I still remember the first time I slotted Knight’s Extolment onto Sigrid and watched her heavy hits suddenly feel like they had teeth. This S-rank W-Engine is built around one very specific rhythm: land heavy attacks with your Basic Attack or EX Special Attack, keep the CRIT DMG buff rolling, and let the damage pile up. In 2026, with Version 3.1 Phase 2 long behind us, it remains a limited signature engine that you either grabbed during its debut banner or admire from afar while waiting for a rerun. That wait is a bit of a headache, honestly, but the engine’s identity is clear enough to plan around.
What Knight’s Extolment Does
Knight’s Extolment is an S-rank W-Engine in Zenless Zone Zero, and it is Sigrid’s signature weapon. Its effect rewards Attack Agents who can reliably connect with heavy attacks, especially when those heavy attacks come from Basic Attacks or EX Special Attacks. The payoff is a CRIT DMG buff, which means the engine is less about raw consistency and more about maintaining a damage window. I like to think of it as a knight tapping their lance against a shield: one clean hit, then another, and the rhythm carries the fight. If your Agent’s kit cannot produce those heavy hits on demand, the buff can feel slippery. That is the part I would test in the training room before committing.
At a glance
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rarity | S |
| Signature Agent | Sigrid |
| Trigger | Heavy attacks via Basic Attack or EX Special Attack |
| Buff | CRIT DMG |
| Availability | Version 3.1 Phase 2 limited banner, now ended |
| Rerun | Possible in the future, not guaranteed |
Best Characters for Knight’s Extolment
The recommendation order is straightforward, and I agree with it.
| Rank | Agent | Why it fits | | --- | --- | | 1 | Sigrid | Signature user; her kit naturally supports the heavy-attack loop. | | 2 | Ellen | Can make full use of the engine’s effects with her Attack-oriented damage profile. | | 3 | Soldier 0 - Anby | Constant heavy attacks help maintain the CRIT DMG buff. | | 4 | Zhu Yuan | Also benefits from frequent heavy attacks that keep the buff active. | | Situational | Hugo | Has the Ice Attribute and Attack Specialty, but his kit makes regular heavy attacks awkward. |
Sigrid is the obvious first choice. She is the signature Agent, and the engine feels designed around her cadence rather than stapled onto her by accident. Ellen is the next name I would consider because she can actually use the effect rather than just wear the stats. Soldier 0 - Anby and Zhu Yuan are interesting because their kits can keep heavy attacks flowing, which is exactly what this W-Engine wants. Hugo is the odd one out: the attributes and specialty line up, but the heavy-attack requirement is clunky in practice. I would not force it just because the labels match.
How to Get Knight’s Extolment
Knight’s Extolment was the featured S-Rank W-Engine during Phase 2 of Version 3.1. That banner has ended. Since this is an exclusive W-Engine, Proxies cannot get it through ordinary means, and I would not expect it to appear in a standard pool. A future rerun is possible, so the practical advice for 2026 is simple: keep an eye on W-Engine banner schedules and save your pulls if this is your target. I know that is not the answer anyone wants when a limited engine is gone, but it is the honest one.
Stats, Effects, and Ascension Materials
The exact stat spread is best checked in-game because W-Engine numbers can shift in guides, but the role is clear: S-rank Attack-oriented W-Engine, signature Sigrid support, and a CRIT DMG buff tied to heavy attacks. For ascension, the material spread is shown below. I usually pre-farm the promotion items and Dennies before a rerun, because nothing stings quite like pulling a weapon and then realizing you cannot level it past the first cap. The image below is the quick reference I would keep open.
My Final Take
Knight’s Extolment is not a universal “slot it anywhere” engine. It is a specialist’s tool, and that is what makes it interesting. If you main Sigrid, it is the natural endpoint of her build. If you use Ellen, Soldier 0 - Anby, or Zhu Yuan and you enjoy heavy-attack rhythm, it is worth chasing. If your favorite Agent cannot reliably trigger the effect, I would let this knight ride past. That part is up to you...
😊 Quick tip: before a rerun, check your CRIT DMG balance. A buff is only as good as the build underneath it.