The streets of New Eridu just got a whole lot more electrifying. Zenless Zone Zero dropped its Version 2.5 update, and walking through the portal came the second Void Hunter, Ye Shunguang. The buzz surrounding her arrival isn't just hype; early assessments are placing her in a league of her own, potentially sprinting right past the current top-tier DPS agents that players have been relying on for months. To put it bluntly, she absolutely lives up to the Void Hunter title, a name that already invokes a sense of overwhelming power thanks to agents like Hoshimi Miyabi.

Seasoned Proxies will immediately notice that her damage output is calibrated to rival, and in many scenarios surpass, the heavy hitters we've grown accustomed to, such as Miyabi and Yixuan. But raw damage numbers are only part of the equation. What truly cements her status as the new apex predator is how effortlessly she achieves those numbers. Her gameplay loop is surprisingly intuitive. You don't need to be a frame-perfect technician or memorize excruciatingly long combo strings to unlock her potential. This combination of sky-high damage and straightforward execution is a rare commodity, and it’s why she easily claims the top spot in our latest tier list.

Now, let’s talk about her perfect partner in crime, the one who turns a hypercarry into an unstoppable force. The same update brought a game-changer in the form of a free agent, Zhao. If you’re a new or returning player, this is a no-brainer: grabbing Zhao should be your immediate priority. She is, without a hint of exaggeration, one of the most flexible and powerful support units the game has ever seen. Her kit is a Swiss Army knife of universal buffs, capable of significantly boosting the DPS of almost any team composition. But when she is paired specifically with Ye Shunguang, the synergy creates a DPS-heavy team that can steamroll virtually any content the game currently throws at you.

Zhao doesn't just stand there and look pretty. She provides a ton of universal buffs that blanket-enhance a team’s critical stats, and she even brings some healing and respectable personal damage to the table. This makes her a solid addition to a vast array of squads, but her buffing profile aligns so perfectly with Shunguang’s damage windows that they feel tailor-made for each other. The ease of executing this duo is a massive draw. You can essentially grab Zhao for free from the event, pair her with a successfully pulled Ye Shunguang, and instantly have a high-performance setup that feels as premium as it gets.

This influx of power hasn't just added a new team to the roster; it has actively reshuffled the entire meta hierarchy. Some fan-favorite characters have predictably moved down the ranks, unable to keep pace with the sheer efficiency and output of this new Void Hunter. Others have found a new lease on life, their value rising as they become ideal third-slot partners for the Shunguang-Zhao core.

Let’s look at the immediate impact on your roster decisions:

• For Hardcore Veterans: If you’ve been comfortably clearing endgame modes like Shiyu Defense with your existing Miyabi team, pulling Ye Shunguang is still a significant account upgrade. She doesn't just match the current top tier; she offers an alternative damage profile and a more forgiving playstyle, which is invaluable for navigating new, unknown threats. Plus, having two Void Hunters means you're prepared for any resistance shifts.

• For Returning Proxies: You might be wondering if your older agents can still compete. Zhao alone is worth logging in for. She is a top-tier, free support who can revitalize many legacy DPS characters. However, if you have the spare Polychrome, investing in Ye Shunguang gives you a certified, future-proof powerhouse that immediately puts you back on the cutting edge.

• For New Players Starting in 2026: The game has just handed you the ultimate starter pack. A free S-rank-level support in Zhao and one of the best, easiest-to-play DPS agents in Shunguang form a core that will carry you from the very first chapters of the story all the way to the most difficult challenges. There is simply no better time to start a New Eridu adventure.

The launch of Version 2.5 represents a clear pivot point. The question shouldn't be if you should pull for Ye Shunguang, but rather if you can afford not to. Her claim to the throne is backed by serious damage output that clearly rivals the game's former champions, flexible team options that go beyond just Zhao, and a barrier to entry that is lower than ever. Ready to see exactly where she settles among your favorite agents? The full, updated Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.5 Tier List is now live, detailing every movement, every shuffle, and every new ranking that defines the current meta. Check it out to see who rose and who fell in the wake of the Void Hunter's arrival.