If you are deciding how to spend Polychromes on Claret in Zenless Zone Zero, prioritize securing her signature W-Engine before pulling for her first Mindscape constellation (M1).

The signature W-Engine provides a higher overall damage ceiling and better passive synergy with her kit. While her M1 upgrade improves rotation fluidity and resource generation, it does not provide the consistent damage scaling offered by her signature weapon.

Pull Priority: Signature W-Engine vs. Mindscape Levels

When spending your pulls on Claret, evaluate your current account resources and progression goals using these investment priorities:

  • First Priority – Signature W-Engine: Delivers the highest performance spike, unique passive synergy, and consistent stat scaling across high-difficulty combat encounters.
  • Second Priority – M1 Constellation: Provides quality-of-life improvements and minor rotation adjustments, but acts as a luxury upgrade rather than a critical core component.
  • End-Game Target – M2 to M6: Intermediate Mindscape levels yield incremental power gains, while M6 significantly expands her burst damage window for high-score challenges.

W-Engine Options and Resource Allocation

If you cannot pull the signature weapon, choose alternative W-Engines from the standard banner or events that boost critical stats or elemental damage multipliers to lessen performance drops.

Investment TargetPrimary BenefitRecommended Action
Signature W-EngineHighest damage ceiling, passive synergyPull first if Polychromes permit
M1 ConstellationQuality-of-life and rotation fluidityTarget only after securing the signature engine
Alternative W-EnginesBudget stat scaling (Critical / Elemental)Equip standard or event options while saving pulls
Existing Gear OptimizationZero Polychrome spendingLevel current engines and Drive Discs before pulling

Follow these steps to optimize your resource spending on Claret's banner:

  1. Audit your Polychromes: Confirm whether your pull balance is sufficient to reach pity on the weapon banner.
  2. Pull the Signature W-Engine: Secure the signature weapon first to establish Claret's baseline damage and rotation consistency.
  3. Evaluate Further Mindscapes: Consider M1 or higher Mindscapes only after securing the signature weapon and confirming you want to commit additional pulls to her end-game ceiling.
  4. Optimize Alternative Builds: If skipping both options, equip a critical-stat or elemental substitute W-Engine and refine your Drive Discs to compensate for lower passive multipliers.
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