Zenless Zone Zero Banners: Full Guide, Upcoming Lineups & Pull Tips

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Ready to bolster your squad in Zenless Zone Zero? Understanding the banner system is crucial for nabbing top-tier agents, W-Engines (the game’s signature weapons), and Bangboo support units. Banners rotate every few weeks and use Polychrome (the main premium currency) for gacha pulls, so knowing who’s up next—and how to budget your resources—can be the difference between a stacked team and a string of regrets.

Current Banners (May 14 – June 5, 2025)

Banner	Featured S-Rank	Boosted A-Ranks	W-Engines
As Yesterday Dies	Hugo Vlad (Ice, Attack)	Soukaku (Ice, Support), Anton (Electric, Attack)	Myriad Eclipse (Attack)
Champion of Embers (Rerun)	Lighter (Fire, Stun)	Soukaku, Anton	Blazing Laurel (Stun)
A-Rank Weapons: Bashful Demon (Support), Drill Rig – Red Axis (Attack)

Now’s your shot at Hugo Vlad and Lighter—both heavy hitters with their best-in-slot weapons available. If you’re eyeing a team upgrade, this banner cycle has plenty to offer.

Upcoming Banners (June 5 – June 25, 2025)

Banner	Featured S-Rank	Element/Role	Boosted A-Ranks	Weapons
Lonely Wayfarer Beyond	Yixuan	Auric Ink (unique element), Rupture	Pan Yinhu (Physical, Defense), Pulchra (Physical, Stun)	Qingming Birdcage (Rupture)
Thousand Melodies	Astra Yao	Ether (elemental), Support	Pan Yinhu, Pulchra	Elegant Vanity (Ether)
Bangboo Banner	Belion	—	—	Debut for Yunkui Summit faction

Auric Ink: A rare element unique to certain agents, offering high burst and synergy with Rupture teams.
Ether: A versatile element, often tied to support or healing abilities.
Qingming Birdcage & Elegant Vanity: Signature W-Engines that boost the corresponding S-Rank’s strengths.

According to official patch notes and Hoyoverse’s social channels, these banners will introduce fresh options for both meta-players and collectors (Official News).

Version 2.0 Banners (June 6 – July 18, 2025)

Phase	Featured S-Rank	Notable A-Ranks	Weapons
1	Yixuan (Ether)	Pan Yinhu, Pulchra	Qingming Birdcage, Elegant Vanity
2 (Fu-rocious Feline)	Ju Fufu (Fire, Stun)	Caesar (Physical, Defense) rerun	Roaring Fur-nace, Tusks of Fury

Version 2.0 shakes up the meta with new mechanics and exclusive W-Engines, so plan your pulls if you want to stay at the top!

Standard Banner: The Always-Available Cast

This banner never goes away and features a rotating roster of S-Ranks like Grace, Koleda, Lycaon, Nekomata, Rina, and Soldier 11. Newcomers get a discount for their first five ten-pulls and a guaranteed S-Rank within 50 pulls—a huge help for building your core team early. Afterward, the odds revert to regular rates, making this banner best for filling out your collection, not chasing the latest releases.

How Banner Drop Rates & Guarantees Work

Every 10 pulls: Guaranteed A-Rank or higher (agent or W-Engine).
Every 90 pulls: Guaranteed S-Rank (applies to both agents and W-Engines).
Event banners: 50% chance for the featured S-Rank; if you miss, your next S-Rank is guaranteed to be featured.

Event banners also boost two A-Rank agents, so if you’re after new faces (or their weapons), these are your best bet.

Advanced Banner Tips & Resource Management

Plan around the “pity” system: Track your pulls and don’t burn Polychrome impulsively—guaranteed S-Ranks are closer than you think!
Save for meta-defining agents or unique elements like Auric Ink or Ether, which can open up new team synergies.
Watch for signature W-Engine banners: These can be as impactful as new agents, especially for S-Rank mains.
New players: Use early standard banner discounts before shifting to event banners to maximize roster value.
Be mindful of cross-banner resource use: Polychrome, Auric Ink, and Ether are all valuable—don’t overcommit to one banner if another agent better suits your team comp down the line.

With banners refreshing every three weeks and major updates on the horizon, timing your pulls and managing your resources is key to building a dream team. Good luck, and may your next 10-pull be golden!