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Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Zenless Zone Zero leak reveals all animations of Yuzuha and Alice in Beta 2.1
Image via miHoYo Zenless Zone Zero is heating up again, and this time, it's not just the hype; it's the leaks. With the closed beta 2.1 now live, footage of new agents Yuzuha and Alice has started surfacing across the web. And if the leaks are anything to go by, HoYoverse fans are in for a stylish, action-packed treat. Here's everything we know about the key leaked animations and combat moves for Yuzuha and Alice. Leaked Combat and Other Animations for Yuzuha Yuzuha is not your average support character. She brings flair, finesse, and a red umbrella that's clearly more deadly than it looks. According to the leaked gameplay clips from the 2.1 beta, her movement is slick, and her attack animations are packed with personality. YUZUHA GAMEPLAY LEAKS & ANIMATIONS | 2.1 BETA | Zenless Zone Zero Combat Style Yuzuha dishes out Physical Damage and relies on fast, fluid strikes. Her regular attacks are sharp and rhythmic, with her umbrella spinning and slicing enemies with style. What stands out is her charged attack, where she seems to store power before delivering a sweeping AoE strike, which is elegant but deadly. Skill Animation One of the most charming parts of her kit? Her pet tanuki. During combat, the tanuki dashes toward enemies, exploding in a burst of AoE Physical damage. It's cute, chaotic, and pretty effective. Mobility and Visuals Another leaked highlight: Yuzuha can slide across the battlefield using her umbrella — literally gliding in and out of fights. This gives her a highly mobile, evasive playstyle, ideal for support players who love to keep the flow going. ZZZ 2.1: Alice Animations - Zenless Zone Zero Leaked Combat and Other Animations for Alice On the other hand, Alice is all about elegance and precision. Where Yuzuha dances around enemies, Alice cuts right through them. She's also a Physical-element agent, but unlike Yuzuha, she focuses on Anomaly damage that applies status effects while keeping her swordplay on point. Basic and Charged Attacks Leaked animations show Alice holding a golden saber, striking with finesse. Her charged attack begins with a calm stance with her saber pointed forward before exploding into a rapid combo sequence, bathing enemies in flashes of golden light. She ends her combo by confidently walking away, sword in hand. Stylish much? Ultimate Animation Her Ultimate appears to build on this elegance, with a cinematic feel as she stuns her enemies with a flash at the tip of her blade, then slices through with a smooth, polished finisher. While these details are based on leaks and may change in the final release, one thing's clear: Zenless Zone Zero's roster just got way cooler. Whether you're a support main or a flashy duelist, 2.1 might have just the agent you've been waiting for.
South China Morning Post
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Genshin Impact creator taps AI for fresh ideas as Chinese video game maker faces headwinds
For decades, Chinese video games and American gamers did not mix. US audiences were receptive to all manner of weird and wonderful experiences, from Finnish game Angry Birds to Japanese Pokémon, but sidestepped anything coming out of China. That was until Genshin Impact arrived five years ago, with two dozen plucky anime characters who fought monsters and took on quests. The HoYoverse production was an instant hit and went on to earn about US$6.2 billion from smartphone players' in-app purchases, according to data from Sensor Tower. HoYoverse, the international brand of Shanghai-based miHoYo, has had much success with its anime-inspired fantasy games. It followed Genshin Impact with Honkai: Star Rail and, in 2024, Zenless Zone Zero, three games that have collectively generated more than US$8.4 billion from mobile phone sales, according to Sensor Tower. Genshin Impact is a hugely successful video game, but each follow-up in the series is reducing its revenue. Photo: miHoYo But recently, its titles have begun to cannibalise each other. With each new release, HoYoverse's audience migrated and the prior game's mobile revenue roughly halved in the two subsequent quarters.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
E1 or S1 which pull is better for Dr. Ratio in Honkai Star Rail
