ZZZ2.8 Phase 2 Banner Pull Guide: Starlight Billy / Orphie & Magus｜Analysis&Pull Recommendations
Riley Carter
Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.8 Phase 2 is about to begin. As the final version of Season 2, this banner features Starlight Billy, an S-Rank Physical Rupture main DPS, and Orphie & Magus, an S-Rank Fire Attack sub-DPS.
This guide breaks down their roles, target players, signature W-Engine value, and current version environment. The goal is simple: help you decide whether to pull now or save your Polychromes for Season 3.
- I. Starlight Billy & Orphie & Magus Character Analysis
- II. Starlight Billy Pull Analysis
- 1. Should You Pull Starlight Billy?
- 2. Signature W-Engine Pull Recommendation: Starlight Rider Faceplate
- III. Orphie & Magus Pull Analysis
- 1. Should You Pull Orphie & Magus?
- 2. Signature W-Engine Pull Recommendation: Bellicose Blaze
I. Starlight Billy & Orphie & Magus Character Analysis
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Category |
Starlight Billy |
Orphie & Magus |
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Agent Attribute |
Physical · Rupture · Main DPS |
Fire · Attack · Follow-Up Team Sub-DPS |
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Core Role |
Core damage dealer for Rupture teams, easy to play, solid performance |
Dedicated sub-DPS for Soldier 0 - Anby Follow-Up teams, replacing Cissia |
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Key Dependency |
Requires Lucia. Dialyn can be replaced by Ju Fufu |
Strongly tied to Soldier 0 - Anby. Performance drops sharply outside Follow-Up teams |
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Version Environment |
Has a dedicated environment in Version 2.8, but Season 3 is expected to focus on Wind attributes and Turbulence mechanics, giving him a short usage window |
Follow-Up teams are currently average overall, weaker than Void Hunter teams and Seed + Cissia Electric Attack teams |
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Pull Priority |
Recommended for Billy fans or players who already have Lucia. Skip if you already have Yixuan |
Recommended only for Soldier 0 - Anby fans or Follow-Up team collectors. Not recommended for meta-focused players |
II. Starlight Billy Pull Analysis
1. Should You Pull Starlight Billy?
Recommended for:
Players who already have Dialyn + Lucia, Rupture team fans, or players who want to experience a new main DPS in Version 2.8.
Starlight Billy has stylish animations, a straightforward playstyle, and a strong Version 2.8 experience. If you like Billy as a character and already have the right team setup, pulling one copy can be reasonable.
For players who are short on Polychromes, consider planning your pulls carefully. If you need extra resources for this banner or future Season 3 banners, a reliable zzz top up option can help you prepare, but from a value perspective, this is still a banner where you should avoid impulsive spending.
Not recommended for:
Players who already have Yixuan, players saving for Season 3 systems, or players with limited Polychrome reserves.
The main issue is team overlap and future relevance. Season 3 is expected to focus on new mechanics such as Turbulence, and Starlight Billy does not appear to have strong compatibility with that direction. Because of this, he may become a bench unit after Version 2.8.
2. Signature W-Engine Pull Recommendation: Starlight Rider Faceplate
Signature W-Engine vs Alternative: Qingyi Lingding
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W-Engine |
Core Stats / Effects |
How to Obtain |
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Starlight Rider Faceplate |
30% HP + 20% CRIT Rate + 20% PEN damage |
Limited W-Engine Channel |
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Qingyi Lingding |
25% HP + 10.4% CRIT Rate + 19.2% damage bonus |
Free event reward from Version 2.5 |
Conclusion: Do not pull the signature W-Engine.
The gap between Starlight Rider Faceplate and Qingyi Lingding is not large enough to justify the cost, especially considering Starlight Billy’s likely short usage cycle. The free event W-Engine is sufficient for practical gameplay, so spending extra Polychromes on the signature is not efficient.
III. Orphie & Magus Pull Analysis
1. Should You Pull Orphie & Magus?
Recommended for:
Soldier 0 - Anby fans, Orphie & Magus fans, and players who want to collect the full Follow-Up team lineup.
As a Follow-Up team sub-DPS, Orphie & Magus fit Soldier 0 - Anby better than Cissia does in Seed’s pure Electric Attack team.
Not recommended for:
Meta-focused players, players without Soldier 0 - Anby, and players with limited Polychromes.
The problem is not that Orphie & Magus are unusable. The problem is that the current Follow-Up team archetype is not strong enough compared with the top-performing team systems. If you pull them purely for strength, they may see very limited field time.
2. Signature W-Engine Pull Recommendation: Bellicose Blaze
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W-Engine |
Core Stats / Effects |
How to Obtain |
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Bellicose Blaze |
60% Energy Regen + 20% CRIT Rate + ignores 30% DEF |
Limited W-Engine Channel |
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Gilded Blossom Letter |
ATK% + Enhanced Special Attack damage |
Event reward |
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Sound of Desire |
ATK% + 20% CRIT Rate |
Limited reward from Pale Wasteland |
Conclusion: Free alternatives are enough for daily use.
Since Follow-Up teams currently have a low field rate, pulling Bellicose Blaze is poor value. Even if the weapon itself is strong, it is likely to sit unused for most accounts. From a resource-efficiency perspective, the signature W-Engine is not recommended.
Final Verdict
1. Starlight Billy
If you have Lucia and genuinely like Billy, you can consider pulling one copy for the Version 2.8 experience. Do not pull his signature W-Engine.
All other players should skip and save Polychromes for Season 3, especially the expected Version 3.1 Void Hunter unit Remiel.
2. Orphie & Magus
Only pull if you are a fan of Orphie & Magus, Soldier 0 - Anby, or the Follow-Up team archetype.
Their signature W-Engine is not recommended at all. Meta-focused players should skip directly, as the current Follow-Up team system is not worth heavy investment.
3. Overall Strategy
Version 2.8 Phase 2 is a transition banner.
Unless you are pulling for character preference, the better strategy is to save Polychromes for Season 3 and its new team systems. Pull rationally and avoid wasting resources on short-cycle units.
If you need extra resources, a reliable zzz top up option can make it easier to prepare for upcoming Zenless Zone Zero banners and limited-time characters.
FAQ
Q1: Can Starlight Billy work without Dialyn?
Yes. Dialyn can be replaced by other Stun or Break-oriented units such as Ju Fufu.
However, Lucia is mandatory. Without Lucia, the core Rupture team structure cannot fully function, and Starlight Billy’s performance will drop significantly.
Q2: Can Orphie & Magus work outside Soldier 0 - Anby teams?
Not recommended.
Orphie & Magus are designed as a Follow-Up team sub-DPS, and their kit relies heavily on Soldier 0 - Anby to trigger Follow-Up mechanics. Outside that team structure, their damage output drops sharply and their team value becomes very low.
Q3: Are Season 3 characters worth prioritizing?
Yes.
Season 3 is expected to focus on Wind attributes and Turbulence mechanics, with Version 3.1’s new Void Hunter Remiel likely acting as a core unit for the new system.
For most players, saving Polychromes for Season 3 is more valuable than spending heavily on Version 2.8 Phase 2 banners.
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