Harumasa Build – Best Drive Discs, W-Engines and Teams
Nina Forneloza
Looking for the best Harumasa build in Zenless Zone Zero? This guide covers his best W-Engines, Drive Discs, main stats, skill priority, Mindscapes and teams for Version 3.1.
After such a long time, Harumasa is finally getting his long-overdue rerun in version 3.1, alongside Yuzuha, Dialyn and Sigrid. Gameplay-wise, Harumasa is an S-rank Electric Attack agent whose main schtick revolves around Electro Quivers, applying Electro Prison, and repeatedly using his enhanced Dash Attack against marked enemies.
Keep on reading to learn more about the best Harumasa build and the ways to optimize his build for patch 3.1!
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4-piece Shadow Harmony + 2-piece Branch & Blade Song
Alternative Set
4-piece Thunder Metal + 2-piece Astral Voice
Main Stats
ATK%, CRIT DMG, Electric DMG and CRIT Rate
Substats
CRIT Rate, ATK%, CRIT DMG, PEN and ATK
Best Mindscapes
M1, M2 and M6
Best Team
Harumasa, Dialyn and Astra Yao
Who Is Harumasa in Zenless Zone Zero?
Asaba Harumasa is an S-Rank Electric Attack Agent from Hollow Special Operations Section 6.
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S-Rank
Electric
Asaba Harumasa
Hollow Special Operations Section 6
Specialty
Attack
Attribute
Electric
Role
DPS
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Skill Priority
For the best Harumasa build, focus on upgrading his Core Skill and Dodge.
Skill
Priority
Core Skill
★★★★★
Dodge
★★★★★
Chain Attack
★★★★☆
Special Attack
★★★★☆
Basic Attack
★★★☆☆
Assist
★★☆☆☆
Upgrade Harumasa’s Core Skill first because it increases the CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG of his enhanced Dash Attacks. His Potential Vision version also extends these bonuses to Chasing Thunder and his Ultimate. Dodge should be your next priority. Hiten no Tsuru – Slash is responsible for a large percentage of Harumasa’s overall damage.
Chain Attack and Special Attack come next because they generate Electro Quivers and contribute damage during his burst rotation. Basic Attack is mainly used to create Quivers and connect different parts of his combo, while Assist can be upgraded last.
Best W-engines
The best Harumasa W-Engines in Version 3.0 are Zanshin Herb Case, The Brimstone and Starlight Engine.
S-Rank
Best in Slot
Zanshin Herb Case
Attack W-Engine · Harumasa Signature · Level 60
Ranking
Best Overall
Base ATK
713
CRIT DMG
48%
Best choice:
Harumasa’s signature gives CRIT DMG, extra CRIT Rate and a major
boost to the Electric Dash Attacks that make up much of his damage.
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Passive: Growth Through Adversity
Increases CRIT Rate by 10% and increases Dash Attack Electric
DMG by 40%. When any squad member applies an Attribute Anomaly
or Stuns an enemy, the equipper gains an additional 10% CRIT
Rate for 15 seconds.
S-Rank
Premium Option
Cordis Germina
Attack W-Engine · Electric DPS Option · Level 60
Ranking
Premium Alternative
Base ATK
713
CRIT Rate
24%
Premium alternative:
A strong Electric option that supplies CRIT Rate, Electric DMG
and DEF ignore for Harumasa’s Basic Attack and Ultimate.
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Passive: Sprouting Core
Increases CRIT Rate by 15%. Dealing damage with a Basic Attack
or EX Special Attack grants one stack. Each stack increases
Electric DMG by 12.5% for 40 seconds, up to two stacks. At two
stacks, Basic Attack and Ultimate damage ignore 20% of the
enemy’s DEF.
A-Rank
F2P Option
Starlight Engine
Attack W-Engine · Accessible Option · Level 60
Ranking
F2P Choice
Base ATK
594
ATK
25%
F2P choice:
A simple and reliable option that gives Harumasa plenty of ATK
after he enters through a Quick Assist or performs a Dodge Counter.
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Passive: Knight’s Combo
Launching a Dodge Counter or Quick Assist increases the
equipper’s ATK by 12% for 12 seconds. At maximum refinement,
the ATK bonus increases to 19.2%.
Harumasa Signature W-engine
Zanshin Herb Case remains Harumasa’s best overall W-Engine. It provides valuable CRIT stats while increasing the Electric damage of his Dash Attacks. Its additional CRIT Rate effect activates whenever a squad member Stuns an enemy or applies an Attribute Anomaly, which naturally happens before Harumasa begins his main damage window.