(Image via miHoYo) Dr. Ratio in Honkai Star Rail is one of the strongest DPS units. Both his Eidolons and the signature Light Cone (S1) promise power boosts. However, to choose between them is not that straightforward. While E1 refines Dr. Ratio's CRIT stats , S1 (Baptism of Pure Thought) delivers the raw damage and the defense shred. For the players who debate where to invest in Stellar Jades, the detailed breakdown will help them decide. Let us dive into which upgrade will offer Dr. Ratio much better value. E1 vs S1, which pull offers more value to Dr. Ratio? Dr. Ratio E1 or S1 ?! [DMG Calculation Analysis] | Honkai Star Rail E1, Pride Comes Before a Fall grants immediate crit buffs, boosting Dr. Ratio's Summation Stacks. It eases up his relic pressure, allowing him to hit CRIT benchmarks faster. With the 10% extra CRIT rate and the 20% CRIT damage upfront, E1 further smooths out the early rotations. But the impact of it plateaus once the build hits the optimal CRIT ratios. It is the comfort pick or a quality-of-life upgrade and not the game-changer. It only results in an 11% damage increase in the testing. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like [Click Here] - 2025 Top Trending Search - Local network access Esseps Learn More Undo S1 Light Cone, on the other hand, is the damage powerhouse. Beyond the 44% CRIT damage boost, at the max stacks, it also adds 36% of the damage and the 24% defense ignore after the use of his Ultimate. In testing, S1 boosts the 4-turn damage of Dr. Ratio by 53%, as compared to his free-to-play Light Cone. The Defense ignore (on follow-up attacks) is invaluable and rare against the endgame bosses. It makes S1 the long-term meta asset. Team synergy and resource priorities— E1 vs S1 E1 shines in teams lacking CRIT support. If you pair Dr. Ratio with buffers like Bronya or Sparkle, his E1 will become less critical. S1 defense ignores synergizes universally. It amplifies the debuff-heavy squads (like Silver Wolf, Pela, and more) and hypercarry setups, too. The versatility of Light Cone makes it the safer pull if you value the flexibility across the team comps. For players with limited resources, giving priority is important. E1 will cost fewer pulls (75 Jades) and will help in the mid-investment builds. However, the sheer damage leap of S1 will justify the cost if you are all in on Dr. Ratio. Some F2P alternatives like Cruising in the Stellar Sea and others work, but they lack the defense-shredding edge of S1. Ultimately, it future-proofs Dr. Ratio's role as the premier single-target nuker. Why is S1 a clear winner? Light Cone's additional effects, especially the Defense Ignore, make it irreplaceable, but the benefits of E1 can be replicated with the proper team building and the relic stats. So, if you are only pulling for 1 upgrade, S1 will be the smarter choice as it will improve the performance of Dr. Ratio for both the short and the extended fights. E1 will still remain useful for easier CRIT balancing, but it is not important. The players with strong support, like Ruan Mei or Silver Wolf, can compensate for the missing stats, while the unique buffs of S1 cannot be replicated by the other Light Cone. Unless you are aiming for either E2 or even higher, the signature Light Cone of Dr. Ratio is a better pull. It offers a bigger boost to damage and much more versatility in the team compositions. But if you are a F2P player, the free 4-star Light Cone options still work best. So, go for S1 only if you are committed to maximizing the potential of Dr. Ratio. For most of the players, skipping E1 and saving for S1 is the optimal choice. However, if you love Dr. Ratio and wish for both, the E1+S1 combo will make him the absolute monster in combat.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Honkai Star Rail Dr. Ratio Eidolons: Complete list
