Yidhari Murphy

S-Rank Agent

Yidhari Murphy

/Ice/Rupture

Spook Shack

Atier

Introduction

Yidhari Murphy is an S-rank Ice character in Zenless Zone Zero. Yidhari Murphy's specialty is Rupture. Faction: Spook Shack.

On our Zenless Zone Zero tier list Yidhari Murphy is A tier, 28th of the 57 characters ranked, from where 9 current tier lists put Yidhari Murphy.

Other Ice characters in Zenless Zone Zero: Ellen Joe, Hoshimi Miyabi, Hugo Vlad, Promeia, Sigrid de L'Azur, Soukaku and 2 more.

Is Yidhari Murphy good?

An Ice Rupture agent who spends and heals her own HP, gaining Decibels as HP drops and dealing more damage the lower it is. Holding Basic burns HP to charge Frostbite Embrace, getting hit while charging triggers counters, and her last Basic hit heals, so she's close to immortal and easy to pick up.

She performs at low investment, groups enemies and is self-sufficient. Her damage is spread over many skills, which makes her expensive, she's the best pick in only one encounter (Wandering Hunter), and she can feel awkward without Lucia.

Pairs well with: Lucia Elowen.

Strengths

  • Easy to play and nearly unkillable
  • Performs on low investment
  • Self-sufficient with mob grouping

Weaknesses

  • Expensive, with damage across many skills
  • Best pick in only one encounter
  • Awkward without Lucia

Best build for Yidhari Murphy

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Skill priority

  1. 1
    Basic AttackCore SkillSpecial Attack
  2. 2
    Chain Attack
  3. 3
    AssistDodge

Drive Disc (4-piece)

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Drive Disc (2-piece)

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    Woodpecker Electro(2)
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    Dawn's Bloom(2)
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Main stats

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

Profile

Yidhari Murphy is a female Thiren. Her birthday is March 19th, and she stands 171cm (5'7") tall. Yidhari Murphy is voiced by Zhang Ye (张晔) in Chinese, Katelyn Barr in English, Hara Yumi (原 由実) in Japanese, and Kim Seo-hyun (김서현) in Korean. Yidhari Murphy was released on 5 November 2025.

Background

"Nothing new under the sun, huh? Why don't you try asking her about it?"

LUCIA

"Don't let her slow talking fool you. When she's typing, she's lightning fast!

She can keep three different conversations in the same group chat going at full steam all at once!"

KOMANO MANATO

"While sharing spooky stories late one night, she suddenly said "I saw your childhood self in the Hollow.' No joke, that was the first time a ghost story made me break out in cold sweat."

A PERSON STARING AT THE HORIZON, UNBOTHERED BY THE FISHY SCENT CARRIED IN BY THE SEA BREEZE

"Every ship's keel is engraved with the path home, and the blood-stained end will ultimately crash upon the shore of departure."

"I wish stories never end — then I'd have the courage to keep turning pages forever."

Yidhari

"A story is the author's romantic corruption of reality."

"Whether it's cold, hard facts or a wildly imaginative fairy tale, the distance from truth doesn't determine if a story's good or bad."

"Don't worry about that out-of-place feeling, it'll fade away as the story unfolds.

Just dive into my narrative without any worries."

In the darkness was undeniably cold, yet it burned her with searing heat.

She never got the rainy day she was waiting for, but she did get you.

She wants to continue forward with those she cares about.

Yidhari is around 20-21 years old. She was ten when the Old Capital fell, with the events of Season 2 ocurring eleven years after the incident.

Yidhari has several design motifs and inspirations from the Kraken, a legendary sea monster.

She is an Octopus Thiren, and the Kraken is usually depicted as a form of cephalopod.

The weapon she wields has the label "KRAKEN" on its head.

Her signature W-Engine is called Kraken's Cradle.

Though the child of octopus Thiren, Yidhari's features vastly differentiate from her parents.

Both Wayland and Angel Murphy had tentacles which took the appearance of hair, whilst Yidhari has four tentacles sprouting from her lower half, like they were prehensile tails.

Yidhari's Character Teaser "Hot Spring Siren" references the painting The Starry Night at 0:27.

