Rina, the S-Rank Electric Support Agent obtainable from the Star-Studded Cast Banner or as a free selector reward, remains a cornerstone of high-level team compositions in Zenless Zone Zero. Her unique kit, centered around deploying the Drusilla and Anastella puppets to provide a powerful squad-wide Penetration Ratio buff, demands a specific playstyle but rewards mastery with exceptional team damage amplification. Understanding her optimal build, team synergies, and rotation is crucial for any Proxy looking to maximize her potential on the battlefield.

Mastering Rina's Playstyle: The Puppet Master's Rhythm

While Rina's concept is straightforward, executing her gameplay fluidly requires practice, particularly in mastering rapid character swaps. The core principle is to attack with her puppets as frequently as possible, but to immediately swap to another agent during the puppet attack animation. This allows the entire team to benefit from the Penetration Ratio buff for its full duration while other agents continue dealing damage. Failing to swap results in sluggish attacks and significant lost DPS.

The buff concludes when Drusilla and Anastella return to Rina. This is the cue to swap back to her, use an attack to redeploy them, and repeat the cycle. For activating the puppet attacks, prioritize using her EX Special or Chain Attack, with her Basic Attack as a reliable fallback. When executing a Chain Attack sequence, a recommended order is:

1. Start with your Anomaly or Stun specialist.

2. Swap to Rina to apply her buff.

3. Finish with your main damage dealer to capitalize on the increased damage.

This rhythm, once internalized, turns Rina into an engine for relentless offensive pressure.

Optimal Team Compositions for Rina

Rina's versatility stems from her universally valuable Penetration buff, but her Core Passive specifically enhances damage against Shocked enemies, making Electric teams her natural home.

🌟 Premier Meta Team (2026): Grace & Anton

This trio forms the gold standard. Grace's rapid Shock application via her Special Attack liberates Rina from focusing on Anomaly buildup, allowing her to specialize purely in support. Anton, consistently ranked as the top Electro attacker, synergizes perfectly, receiving both Rina's buff and a Faction bonus with Grace.

⚡ Free-to-Play & Alternative Synergies

For players without the premium agents, Rina works excellently with Anby and Billy. In this setup, Rina must take on more responsibility for applying Shock, shifting build priorities slightly towards Anomaly Proficiency.

Interestingly, her raw buffing power is so potent that she can even elevate top-tier teams from other attributes. A Victoria Housekeeping squad featuring Lycaon and Ellen (both Ice) can effectively utilize Rina; her Penetration Ratio acts as a powerful multiplier on top of their already formidable combined DPS.

Best-in-Slot: Drive Discs & W-Engines

Equipping Rina correctly is paramount to unlocking her full supportive might.

💿 Drive Disc Recommendations

Set	2-Piece Effect	4-Piece Effect	Best Use Case
Swing Jazz	Energy Regen ↑	Squad DMG ↑ for 12s after Rina's Chain/Ultimate	General Best-in-Slot
Freedom Blues	Anomaly Proficiency ↑	Reduces target's Elec. Anomaly Res.	Teams lacking Grace (for Shock duty)
Puffer Electro	Penetration Ratio ↑	N/A	Best 2-piece paired with any 4-piece

The 4-piece Swing Jazz is generally preferred for its direct damage boost to the team following Rina's key actions. Pair it with a 2-piece Puffer Electro for maximum Penetration, or with duplicate Swing Jazz/Freedom Blues pieces if necessary.

🔫 Weapon (W-Engine) Analysis

S-Rank: Weeping Cradle – This signature weapon is undeniably Rina's best. It boosts her Penetration Ratio and off-field Energy Regen. Its unique passive increases squad damage when Rina hits a target, with the effect intensifying over 0.5 seconds, making timed swaps incredibly rewarding.

For A-Rank alternatives, consider:

• Slice of Time: Excellent for its Penetration Ratio boost and Energy/Decibel generation on team ability use.

• Kaboom the Cannon: Provides solid Energy Regen and a stacking attack buff for the squad.

• Unfettered Game Ball: A strong choice for players skilled at triggering Attribute Counters, offering team-wide Crit Rate.

Early-game options include the B-Rank Reverb Mark III (team ATK buff) or Reverb Mark II (Energy Regen & Anomaly stats).

In summary, building Rina effectively in 2026 revolves around enhancing her supportive capabilities through Penetration Ratio and ensuring her Energy regeneration allows for frequent puppet deployment. Her playstyle is a dance of precise swaps, making her one of the most engaging and impactful support agents in Zenless Zone Zero. Whether amplifying a meta Electric team or enabling creative cross-attribute compositions, a well-built Rina is a formidable asset in any Proxy's roster.