Zenless Zone Zero Shadow Chase Showdown Rewards include Polychromes, a Tuning Calibrator and additional event materials for completing the new VR challenge stages between September 16 and October 5. HoYoverse has confirmed the two headline rewards, although the full stage-by-stage quantities are not published in the event announcement.
Zenless Zone Zero Shadow Chase Showdown Rewards confirmed so far
| Reward | Confirmed? | How it is earned |
|---|---|---|
| Polychromes | Yes | Complete event challenge missions |
| Tuning Calibrator | Yes | Complete event challenge missions |
| Other materials | Yes | Additional event challenge rewards |
| Exact total Polychromes | Not published in announcement | Check the live event menu |
The important thing about Zenless Zone Zero Shadow Chase Showdown Rewards is that the event contains more than ordinary upgrade materials. Polychromes directly support Signal Search pulls, while the Tuning Calibrator is a much rarer progression item used when crafting custom Drive Discs.
Because the event opens new themes gradually, the full reward path may not be visible in one simple list on the first day. HoYoverse says one new themed stage unlocks each day, with Special Offensive stages becoming available as the event progresses.
How to earn the rewards
To collect Zenless Zone Zero Shadow Chase Showdown Rewards, you need to complete the event challenges rather than simply log in. Reach Inter-Knot Level 20, finish Chapter 1 – Intermission, speak with Nangong Yu in Lumina Square and then find Lyla at the HIA to access the VR stages.
The event contains six Alliance stages and three Special Offensive stages. Alliance stages have Buff Effects and let you choose from available trial Agents and Bangboo. Special Offensive stages use assigned trial Agents and a separate scoring system.
Does score affect the rewards?
The Zenless Zone Zero Shadow Chase Showdown Rewards structure is tied to challenge missions, so higher ratings may matter for completing specific objectives even though the announcement does not publish every threshold. Special Offensive scoring combines Damage Score, Technique Score and a Time Coefficient.
Claret can also build Technique Combos by using different techniques within a short window. The combo increases the score multiplier, but the state disappears if you stop using skills for too long. If a reward objective asks for a particular rating, maintaining that chain will likely be more useful than simply trying to brute-force damage.
Is the Tuning Calibrator guaranteed?
Yes, the Tuning Calibrator is explicitly named among the Zenless Zone Zero Shadow Chase Showdown Rewards in HoYoverse’s event details. What is not yet published is the exact challenge milestone that awards it, so do not rely on a guessed stage number before the event menu is live.
That distinction matters. The item itself is confirmed; the exact point in the reward track should be checked in-game once the September 16 event opens.
How many Polychromes can you get?
HoYoverse confirms Polychromes as part of Zenless Zone Zero Shadow Chase Showdown Rewards but does not state a complete total in the September 14 event notice. The safe answer before launch is therefore that Polychromes are guaranteed event rewards, while the exact amount should be verified from the live challenge list.
That is better than copying an assumed event total from a previous combat activity. Version events often vary in how many missions, ratings and one-time objectives award premium currency.
Which stages should you prioritise?
If you are short on time, work through every newly unlocked theme and pay attention to any mission tied to the rarer Zenless Zone Zero Shadow Chase Showdown Rewards. Alliance stages should be approachable because they provide trial options, while Special Offensive stages deserve extra attention because their scoring mechanics are more involved.
- Clear each new Alliance stage at least once.
- Read the stage Buff Effect before choosing your trial lineup.
- Complete Special Offensive stages as they unlock.
- Use Claret’s Technique Combo mechanic when the stage is built around it.
- Check the event mission tab for the Tuning Calibrator requirement before stopping.
When do the rewards expire?
The event ends October 5 at 03:59 server time, so finish the challenge missions and claim Zenless Zone Zero Shadow Chase Showdown Rewards before the event disappears. Do not leave the Tuning Calibrator sitting unclaimed after you have already completed the required objective.
The official Shadow Chase Showdown announcement confirms Polychromes, the Tuning Calibrator, the nine-stage format and the September 16 to October 5 schedule.
