
Evelyn
SEvelyn Chevalier
Best Evelyn Build Guide
Written by Phạm Ngọc Bảo Châu ·
Playstyle Overview
Evelyn is a Fire Attack DPS who deals most of her damage through Chain Attacks and her Ultimate. Her attacks build Burning Embers; at 50% or more, hold Basic or Special to perform a Garrote and gain a Burning Tether Point. At 3 points, her next Garrote becomes Chain Attack: Lunalux - Snare, letting her fire Chain Attacks even when the enemy isn't Stunned.
Her Additional Ability (needs a Stun or Support teammate) boosts Chain Attack/Ultimate DMG by 30% and raises their multipliers to 125% once she has 80% CRIT Rate, so that threshold is your top priority. On the downside, her non-signature W-Engine options are underwhelming, and her best teammates (Astra Yao, Lighter) are limited characters.
Best W-Engines
S1ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 24%
String & Melody ›
CRIT DMG increases by 50%. When the equipper enters the battlefield, or activates a Chain Attack or Ultimate, they gain 1 stack of Heartstring. Each stack of Heartstring allows the equipper's Chain Attack and Ultimate to ignore 12.5% of the target's Fire RES, stacking up to 2 times and lasting 30s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
*Stats shown are at Base level.
S1ATK 713 · CRIT DMG 48%
Tranquil Blossom ›
CRIT DMG is increased by 30%. When the equipper lands a hit with a Basic Attack, Special Attack, or Aftershock, they gain 1 stack of a buff. Each stack increases the equipper's CRIT DMG by an additional 10%, stacking up to 3 times. The effect lasts for 30s, with each stack's duration calculated separately, and can only be triggered once per use of a skill. With all 3 stacks, the equipper's Electric DMG increases by 20%.
*Stats shown are at Base level.
S1ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 24%
Sprouting Core ›
Increases CRIT Rate by 15%. When the equipper deals DMG with a Basic Attack or EX Special Attack, they gain 1 stack of a buff. Each stack increases the equipper's Electric DMG by 12.5% up to 2 stacks. Each stack lasts 40s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
Can trigger once per use of a skill. At 2 stacks, the wearer's Basic Attack and Ultimate DMG ignore 20% of enemy DEF.
*Stats shown are at Base level.
S5ATK 594 · ATK% 25%
Knight Plummel ›
Launching an Assist Attack increases the equipper's ATK by 12% for 12s.
*Stats shown are at Base level.
S1ATK 684 · CRIT Rate 24%
Metal Cat Claws ›
Increases Physical DMG by 20%. The equipper's DMG increases by 25% when attacking the enemy from behind.
*Stats shown are at Base level.
S5ATK 594 · CRIT Rate 20%
Get Everyone Fired Up ›
When an EX Special Attack or Chain Attack hits an enemy, the equipper's ATK increases by 6% for 8s. While the target is under an Attribute Anomaly, this effect is increased by an additional 6%.
Best Drive Discs
4-pc ›
ATK +10%
Upon entering combat or switching in, its user's ATK increases by 25% for 10s. This effect can trigger once every 20s.
2-pc ›
Fire DMG +10%
4-pc ›
PEN Ratio +8%
Ultimate DMG increases by 20%. Launching an Ultimate increases the equipper's ATK by 15% for 12s.
2-pc ›
Fire DMG +10%
4-pc ›
ATK +10%
Whenever any squad member enters the field using a Quick Assist, all squad members gain 1 stack of Astral, up to a maximum of 3 stacks, and lasting 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. Each stack of Astral increases the DMG dealt by the character entering the field using a Quick Assist by 8%. Only one of this effect can be active at a time in the same squad.
2-pc ›
Fire DMG +10%
4-pc ›
CRIT Rate +8%
Landing a critical hit on an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dodge Counter, or EX Special Attack increases the equipper's ATK by 9% for 6s. The buff duration for different skills are calculated separately.