Etymology

Yidhari is likely derived from the Outer God Cthulhu Mythos deities#Yidhra of the expanded Cthulhu Mythos.

Yidhra is also known as 'The Dream Witch' fitting in with Yidhari's links to dreams.

Her last name Murphy is of Irish origin, meaning "sea warrior."

Stories

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Details

In addition to her role as an Agent, Yidhari doubles as both a Proxy, and a contributor for Spook Shack. To most, she comes across as laid-back and leisurely, but according to records, it's less "laziness" than a shroud of nothingness, leaving her at odds with the world around her. Perhaps to most people, this would seem like the usual quirk of someone absorbed in their craft. As a gifted writer of bizarre tales, Yidhari should be more prone than most to immersing herself in the worlds of her own imagination. In truth, however, her unusual behavior stems more from the burden of her own abilities. In the Hollows, she's exposed to vast torrents of information unimaginable to most, tangled with years upon years of memories that have amassed there. That crushing weight of countless pasts constantly batters her sense of reality, until even her emotions are gradually worn dull. The fact that she can bear this burden, turn it into her own strength, and still live life in her own way — that's what sets Yidhari apart as gifted beyond others.

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Yidhari has an unusual fondness for rainy days and long baths. These two comforts grant her brief moments of peace in the real world, allowing her moments of rest free from the tangled streams of information in her mind. But lately, her feelings toward these two comforts have changed. She's grown unaccustomed to being alone, no longer anxiously yearning for the rain, no longer relying on warm baths to heal herself. She has begun strolling beneath clear skies, moving with ease through bustling crowds... and looking forward to trying everything that feels new to her. For Yidhari, everything started to change from the moment she met you.

Cooperation Notes:

Belle

Yidhari always seems like she couldn't care less, but she's actually really thoughtful and knows how to take care of others! Once, while I was carrying some videotapes, I got a small cut on my hand without even noticing, and she came right over with a bandage and put it on for me!

Wise

I know the feeling... When we hung out together before, I was in such a rush, I skipped lunch, and she noticed right away. She said my lips looked pale, so I must have come without eating, even though I couldn't tell myself...

Stats

  • ATK784
  • DEF448
  • Sheer Force1,084

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

Skills

24
  • Basic Attack: Crushing Strike

    Basic Attack

    Press Basic Attack to activate: Unleashes up to 3 strikes, dealing Ice DMG. On the 3rd hit, Yidhari recovers 10% HP. 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier: 122.3% 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier (ALT): 125.1% 2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 172.9% 3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 415.7% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier: 89.1% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier (ALT): 91.9% 2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 131.3% 3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 256.3%

    At skill level 12

  • Basic Attack: Frostbite Embrace

    Basic Attack

    Hold Basic Attack to activate: Yidhari begins charging, continuously consuming HP to reach up to three levels of charge. When Basic Attack is released, Yidhari unleashes a powerful charged hammer attack in front based on the current charge level, dealing massive Ice DMG. The higher Yidhari's HP, the faster charging consumes it. HP consumption will at most reduce Yidhari's HP to 25% of Max HP. At 2 charge levels, after using the skill, press Basic Attack to immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Crushing Strike. The DMG of a Basic Attack: Crushing Strike triggered this way increases based on the current charge level, up to 30%. At 3 charge levels, Yidhari gains increased Anti-Interrupt level during the charged skill. Press Basic Attack to chain early into the finishing smash. Level-1 Charged Attack DMG Multiplier: 323.1% Level-2 Charged Attack DMG Multiplier: 508.2% Level-3 Charged Smash DMG Multiplier: 692.4% Level-3 Charged Spin DMG Multiplier: 472.3% Level-1 Charged Daze Multiplier: 223% Level-2 Charged Daze Multiplier: 394.4% Level-3 Charged Smash Daze Multiplier: 427.2% Level-3 Charged Spin Daze Multiplier: 266.9%

    At skill level 12

  • Frost's Crushing Weight

    Basic Attack

    While charging or spinning during Basic Attack: Frostbite Embrace, if hit by an enemy, Yidhari can block with her tentacles, reducing the DMG taken by 25%. If charging or not yet at full charge, Yidhari counterattacks with her tentacles, returning to the charging stance and instantly gaining 1 charge level, while also dealing Ice DMG to enemies ahead. While Frost's Crushing Weight is active, pressing Basic Attack makes Yidhari immediately unleash the finishing slam of Basic Attack: Frostbite Embrace based on her current charge level. While Frost's Crushing Weight is active, pressing Special Attack or makes Yidhari unleash a Special Attack: Surging Cold, Crushing Pursuit that is guaranteed to trigger Surging Cold.