(Image via miHoYo) Dr. Ratio in Honkai Star Rail is one of the 5-star imaginary and unique Hunt characters, thriving on the follow-up attacks and the debuff-driven damage. Available to the players, free, he is the top-tier DPS option. But to maximize his potential, to understand and unlock his Eidolons is the key. Here is a complete breakdown of each Eidolon in the list. The guide will explore their strategic value and how it impacts Dr. Ratio's performance. All Dr. Ratio's Eidolons in Honkai Star Rail details The ONLY Dr. Ratio Build Guide YOU Need! | Honkai: Star Rail Dr. Ratio's Eidolons refine his niche and enhance his combat efficiency. They all come with some distinct advantages. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Invest $200 in Amazon without buying stocks to earn a second salary Marketsall Sign Up Undo The first Eidolon, Pride Comes Before a Fall, gives an immediate boost to his CRIT stats at the battle's start by stacking the Summation faster. It makes the early turns lethal. The second Eidolon, The Divine, is in the Details and amplifies the follow-up attack damage as per the enemy debuffs . It turns Dr. Ratio into a relentless single-target destroyer. E4, Ignorance is Blight, tackles energy regeneration, which can be substituted with the support of the team. It lets him spam the ultimate more frequently. Capstone E6, Vincit Omnia Veritas amplifies the follow-up attack damage by approx. 50%. It also adds the extra trigger to the Ultimate Wiseman's Folly. As for E3 and E4, they boost the skill levels. Some standout upgrades for the players lie in the E1, E2 and E6. It gives priority to the raw damage output. To prioritize the right Eidolon can create a huge difference within the battle. Are all the Dr. Ratio's Eidolons in Honkai Star Rail worth an investment? For the free-to-play players, Dr. Ratio's base kit is already perfect. However, some Eidolons like E1 and E2 give low-cost power spikes. They elevate Dr. Ratio's consistency. The instant CRIT stacks of E1 make the relic-building less punishing. As for E2, it turns the follow-up attacks to the debuff-fuelled nukes. It is ideal for a team with characters like Pela or Silver Wolf. The high-tier Eidolons E4 and E6 cater to the dedicated mains or whales. The damage boost of E6 is quite substantial. However, the cost to reach it might not justify the payoff compared to pulling some other meta units. So, Give priority to E1-E2 for efficiency. Mid-tier choices like E2 offer some solid damage scaling. But until the aim is for the full build, saving the resources for the other characters will be a smart move. Consider E6 if Dr. Ratio is the main carry. It is powerful and demands some excessive pulls. Pairing Dr. Ratio with the debuffs will maximize his Eidolon perks. It will make him the versatile choice for the endgame content. In the game where resource management is key, the Eidolons of Dr. Ratio offer some flexible upgrades. Whether you as a player are chasing the CRIT consistency or the Ultimate uptime, the toolkit adapts to the competitive and casual playstyles. Choose wisely.
Yahoo
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
All Honkai: Star Rail 3.1 livestream codes
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The Honkai: Star Rail 3.1 livestream codes have arrived. These Stellar Jade bonuses are a great little way to supplement your hoard of currency for pulling new characters in the upcoming update. For those that are new here, every six weeks miHoYo puts on a livestream for each of its games, showing off what new content, characters, and events are on the way. As a way to get more people to watch, there are three codes that appear during the stream that you can redeem for Stellar Jade. This time it looks like the new faces will be quantum harmony character, Tribbie, and imaginary destruction character, Mydei. It also looks like we're getting reruns for Luocha and Topaz, so there are a whole lot of potential characters you can grab. As usual I'll include the codes below as they go live during the stream and further down the page you'll find details about how to redeem them if you haven't done so before. You'll want to claim these fairly fast since livestream codes usually expire within a day or so. 7A324EYX6SHT - 100 Stellar Jade and 50,000 credits 4A2KLEHFPBGF - 100 Stellar Jade and five Traveler's Guide DB22LWYXPSY3 - 100 Stellar Jade and four Refined Aether Before you can redeem your codes you'll first have to unlock the mailbox by finishing the "A Moment of Peace" Trailblaze mission. Once that's done, you'll have two options. Either you can do it through the game: Launch the game Enter the phone menu Click the three dots next to your avatar portrait Select the redemption code option Input a code and choose redeem Claim your rewards from your mailbox Or you can do it online: Open the Honkai: Star Rail redemption site Enter your details and select your server Put a code into the box Grab your rewards from the in-game mailbox
