Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 banner schedule and characters

HoYoverse conducted the Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 livestream on January 10, 2025, revealing the exciting contents of the next patch. Players are looking forward to the banner schedule and characters that are coming with the fresh update, as well as the new gameplay elements. Both Astra Yao and Evelyn are confirmed to debut in version 1.5, alongside a couple of reruns.

This article further discusses the Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 banner schedule and featured characters.

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Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 banner revealed

As revealed in the Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 livestream, the next patch will bring Astra Yao and Evelyn to the playable roster. Their banners will be available in different phases and contain 4-star agents with boosted drop rates. The following section details the ZZZ 1.5 banner schedule and the characters' release windows.

First phase banner (Starts on January 22, 2025)

Astra Yao with her signature W-Engine (Image via HoYoverse)

Phase one of ZZZ 1.5 kicks off with the update on January 22, 2025, featuring Astra Yao’s banner. She is a Support specialist from the Ether element, who also possesses the ability to heal allies during combat. The officials have announced that Ellen will accompany Astra Yao in a separate banner.

Here’s the list of characters players can obtain in the first phase of patch 1.5:

• Astra Yao (S-Rank)- Ether, Support fighting style
• Ellen (S-Rank)- Ice, Attack fighting style
• Corin (A-Rank)- Physical, Attack fighting style
• Anby (A-Rank)- Electric, Stun fighting style

W-engines in phase one

• Elegant Vanity (S-Rank, Support)
• Deep Sea Visitor (S-Rank, Attack)
• Housekeeper (A-Rank, Attack)
• Demara Battery Mark II (A-Rank, Stun)

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Second phase banner (Starts on February 12, 2025)

Evelyn with her signature W-Engine (Image via HoYoverse)

The second phase of the Zenless Zone Zero 1.5 update starts on February 12, 2025. It will bring Evelyn and her signature banner to the game. She is an Attack specialist from the Fire roster. Qingyi will also return in phase two of the update.

The following list contains the characters from the second half of patch 1.5:

• Evelyn (S-Rank)- Fire, Attack fighting style
• Qingyi (S-Rank)- Electric, Stun fighting style
• Anton (A-Rank)- Electric, Attack fighting style
• Nicole (A-Rank)- Ether, Support fighting style

W-engines in phase two

• Heartstring Nocturne (S-Rank, Attack)
• Ice-Jade Teapot (S-Rank, Stun)
• Drill Rig – Red Axis (A-Rank, Attack)
• The Vault (A-Rank, Support)

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