2-pc ›
Fire DMG +10%
Best Main Stats
- Disc 4ATK% / CRIT DMG (CRIT Rate if you're short of the 80% threshold)
- Disc 5PEN Ratio / Fire DMG / ATK%
- Disc 6ATK%
Best Sub Stats
- 1CRIT Rate (up to about 75% on the stat screen)
- 2CRIT DMG
- 3ATK%
- 4PEN
- 5Flat ATK
Endgame Stats
- ATK
- 2600 – 3400+
- CRIT Rate
- 80 – 100% (including Core Passive)
- CRIT DMG
- 160 – 200%+
- HP
- 10000+
- DEF
- 800+
Her Additional Ability needs 80% CRIT Rate to raise her Chain Attack/Ultimate multipliers to 125%. Her Core Passive already adds 25% CRIT Rate while she binds a target, so your gear needs at least about 55%; aim for around 75% on the stat screen and put the rest into CRIT DMG and ATK.
Skill Priority
Core Skill- ›
Chain Attack - ›
Basic Attack - ›
Special Attack - ›
Assist - ›
Dodge
Level her Core Skill first for the CRIT Rate. Chain Attack/Ultimate is her biggest damage source, followed by Basic Attack (her Garrotes) and Special Attack, which she uses constantly. Assist and Dodge come last.
Best Teams for Evelyn
Most Used Teams Right Now
Other Stun and Support Options
Best Bangboo for Evelyn
Snap is the main pick alongside Astra Yao (two Stars of Lyra members): it grants a DMG buff whenever an Agent performs a Dodge Counter, Quick Assist or Assist Follow-Up, which fits a Quick Assist-heavy playstyle. Cryboo, Rocketboo (need 2 Fire Agents) and Knightboo are alternatives.
In the F2P team, Bagboo boosts its Bangboo Chain Attack thanks to the Attack Agent; Booressure, Avocaboo and Knightboo also work.
Skills
Basic Attack: Razor Wire
Press Basic to activate:
Launch up to five attacks ahead, dealing Physical DMG and Fire DMG.
When the 5th hit lands against an enemy, Evelyn will use her Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enter Binding Seal.
Passive: Bind
When Evelyn uses her skills to deal DMG to enemies, she will accumulate Burning Embers.
When Evelyn consumes Burning Embers to activate Garrote or consumes Decibels to perform an Ultimate, she gains 1 Burning Tether Point.
Once Evelyn has 3 Burning Tether Points, her next use of Garrote will consume all Burning Tether Points to instead use a lower Interrupt Level version of Chain Attack: Lunalux - Snare.
Basic Attack: Garrote - First Form
When Burning Embers is at 50% or higher, hold Basic or Special to activate:
Consume 50% Burning Embers to use Lunalux Garrote to perform a slashing attack, dealing Fire DMG.
During skill activation, Anti-Interrupt level increases, and DMG taken is reduced by 40%.
After using this skill, gain 1 Burning Tether Point.
Basic Attack: Garrote - Second Form
When Burning Embers is 50% or higher, after using Basic Attack: Garrote - First Form, continue to hold Basic or Special to activate:
Consume 50% Burning Embers to use Lunalux Garrote to perform a follow-up attack, dealing Fire DMG.
During skill activation, Anti-Interrupt level increases, and DMG taken is reduced by 40%.
After using this skill, gain 1 Burning Tether Point.
Dodge: Arc Step
Press Dodge to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: Piercing Ambush
Press Basic during a dodge to activate:
Deliver a kick to the enemy in front, causing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter: Strangling Reversal
Press Basic during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Use Lunalux Garrote to slash surrounding enemies, dealing Fire DMG; When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn will use Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enter Binding Seal.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Quick Assist: Fierce Blade
When the active character is launched, press Switch to activate:
Use Lunalux Garrote to slash surrounding enemies, dealing Fire DMG.
When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn will use Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enter Binding Seal.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist: Silent Protection
When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press Switch to activate:
Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up: Course Disruption
Press Basic after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Evelyn slashes with Lunalux Garrote, then triggers an explosion ahead, dealing Fire DMG.
When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn will use Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enter Binding Seal.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attack: Locked Position
Before entering Binding Seal, press Special or EX to activate:
Use Lunalux Garrote to pull the enemy and charge forward with a kick, dealing Fire DMG.
When the attack hits the enemy, Evelyn will use Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enter Binding Seal.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
Special Attack: Binding Sunder - First Form
After entering Binding Seal, press or hold Special to activate:
Centered on the target affected by Binding Seal, tether surrounding enemies and detonate an explosion, dealing Fire DMG.
