For free-to-play and low-spending players budgeting three S-Rank pulls across Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.2 Phase 2 through Version 3.5, the most efficient allocation is to pull Fionie at base M0, choose Velina's signature W-Engine over Fionie's weapon, skip Roxy entirely, and bank your third S-Rank milestone for Version 3.4 or 3.5.
A "three-gold" budget represents the realistic S-Rank pity milestones a non-spending account accumulates over a four-patch cycle through event rewards, Polychromes, and Encrypted Master Tapes. Committing this budget across one foundational character, one high-impact signature engine, and one future core provides wider roster coverage for Shiyu Defense and Deadly Assault than chasing early Mindscape Cinema upgrades on a single banner.
Pulling Fionie at Base M0
Fionie is the primary agent target of Version 3.2 Phase 2 and should consume the first of your three gold allocations. Her core kit functions effectively at base M0 without requiring duplicate Mindscape Cinema pulls to unlock essential mechanics.
- Role and utility: Fionie acts as an anchor driver who applies consistent field pressure, directs party rotations, and amplifies team anomaly damage.
- Investment stopping point: Stop pulling as soon as you unlock her base M0 copy. Her primary buff windows and anomaly application rates are fully active through her standard skill tree and core passive, meaning duplicate copies offer minor statistical increases rather than new operational utility.
W-Engine Priority: Velina vs. Fionie
If you can only afford one specialized W-Engine, prioritize Velina's signature W-Engine over Fionie's signature W-Engine.
| W-Engine Target | Recommendation | Strategic Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Velina Signature W-Engine | Pull Priority | Provides a team-wide stat amplifier and energy regeneration baseline that standard A-Rank and craftable options cannot replicate. This reduces Velina's required field time while maintaining critical team buff uptime. |
| Fionie Signature W-Engine | Skip | Functions primarily as a stat boost rather than an operational necessity. Craftable engines from the gadget store and standard banner pools perform within 10% to 15% of its damage output, making it safe to bypass. |
Why You Should Skip Roxy
Roxy's banner should be skipped to protect your Polychrome reserves for later patches.
While she can execute distinct burst sequences, her combat role heavily overlaps with established agents already available in most rosters. Additionally, reaching her competitive performance ceiling requires specific weapon alignments and dedicated premium team support. Spending a gold allocation on a high-investment specialist with readily available substitutes creates roster friction and compromises your ability to guarantee incoming banner targets.
Version 3.2 to 3.5 Pull Roadmap
To avoid pity contamination, execute your three-gold budget according to the following phased milestones:
- Version 3.2 Phase 2: Pull on the agent banner until you acquire Fionie at base M0. Stop immediately once she is secured.
- Targeted Weapon Phase: Allocate your second gold to the W-Engine banner targeting Velina’s signature W-Engine.
- Roxy Phase: Skip the banner completely to protect accumulated pity.
- Version 3.3 Cycle: Save all incoming Polychromes and Encrypted Master Tapes across events and stage clears.
- Version 3.4 to 3.5: Deploy your third and final budgeted S-Rank pull on an upcoming flagship core or new DPS archetype to adapt to shifting endgame requirements.
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This saved me time in the early game.
Nice guide. I am checking the other Zenless Zone Zero articles next.
Good guide for Zenless Zone Zero players. The strategy part was useful.
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