Half-Sugar Bunny: The Sweetest Defense W-Engine I Ever Chased

I still remember the night Version 2.5 went live in Zenless Zone Zero. I was sipping something too sweet, scrolling through the Dazzling Choir banner, and then I saw it: a pink-and-cream W-Engine called Half-Sugar Bunny. 'A Defense W-Engine that makes the whole team hit harder?' I asked myself. 'That has to be a typo, right?' It wasn't. Half-Sugar Bunny is an S-rank Defense W-Engine, and it is Zhao's signature weapon. From that moment, I knew I was going to chase it.

The First Taste of Half-Sugar Bunny

The more I read, the more I understood why Half-Sugar Bunny felt special. Its big selling point is that it optimizes an entire team's DMG output. Not just the wearer's damage. Not just a selfish stat stick. The whole team gets a sweeter deal. But — and this is the part that made me laugh — the passive effect only works if the equipper can activate or extend Ether Veils. So it is not a 'slap it on anyone' W-Engine. It is a key, and only certain Agents can turn it.

Who wants a passive that sits there like a locked candy jar? Exactly. That is why the best character question matters so much here.

Why Zhao Is the Only Real Answer

The recommended agents for this W-Engine are arranged from most to least recommended, and Zhao sits at the top for a very simple reason: she is the signature Agent. Half-Sugar Bunny is her weapon. That alone makes her the primary choice. But the deeper reason is team-building logic.

Other Agents can activate Ether Veil, yes. But Half-Sugar Bunny is a Defense W-Engine. So far, Zhao is the only Defense Agent who can activate Ether Veils all on her own. That means she is the only viable Agent to equip this W-Engine. I tested the idea in my head: 'Can I put it on another Defense Agent and pretend?' No. The passive would be about as useful as a sugar-free dessert at a birthday party. It needs Zhao's kit to wake up.

Question	My answer after testing the idea
What rarity is Half-Sugar Bunny?	S-rank
What type is it?	Defense W-Engine
Who is it for?	Zhao, her signature Agent
What is the main appeal?	Optimizing the entire team's DMG output
What is the catch?	The equipper must activate or extend Ether Veils
Who can do that in Defense?	So far, only Zhao on her own

The Pull That Almost Broke Me

I pulled on the Dazzling Choir banner during Version 2.5. The banner ran from December 30, 2025 to February 5, 2026. I told myself I would do 'just a few' pulls. We all know how that story goes, don't we? A few pulls became a ritual. I kept saying, 'One more ten-pull, and then I'll sleep.' The Half-Sugar Bunny art stared back at me, pink and smug.

When it finally dropped, I did not cheer. I just sat there and laughed. It was the same laugh I had when I first read the passive. 'So now I need Zhao,' I said. And that is the honest truth of this W-Engine: it is not a standalone miracle. It is a partnership.

As of 2026, the Dazzling Choir banner has ended. If you missed it, you are not alone. A rerun may occur sometime in the future, so I keep an eye on banner news. I am not going to pretend I know the date. I don't. But I do know that this is the kind of W-Engine that makes you plan your pulls around a character, not the other way around.

What I Learned About Stats and Effects

I won't fake exact stat rolls here. What I can say is that the guide's stat and effect section is the part I trust most, because Half-Sugar Bunny is a team-damage W-Engine with a very specific trigger. Its downside is not a small footnote. It is the whole puzzle.

Here is how I think about it:

• If you have Zhao: Half-Sugar Bunny is an amazing pick for optimizing your team's DMG output. It feels like the weapon was designed to complete her, because it was.

• If you don't have Zhao: Do not pull it just because it is S-rank. A Defense W-Engine that needs Ether Veils is not a universal upgrade. It is a specialized tool.

• If you love Ether Veil teams: This is the sweet spot. You get the fantasy of a Defense unit who is also a team amplifier.

• If you want a simple stat stick: Keep walking. This bunny has conditions.

Is that a weakness? Not exactly. It is a trade. Half-Sugar Bunny gives team damage, but it asks for team commitment. I like that. It makes the W-Engine feel like a character itself.

Materials and Preparation

Before I fully committed, I looked at the ascension materials per level. The material chart is the least glamorous part of any W-Engine, but it is the part that decides whether you can actually use your shiny new toy. I made a checklist, farmed what I could, and reminded myself that an S-rank W-Engine without materials is just a very pretty icon.

My advice: check the materials before you pull, not after. That sounds obvious, but I have absolutely been the player who pulled first and asked questions later. The sugar rush fades. The farming does not.

Should You Chase It in 2026?

So, should you chase Half-Sugar Bunny in 2026? Ask yourself one question: 'Do I have Zhao, and do I actually want to play around Ether Veils?' If the answer is yes, this W-Engine is a delicious fit. It optimizes your whole team's DMG output and makes Zhao feel like the center of a very sweet strategy.

If the answer is no, then no. Half-Sugar Bunny is not a universal Defense W-Engine. It is Zhao's signature weapon, and it is tied to a mechanic that only she can currently trigger on her own from the Defense slot. That is not a flaw in the weapon. It is the shape of the weapon.

I still smile when I see it in my inventory. It reminds me of that late-night banner, the silly 'one more pull' promise, and the moment I realized that the best weapons in Zenless Zone Zero are not always the ones you can slap on anyone. Sometimes they are the ones that make you build a team around a single, very sweet idea.

Would I pull again? For Zhao? In a heartbeat. 🐰💥