Zankou Best Build Guide: Skills, Arcs, Modules & Teams | NTE 1.3
The nightmare hiding in the mirror is finally ready to become playable. Zankou arrives with NTE Version 1.3 Phase 1 on August 19, 2026, bringing her unique Reality–Illusion combat style and DoT-focused gameplay to Hethereau. This Zankou Build Guide covers her best Arcs, Modules, skill priorities, Awakening picks, and team compositions to help you get the most out of her unique kit from day one.
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Overview
Rarity: S-Rank | Element: Incantation | Arc: Gas
Zankou is an Incantation Condensate Main DPS built around dual forms, DoT spreading, and follow-up damage. Her core rotation begins in Reality, where she uses her attacks and Redirect Skill to enter Illusion. In Illusion, she can spread multiple DoT effects through her enhanced attack strings while gaining Delusion to increase their CRIT DMG.
As Illusion comes to an end, her enhanced Redirect Skill brings her back to Reality with a powerful AoE finisher while setting up an additional Ultimate action. Since her damage scales heavily with active DoTs, Zankou performs best in teams that can consistently maintain Scorch, Hexed, and multiple DoT effects on enemies.
Skill Kit
Basic Attack
Redirect Skill
Ultimate Skill
Upgrade Priority
Basic Attack > Ultimate > Skill > Support
Materials
Here is an overview of Zankou's upgrade materials.
Best Arcs
Sig Arcs
Alternative
Best Modules
Main DPS
Sub DPS
Awakening Priority
A1 / A5
A2 + A4
A2 + A4 + A5
A2 + A4 + A5 + A1
A2 + A4 + A5 + A1 + A3
All
Best Team Comps
Conclusion
With the right Arcs, Modules, Awakenings, and teammates, Zankou can turn her Reality–Illusion rotation into a continuous cycle of DoT application and burst damage. Her unique mechanics make her an interesting choice for players who enjoy damage-over-time teams and more involved combat rotations.
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