Binding Seal will end after detonation.
Dodge enemy attacks upon activating the skill, and if a Perfect Dodge is triggered, gain an additional 25% Burning Embers.
After tethering surrounding enemies, press Basic to cancel detonation and immediately follow up with the Basic Attack's 3rd hit.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack: Binding Sunder - Final Form
After entering Binding Seal and with enough Energy, press or hold EX to activate:
Centered on the target affected by Binding Seal, tether surrounding enemies and detonate an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG. Binding Seal will end after detonation.
Dodge enemy attacks upon activating the skill, and if a Perfect Dodge is triggered, gain an additional 25% Burning Embers.
After pulling in surrounding enemies, press Basic to cancel detonation and immediately follow up with the Basic Attack's 3rd hit.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack: Lunalux - Snare
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Evelyn slashes in front with multiple Lunalux Garrotes and detonates an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG to enemies in the area.
When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn uses Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enters Binding Seal.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate: Lunalux Garrote - Timbre
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate:
Evelyn slashes in front with multiple Lunalux Garrotes and detonates an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG to enemies in the area.
Upon activating this skill, Evelyn removes her jacket and enters the Dance of Awakened Fire state, which lasts for the entire battle. While in the Dance of Awakened Fire state, when Evelyn consumes Burning Tether Points to activate Chain Attack: Lunalux - Snare, she will retain 1 point of Burning Tether Point.
When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn uses Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target, entering Binding Seal.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After using this skill, gain 1 Burning Tether Point.
Ultimate: Lunalux Garrote - Shadow
While under the Dance of Awakened Fire state, and when Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate:
Evelyn slashes in front with multiple Lunalux Garrotes and detonates an explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG to enemies in the area.
When the attack hits an enemy, Evelyn uses Lunalux Garrote to bind the primary target and enters Binding Seal.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After using this skill, gain 1 Burning Tether Point.
Core Passive: Entangle
Upon entering Binding Seal, Evelyn's CRIT Rate increases by 12.5%. After leaving Binding Seal, she retains the buff for 10s. If Evelyn switches to another character while in Binding Seal, she will automatically follow up with Special Attack: Binding Sunder - First Form.
Additional Ability: Ambush Point
When another character in your squad is a Stun or Support character:
Evelyn's Chain Attack and Ultimate DMG increases by 30%. When Evelyn's CRIT Rate is at or over 80%, the DMG multiplier for her Chain Attack and Ultimate increases to 125% of the original value.
Mindscape Cinema
Which Mindscapes Are Worth It?
M1 and M4 are both great: M1 lets her enter combat with half her Decibels, and M4 adds a lot of CRIT DMG. M6 is the biggest damage jump. M2 is only good; M3 and M5 only add skill levels.
- M1She enters combat with 1,500 Decibels for an early Ultimate; bound enemies also become Bound, letting Evelyn ignore 12% of their DEF, and Binding Sunder spreads this to every enemy it hits.
- M2A permanent +15% ATK; Burning Embers spent on Garrote are refunded (once every 25s), and the Tether Point Chain Attack gains a higher Interrupt Level.
- M4After a Chain Attack or Ultimate, Evelyn gains a shield worth 10% of her Max HP and +40% CRIT DMG while it lasts, improving both survivability and damage.
- M6After a Chain Attack or Ultimate, her Basic, Dash, Special and EX Special Attacks release extra garrote follow-ups (375% ATK, counted as Chain Attack DMG, up to 16 times), refreshed with each Chain Attack/Ultimate.
M1DreamweaveRecommended
Upon entering the battlefield, Evelyn immediately gains 1500 Decibels. Enemies affected by Binding Seal will be Bound. When Evelyn attacks Bound enemies, she ignores 12% of their DEF. When Evelyn uses Special Attack: Binding Sunder - First Form or EX Special Attack: Binding Sunder - Final Form, the Bound effect spreads to all enemies hit by the skill. This spread Bound effect lasts for 10s.
The distant, blurred light seemed to be a dream she had crafted, an unreachable future. It wasn't about atonement, but a yearning for freedom.
"You want it too, don't you? A real life." An anonymous former coworker once asked Evelyn.
