I still remember the first time Joyau Dore showed up in Version 3.0 Phase 1. It looked like a piece of jewelry designed by a wind spirit with a taste for drama, and honestly, that is not far off. In Zenless Zone Zero, Joyau Dore is an S-rank W-Engine, and it is the signature weapon for Velina. That one sentence tells you almost everything you need to know about who should use it.
Here is the quick version I wish every new player had taped to their monitor:
| Quick Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Rarity | S-rank W-Engine |
| Signature Agent | Velina |
| Recommended Role | Wind Agents who cause Windswept and Vortex Anomalies |
| Best Users | Velina, and as of release, only Velina |
| Original Banner | Phase 1 of Version 3.0 |
| Current Status in 2026 | Original banner has ended; exclusive, so wait for a rerun |
| Pull Priority | High for Velina mains, low for everyone else |
So, who should actually use Joyau Dore? Velina. That is the short answer, and the long answer is also Velina. The reference is very clear: this W-Engine is built for Wind Agents who specialize in causing Windswept and Vortex Anomalies, and as of its release, only Velina fits that role. This is not a universal stat stick you can toss onto any Agent and call it a day. It is like a bespoke key cut for one very specific lock: beautiful, precise, and almost useless if you try to jam it into the wrong door. If you are running a Fire, Ice, Electric, Physical, or Ether Agent, I would not chase this W-Engine just because it is S-rank. The opportunity cost is too high.
Best Characters for Joyau Dore
The recommended list is refreshingly simple:
| Character | Recommendation Level | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Velina | Best and only recommended | She is the signature Agent and the only Wind character at release who fits the Windswept and Vortex Anomaly niche |
| Everyone else | Not recommended | The W-Engine is too specialized to justify on off-kit Agents |
I know that feels restrictive, but that is the point. Joyau Dore is not a Swiss Army knife. It is a specialist's tool, and in Zenless Zone Zero, specialist tools tend to be amazing in the hands of the right Agent and disappointing everywhere else. Putting Joyau Dore on a non-Wind Agent is like putting a racing saddle on a draft horse: the saddle may be excellent, but the partnership is not going to win any races.
How to Get Joyau Dore
Joyau Dore was the featured S-rank W-Engine during Phase 1 of Version 3.0. That banner has ended. Since this is an exclusive W-Engine, Proxies cannot get it through normal pool luck or off-rate pulls. The practical answer in 2026 is simple: wait for a rerun. Reruns can happen, but they are not on a schedule you can set your watch to. If you main Velina, I would keep a reasonable reserve of pulls and treat any rerun announcement like a limited-time restaurant reservation: when it opens, you either book immediately or you eat somewhere else.
Stats, Effects, and Ascension Materials
The reference guide breaks Joyau Dore down into W-Engine stats, Overclock effects, and materials per ascension level. I am not going to invent numbers that were not in the source, because that helps nobody. What I can say is that the entire kit is pointed at Wind anomaly play. For Velina, this W-Engine is not just a damage bump; it is part of her identity. Think of it as a tuning fork that only hums for one singer. When Velina holds it, the whole kit resonates. When anyone else does, you get silence and a wasted S-rank slot.
On materials, I would not pre-farm blindly before actually securing the W-Engine. Exclusive W-Engines are expensive, and sinking resources into a weapon you may never pull is a classic account-building regret. If you do get it, the materials image above is a handy visual checklist, and the in-game ascension screen should be your final source of truth.
Should You Pull in 2026?
Since the original Version 3.0 Phase 1 banner is over, the real question is whether to save for a potential rerun. Here is how I think about it:
| Pull If... | Skip If... |
|---|---|
| You have Velina and use her regularly | You do not have Velina |
| You care about Windswept and Vortex Anomaly teams | You want a universal W-Engine for multiple Agents |
| You value signature fit over account-wide flexibility | You are saving for a new Agent or a more flexible weapon |
| You are comfortable waiting for a rerun | You dislike exclusive banner timing |
My honest take: Joyau Dore is a luxury pull, not a starter-account priority. If Velina is one of your favorite Agents and you want her at her most complete, this W-Engine is absolutely worth considering when it returns. If you are neutral on Velina, skip it. There are too many other ways to spend pulls in 2026, and a specialized S-rank W-Engine with a one-Agent recommendation list is not where I would start.
Final Thoughts
Joyau Dore is gorgeous, rare, and laser-focused on one very specific playstyle. It is not a weapon you collect for your whole account. It is a weapon you collect because you already love the Agent it was made for. In 2026, if you missed the Version 3.0 Phase 1 banner, patience is the play: keep Velina built, watch for rerun news, and do not pull just because the weapon looks shiny. Unless, of course, you are a Velina main. Then the shiny thing is probably worth it. 😄