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Jane Doe dominates the Physical Anomaly meta in Zenless Zone Zero with her high-speed strikes and a unique mechanic that allows her status effects to land critical hits. As an S-Rank Agent, she serves as a premier DPS capable of shredding enemy health bars through rapid Assault procs and the devastating Disorder effect.

# Zenless Zone Zero Jane Doe Best Build and Guide

Jane Doe is a Physical Anomaly Agent belonging to the New Eridu Public Security (NEPS) faction. Unlike traditional Attack-style characters who rely on direct hit criticals, Jane Doe’s power lies in her Anomaly Proficiency, which she uses to force her Physical Anomaly—Assault—to crit. This guide details the optimal W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions to maximize her performance in the Hollows.

## Jane Doe Overview

Jane Doe is an S-Rank Physical Anomaly Agent specializing in rapid multi-hits and high mobility. Her gameplay revolves around the "Passion" state, a temporary buff that enhances her combat capabilities and increases her Anomaly Buildup rate.

**Key Attributes:**
*   **Rarity:** 5-Star (S-Rank)
*   **Element:** Physical
*   **Specialty:** Anomaly
*   **Faction:** New Eridu Public Security (NEPS)
*   **Weapon Type:** Fist (Daggers)

**Key Gameplay Points:**
*   **Passion State:** By dealing damage or using her EX Special Attack, Jane accumulates Passion Stream. Once full, she enters the Passion state, gaining increased ATK and Physical Anomaly Buildup.
*   **Assault Crits:** Through her "Insight" Core Passive, Jane is the first character in Zenless Zone Zero capable of making the Assault status effect critically strike. This damage scales directly with her Anomaly Proficiency.
*   **High Mobility:** Jane features unique dodge mechanics. In the Passion state, she can perform a multi-hit dodge and has a higher frequency of dash attacks, making her difficult for enemies to track.
*   **NEPS Synergy:** She gains significant buffs when paired with other NEPS members or Anomaly Agents, making her the centerpiece of "Disorder" team archetypes.

## Skill Breakdown and Priorities

To play Jane Doe effectively, you must master the management of her Passion Stream gauge. Her damage floor is decent, but her ceiling is determined by how long you can maintain her Passion state through Salchow Jumps and well-timed dodges.

### Skill Table

| Skill Type | Skill Name | Description |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Basic Attack** | Dancing Blades | Unleashes up to 6 attacks in front, dealing Physical DMG. In the Passion state, Jane can perform the enhanced Salchow Jump by holding the Basic Attack button, launching rapid consecutive strikes. |
| **Special Attack** | Aerial Sweep | Launches a series of strikes dealing Physical DMG. The EX version, Aerial Sweep - Clearout, deals massive damage and significantly increases Passion Stream accumulation. |
| **Ultimate** | Final Curtain | Slashes enemies in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Jane immediately enters the Passion state and gains maximum Passion Stream upon activation. |
| **Core Passive** | Insight | Allows Assault to critically strike. The CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG of Assault scale with Jane's Anomaly Proficiency. At 375 AP, Assault has a 100% CRIT Rate. |
| **Additional Passive** | Sore Spot | When another NEPS or Anomaly character is in the squad, Jane's Physical Anomaly buildup rate increases by 15%, and she deals more damage to enemies already afflicted with an anomaly. |

### Skill Leveling Priority
1.  **Core Skill (Insight):** This is the most important part of her kit. It dictates the Crit Rate and Crit DMG of her Assault procs. You must level this to reach the 375 Anomaly Proficiency threshold for guaranteed crits.
2.  **Basic Attack:** Since Jane spends most of her time on the field using Dancing Blades and Salchow Jumps, this is her primary source of active damage.
3.  **Special Attack:** Necessary for the EX Special, which is your fastest way to build Passion Stream from zero.
4.  **Ultimate:** A powerful burst tool, though Jane often relies more on her sustained Anomaly damage than the raw multiplier of the Ultimate.
5.  **Dodge:** Jane dodges frequently to maintain her Passion state; increasing this level improves the damage of her counter-attacks.

