Yana in Z Route: Redemption
Yana is a UR Assault Backline damage dealer. Her average tier is A across 6 popular lists, and single lists go from B to S (see the tier list). All of her damage is Radiation, and her plasma balls hit the enemy back row. She hits hard and breaks easily, with 25,850 ATK and only 395,207 HP at level 150.
Yana Skills
Yana has a Radiation auto attack, an active plasma skill, a personal passive and Doomsday Judgment, the specialty skill of every UR hero. For stars and skill levels in general, see the heroes page. The table shows only what belongs to Yana.
| Skill | Type | Unlocks at | Effect | Star upgrades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electromagnetic Gun | Auto attack | Always on | Fires electric charges at enemies for Radiation damage between plasma casts. | Bonus damage grows with every star. |
| Condensed Plasma | Active battle skill | Hero level 5 | Fires large balls of lightning at the enemy back row. This is her main damage skill. | More stars raise its damage. |
| Torture Specialist | Passive, personal | Hero level 21 | Raises Yana's own Radiation damage. It does not buff the row. | Adds 3% per star, up to 15% at 5 stars. |
| Doomsday Judgment | Specialty skill, personal | Hero level 31 and 4 stars | Raises ATK, DEF and HP by 20% and cooldown speed by 10%. | None, the effect is the same at every star. |
Every skill of hers scales one thing, her own Radiation damage. None of them buffs the squad, so Yana helps the team through kills and not through bonuses.
Skill Priority
- Condensed Plasma. It is the main damage skill, so it gets the first skill books and the first stars.
- Electromagnetic Gun. It fires between plasma casts and keeps her damage going in the gaps.
- Torture Specialist. It adds up to 15% Radiation damage at 5 stars, but only for Yana herself.
- Doomsday Judgment. Take it once she is level 31 and has 4 stars.
Exclusive Weapon
Only three heroes own an exclusive weapon: Yana, Monroe and Leah. For Yana it is a separate upgrade track. One guide's weapon calculator covers its shards, its level and three strengthening lines for ATK, HP and DEF.
Treat it as a late goal, after her stars and skills are in place and the Assault squad around her is built. The Monroe page shows how the weapon works for one of the three.
Stats and Gear
Yana's no-gear card at level 150 and 5 stars lists 25,850 ATK, 395,207 HP, 3,065 DEF and 351 command, for 1,072,899 power. Her ATK is above Victor's 24,652. Her HP is less than half of Arnold's 933,798. One guide ranks her attack second and her HP fourteenth among 15 UR heroes.
Gear her as a damage dealer: the Rifle first, then the Scope. Slot details are on the gear page.
How to Get Yana
You can recruit Yana through the Tavern, or buy her when a special sale offer appears. Add her when Assault becomes your second or third squad.
Best Team for Yana
Yana is at her best in the all-Assault lineup, which gives a 20% faction bonus. Here Vince and Vera stand in front and Nicole, Victor, Yana behind them, with Yana beside Victor in the back row.
| Partner | Why it works |
|---|---|
| Victor | Her Radiation pressure plus his execute on the lowest-HP target. Victor takes the back center next to her. |
| Nicole | A second Assault shooter in the back row. She hits all enemies, which adds to Yana's back-row focus. |
| Vince | A front-row tank that taunts and cuts enemy attack, so the shooters behind him live longer. |
Against Tactical lineups this team is at its best. The squad guide shows what to change when the enemy brings Warriors.
Is Yana Worth It?
Yes, for an Assault build. Her average tier is A, but the ratings split: only 2 of 6 put her at A, and single lists run from B to S. One guide rates her excellent for PvP and arena. She is a second-squad hero, and a glass cannon that needs Vince or another tank to keep her alive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yana good in Z Route Redemption?
Yes, as the damage dealer of an Assault squad. Her average tier is A across 6 popular lists, and single lists range from B to S. She has 25,850 ATK at level 150, but only 395,207 HP, so she needs tanks in front of her. She is not a first-squad hero.
How do I get Yana?
She comes from the Tavern or from a special sale offer, and the shop rotates, so look at what is open for you now. Add her when Assault becomes your second or third squad. Until then the first stars go to Monroe and Arnold, who carry the Warrior squad.
Which Yana skill should I level first?
Condensed Plasma goes first, because it is her main damage skill. The Electromagnetic Gun is second, and Torture Specialist, her personal Radiation bonus, comes after it. Doomsday Judgment follows at level 31 with 4 stars. Stars raise the damage of her plasma, so do not leave it at a low level.
Does Yana have an exclusive weapon?
Yes. Only Monroe, Leah and Yana have one. The weapon is a separate upgrade track, and a calculator in one guide lists its own shards and level. It is a long-term goal for later in the game. Build her stars and skills first, and judge the weapon after the rest of the Assault squad is in place.
Who is the best partner for Yana?
Victor. He stands in the back center next to her, and his shots at the lowest-HP enemy finish what her Radiation damage starts. Nicole is the second Assault shooter in the back row. In front, Vince and Vera hold the enemy, which keeps a fragile Yana alive long enough to cast her plasma.
Is Yana good against bosses?
Only against bosses that have back-row targets. Condensed Plasma aims at the enemy back row, so a lone boss in the front row wastes it. One guide gives her top marks for PvP and arena and a middling score for bosses. Use her against other squads first.