beneath her elegant, effortless smile lies an intensity that is impossible to ignore. No matter how troublesome the diplomatic affair or absurd the disaster may be, Velina can resolve it with ease. However, the price of seeking her help is not always one the requester can afford. Velina has a particular fondness for all kinds of black tea and often invites friends to tea parties during her spare time.

Please note: Any tea party invitation sent by Velina in her capacity as Administrative Director should never be taken lightly. They are rarely mere leisure. More often, they serve as the perfect setting for her to negotiate situations and quietly steer events toward her desired outcome.

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As the governing body of the Marcel Group, the External Strategy Department is responsible for handling Bangboo retirement approvals. Because of this, Velina is known among Bangboo citizens as the legendary "Death Witch" — the tea party host whose very presence sends chills through their circuits.

In reality, though, Velina is none other than the "Chief Angel" famed throughout Bangboo society. Yet she has no issue with her infamy. The title of witch makes many Bangboo-related matters easier to handle, and rather than being worshipped as an angel, she is more comfortable acting as their quiet protector.

Velina also seems unexpectedly awkward with certain aspects of daily life, particularly when it comes to raising plants or animals. She's even earned the title of "Serial Plant Killer."

Suggestion: Perhaps this could serve as an effective way to grow closer to her.

Cooperation Notes:

Wise

Belle... Even if you've figured out her weakness, don't go getting any ideas... Taking her back to the External Strategy Department that night caused a huge scene.

Belle

Velina deals with all kinds of people every day, yet she still can't get used to Nitro-Fuel... That's really surprising!

Skills

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  • Basic Attack: Dancing Fans

    Basic Attack

    Press Basic Attack to activate: Launches up to five attacks against enemies ahead, dealing Wind DMG. During the 5th attack, Velina's Anti-Interrupt Level increases, and DMG taken is reduced by 40%. 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier: 103.4% 2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 98.4% 3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 338.5% 4th-Hit DMG Multiplier: 252.1% 5th-Hit DMG Multiplier: 459.5% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier: 35.7% 2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 35.6% 3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 121.2% 4th-Hit Daze Multiplier: 94.8% 5th-Hit Daze Multiplier: 169.9%

    At skill level 12

  • Dodge: Windward Sweep

    Dodge

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

  • Dash Attack: Gale Step

    Dodge

    Press Basic Attack during a dodge to activate: Delivers a quick attack forward, dealing Wind DMG. DMG Multiplier: 199.8% Daze Multiplier: 64.2%

    At skill level 12

  • Dodge Counter: Cloudrend

    Dodge

    Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Launches a series of attacks on the target, dealing Wind DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 789.8% Daze Multiplier: 424.3%

    At skill level 12

  • Quick Assist: Emergency Protocol

    Assist

    When the active character is launched, press Assist to activate: Unleashes consecutive attacks against the target, dealing Wind DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 408.4% Daze Multiplier: 130.2%

    At skill level 12

  • Defensive Assist: Judicious Intervention

    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: 407.7% Heavy Defensive Daze Multiplier: 514.4% Chain Defensive Daze Multiplier: 250.4%

    At skill level 12

  • Assist Follow-Up: Negotiation Techniques

    Assist

    Press Basic Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate: Unleashes a series of attacks, dealing Wind DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Special Attack: Wind Shear - Purging Surge

    Special Attack

    Press Special Attack to activate: Unleashes a sweeping gust forward, dealing Wind DMG. DMG Multiplier: 118% Daze Multiplier: 74.9%

    At skill level 12

  • EX Special Attack: Wind Shear - Purifying Rise

    Special Attack

    With enough Energy, press EX Special Attack to activate: Dodges backward, then unleashes a massive wind blast to attack enemies, dealing Wind DMG. During the backward dodge, a dodge effect is active. Successfully dodging an enemy attack triggers Vital View. After using this skill, press Basic Attack to chain into the 5th hit of the Basic Attack. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 881.6% Daze Multiplier: 454.3% Energy Cost: 45

    At skill level 12

  • EX Special Attack: Wind Shear - Triple Deathblow

    Special Attack

    With enough energy and after using EX Special Attack: Wind Shear - Purifying Rise, press or hold EX Special Attack to activate: Continuously swings the fan, dealing Wind DMG. After using this skill, press Basic Attack to chain into the 5th hit of the Basic Attack. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1451.2% Daze Multiplier: 773.7% Energy Cost: 45

    At skill level 12

  • EX Special Attack: Wind Shear - Eye of the Storm

    Special Attack

    With 90 or more Windbloom, hold Special Attack or Basic Attack to activate: Velina channels a whirlwind and summons a Sweeping Cyclone to continuously attack enemies and triggers the previous character's Quick Assist. Sweeping Cyclone lasts for 5s and deals Wind DMG to nearby enemies once every 0.5s. DMG Multiplier: 433.4% Daze Multiplier: 275.8% Windbloom Cost: 90

    At skill level 12

  • Chain Attack: Thousandfold Spiral

    Chain Attack

    When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Transforms into a hurricane to unleash multiple attacks against enemies, followed by a Finishing Move, dealing massive Wind DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1601.2% Daze Multiplier: 358.3%

