Character Stats

Soukaku Build

A Rank

Level: 1

Core Bonus Included

ATK

DEF

Impact

CRIT Rate

CRIT DMG

50%

PEN Ratio

Anomaly Proficiency

Energy Regen

Anomaly Mastery

Last updated: September 20, 2024 1:48 AM
Update log : Updated skill priority and added character’s mechanism for character basic understanding.

Soukaku equipped with for the fight with role. Soukaku is one of the A Rank characters in Zenless Zone Zero.

Soukaku Builds are included in this guide, you can jump to Soukaku Build Here.

Fly the Flag Skill
Soukaku’s unique “Fly the flag” skill transmits the ATK increase effect to teammates, enhancing the team’s damage output. This makes Soukaku the most versatile fast-swap attack support and the best partner for Ellen in the current version.

Support Performance
Soukaku’s support performance is entirely dependent on the “Fly the flag” skill. Hold the special attack can activate “Fly the flag” at zero cost. It increases its own attack power based on Soukaku’s ATK and can actively trigger the next teammate’s support attack, passing the ATK increase buff to the supporting teammate. Additionally, Soukaku can use Ex Special attack, Chain attack, and ultimate to stack vortex on weapons. When activated, these vortices are consumed to enchant the weapon, increasing Soukaku’s attack speed and doubling the ATK buff, while also enhancing other ice attribute teammates’ ice damage.

Making Rice Cakes

Soukaku Basic Attack

Press to launch this attack. Unleashes up to 3 strikes, dealing Physical DMG.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

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Making Rice Cakes (Frosted Banner)

Soukaku Basic Attack

When Frosted Banner is active, press to activate. Unleashes up to 3 faster attacks in front, dealing Ice DMG.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

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Grab a Bite

Soukaku Dodge

Press to dodge. A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

50/50

Soukaku Dash Attack

Press during a dodge to activate. Slashes all nearby enemies, dealing Physical DMG.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

50/50 (Frosted Banner)

Soukaku Dash Attack

When Frosted Banner is active, press during a Dodge to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Away From My Snacks

Soukaku Dodge Counter

Press during a perfect dodge to activate. Slashes all nearby enemies, dealing Electric DMG. Character is Invulnerable while using the skill.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Cooling Bento

Soukaku Special Attack

Press to activate. Unleashes a ranged strike against enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG. Anti-Interupt level is increased while using this skill. Atuomatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times..

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Rally!

Soukaku Special Attack

Soukaku’s weapon gains Vortex upon using the following attacks:

EX Special Attack — one stack of Vortex.
Chain Attack — one stack of Vortex.
Ultimate — three stacks of Vortex.
Vortex stacks up to three times.

Hold to Fly the Flag.
Plunging her weapon into the ground morphs it into a flag, and when Fly the Flag hits an enemy, it triggers an Reactive Assist.

If Soukaku has 3 stacks of Vortex on using Fly the Flag, all stacks of Vortex are consumed to enter the Frosted Banner state.

The Frosted Banner state lasts for up to 45s, during which Soukaku can use up to 6 Basic Attacks or Dash Attacks. The state will end when all 6 uses have been spent.
Press or after a Fly the Flag attack to launch a special attack retracting the flag, dealing Ice damage.

Moveset - Fly the Flag

Moveset - Retracting the flag

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Fanning Mosquitoes

Soukaku EX Special Attack

When Soukaku’s Energy is depleted, or you stop pressing the button, she unleashes a powerful finishing move that deals massive Ice DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill, and her DMG taken is reduced by 40%. Holding while using this skill allows for a quick transition to Fly the Flag.

Moveset - Normal

Moveset - Turbo

DMG Multiplier

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Sweet Pudding Slash

Soukaku Chain Attack

When 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

Lv:

Extra Large Pudding Slash

Soukaku Ultimate

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate. Soukaku quickly unleashes a series of even more 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 and deals 25% increased Daze for 15s. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Blade Flurry

Soukaku Core Passive

When Soukaku launches Fly the Flag, her ATK is increased by 10%/12.5%/15%/17%/18%/19%/20%, up to 500, for 22s. When consumingVortex 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.