## Best W-Engines for Jane Doe

Jane Doe requires W-Engines that provide Anomaly Proficiency or Physical DMG bonuses. Because her unique crit mechanic scales with Proficiency, high-base AP weapons are significantly more valuable than those providing traditional Crit Rate.

| W-Engine | Rarity | Key Stats & Effects |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Sharpened Stinger** | S-Rank | **Signature Weapon.** Provides high Anomaly Proficiency. Increases Physical DMG and Anomaly Buildup rate when hitting enemies with Dash Attacks or when triggering Assault. |
| **Electro-Lip Gloss** | A-Rank | Increases ATK and DMG dealt when an enemy is afflicted with an Anomaly. This is the best 4-star option for Disorder-focused teams. |
| **Weeping Gemini** | A-Rank | Increases Anomaly Proficiency every time a squad member triggers an Anomaly, stacking up to 4 times. Excellent for long fights. |
| **Rainforest Gourmet** | A-Rank | A craftable option that increases ATK based on Energy consumed. Reliable for F2P players who use Jane's EX Special frequently. |

**Sharpened Stinger** is her undisputed best-in-slot. It offers a massive boost to her Physical DMG and makes building up the Passion gauge much faster. If you do not have her signature, **Electro-Lip Gloss** (available via the Battle Pass) is a fantastic alternative, especially when running Jane alongside Grace Howard for Electric Anomaly procs.

## Optimal Drive Discs and Stats

Drive Disc selection for Jane Doe is rigid because she needs specific stats to hit her "Insight" passive caps. You should aim for a minimum of 375 Anomaly Proficiency to ensure every Assault proc is a critical hit.

### Best Drive Disc Sets
*   **4-Piece Fanged Metal:** This set is mandatory for a Physical DPS. The 2-piece bonus increases Physical DMG by 10%. The 4-piece bonus increases the wearer’s DMG by 35% for 12 seconds whenever any squad member triggers an Assault on an enemy.
*   **2-Piece Freedom Blues:** Provides a flat +30 Anomaly Proficiency. This is essential for reaching the 375–420 AP threshold without needing perfect sub-stat rolls on every single disc.

### Recommended Main Stats
*   **Partition 4 (Slot 4):** Anomaly Proficiency
*   **Partition 5 (Slot 5):** Physical DMG Bonus (or ATK% if Physical DMG is unavailable)
*   **Partition 6 (Slot 6):** Anomaly Mastery (Increases the speed at which you apply status effects)

### Sub-stat Priority
1.  **Anomaly Proficiency:** Priority until you hit the 375–420 range.
2.  **ATK%:** Increases the base damage that the Anomaly procs scale from.
3.  **PEN Ratio:** Helps bypass enemy defenses in high-level Shiyu Defense stages.
4.  **Flat ATK:** A secondary boost to overall damage.

Note: Traditional **Crit Rate** and **Crit DMG** sub-stats are largely wasted on Jane Doe. Her "Insight" passive converts Anomaly Proficiency into a special version of Crit that only applies to the Assault status. Traditional crits only apply to her direct hits (the physical daggers), which represent a smaller portion of her total damage output compared to the massive Assault procs.

## Best Team Compositions

Jane Doe shines when paired with characters who can either buff her Anomaly stats or apply a secondary element to trigger "Disorder." Disorder occurs when a second Anomaly status is applied while a previous one is still active, dealing a massive chunk of burst damage.

### 1. Premium Disorder Team
*   **Jane Doe (Main DPS)**
*   **Seth Lowell (Support/Defense)**
*   **Grace Howard (Sub-DPS/Anomaly)**
*   **Bangboo:** Officer Cui or Bangvolver

This is widely considered Jane’s strongest team. Seth Lowell provides a shield and a massive Anomaly Proficiency buff to the character he protects. Grace Howard applies Electric Anomaly (Shock) extremely fast. Jane then enters the field to trigger Assault, which immediately triggers Disorder for explosive damage.