    At skill level 12

  • Ultimate: Heed the Tempest

    Chain Attack

    When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate: Unleashes multiple attacks against enemies ahead, dealing massive Wind DMG. After using this skill, the previous character's Quick Assist is triggered. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 4377.3% Daze Multiplier: 572.7%

    At skill level 12

  • Core Passive: Breeze in Bloom

    Core Skill

    When Velina's initial Energy Regen exceeds 1.2, every additional 0.01 increases DMG dealt by 0.21%, up to a maximum increase of 35%, and increases Anomaly Mastery by 0.5, up to a maximum increase of 84. When Velina enters the battlefield, she gains 45 Windbloom. In Investigation Zone mode, this effect can trigger once every 180s. Using EX Special Attack: Wind Shear - Purifying Rise or EX Special Attack: Wind Shear - Triple Deathblow grants 45 Windbloom, up to a maximum of 135 Windbloom. When Velina triggers Vortex, she gains 1 point of Windbite and summons a Condesed Cyclone, dealing Wind DMG. This effect can trigger once every 3s. When Velina has 2 points of Windbite, the next time she triggers Vortex, 2 points of Windbite are consumed to increase that Vortex's DMG Multiplier by 90% / 100% / 110% / 120% / 130% / 140% / 150%. In addition, a Sweeping Cyclone is summoned instead of a Condensed Cyclone, which does not grant Windbite. When Velina's summoned Sweeping Cyclone hits an enemy suffering Contamination for the first time, it triggers Chromatic Tint, converting it into a Sweeping Cyclone of the corresponding attribute, dealing the corresponding attribute's DMG. When Sweeping Cyclone hits an enemy, the enemy's Wind Anomaly Buildup RES is reduced by 7% for 35s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. If a Sweeping Cyclone enhanced by Chromatic Tint hits an enemy, the enemy's corresponding Attribute Anomaly Buildup RES is also reduced by 7% for 35s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. When an enemy affected by Sweeping Cyclone is defeated, the duration of that Sweeping Cyclone is extended by 5s. This effect can only trigger once for the same Sweeping Cyclone, and only one Sweeping Cyclone can exist at a time. Condensed Cyclone and Sweeping Cyclone trigger an explosion when they dissipate. If this explosion hits an enemy suffering a Wind Anomaly, it triggers one instance of Abloom DMG against the target: resolves an additional instance of Attribute Anomaly DMG, dealing a fixed 85% / 95% / 105% / 115% / 125% / 135% / 145% and 135% / 155% / 175% / 195% / 215% / 235% / 255% multiplier Wind Anomaly DMG respectively. On consuming 2 Windbite, Vortex DMG increases: 150% Wind Anomaly DMG increases: 145% Abloom DMG increases: 255%

    At skill level 7 (F)

  • Additional Ability: Tea Party Etiquette

    Core Skill

    When another character in your squad is an Anomaly character or shares the same attribute: Velina's Windswept and Vortex DMG increases by 10%. When the heavy attack from an Ultimate hits an enemy suffering a Wind Attribute Anomaly, it triggers an instance of Abloom DMG against the target: resolves one additional instance of Attribute Anomaly DMG, fixed at 680% of Wind Attribute Anomaly DMG. For Core Passive: Breeze in Bloom, the Attribute Anomaly Buildup RES reduction from Sweeping Cyclone is further increased by 7%, while Daze inflicted increases by 30%, and accumulated Attribute Anomaly Buildup increases by 15%.

  • Orderly Elegance

    Mindscape 1

    Sweeping Cyclone from Additional Ability: Tea Party Etiquette deals an additional 20% Daze. When Velina triggers Vortex, she ignores 20% of the target's All-Attribute RES. When squad members deal Windswept DMG, 20% of the target's Wind RES is ignored.

  • Saturation Project

    Mindscape 2

    When Velina triggers Windswept, she can also gain 1 point of Windbite. This effect can trigger once every 5s. After Sweeping Cyclone triggers the Chromatic Tint effect, it can accumulate the corresponding attribute's Anomaly Buildup. The buildup accumulated by this attack is excluded from Anomaly DMG calculations. The DMG increase effects of Velina's Windswept and Vortex from Additional Ability: Tea Party Etiquette are further increased by 15%.

  • Conquest by Etiquette

    Mindscape 3

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

  • Tea Party Tribunal

    Mindscape 4

    When Velina uses an EX Special Attack, her ATK increases by 15% for 40s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

  • Death Witch

    Mindscape 5

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

  • Chief Angel

    Mindscape 6

    When Velina consumes 2 points of Windbite to increase the DMG Multiplier of Vortex, she gains 1 point of Windbite. This effect can trigger once every 6s. When Velina hits an enemy suffering a Wind Attribute Anomaly, the Wind Attribute Anomaly Buildup she inflicts increases by 20%. When Velina inflicts Windswept on an enemy already affected by Windswept, the new Windswept's DMG increases based on the remaining duration of the previous. Each remaining second increases the DMG by 2.5%, up to a maximum increase of 40%.

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