Group Set Meal

Soukaku Additional Ability

When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction:

When Soukaku consumes Vortex to activate Fly the Flag, the Ice DMG of the squad is increased by 20% for 22s.

A Set for Two

Soukaku Quick Assist

When the on-field character is launched, press to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

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Guarding Tactics

Soukaku Defensive Assist

When the character in combat is about to be attacked, press to activate. Dodge the enemy’s attack and trigger Vital View. Character is Invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

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Sweeping Strike

Soukaku Assist Follow-Up

Press after a Defensive Assist to activate. Charges and strikes enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Moveset

DMG Multiplier

Lv:

Soukaku’s Mindscapes Comparison

The % indicates the Daze Efficiency of the Mindscape to the previous Mindscape (For M1, it is compared to no Mindscape).

Soukaku Mindscapes 1

Soukaku Mindscapes 2

Soukaku Mindscapes 3

Soukaku Mindscapes 4

Soukaku Mindscapes 5

Soukaku Mindscapes 6

Soukaku Best W-Engine

Bashful Demon

R1 100%
R5 106.77%

Kaboom the Cannon

105.64%

Weeping Cradle

103.24%

[Reverb] Mark III

100%

The top recommendation is Bashful Demon, which is the signature W-engine of Soukku. The Ex Special of Soukaku is multiple-hits, so the effect of the W-engine can be fully utilized. Kaboom the Cannon is alternatives, which can increase Decibels’ acquistion and restore energy of Soukaku.

While Weeping Cradle serves as Rina’s signature W-engine, its energy restoration effect is essential for Soukaku.

In early game stage, [Reverb] Mark III can be used as transitional choice.

Soukaku Best Disk Drives

Support Build

100%

Freedom Blues

4 pcs

Polar Metal

Shockstar Disco

Freedom Blues

2 pcs(Choose either one)

Soukaku Disk Drives’ Main Stats & Sub Stats

Anomaly Proficiency

DEF%/HP%

Energy Regen

Main Stats

AP > HP% = DEF%

Sub Stats

4 pcs Freedom is the top choice for Soukaku. It can reduce the Anomaly Buildup RES of enemies, especially in an Ice Team, increasing the coverage rate of enemies being frozen. For the remaining slots, Shockstar Disco is commonly suggested as it increases Impact to assist in Daze of enemies. Polar Metal is also an option.

For main stats, Slot 4 should use Anomaly Proficiency (AP) to increase Anomaly DMG, Slot 5 is recommended to use HP% or DEF%, and Slot 6 should use Energy Regen (ER) to maximize Soukaku’s frequency of using Ex. For sub-stats, stack AP, HP%, and DEF%, similar to the main stats.

Soukaku Pure Ice Team

Lycaon Build

Stun

Soukaku Build

Support

Ellen Build

Burst

Sharkboo

Penguinboo

Safety

Bangboo

In the Pure Ice Team, Bangboo should prioritize Sharkboo, with Penguinboo as the second choice, as both can facilitate faster Ice buildup. This team easily activates the cores of all three characters, encompassing the three basic functions of Stun, Support, and Attack. Soukaku’s unique buff is her Frost Banner. While Soukaku transit to “Fly the Flag”, Soukaku can be boosted in Attack and Ice DMG. When Fly the Flag hits an enemy, Reactive Assist can be triggered unconditional. If next agent is swtiched under Reactive Assist, the Attack and Ice DMG buff will be transferred to the next agent, in this scenario, will be Ellen.

However, as the core duo of the pure ice team, Ellen and Soukaku need someone who can break through and shorten the time required to Daze period. Lycaon perfectly fits their needs while also providing a substantial amount of Ice buildup skills. It must be said, Lycaon is the optimal choice for a Stun character in the current Pure Ice Team.