Zinman Revealed: The Strategist of Whiteout Survival

Meet Zinman—the brilliant tactician behind the resistance in Whiteout Survival. With unmatched intelligence and a cool demeanor under pressure, Zinman plays a key role in humanity’s fight against the frozen apocalypse. In this character intro, discover his strengths, story, and why he’s essential to your survival strategy.

Watch Zinman Intro video below:

Hero Overview: Zinman

Zinman is a Mythic-tier Marksman hero in Whiteout Survival, classified under the Growth subclass. He is renowned for his exceptional construction and defensive capabilities. His primary strengths lie in enhancing building upgrade efficiency and providing substantial buffs to troops.​

Hero Stats

  • Hero Attack: 2,697
  • Hero Defense: 2,220
  • Hero Health: 16,650
  • Marksman Attack: +200.16%
  • Marksman Defense: +200.16%

Skills

  • Nail Scatter: Deals 75% of Zinman’s Attack as damage and stuns the target for 2 seconds.
  • Quick Defense: Increases Zinman’s Defense by 150% when his health drops below 50%.
  • Robust: Boosts Zinman’s Attack Speed by 30%.

Expedition Skills:

  • Implacable: Enhances all troops’ Defense and Health by 10%.
  • Bastionist: Reduces building upgrade costs by 15% and speeds up construction by 15%.
  • Positional Battler: Increases all troops’ damage dealt by 25%.

Exclusive Gear: Woodpecker

  • Overclocked Nail Gun: Increases Zinman’s Attack by 24%.
  • Defend to Attack: Constructs an Archer Tower that boosts Defender Troops’ Attack by 15%.

Acquiring Zinman

Zinman can be obtained through various in-game methods:​

  • Lucky Wheel: A chance-based event where players can spin for rewards, including hero shards.
  • Hall of Heroes: Participate in this event to earn hero shards.
  • Arena Shop: Exchange Arena Tokens for hero shards.
  • Foundry Shop: Trade resources for hero shards.
  • Daily Deals: Special offers that may include hero shards.

Hero Shard Requirements

To fully upgrade Zinman to Star Level 5, the following number of shards are required:​

  • Tier 1: 20 shards
  • Tier 2: 40 shards
  • Tier 3: 115 shards
  • Tier 4: 300 shards
  • Tier 5: 600 shards
  • Total: 1,075 shards

These shards can be collected through the methods mentioned above.​

Usage Tips

  • Arena: Zinman’s stun and attack speed boost make him a formidable opponent in early-game Arena battles.
  • Construction: His Bastionist skill significantly reduces building upgrade costs and time, making him invaluable for city development.
  • Expedition: While his skills are beneficial, Zinman lacks strong PvP Expedition skills, making him less effective in rally leadership.

Conclusion

Zinman is a versatile hero, especially beneficial for players focusing on city development and early-game Arena battles. His construction buffs and troop enhancements make him a valuable asset. However, players should consider his limited effectiveness in later-game PvP scenarios when planning their hero roster.