  • Dodge: Dreamshift

    Dodge

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

  • Dash Attack: Frostbloom Impact

    Dodge

    Press Basic Attack during a dodge to activate: Strike forward, dealing Ice DMG. DMG Multiplier: 142% Daze Multiplier: 67.2%

    At skill level 12

  • Dodge Counter: Icehaul Reverb

    Dodge

    Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Strikes enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 371.2% Daze Multiplier: 305.9%

    At skill level 12

  • Quick Assist: Frostshock Reinforcement

    Assist

    When the active character is launched, press Assist to activate: Strikes enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 164.7% Daze Multiplier: 77.8%

    At skill level 12

  • Defensive Assist: Flashquake Rejection

    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: Glacial Onslaught

    Assist

    Press Basic Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate: Execute an ice shard hammer attack against enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 626.9% Daze Multiplier: 513.5%

    At skill level 12

  • Special Attack: Cease Thoughts

    Special Attack

    Press Special Attack to activate: Launches enemies in front into the air, dealing Ice DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 79.2% Daze Multiplier: 74.8%

    At skill level 12

  • EX Special Attack: Frost Coil

    Special Attack

    With enough Adrenaline, press to activate: Perform two consecutive upward strikes, then release an icy mist, dealing massive Ice DMG. If EX Special Attack: Frost Coil hits an enemy, Yidhari recovers HP at the end of the skill equal to 33% of her missing HP. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1020.6% Daze Multiplier: 771% Adrenaline Cost: 60

    At skill level 12

  • Special Attack: Surging Cold, Crushing Pursuit

    Special Attack

    Press Special Attack or while charging or spinning during Basic Attack: Frostbite Embrace, or press Dodge while holding Basic Attack to activate: Launches enemies in front into the air, dealing Ice DMG. When the skill's attack collides with an enemy's attack, it triggers Surging Cold. If the skill hits a Stunned enemy, and with sufficient Adrenaline, it triggers Crushing Pursuit. Triggering Surging Cold or Crushing Pursuit instantly raises the charge level to maximum. During this skill, press Basic Attack and Yidhari will immediately unleash the finishing slam of Basic Attack: Frostbite Embrace based on the current charge level. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 168.4% Daze Multiplier: 157.4%

    At skill level 12

  • EX Special Attack: Glacial Crush

    Special Attack

    When triggering Surging Cold or Crushing Pursuit, and with enough Adrenaline, press or Basic Attack to activate: Dash forward with an upward attack, then leap into the air before delivering a powerful downward smash, dealing massive Ice DMG. If EX Special Attack: Glacial Crush hits an enemy, Yidhari heals at the end of the skill for 33% of her missing HP. If the skill is used after Surging Cold, it grants an additional 15 Adrenaline. This effect can trigger once every 1s. After using this skill, press Basic Attack to immediately unleash the finishing slam of Basic Attack: Frostbite Embrace based on the current charge level. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. EX Special Attack: Glacial Crush DMG Multiplier: 2015.2% Additional Ability Icy Tentacle DMG Multiplier: 158.4% EX Special Attack: Glacial Crush Daze Multiplier: 1052.7% Adrenaline Cost: 60

    At skill level 12

  • Chain Attack: Frostbound Oath

    Chain Attack

    When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Unleash a powerful strike against enemies in a small area ahead, dealing massive Ice DMG. If inside Ether Veil: Wellspring, tentacles join in the assault, further enhancing the skill's power. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1145.8% Daze Multiplier: 415.5% DMG Multiplier in Ether Veil: Wellspring: 1260.2% Daze Multiplier in Ether Veil: Wellspring: 415.5%

    At skill level 12

  • Ether Veil: Wellspring

    Chain Attack

    When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, the final hit of Basic Attack: Frostbite Embrace, EX Special Attack: Frost Coil, EX Special Attack: Glacial Crush, and Chain Attack: Frostbound Oath will consume 3,000 Decibels to activate an Ether Veil: Wellspring. While Ether Veil: Wellspring is active, all squad members' Max HP increase by 5% for 30s. Repeated triggers extend the duration, up to a maximum of 300s. While Yidhari is within Ether Veil: Wellspring, the charge speed of Basic Attack: Frostbite Embrace increases, and HP is consumed faster during charging.