Best Alternative Harumasa W-engine
Cordis Germina can technically compete with or slightly outperform Zanshin Herb Case in some calculations. Its Electric DMG and DEF Ignore effects work well with Harumasa’s kit. However, the large amount of CRIT Rate it provides can make building him awkward, especially when using Nicole or other external CRIT Rate buffs.
Starlight Engine is the best accessible option for a Harumasa F2P build. It provides unconditional ATK and grants another combat ATK bonus after a Dodge Counter or Quick Assist. Harumasa teams usually include a Support character, making it easy to trigger Starlight Engine through a Quick Assist before entering his main combo.
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Best Drive Discs
Harumasa has two strong Drive Disc builds in Version 3.0. Shadow Harmony is the most consistent choice, while Thunder Metal provides a higher ceiling in teams that can reliably maintain Shock.
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4-Piece
Best Overall
Shadow Harmony
Harumasa’s Recommended Drive Disc
Recommended combination:
Use four pieces of Shadow Harmony with two pieces of
Thunder Metal or Woodpecker Electro.
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2-Piece Effect
Increases Aftershock and Dash Attack DMG by 15%.
4-Piece Effect
When an Aftershock or Dash Attack hits an enemy and
matches the equipper’s Attribute, the equipper gains
one stack of a buff.
Each stack increases ATK by 4% and CRIT Rate by 4%.
This effect can stack up to three times and lasts for
15 seconds. Repeated triggers refresh the duration.
4-Piece
Shock Team
Thunder Metal
Alternative for Electric and Shock Teams
Recommended combination:
Use four pieces of Thunder Metal with two pieces of
Woodpecker Electro when your team can maintain Shock.
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2-Piece Effect
Increases Electric DMG by 10%.
4-Piece Effect
While an enemy in combat is Shocked, the equipper’s
ATK increases by 28%.
This set performs best when Harumasa is paired with
teammates who can reliably maintain Shock on enemies.
Shadow Harmony
The best general Harumasa Drive Disc combination is:
4-piece Shadow Harmony + 2-piece Branch & Blade Song
Shadow Harmony increases Dash Attack damage and provides additional ATK and CRIT Rate after Dash Attacks or Quick Assists. Harumasa can activate and maintain these bonuses naturally during his main combo.
Unlike Thunder Metal, Shadow Harmony does not require the enemy to remain Shocked. This makes it more dependable across different teams, bosses and combat modes.
Thunder Metal
For Electric-focused teams, use:
4-piece Thunder Metal + 2-piece Astral Voice
Thunder Metal provides a large ATK increase while an enemy is Shocked. It can produce Harumasa’s highest damage when paired with Electric teammates such as Qingyi, Trigger or Rina.
Main Stats for Every Drive Disc
Drive Disc Slot 4ATK%, CRIT DMG or CRIT Rate
Drive Disc Slot 5ATK% or Electric DMG
Drive Disc Slot 6ATK%
Substats Priority
CRIT Rate until the recommended limit
ATK%
CRIT DMG
PEN
Flat ATK
Should You Pull Harumasa’s Mindscapes?
Here are the best Mindscapes for Harumasa.
Harumasa works at M0, especially after unlocking his Potential Vision upgrades. His first two Mindscapes provide the most noticeable early improvements, while M6 is his strongest luxury upgrade.
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Best Early Mindscape
M1
High Spirit
Electro Prison · Extra Ha-Oto no Ya
Increases the maximum stack limit of Electro Prison from
Basic Attack: Ha-Oto no Ya to 14 stacks.
When an Electro Quiver is triggered, two consecutive
Ha-Oto no Ya attacks are fired at the target.
Why It Is Good
M1 makes Harumasa's core rotation more comfortable by giving
him more Electro Prison stacks and additional Ha-Oto no Ya
hits. This helps him perform more Awakened Dash Attacks and
reduces the chance of wasting Electro Quivers.
Strong Damage Boost
M2
Languish
Electro Blitz · Dash Attack Damage
When Harumasa uses a Chain Attack or Ultimate, he gains
seven stacks of Electro Blitz, up to a maximum of seven.
While Harumasa has Electro Blitz, the damage of Dash Attack:
Hiten no Tsuru – Slash increases by 50%. One stack is
consumed after the Dash Attack ends.
Why It Is Good
M2 provides a direct increase to Harumasa's main burst attack.
It is especially effective during Stun windows, where he can
quickly spend Electro Blitz stacks through repeated slashes.
Skill Upgrade
M3
White Lies
+2 Skill Levels
Increases the levels of Harumasa's Basic Attack, Dodge,
Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack by 2.