M2Dance of FireRecommended
Evelyn's ATK increases by 15%. When Evelyn uses Basic Attack: Garrote - First Form or Basic Attack: Garrote - Second Form, the Burning Embers consumed will be returned. This effect can trigger once every 25s. When Evelyn consumes Burning Tether Point to trigger Chain Attack: Lunalux - Snare, the skill's Interrupt Level increases.
"To me, that light was unfamiliar, something I should have steered clear of, but it broke through every barrier, as though it was trying to remind me that beyond the darkness, there was something worth chasing."
When Evelyn recalls the first time she met Astra Yao, there's a rare softness in her tone.
M3Metamorphosis
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2.
At that moment, she frees herself from her restraints and becomes her truest self.
The tightened ropes snap, and the chains turn into a broken cocoon. Evelyn stands at the boundary of rebirth, and in her cold, sharp gaze, there is the flicker of a faint, soft glow.
M4Fate's MelodyRecommended
Upon activating a Chain Attack or Ultimate, Evelyn immediately gains a shield equal to 10% of her Max HP. While this shield exists, Evelyn's CRIT DMG increases by 40%.
"You know, Eve? Every time I meet someone important to me, my heart goes 'thump-thump!'"
Evelyn sighs, signaling that it was getting late. Astra quickly fastens the back of her gown and rushed out the door.
"Thump thump," Evelyn mutters to herself, left alone in the dressing room.
M5Crimson Threads Like the Dawn
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2.
Her threads, dyed crimson like the clouds at dawn.
After each attack, she spins elegantly, blazing flames scattering like the morning light. No words are needed — Evelyn's protection has turned into a radiant flame.
M6Bond of Light and ShadowRecommended
When activating her Chain Attack or Ultimate, Evelyn gains Shadowstring Edge for 20s. During Shadowstring Edge, when Evelyn hits enemies with a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, Special Attack, or EX Special Attack, an additional Lunalux Garrote will be released for a follow-up attack, dealing Fire DMG equal to 375% of Evelyn's ATK. This DMG is considered Chain Attack DMG and can trigger up to 16 times. The number of triggers will be refreshed each time Shadowstring Edge is gained.
Where there is light, there will always be shadow.
It silently hides, tracing the light's path, guarding each bright burst. The shadow never tries to steal the light's brilliance, but at every turn, it quietly fills those corners the light cannot reach. The two have never been separated, nor can they be — light is whole because of shadow, and shadow exists because of light. It's an eternal pursuit, an unspeakable connection.
Base Stats
Stats at Lv.60
- HP
- 7788
- ATK
- 854
- DEF
- 612
- Impact
- 93
- CRIT Rate
- 5.0%
- CRIT DMG
- 50%
- Anomaly Mastery
- 92
- Anomaly Proficiency
- 90
- PEN Ratio
- 0%
- Energy Regen
- 1.2
Stats by level
Profile
- Faction
- Stars of Lyra
- Gender
- Female
- Height
- 173 cm
- Birthday
- Oct 7
- Release version
- 1.5
- Signature W-Engine
- Heartstring Nocturne
- Voice actors (English)
- To Be Confirmed
- Voice actors (Chinese)
- 李蝉妃 (Li Chanfei)
- Voice actors (Japanese)
- 日笠陽子 (Yoko Hikasa)
- Voice actors (Korean)
- 장채연 (Jang Chae-yeon)
"Ms. Yao is currently enjoying her private time and will not be taking any interviews."
"10 o'clock, guy in black. He's suspicious. I'll take care of him."
"You watch the perimeter. Don't let any suspicious individuals near Ms. Yao."
"No one gets closer to Ms. Yao than my position."
Story
Agent Profile: Evelyn
Evelyn is the manager and personal bodyguard of Ridu's most iconic singer, Astra Yao. Known for her calm, decisive decision-making and professional, efficient style, she's an irreplaceable pillar behind Astra. "In terms of commercial value, if Astra Yao represents the 1, then Evelyn is all the 0s that follow," a reporter from an entertainment magazine stated. Evelyn is skilled at planning comprehensive schedules and product endorsements, while also ensuring Astra Yao's safety during any unexpected situations. "Want to get close to Astra Yao? You'll have to get past Evelyn Chevalier first..." Though she's always busy with work, Evelyn never seems overwhelmed, and she has an almost obsessive attention to detail, ensuring that every performance and every product endorsement goes through her strict scrutiny. But strangely, such an exceptional manager is not trusted by her parent company, Odeum HAE. Intel: Evelyn's role seems to go beyond just being a manager and personal bodyguard; there seems to be an "organization" behind her. It seems a lot of people in Astra Yao's central Astranauts group ship them together.
