My Journey Mastering Anby Demara: The Electric Stun Queen of Zenless Zone Zero

Let me tell you about my partner in New Eridu's chaotic streets, Anby Demara. When I first recruited her into the Gentle House, I thought, 'Okay, another A-Rank agent, she’ll do for now.' Oh, how wrong I was. This girl isn't just 'another agent'—she's the cornerstone of my team, the one who clears the path with crackling electricity and leaves enemies dazed and confused. She doesn't just fight; she conducts a symphony of stunning chaos, and honestly? It's a beautiful mess.

Unlocking Anby's Electric Rhythm

What makes Anby tick isn't just mashing buttons. It's all about the rhythm. Her basic attack is a four-hit combo: three physical slashes to set the beat, and then—BAM—the final hit delivers a juicy dose of Electric DMG. But the real magic? Her enhanced Basic Attack: Thunderbolt. You gotta land those first three hits, then either hold the attack button or just... pause. Wait for it. Feel the charge in the air. Then strike. That's her signature move right there. It's like charging up a super soaker; you feel the pressure build before you let it rip.

Here's the pro-tip I learned the hard way: using her Special Attack or EX Special Attack right after that third basic hit? That's the sweet spot. Not only do these moves come out faster, but thanks to her Core Skill, they also inflict way more Daze. Timing is everything with Anby. It's not spam; it's precision.

Gearing Up My Stun Specialist

You can't send a queen into battle without the right gear. For her W-Engine, the dream is an S-Rank. Hellfire Gears or The Restrained are absolute monsters on her, their passives singing in perfect harmony with her kit. But hey, we're not all whales, right? Her signature A-Rank weapon, the Demara Battery Mark II, is no slouch. It's like it was made for her (probably because it was), packing Impact, Electric DMG Boost, and Energy Generation. A fantastic all-rounder.

Let's break down the best gear options:

Drive Discs: The Heart of the Build

While her job is to stun, I still want her hits to hurt. So for Drive Discs, I focus on two main set combinations:

• Shockstar Disco (4) + Thunder Metal (2): This is my go-to for pure offensive pressure. +6% Impact, +20% Daze on her key moves, and +10% Electric DMG? Yes, please!

• Shockstar Disco (4) + Swing Jazz (2): I swap to this when I need her Ultimate up more often. You trade the 10% Electric DMG for a juicy 20% Energy Regeneration. More ults, more chaos.

For the stats on each individual disc, here's what I'm hunting for:

Best In-Slot Stats Priority:

1. Partition 1 (HP Primary): CRIT Rate %, CRIT DMG %, ATK %, PEN

2. Partition 2 (ATK Primary): CRIT Rate %, CRIT DMG %, ATK %, PEN

3. Partition 3 (DEF Primary): CRIT Rate %, CRIT DMG %, ATK %, PEN

4. Partition 4 (ATK % Primary): CRIT Rate %, CRIT DMG %, PEN, Anomaly Proficiency

5. Partition 5 (Electric DMG % Primary): CRIT Rate %, CRIT DMG %, ATK %, PEN

6. Partition 6 (Impact % Primary): CRIT Rate %, CRIT DMG %, ATK %, PEN

Impact is her bread and butter for stunning, but never neglect those crit stats! A stunned enemy is a good enemy, but a critically hit stunned enemy is a dead enemy.

Team Synergy: Finding Anby's Perfect Crew

Anby is a fantastic teammate. Pair her with another Electric character or a fellow Cunning Hare, and she gets Energy back after a slick Dodge Counter. It keeps her engine running. I've had the most success with two specific squads:

1. The Classic Cunning Hares:

• Billy (Main DPS): The big damage dealer. Anby sets up Chain Attacks for him, and he cleans house.

• Anby (Sub DPS/Stun): That's my girl! She controls the field.

• Nicole (Support): Arguably the best support in the game. She groups enemies and shreds their DEF, making everyone hit harder.

• Bangboo: Revolver of Fortune: Perfect for this damage-focused trio.

This team is just... smooth. Everyone's Core Skills are active from the get-go, and the synergy is insane. Anby stuns, Nicole groups and debuffs, Billy nukes. Rinse and repeat.

2. The Mono-Electric Shock Squad:

• Anton (Main DPS): He thrives on shocked enemies. Anby helps create the safe space he needs to wind up his powerful attacks.

• Anby (Sub DPS/Stun): Provides Daze and consistent Electric DMG/Shock application.

• Grace (Sub DPS/Anomaly): The primary source of Shock buildup, keeping the debuff permanently on enemies.

• Bangboo: Plugboo: Fuels the electric dream team.

This team is all about that constant Shock status. The screen is always buzzing, and Anton gets to live his best life dealing bonus damage.

The Investment: Leveling & Upgrading Your Partner

Getting Anby is step one. Making her a monster is the real journey. Here's what you'll need to farm to get her to Level 60:

• Basic Stun Certification Seal x4

• Advanced Stun Certification Seal x32

• Buster Certification Seal x30

• Dennies x800,000

Pro-Tip: Hit the VR Combat Simulation hard for those Certification Seals and Dennies. You can also craft higher-tier seals from lower ones.

But level is just a number! You gotta upgrade her skills. To max out all her skills (Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special, Chain Attack), you'll need:

• Basic Shock Chip x25

• Advanced Shock Chip x75

• Specialized Shock Chip x250

• Hamster Cage Pass x5

• Dennies x2,500,000

VR Combat Simulation is again your friend for chips. Those Hamster Cage Passes are the tricky part—keep an eye on time-limited events and the New Eridu City Fund.

Finally, to truly unlock her potential, you need to enhance her Core Skill six times. For that, prepare for some boss fights:

• Higher Dimensional Data: Murderous Obituary x60 (Farm from Expert Challenge: Notorious – Dullahan)

• Ferocious Grip x9 (Farm from Notorious Hunt: Newborn Dead End Butcher)

• Dennies x405,000

Mindscape Cinema: Her Hidden Potential

If you're lucky enough to get duplicate copies of Anby (or are dedicated to saving those Master Tapes), her Mindscape Cinema unlocks are game-changers:

• M1: More Energy Generation. Keeps the ult coming.

• M2: Makes her Thunderbolt and EX Special hit even harder against stunned/ non-stunned targets respectively. A direct damage boost.

• M4: This is huge! When Anby launches a Chain Attack or Ultimate, she gives Energy to your off-field Electric agents. She becomes a support battery!

• M6: The crown jewel. Lets her stack and consume Charge for enhanced damage. This turns her from a stun bot into a legitimate damage threat.

So, that's my girl, Anby. She started as a humble A-Rank recruit and became the electrifying heartbeat of my squad. She's not just about the stun; she's about controlling the pace of the fight, enabling your heavy hitters, and sometimes, when built right, stealing the show herself. Trust me, invest in her. She'll never leave you... dazed and confused. Well, your enemies will be. You'll just be winning.