Man, playing Zani in Wuthering Waves has been an absolute blast this year! She’s such a powerhouse main DPS, but here’s the thing—she needs her teammates to truly shine. It’s not just about swapping characters randomly; those Intro and Outro Skills create wild synergies. Teammates buff her Spectro damage, debuff enemies, and set up the stage so Zani can swoop in and obliterate everything. Without that support? Her damage feels kinda underwhelming. Trust me, I learned this the hard way after weeks of testing different comps.

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The Premium Dream Team

When I finally got Phoebe and Verina to pair with Zani? Game-changer. Phoebe isn’t just some backup—she’s a co-star who cranks up Spectro Frazzle like crazy. Her Confession mode slashes enemy Spectro resistance while boosting Frazzle damage. And her Outro Skill? Chef’s kiss! It primes the field so Zani’s entry feels like a fireworks show. Phoebe doesn’t hog screen time though; she sets up and dips. Then Verina swoops in with heals and team-wide buffs. That woman’s support game is unreal in 2025—keeping everyone alive while making Zani’s numbers go brrr. Seriously, this trio doubles Zani’s damage output versus random teams. The roles break down like this:

Character Role Key Contribution
Zani Main DPS Massive Spectro burst damage
Phoebe Sub-DPS/Buffer Spectro resistance shred + Frazzle boost
Verina Healer/Support Team heals + ATK/DMG buffs

Shorekeeper could replace Verina… but ugh, her skill animations take forever and mess up Zani’s rhythm. Not worth it unless you’re desperate.

F2P? No Sweat!

Look, I get it—Phoebe’s gacha rates are brutal. Enter Mortefi and Spectro Rover: the budget MVPs. Mortefi’s my secret weapon here; his buffs amplify Zani’s Heavy Attacks (her bread and butter!) and his off-field Fusion damage is cheap to trigger. He barely needs field time! Pair him with Spectro Rover on Rejuvenating Glow for heals + Spectro Frazzle application. Rover’s not as slick as Phoebe, but they get the job done. This comp won’t top leaderboards, but it’s shockingly viable:

  • Zani: Still queen of damage 👑

  • Mortefi: Sub-DPS who whispers “hit harder” to Zani

  • Spectro Rover: Healer + Frazzle applier (prioritize their Resonance Chain!)

Yeah, you sacrifice some DPS versus premium… but for zero pulls? Absolute steal. Just avoid Shorekeeper here too—Rover’s faster and synergizes better.

💎 FAQ Blast

Q: Can I skip Phoebe if I have Zani?

A: Technically yes? But she’s 80% of Zani’s max potential. Her debuffs are THAT good. If you own both, run them together—period.

Q: Verina vs. Baizhi for healing?

A: Verina’s still top-tier in 2025. Baizhi’s okay-ish but lacks the universal buffs. Verina’s kit = pure comfort.

Q: Mortefi alternatives?

A: Nope. His Heavy Attack buff is unique. Yuanwu might work but it’s copium—stick with Mortefi.

Q: Why Spectro Frazzle matters so much?

A: Think of it as Zani’s steroid. More stacks = bigger explosions. Phoebe/Rover feed her addiction.

Building around Zani’s needs transformed my account. Whether you whale or go frugal—just respect her team dependency. Now go smash those Tower of Adversity floors! 💥