Deadly Assault Tier List 2026 — Best ZZZ Boss Agents
Searching deadly assault best agents? This Deadly Assault tier list ranks Zenless Zone Zero Agents for weekly boss score in July 2026. Pair it with the live Deadly Assault tab on our interactive board.

Ice anomaly boss delete when Frostbite windows line up.

Ether Attack still a default S for single-target DA.

Electric disorder partner and solo Electric boss answer.
Deadly Assault vs Shiyu — stop mixing the lists
Deadly Assault is a boss check. You need stun windows, RES shred, and a damage identity that matches the weekly boss weakness. Shiyu rewards wave clear and flexible coverage. That is why our site keeps two tabs: Deadly Assault (PvE mode) and Shiyu Defense (PvP mode label in the template). If a YouTube “ZZZ tier list” blends both without saying so, your pulls will feel wrong.
Players typing “deadly assault best agents” usually want: who to level for this week’s bosses, which stunner unlocks their Attack core, and whether a standard Agent like Soldier 11 is still worth disc farming. This page answers those with July 2026 context, then sends you back to filters for the live heat ranking.
S-core boss Agents
Miyabi, Zhu Yuan, and Yanagi are the editorial S baseline. Limited Attack / Anomaly cores (Evelyn, Vivian, Soldier 0 — Anby, Trigger, Yixuan, Hugo depending on boss) enter S when the weekly rotation favors their element. Always open the Agent card for Bangboo tips before locking a team.
Stun partners that create the score
Qingyi is the premier Electric stun for Attack dumps. Lycaon still enables Ice comps with RES shred. Lighter / Koleda cover Fire. Caesar and Seth can stabilize Defense-heavy comps when you need survivability more than greed. Without stun, your S DPS screenshots will not match the scoreboard.
Supports and Bangboo for DA
Rina’s PEN% is universal Attack glue. Astra Yao elevates entire teams when you have her. Soukaku is free Ice ATK%. Bangboo priority: Resonaboo for anomaly cores, Plugboo / Sharkboo / Rocketboo for element match—full chart on the Bangboo tier list.
Weekly planning checklist
- Read boss weaknessDo not force mono Ice into a Fire-favored week.
- Lock stun firstThen choose Attack or Anomaly to spend the window.
- Finish one disc setA complete 4-piece on Zhu Yuan beats three half-built limiteds.
- Compare on the home boardUse Compare + Vault to track Owned vs Want.
Investment order that actually raises score
Polychrome and battery are scarce. The accounts that climb Deadly Assault fastest usually finish one S damage dealer, one matching stunner, and one Bangboo before spreading materials across five banners. Disc main stats matter more than chasing every substat early. If your Zhu Yuan still runs broken 2-piece sets while you level three other limiteds, the scoreboard will punish you even though your roster “looks” premium on paper.
Use the home Vault chips (Owned / Training / Want) to keep that order honest. Want-list Miyabi while Training Qingyi is a healthier plan than Want-listing four limited Attack Agents with no stunner ready.
Related guides
New accounts should start with best Agents for beginners, then push Shiyu with the Shiyu Defense tier list. FAQ: ZZZ tier list FAQ.
Best Deadly Assault Agents right now?
Miyabi, Zhu Yuan, Yanagi as the S baseline—then match stun and Bangboo to the weekly boss.
Is Soldier 11 still usable in DA?
Yes on Fire-weak weeks with a stunner and Rocketboo. He is B overall, not dead.
Should I pull every limited Attack?
No. One complete S core + stun + Bangboo outscores a roster of unfinished limiteds.