Update 2 added Shadow Monarch, Shadow Gate, Mochi Commander, guilds, and four accessory slots. Equip Head, Face, Neck, and Back items, then choose which weapon or raid you want to work on.
What changed in Update 2
If you were using a one-accessory setup, fill the other slots before replacing that item. Use the accessory list to find pieces for the slots still empty.
| Addition | What to do |
|---|---|
| Shadow Gate | Enter this raid to farm Shadow Monarch. |
| Shadow Monarch | Work through the Monarch Path and Igris upgrades after the drop. |
| Mochi Commander | Look for this weapon in the Arsenal. |
| Four accessory slots | Equip Head, Face, Neck, and Back items. |
| Guilds | Open the guild systems to see their quests and progression. |
Shadow Gate attempts and Mochi Commander's rarity
Shadow Gate now gives five runs followed by a 30-minute cooldown after they are used. Mochi Commander is Arcane, even though it appears on the Zenless banner; the banner name is not its rarity.
After a balance change, try the affected weapon in an act you know. Pay attention to the changed attack or protection window before deciding to replace it.
Still working on Flame Director?
Update 1 introduced Spirited Away and Flame Director, with Staff of Homa and Ghost among her awakening materials. If you have the weapon but stopped before awakening it, you can continue that raid route.
Flame Director is the weapon; Paramita Pyre is a title. The Flame Director guide covers acquisition and evolution.
Before your first run back
Read the current in-game menu before spending on summons, passes, or a drop system. Old guides may still describe a pity counter or rule that a later patch changed.
- 01
Equip accessories in any empty slots.
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Open the requirements for the weapon you want to evolve.
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Use the tier list to choose a main, taking its existing upgrades into account.
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Redeem unclaimed codes that meet your level.
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Choose the raid, craft, or evolution requirement you will work on first.
Where to find update announcements
Use the in-game update information and the community destinations on official links. An article's edit date is not the date a game update released.
Wait for a confirmed release announcement before planning around a future update. Until then, the available raids and weapon upgrades are the ones you can farm.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shadow Monarch in Anime Zero?+
Yes. Farm the Shadow Gate route for the weapon, then upgrade it through the Monarch Path.
Is Mochi Commander a LYTH weapon?+
No. Mochi Commander is Arcane. Its banner name does not change its rarity.
Should I stop using Flame Director after Update 2?+
Keep her if she is clearing your runs. Work on a new weapon's upgrades before replacing an awakened main.
When is the next update?+
Look for a confirmed date in the in-game update information or official community announcements.