In the neon-soaked streets of New Eridu, a limited Signal Search once promised an electric storm in a small, polite package. The Untainted Jade Exclusive Channel arrived with Version 1.1, boosting the Reception Rate for Qingyi, a limited S-Rank Agent with the Stun and Electric tags. For Proxies looking back from 2026, the event has long closed, but its structure and the agent it introduced remain a fascinating snapshot of Zenless Zone Zero's early limited-banner design. No kidding—limited banners are basically the game's heartbeat, and Qingyi's debut gave that heartbeat a jolt.
Untainted Jade: The Exclusive Channel That Shook New Eridu
The Untainted Jade channel ran after the Version 1.1 update until 2024/09/04 11:59:59 server time. During that window, Qingyi (Stun - Electric) appeared as the featured limited S-Rank Agent. Two A-Rank Agents, Billy (Attack - Physical) and Corin (Attack - Physical), also received significantly boosted Reception Rates. The banner was not a quiet suggestion. It was a full-on audition for Proxies who wanted to build an electric stun core or simply collect a calm, baton-wielding officer with a surprisingly heavy impact.
Here’s the kicker: the limited S-Rank Agent above would not become available in the Star-Studded Cast Stable Channel. That meant Proxies could not wait for Qingyi to slip into the standard pool later. If they wanted her, the Untainted Jade channel was the only door. And that door had a timer.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Channel | Exclusive Channel: Untainted Jade |
| Featured S-Rank | Qingyi (Stun - Electric) |
| Boosted A-Ranks | Billy (Attack - Physical), Corin (Attack - Physical) |
| Duration | After Version 1.1 update – 2024/09/04 11:59:59 (server time) |
| Stable Channel? | Limited S-Rank not available in Star-Studded Cast Stable Channel |
| Guarantee | Search count cumulative across Exclusive Channels; independent of other channel types |
The mechanics mattered as much as the characters. This was an Exclusive Channel, so the Search count for guaranteed Signals was cumulative across all Exclusive Channels. However, it was independent of and unaffected by other types of Channels. In plain terms, pity built on one limited banner could carry into another limited banner, but not into stable or other banner categories. For Proxies planning their pulls, that detail was a quiet little puzzle. It rewarded patience, or punished impatience, depending on how the Signals fell.
The Final Callback - Audition Stage
Alongside the Signal Search, Version 1.1 introduced The Final Callback - Audition Stage. This event let Proxies test Qingyi, Billy, and Corin before committing resources. The requirements were straightforward: reach Inter-Knot Lv. 8 and unlock the Event feature in the Main Story Prologue - Intermission. The event duration matched the banner: after the Version 1.1 update until 2024/09/04 11:59:59 server time.
In the audition stages, Proxies could try out all three Agents. Clearing a stage for the first time allowed them to claim rewards on the results screen. It was a low-risk, high-clarity way to feel Qingyi's stun rhythm, Billy's physical pressure, and Corin's saw-like attack style. Honestly, trial events like this are the game's way of saying, 'Take a test drive before you empty your wallet.' The Final Callback did exactly that, and it gave Proxies a taste of electric stun without the gacha anxiety.
Why Qingyi's Banner Still Echoes in 2026
By 2026, the original Untainted Jade run is a closed chapter. Proxies cannot return to that exact 2024 window, and the limited S-Rank Qingyi is not sitting in the Star-Studded Cast Stable Channel waiting for a casual pull. That permanence is part of what made early limited banners feel dramatic. The game asked for a decision, and the calendar did not negotiate.
Still, Qingyi's design left a mark. As an Electric Stun Agent, she represented a specific fantasy: control through precision. Her baton, her calm demeanor, and her ability to build Daze made her a natural fit for teams that wanted to freeze the battlefield in place. She did not need to shout. She simply stepped forward, tapped the enemy, and let the chain attack do the talking. In a city as loud as New Eridu, that quiet authority was refreshing.
For modern Proxies, the lesson is less about chasing a past banner and more about understanding banner rules. Exclusive Channels share a cumulative guarantee across their own type. Limited S-Rank Agents do not fall into the stable pool. Audition events provide free trials and first-clear rewards. These systems are still the backbone of Zenless Zone Zero's Signal Search economy in 2026, even as new Agents and new versions arrive.
A Small Table of Memories
| Element | What It Meant |
|---|---|
| Qingyi | Limited S-Rank, Electric, Stun, baton officer |
| Billy | A-Rank, Physical, Attack, cheerful gunslinger |
| Corin | A-Rank, Physical, Attack, saw-wielding maid |
| Exclusive Channel | Shared pity across Exclusive Channels only |
| Stable Channel | No limited S-Rank Qingyi |
| Audition Stage | Free trial, first-clear rewards, Inter-Knot Lv. 8 required |
The Untainted Jade banner was not just a sales pitch. It was a moment when Version 1.1 asked Proxies to decide what kind of team they wanted to build. Some chased the electric stun. Some chased Billy and Corin. Some simply enjoyed the audition and walked away with rewards. All of those choices were valid. That is the strange beauty of a limited banner: it creates a shared memory with an expiration date.
So, in 2026, the Untainted Jade channel is a relic. But relics can still teach. They remind Proxies that every Signal Search is a little contract between hope and math. Qingyi, Billy, and Corin were the faces of that contract. And somewhere in the Hollows, a baton still hums with electric patience.