Pulchra
Who is Pulchra?
Pulchra is an A-rank Physical Stun agent from the Sons of Calydon faction in Zenless Zone Zero. The first Physical Stun agent in the game, she distinguishes herself with a strong off-field presence — dealing significant Daze and Aftershock follow-up damage without consuming field time. Her Hunter's Gait state increases Daze dealt by 15%, and her Aftershock follow-ups activate when teammates use heavy attacks. As an A-rank standard agent, she is the most accessible Stun option for Rupture and Aftershock teams.
Kit Summary
Activated via EX Special or Evasive Assist, increasing Daze dealt by 15% and enhancing her off-field Aftershock triggers.
Pulchra automatically triggers Aftershock follow-up attacks when teammates use heavy attacks while she is off-field, dealing Physical DMG and additional Daze without needing to return to field.
Physical Stun burst that enters Hunter's Gait and deals concentrated Daze to enemies in an AoE.
Triggers Hunter's Gait and a follow-up Physical hit, rewarding reactive play.
Passive bonus with other Sons of Calydon members.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
King of the Summit (4pc) — Impact bonus + Physical DMG scaling for maximising Daze output and Hunter's Gait effectiveness.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Signature W-Engine: Box Cutter — Physical DMG + Daze bonus via Aftershock triggers; best-in-slot. F2P: Hellfire Gears (A-rank) — Impact stat; Six Shooter or Precious Fossilized Core are also accessible alternatives.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Rupture Accessible: Pulchra + Yixuan + Lucia (Pulchra Physical Stun; Yixuan Physical Rupture DPS; Lucia Rupture Support)
Budget Aftershock: Pulchra + Soldier 0 Anby + Nicole Demara (Pulchra Stun + Aftershock; Anby Electric Aftershock DPS; Nicole DEF shred)
F2P Verdict
Pulchra is an A-rank standard agent — obtainable freely through normal Convene pulls and Pity. No limited currency investment required.
She is the single best F2P Stun option for Rupture teams and serves as the accessible backbone of many budget compositions until limited Stunners like Dialyn or Lighter are obtained.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Pulchra's off-field damage work?
While Pulchra is off-field, she automatically triggers Aftershock follow-up Physical attacks whenever a teammate performs a heavy attack. This provides continuous Daze accumulation and Physical DMG without consuming any field time from your main DPS, making her rotation-friendly and especially potent in heavy-attack-focused teams.
Is Pulchra outclassed by limited Stunners?
Limited S-rank Stunners like Dialyn and Lighter have higher peak output and unique mechanics (Dialyn's Ultimate conversion, Lighter's Fire Stun bonuses). However Pulchra's off-field Aftershock model is genuinely unique and she remains competitive for her rarity, especially at M6 where her Additional Ability provides meaningful team buffs.
What teams does Pulchra work best in?
Pulchra excels in Physical Rupture teams (Yixuan, Starlight Billy), Aftershock compositions (Soldier 0 Anby, Orphie & Magus), and as a budget Stun option in general Physical teams. Her Sons of Calydon faction bonus activates with other Sons of Calydon members.