Increase Trust to Close to unlock more
Information about the "organization" Evelyn is affiliated with is scarce. Currently, it is only known that she was brought into the "organization" at a young age, where she underwent harsh training and developed skills to make quick decisions and carry out tasks in any environment. While these experiences have left numerous hidden scars on her, they also gave her remarkable abilities and composure. Consideration: We need to look into what kind of "organization" it actually is.
Hồ Sơ Người Đại Diện: Evelyn Chevalier (Phần 1)
Evelyn là quản lý kiêm vệ sĩ cá nhân của diva hàng đầu Ridu - Astra Yao, cô nổi tiếng với phong cách bình tĩnh quyết đoán và năng lực chuyên nghiệp của mình. Là một trụ cột vững chắc chống đỡ phía sau Astra mà không gì có thể thay thế được, "Nói đến giá trị thương mại, nếu Astra Yao là số 1 đứng đầu, thì Evelyn chính là hàng loạt số 0 đứng phía sau đó." Một phóng viên tạp chí giải trí đã bình luận như vậy.
Vừa có thể lập kế hoạch chu toàn và làm người phát ngôn, lại vừa có thể đảm bảo an toàn cho Astra trong mọi tình huống đột xuất. "Muốn tiếp cận Astra? Phải qua được Evelyn Chevalier trước đã..." Dù công việc có bận rộn đến đâu, thì Evelyn cũng chưa bao giờ tỏ vẻ hoảng loạn. Cô có yêu cầu khá khắt khe với từng chi tiết, dù là mỗi một buổi biểu diễn của Astra, hay là chất lượng của sản phẩm mà Astra đại diện, đều phải được cô kiểm duyệt nghiêm ngặt. Nhưng điều kỳ lạ là, một người quản lý ưu tú như vậy lại không được công ty mẹ là Odeum HAE tín nhiệm.
Tình báo: Thân phận của Evelyn dường như không chỉ đơn giản là quản lý kiêm vệ sĩ cá nhân, đằng sau cô ấy dường như còn có một "tổ chức".
Trong nhóm fan cứng "Astranaut" của Astra, dường như có khá nhiều người đẩy thuyền cho cặp đôi này.
Về "tổ chức" mà Evelyn trực thuộc, tình báo còn khá ít ỏi, hiện tại chỉ biết Evelyn được "tổ chức" thu nhận từ khi còn nhỏ, từng trải qua huấn luyện nghiêm khắc, học được kỹ năng có thể nhanh chóng đưa ra quyết sách và chấp hành nhiệm vụ trong bất kỳ hoàn cảnh nào. Tuy những trải nghiệm này đã để lại không ít thương tích trên người cô ấy, nhưng cũng khiến cô có được bản lĩnh phi thường và một cái đầu lạnh.
Suy nghĩ: Cần phải điều tra xem "tổ chức" này rốt cuộc là gì.
Ghi Chú Hợp Tác
Belle
Evelyn ngầu thật, thật sự không thể cùng trình diễn với Astra sao? Hai người chụp ảnh chung với nhau, thật là muốn xem ghê!
Wise
Thật ngưỡng mộ các cô gái, Belle có thể thoải mái nói ra những điều ước này, chứ anh mà nói chắc bị đánh quá...
Official Videos
▶Agent Combat Intel: Evelyn | Zenless Zone Zero
▶Evelyn Character Demo - "In My Name" | Zenless Zone Zero
▶Evelyn EP - "Stars Align" | Zenless Zone Zero
▶Exclusive Channel: Web of Light and Shadow
▶Agent Record | Evelyn
▶Version 1.5 Teaser - "Astra-nomical Moment" | Zenless Zone Zero
▶Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.5 "Astra-nomical Moment" Special Program
▶Zenless Zone Zero TGA 2024 Special Video
