### 2. Physical Hypercarry Team
*   **Jane Doe (Main DPS)**
*   **Seth Lowell (Support)**
*   **Lucy (Support)**
*   **Bangboo:** Bangvolver

This team focuses on maximizing Jane’s raw Physical output. Lucy provides a team-wide ATK buff through her boars, which Jane can "snapshot" when she enters her Passion state. Seth provides the necessary AP buff and safety through his shields.

### 3. F2P Friendly Team
*   **Jane Doe (Main DPS)**
*   **Anby Demara (Stun)**
*   **Nicole Demara (Support)**
*   **Bangboo:** Amillion or Bagboo

For players without Seth or Grace, Jane can function with the starter Cunning Hares duo. Anby provides stuns to create damage windows, while Nicole provides DEF shred and grouping. While this team doesn't maximize Jane's Anomaly potential as well as a Seth/Grace comp, it remains effective for general content.

## Ascension and Skill Materials

To fully maximize Jane Doe, you will need to farm materials from the NEPS-related Combat Simulations and the Weekly Boss.

### Ascension Materials Table

| Level Ceiling | Materials Required | Currency |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Level 20** | Basic Anomaly Certification Seal x4 | 5,000 Dennies |
| **Level 40** | Advanced Anomaly Certification Seal x12 | 20,000 Dennies |
| **Level 50** | Ruler's Certification Seal x10 | 100,000 Dennies |
| **Level 60** | Ruler's Certification Seal x20 | 200,000 Dennies |

### Skill and Core Materials
*   **Physical Chips:** Used for leveling Basic, Special, Dodge, and Chain attacks.
*   **Higher Dimensional Data - Falling Fist:** Required for Core Skill upgrades (obtained from the Expert Challenge).
*   **Ferocious Grip:** A weekly boss material obtained from the "Newborn Dead End Butcher" (Notorious Hunt).
*   **Anomaly Certification Seals:** Required for both character ascension and leveling the Core Skill.

Total investment for a level 60 Jane Doe with maxed skills requires approximately 3.7 million Dennies and hundreds of Physical Chips. It is recommended to prioritize her Core Skill and Basic Attack first to get the most value out of your stamina.

## Rotation and Combat Tips

To maximize Jane Doe’s efficiency, follow this general combat rotation:

1.  **Build Passion:** Start with your EX Special Attack (Aerial Sweep - Clearout) to rapidly fill the Passion Stream gauge.
2.  **Enter Passion State:** Once the gauge is full, Jane’s appearance changes slightly, and her attacks become faster.
3.  **Salchow Jump:** During Passion state, hold the Basic Attack button to trigger Salchow Jump. This move deals high Anomaly buildup and helps maintain the Passion gauge.
4.  **Perfect Dodges:** Jane can dodge twice in a row and has a special dash attack. Use these to reposition and keep the Passion gauge from depleting.
5.  **Chain Attacks:** When an enemy is stunned, use Seth Lowell’s Chain Attack to pass his shield and Anomaly Proficiency buff to Jane right before she takes the field.
6.  **Ultimate Timing:** Use Jane’s Ultimate (Final Curtain) when her Passion gauge is nearly empty. The Ultimate instantly refills the gauge to 100%, allowing you to stay in the enhanced state for much longer.

By maintaining high uptime on the Passion state and ensuring your Anomaly Proficiency is at or above 375, Jane Doe becomes one of the most consistent and high-pressure damage dealers in Zenless Zone Zero. Her ability to ignore traditional crit builds allows her to scale into the late game with ease, making her a top-tier pick for any Physical-weak content.

## Sources

- Zenless Zone Zero Official Site — https://zenless.hoyoverse.com/
- Jane Doe Wiki Page — https://zenless-zone-zero.fandom.com/wiki/Jane_Doe
- Prydwen Jane Doe Guide — https://www.prydwen.gg/zenless/characters/jane-doe
- Game8 ZZZ Jane Doe Build — https://game8.co/games/Zenless-Zone-Zero/archives/461159
- Hoyolab Character Breakdown — https://www.hoyolab.com/article/32824365
- Esports.gg Jane Doe Guide — https://esports.gg/guides/zenless-zone-zero/jane-doe-build-guide-best-w-engines-drive-discs-and-more/