Grace Howard from Belobog Industries is one of those agents who just gets better with every update. Even in 2026, her ability to dish out massive Electric damage through Anomaly Procs makes her a staple in many Zenless Zone Zero team comps. If you’ve been lucky enough to pull her from the current limited banner, or you’re building the free copy from an event, getting her build right is essential. You’ll want to stack the right stats to keep her Shock debuffs ticking and melt enemy HP bars. Let’s break down exactly how to turn this mechanic genius into an electric nightmare for your foes.

Grace is an S-Rank agent specializing in the Anomaly role, which means she isn’t your typical on-field DPS. She shines by rapidly building up an Electrical Anomaly on enemies, triggering continuous Shock damage. Her core gameplay revolves around her EX Special Attacks and chain combos that unleash a torrent of electric bolts. To get the most out of her kit, you need to boost her Anomaly Proficiency, Electric DMG, and ATK%. Forget Crit stats; Grace’s damage comes from that juicy Anomaly reaction, so we're going all in on that.

Best W-Engine for Grace 🔧

The absolute best-in-slot W-Engine for Grace in 2026 remains the Fusion Compiler. This S-Rank engine is practically tailor-made for Anomaly agents. It provides a massive ATK% boost as its main stat, but its passive is where the magic happens. Fusion Compiler increases Anomaly Proficiency significantly, and the more Anomaly Proficiency you have, the more damage your Shock ticks will deal. Plus, it grants additional Anomaly buildup rate, so Grace can trigger Shock in fewer attacks. This lets you switch her out quickly to let another DPS take advantage of the stunned or debuffed enemy.

Don’t have Fusion Compiler? No problem. A phenomenal A-Rank alternative is Electro-Lip Gloss. This engine directly boosts Grace’s Physical DMG and ATK based on her Anomaly Proficiency. Since Grace will naturally amass a ton of Anomaly Proficiency from her drive discs, this turns into a constant damage increase. Another great choice is Weeping Gemini, which gives ramping ATK% when allies trigger Attribute Anomalies—perfect if you’re using a disorder team comp.

Best Drive Discs for Grace 🎵

Now onto the 2-piece and 4-piece sets. For the two-piece effect, you can’t go wrong with Thunder Metal. This set increases Electric DMG by 10%. It’s straightforward but incredibly effective because all of Grace’s Anomaly damage is Electric-based. The increased Electric DMG directly amplifies the Shock procs. In 2026, this is still the gold standard for any electric Anomaly agent.

For the four-piece set, Freedom Blues is the standout. It grants a flat +30 Anomaly Proficiency bonus and, most importantly, reduces an enemy’s resistance to Electric Anomaly buildup by 20% for eight seconds when the equipper uses an EX Special Attack. This synergy is insane for Grace because her EX Special is a core part of her rotation. Lower resistance means you trigger Shock far faster, and that means more damage over time. If you're looking for a more aggressive option, some players swap to a full 4-piece Thunder Metal set once Grace has enough Anomaly Proficiency from substats, as the 4-piece effect boosts ATK based on the number of shocks you’ve triggered. But for consistency and faster ramp-up, Freedom Blues remains the recommended pick.

Drive Disc Main Stat Priority 📈

When sorting through your drive discs, keep an eye on those random stats. The main stat priority for Grace should be:

Disc Slot	Recommended Main Stat
Disc 4	Anomaly Proficiency % ❗
Disc 5	Electric DMG Bonus % ⚡
Disc 6	ATK % or Anomaly Mastery (if you want even faster buildup)

For substats, you’ll want to chase Anomaly Proficiency > ATK% > PEN (just a tiny bit of PEN helps against high-defense targets). Flat HP or DEF are just bonuses for survivability but shouldn’t be the focus. Since Grace’s build doesn’t rely on Crit Rate or Crit DMG, you can happily ignore those substat rolls.

Grace’s Best Team Comps 👥

With the best Grace build, you still need the right teammates to unleash her full potential. Grace synergizes fantastically with other Electric agents or those who can trigger Disorder. Disorder occurs when you trigger a second Anomaly on an enemy already suffering from Shock, dealing massive extra damage. Therefore, a top-tier team in 2026 is Grace paired with Piper (Physical Anomaly) or Burnice (Fire Anomaly). Piper can spin to win and quickly apply Assault to trigger Disorder, while Burnice’s off-field fire damage lets Grace stay on-field more.

A classic Belobog Industries comp is also viable: Grace, Koleda, and Ben. Koleda stuns enemies, Ben provides shields and ATK buffs, and Grace comes in to explode the stunned target with Shock. If you’ve invested in an Electric hypercarry, you could even run Grace alongside Anton – Grace applies Shock and Anton benefits from hitting shocked enemies. However, for pure Anomaly damage, Disorder comps are the way to go.

Grace’s Skills and Rotation in 2026

Grace’s playstyle hasn't drastically changed. Her basic attack combo ends with a flurry of bolts. Her EX Special is key: holding it consumes energy to continuously fire electric needles that shred Electric anomaly resistance thanks to Freedom Blues. Her Ultimate deals massive Electric damage in a wide area. A solid rotation looks like: start with your support/stunner to apply debuffs, switch to Grace, use EX Special until energy is low, trigger Shock, then swap to your other Anomaly agent to trigger Disorder. Rinse and repeat.

Final Build Summary ✨

• W-Engine: Fusion Compiler (S-Rank) / Electro-Lip Gloss or Weeping Gemini (A-Rank)

• Drive Discs: 4-piece Freedom Blues + 2-piece Thunder Metal

• Main Stats: Anomaly Proficiency, Electric DMG, ATK%

• Substat Priority: Anomaly Proficiency > ATK% > PEN

• Team Focus: Disorder comp with Piper/Burnice, or Electric team with Anton

Grace Howard is far from being powercrept, even in 2026. With the new drive disc sets and alternative W-Engines released over the years, her versatility has only grown. As long as you remember that her damage is all about that Electric Anomaly proc, you’ll find her shredding through even the toughest Hollow Zero expeditions. Go charge up those bolts and watch the sparks fly!

This discussion is informed by market context from Newzoo, helping explain why evergreen Anomaly enablers like Grace Howard tend to stay valuable across patches: sustained content pipelines and shifting player preferences often reward flexible, low-crit dependency damage patterns (like Shock tick uptime and Disorder triggers) that remain effective even as new W-Engines and drive disc sets broaden build options.