Bomb twists its round body and pushes a gilded invitation in front of you. Taking a deep breath, you know the upcoming decision will reshape your entire combat rhythm in New Eridu.

The highlight of the second half of Zenless Zone Zero's 2.5 version is about to unfold – the "Exclusive Encore & Sound Core Resonance" event officially launches on January 21, 2026, and runs until February 5. The biggest highlight of this event is that players can select one of three Limited S-Rank Agents as their current UP target: Alice, No.0 Amby, and Yao Jiayin. If you want to stock up on pulls in advance, COCODP can directly fill the gap, which is much more efficient than grinding slowly.

Core Event Mechanics

The "Exclusive Encore & Sound Core Resonance" event brings a series of unique mechanics, with the most eye-catching being the Customizable UP System. Unlike regular banners, this event allows players to choose one of the three Limited S-Rank Agents from the interface as their current UP target. This mechanism completely transforms players' pulling strategies, eliminating the worry of getting a non-target character. For players with limited resources, you can quickly replenish Philin through COCODP direct top-up and seize this rare customizable opportunity.

Another highlight of the event is the 20% off discount on 10x pulls, offering players a more cost-effective pulling method. Meanwhile, the Pity System has also been optimized – the first S-Rank Agent obtained in this event is guaranteed to be your selected target, removing the greatest uncertainty. The banner's Independent Pity Design is also noteworthy: its pull count and pity mechanism are independent of regular banners and will not affect the pity progress of other banners.

Character Ability Analysis

Understanding each character's positioning and characteristics is the prerequisite for making a choice. The three Agents each have their own strengths, adapting to different combat styles and team needs.

As a highly versatile S-Rank Support Character, Yao Jiayin's value lies primarily in team buffs. Her core mechanics are already complete at Constellation 0, capable of providing stable damage boosts and combat support to most Main DPS. She is like a buff hub in the team – no matter who your main damage dealer is, Yao Jiayin can effectively enhance the overall combat power. This versatility makes her the most value-retentive choice in this banner.

No.0 Amby specializes in Electricity Attribute Pursuit and excels in Weak Electricity Environments. She has a unique combat rhythm that requires players to master pursuit timing. Once proficient, she can unleash tremendous damage in a short period. However, her optimal team composition has a certain threshold – for example, pairing her with Onikiri can maximize her pursuit potential. If you already have the core characters for a pursuit team, No.0 Amby will be an excellent complement. If you need to quickly build an Electricity Attribute team, COCODP can help you obtain the necessary teammate characters to fully unlock No.0 Amby's potential.

As a Physical Abnormality Character, Alice has unique utility in specific environments and teams. She excels at inflicting physical abnormalities, creating damage windows for the team. However, in the current meta, with the launch of the new Physical Main DPS Ye Shunguang, Alice's status is facing challenges. She is more suitable for players who already have an established physical team or prefer abnormality-focused gameplay.

Sometimes, personal preference matters more than strength. If you instantly take a fancy to a certain character, feel free to follow your heart – after all, gaming experience is the most important thing. When you're hesitant, COCODP can give you the leeway to pursue your favorite character.

Resource Planning

Faced with this opportunity to choose among three S-Ranks, reasonable resource planning is crucial. First, clarify your goal – are you looking to strengthen your existing team or adopt a new combat system?

If you have limited resources but want to obtain more characters, you can adopt a phased strategy: first secure the character you need the most, then consider other targets. During the event, you can earn Philin and Bomb Coupons through various other activities to effectively supplement your resources.

For players with tight resources, you can focus on the core mechanics at Constellation 0 – in fact, all three characters already have complete combat capabilities at C0. Constellation upgrades are mostly icing on the cake, not necessities.

If you're still short on resources, it's time to turn to COCODP for appropriate supplementation. Notably, the number of pulls in this event will carry over to future targeted rerun events of the same type, meaning your investment won't be wasted even if you don't get your desired character this time.

When the event ends, the neon lights of New Eridu will still shine brightly, but your team will never be the same. In the banner interface, Alice's guns glint with cold light, No.0 Amby's electric sparks dance in her eyes, and the melody of Yao Jiayin's music seems to linger in your ears.

The final choice is in your hands. Whatever you choose, you will leave your unique footprint on the streets of New Eridu.

※Based on test server leaks & player theories. Final details subject to official release.