  • Ultimate: Final Act - Crossing the River of Regret

    Chain Attack

    After Yidhari expends Decibels to activate Ether Veil: Wellspring, press Ultimate within 30s to activate: Deliver a powerful strike to enemies in a large area ahead, dealing massive Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Each time Yidhari expends Decibels to activate an Ether Veil: Wellspring, she can use Ultimate: Final Act - Crossing the River of Regret once. DMG Multiplier: 3044.5% Daze Multiplier: 292.2%

    At skill level 12

  • Core Passive: Dreamscape Collection

    Core Skill

    Yidhari gains extra Sheer Force based on her Max HP, with every 1 point of Max HP increasing Sheer Force by 0.1. All Ice DMG dealt by Yidhari deals is Sheer DMG, ignoring enemy DEF and using her Sheer Force stat as the DMG Multiplier. When Yidhari enters battle, she immediately gains 60 Adrenaline. In Investigation Zone Mode, this effect can trigger once every 180s. Yidhari's skill DMG increases as her current HP percentage decreases. When her HP falls below 50%, the buff reaches its maximum value, increasing her DMG by up to 50%. Once her HP is restored to 50%, the maximum bonus remains for 5s thereafter. Yidhari gains fewer Decibels from landing skills. Instead, she gains Decibels as her HP decreases, with every 1% HP lost granting 10 Decibels. *Stats shown are at Base level. When below 50% of Max HP, DMG increases: 100%

    At skill level 7 (F)

  • Additional Ability: Narrative Completion

    Core Skill

    When another character in your squad is a Stun or Support character: When Yidhari's HP falls below 50%, CRIT DMG increases by 30% and DMG taken is reduced by 25%. While Yidhari is within Ether Veil: Wellspring, she gains the following additional effect: After the level 3 charged attack of Yidhari's Basic Attack: Frostbite Embrace or EX Special Attack: Glacial Crush, an icy tentacle is summoned to attack, dealing extra damage. This effect can trigger once every 12s. The above skill is considered an EX Special Attack, the DMG multiplier increases based on the EX Special Attack's level.

  • The Past Lost Beneath the Abyss

    Mindscape 1

    The Adrenaline cost to activate Yidhari's EX Special Attack is reduced by 10. After using EX Special Attack: Frost Coil or EX Special Attack: Glacial Crush, keeping hold of the Basic Attack or Special Attack button consumes 35 Adrenaline to forgo healing and immediately chain into another EX Special Attack: Glacial Crush. The HP restored by this EX Special Attack: Glacial Crush is increased by 100% of the original value. Yidhari's Basic Attacks and EX Special Attacks ignore 20% of targets' Ice RES.

  • Who Lingers Here, Lost in Thought?

    Mindscape 2

    Yidhari's CRIT DMG increases by 40%. Triggering Surging Cold or Crushing Pursuit grants Adrenaline regen of 0.5/s for up to 30s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

  • A Story Without an Audience

    Mindscape 3

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

  • Blooming in Silence

    Mindscape 4

    Yidhari gains 10% more Decibels when losing HP for Core Passive: Dreamscape Collection. While in Ether Veil: Wellspring, Yidhari's Max HP is further increased by 5%.

  • This Solace Is Real

    Mindscape 5

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

  • At Last, a Peaceful Dream

    Mindscape 6

    After Yidhari spends Decibels to activate or extend Ether Veil: Wellspring, she gains Erudition for 30s. While Erudition is active, her Sheer DMG increases by 25%. Also, upon taking fatal DMG for the first time, her HP is reduced to at most 1, and for the next 5s, she cannot be defeated and will restore 25% HP over time.

How to get Yidhari Murphy

Yidhari Murphy's signature weapon is Kraken's Cradle.

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