With a hand and foot speed that would impress the most practiced martial artists, the Zephyr Exosuit in Capcom’s new dinosaur-survival IPExoprimalproves that agility can be just as powerful a weapon as strength when engaging in combat. Using a plethora of lightning-fast attacks and even faster evasive maneuvers, this Exosuit will be a favorite for those who like a faster style of gameplay.
Given that it is one of the less durable Exosuits inExoprimal, players would benefit from understanding how best to utilize Zephyr’s abilities and equipping it with the best tools for success. Using a combination of its attacking abilities with its dodging skills, Zephyr enthusiasts can create a rampaging weapon that is nearly impossible to hit. Here is everything players need to know about the speedy Assault class Exosuit.
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Zephyr’s Abilities & Stats In Exoprimal
Zephyr may not be the most powerful Exosuit when it comes to dealing or taking damage, but it is certainlythe fastest and most agile member of the Assault class. Usinga series of lightning-fast offensive maneuvers, Zephyr can dispatch dinosaurs and be out of sight in a heartbeat. It is designed to deal damage, however, due to its low health rating, this needs to be done ina style that emphasizes avoiding injury as much as inflicting it. With that said its combination of jumping and dodging abilities makes this one of the hardest Exosuits to hit, and with expert timing, a player can counter any offensive sequences directed at them with an effective combination of their own. Below is a summary of all of Zephyr’s in-game skills:
Damage
Tonfa Blitz
Zephyr unleashes a devastating melee combo that releases a wave of energy with each strike.
Linear Strike
Using a powerful forward tackle, Zephyr sends enemies flying. If they hit a wall, it does additional damage.
11 seconds
Sky High
A swift kick launches foes into the air, leaving them vulnerable to additional attacks.
10 seconds
Turbine Step
Zephyr quickly evades threatening situations by performing a darting move in any direction.
N/A
Overdrive: Limiter Override
The limiters on Zephyr’s boost gears are removed, reducing cooldown times and increasing the speed of combinations.
Other Skills:Double Jump(players can press the jump button twice to further propel Zephyr into the air)
The Best Modules & Rig For Zephyr In Exoprimal
It is important that Zephyr take evasive measures wherever possible when engaging in active combat to account for its low health rating. Because of this, theCatapult Rig is the best choiceto give the Exosuit an additional escape route when becoming overwhelmed. For those who prefer to fight than flee, theShield Rig is an excellent alternative,as it will provide Zephyr with temporary protection while still enabling it to unleash some offense of its own.
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Zephyr’s attacking style emphasizes being fast but effective in close-quarters combat. The Exosuit-specific modules are available for this Assault class suit play on this and look to highlight its agile skill set. For slot one, players should choose theMelee Enhancer or Assailer Modules,which both enhance Zephyr’s Tonfa Blitz ability.The Assailer Module is the strongest optionhere, as it rewards well-timed attacks with a reduced cooldown for its other abilities.
Slot two’s module is best used to improve either theSkyfall or Linear Strikeskills, with themost effective option for the best Zephyr build being the Skyfall Module. This edges out the Rebound Strike module as it gives Zephyr an extra strike during the Skyfall ability, which is Zephyr’s best andcan leave many dinosaurs simultaneously vulnerableto being wiped out.
The final module slot offers improvements to the Turbine Step, with theFlash Step Moduleincreasing the number of uses at the expense of movement distance, and theGust Step Modulecausing knock back effects on dinosaurs.The latter is the better of the twoas Zephyr can comfortably get around with two uses, and the knock back effect is great for creating more space from the dinosaur threat.
The downside to the two Turbine Step modules is the cooldown time, as both of them increase the time players will have to wait before using it again. If this doesn’t seem worth it, given how important it is for Zephyr to remain mobile, theRegeneration ModuleorDurability Moduleare excellent alternatives. Given Zephyr hasa very low health rating, especially considering it is a melee-heavy Exosuit, modules that improve its rate of recovery or overall health will go a long way to keeping Zephyr in one piece by the end of the war games.
Tips For Playing Zephyr In Exoprimal
The best strategy with Zephyr is to use its agility toget in, deliver a barrage of attacks, and get out to avoid taking too much damage. While it is an effective Exosuit for close-quarters combat, its below-average durability makes it susceptible to being knocked out in a flash if players are not wary of Zephyr’s health. Zephyr has a range of great offensive abilities, so players should ensure they are all available before engaging with the dinosaurs. Chaining together a well-timed combo withthe Tonfa Blitz, Linear Strike, and finishing off with the Skywave attackcan quickly dispatch a great number of dinosaurseffectively.
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Aside from its powerful attacking combinations, players should be generous when it comes toZephyr’s evasive maneuvers. It is the fastest Exosuit inExoprimal, which players shoulduse to their advantage, and the suit includes a number of skills that can highlight this. It is theonly Exosuit capable of double jumpingand players start with two Turbine steps, so use these as often as needed to avoid damage when not engaging in offensive combinations.
Zephyr prioritizes speed and agility, making it the perfect choice for players who enjoy being engrossed in fast, hard-hitting gaming. With a balanced approach that utilizes its dodging as much as its striking, Zephyr can be a formidable foe for dinosaurs and Exopilot alike.
Exoprimalis now available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.
