01. MEDICAL & LORE ARCHIVE

Dr. Zayne is a world-renowned cardiac surgeon at Akaso Hospital, known for his absolute calm and zero-failure rate in high-stakes surgeries. Behind the cold, sterile environment of the operating room lies a hunter whose Evol—Ice Manipulation—is as much a heavy burden as it is a powerful tool. He describes his ice not as a choice, but as a "constant, creeping frost" that threatens to consume his own heartbeat.

Having witnessed the tragedy caused by Protocore Syndrome since childhood, Zayne has dedicated his life to researching a cure. His stoic demeanor is a deliberate barrier to protect those around him from the "eternal winter" he carries. He shares a complex past with the Hunter, often acting as her primary physician and silent guardian. To Zayne, medicine is the act of stealing time from death, while his ice is the act of freezing time itself.

02. TACTICAL SKILL BREAKDOWN

Basic Attack: Frost Edge

Summons ice blades to deal 5 stages of Ice DMG. Each hit has a 10% chance to inflict 'Chilled', reducing enemy ATK Speed by 15%.

Resonance: Glacial Seal

Zayne and Hunter sync rhythms to create a localized blizzard. Enemies are 'Frozen' for 4s, during which all DMG taken is converted to Critical DMG.

Ardent Oath: Eternal Snow

The ultimate preservation. Zayne unleashes a massive ice pillar that explodes into lethal shards, dealing 1400% DMG and fully restoring Hunter's Stamina.

03. ASCENSION & RANK BONUSES

R1
Absolute Zero: Increases DMG against 'Frozen' targets by 25%.
R2
Medical Ethics: Resonance Skill healing effect increased by 40% when Hunter HP is below 50%.
R3
Winter's End: Ardent Oath gains a 100% Crit Rate bonus for its final explosion.

04. OPTIMIZED PROTOCORE BUILDS

Build TypeSlot Alpha (Δ)Slot Beta (Β)Sub-stats Priority
Perma-FrostIce DMG%Crit DMG%Crit Rate > ATK% > Ice DMG
SanctuaryHP Bonus%Incoming Heal%HP > DEF > Recovery Speed

05. COMBAT STRATEGY & ROTATION

Zayne is the most versatile character in the roster, functioning equally well as a main DPS, support, or hybrid depending on protocore setup. His core mechanic revolves around the Freeze status—enemies afflicted by Frostbite take 25% increased damage from all sources, making him an exceptional enabler for burst-oriented teammates. The optimal approach is to maintain permanent Freeze uptime on priority targets while weaving in Ice DMG bursts during Resonance windows.

What sets Zayne apart is his sustain capability. Global Resonance provides a 25% team-wide heal over its duration, making him invaluable in protracted Abyssal floor fights where healing opportunities are limited. His R2 Medical Ethics talent further enhances this by boosting healing by 40% when the Hunter is below half HP. In solo content, the Sanctuary protocore build (HP/Incoming Heal) transforms Zayne into an unkillable tank that can outlast almost any encounter.

Hybrid Support Rotation:
  1. Open with Global Resonance to apply Freeze and heal.
  2. Switch to main DPS for burst damage during Freeze window.
  3. Swap back to Zayne when support needs healing.
  4. Re-apply Freeze with Frostbite Dash → Basic Attack.
  5. Use Eternal Snow as a panic button (heals + huge AoE damage).

06. INTERCEPTED VOICE FILES

"Stay still. A heart doesn't mend itself with trembling."
"The snow in my world never stops... but it's noticeably quieter when you're here."
"I am a doctor. I save lives—including the one you keep throwing into danger."

06. SIGNATURE MEMORIES

FROSTBITE Memory [FROSTBITE]
Solar Path - Core DPS
COLD REMEDY Memory [COLD REMEDY]
Lunar Path - Support
ICE BARRIER Memory [ICE BARRIER]
Lunar Path - Defense
CLINICAL SILENCE Memory [CLINICAL SILENCE]
Solar Path - Control
THAWING HEART Memory [THAWING HEART]
Lunar Path - Recovery
MIDNIGHT ROUNDS Memory [MIDNIGHT ROUNDS]
Solar Path - Hybrid
FROSTBLOOM Memory [FROSTBLOOM]
Lunar Path - Quietus
WHITE OATH Memory [WHITE OATH]
Lunar Path - Vow
FIRST TOUCH Memory [FIRST TOUCH]
Solar Path - Awakening
BREATH OF WINTER Memory [BREATH OF WINTER]
Solar Path - Exhale