Why It Is Good
M3 gives Harumasa a straightforward increase to his active
skill multipliers. It improves his overall damage but does
not change his rotation or gameplay.
Great Utility
M4
Occasionally Motivated
Longer Mark · Decibels · Full Stacks
Electro Prison now lasts for 20 seconds.
When Dash Attack: Hiten no Tsuru – Slash hits an enemy,
Harumasa gains 30 Decibels once per use.
Activating his Ultimate applies the maximum number of
Electro Prison stacks to all enemies currently on the field.
Why It Is Good
M4 improves Harumasa's rotation consistency and lets him
generate Ultimates more frequently. Applying maximum Electro
Prison stacks also makes his Ultimate much stronger against
groups of enemies.
Skill Upgrade
M5
No One Knows
+2 Skill Levels
Increases the levels of Harumasa's Basic Attack, Dodge,
Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack by 2.
Why It Is Good
M5 provides another universal increase to Harumasa's skill
multipliers. Its main value is improving his personal damage
while serving as the final step toward M6.
Best Mindscape
M6
Tacit Understanding
Electric RES Ignore · Electromagnetic Explosion
After Ha-Oto no Ya hits a Stunned enemy or an enemy affected
by an Attribute Anomaly, Harumasa ignores 15% of that target's
Electric RES for 12 seconds.
Every 12 times an enemy is hit by Ha-Oto no Ya, an additional
electromagnetic explosion is triggered, dealing Electric DMG
equal to 1,500% of Harumasa's ATK.
Why It Is Good
M6 massively increases Harumasa's damage against his preferred
targets. The Electric RES ignore strengthens every part of his
rotation, while the electromagnetic explosion adds a powerful
extra hit during extended burst sequences.
Best Teams for Harumasa Build
Harumasa generally wants one Stun Agent and one Support. His Additional Ability activates when another squad member is a Stun or Anomaly Agent, and he deals more damage against Stunned or Anomaly-affected enemies.
Harumasa Premium Team
Dialyn is currently one of Harumasa’s strongest partners. She builds Daze quickly, extends his Stun opportunities and can help him fit more enhanced Dash Attacks and Ultimates into a single burst window. Round out the team with Sunna for Stun DMG multiplier increase, ATK buffs and heal.
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Harumasa
Electric / Main DPS
Dialyn
Physical / Stun
Sunna
Physical / Support
Harumasa and Seed Team
Meet the dual-DPS Harumasa x Seed team.
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Harumasa
Electric / Main DPS
Seed
Electric / Attack
Astra Yao
Ether / Support
Seed works well with Attack Agents by providing Energy, ATK, damage and CRIT DMG bonuses. She also contributes her own damage while Harumasa prepares for his next burst. As for the support, you can pick up Astra Yao for her damage buffs, and healing.
Harumasa F2P Team
As for Harumasa's F2P team, you can simply count on Anby and Nicole. Anby handles most of the field time while building Daze, while Nicole applies DEF reduction and CC before Harumasa starts attacking.
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Harumasa
Electric / Main DPS
Anby
Electric / Stun
Nicole
Ether / Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Harumasa good in ZZZ 3.1?
Yes. Harumasa remains a strong Electric burst DPS after receiving his Potential Vision improvements. He rewards good rotations and precise resource management, although he is harder to play than most Attack Agents.
How much CRIT Rate does Harumasa need?
Aim for no more than around 75% CRIT Rate on his stat screen. His enhanced Core Passive provides additional CRIT Rate to his Dash Attacks and Ultimate.
Is Harumasa F2P-friendly?
Harumasa is reasonably F2P-friendly. Starlight Engine is a competitive accessible W-Engine, and he can form a complete team with Anby and Nicole.
What does Harumasa’s Potential Vision change?
The first Potential Vision level unlocks his major gameplay upgrades, including changes to his enhanced Dash Attack, a new enhanced EX Special Attack, an upgraded Ultimate and stronger Core Passive effects. Later Potential levels further improve his ATK, Electric RES Ignore and other bonuses.
Harumasa may not be as powerful as newer Void Hunters like Ye Shunguang, but he is still well worth investing in. At P6, he becomes a highly capable carry who can clear different endgame modes with the right build, teammates, and rotation.
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Nina Forneloza
Content Writer
Niña Forneloza is a gacha game guide writer for U7BUY with five years of experience covering character builds, exploration, farming guides, and major updates. She has a love-and-hate relationship with Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero and Wuthering Waves since launch, but no matter how many banners ruin her plans or farming sessions test her patience, she cannot seem to stop playing or writing about them.
