Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) Tier List 2.1: Best Agents To Play
Zenless Zone Zero is home to New Eridu and all the fascinating characters from various factions within it. When diving into the game’s fast-paced combat and challenging encounters, having the best agents working in your favor is essential. Understanding the ZZZ tier list is the key to mastering the current meta and assembling a thriving team. After all, you are the best Proxy out there, aren’t you?
This most recent update (2.1), released on July 16, introduced a powerful persona to the roster. Meet Ukinami Yuzuha, a stylish and daunting Ice-type agent shaking up team comps and synergies. Keeping Ukinami in mind, here’s a tier list with the best (and worst) agents that you can try out in ZZZ.
ZZZ 2.1 (The Impending Crash of Waves) Tier List
ZZZ Tier List Breakdown and Criteria
| SS | Meta-defining agents with incredible synergy, and must-haves in any team comp. They are often the main DPS or sub-DPS with a strong energy economy. |
| S | Highly reliable agents that excel in most scenarios and carry teams when built properly. They may lack raw dominance, but still remain ideal picks across multiple builds. |
| A | Agents that can perform well in the right team comps, but require investment and specific synergies to work well. They’re excellent in certain niches, but less versatile than higher tiers. |
| B | Decent agents that require heavy investment to perform well, and have limited usefulness. While they can be dedicated fighters, they aren’t optimal for meta-focused teams and challenging encounters. |
| C | These agents are resource-hungry and severely underperform in many scenarios. They are only good for a few encounters, and not recommended for meta-focused team comps. |
| D | Agents that have little to no place in most scenarios. They suffer from poor scaling, clunky mechanics, and lackluster synergies. They are decent for experimentation or casual runs, but not ideal for challenging content. |
SS Tier
Yuzuha (Support)
Rank: S
Ukimani Yuzuha is ZZZ’s premier support agent, making her one of the most beloved personalities in the world of gacha game characters. Her Ice-type and Anomaly-based presence specializes in buffing her team’s Anomaly Damage, Buildup Rate, and overall DPS. She’s the ultimate enabler for any Anomaly-based team.
Yuzuha’s Aftershock mechanic is tied to Sugar Points, which allow her to stack powerful supporting effects while keeping enemies locked in an endless loop of debuffs. With the right team comp and Drive Discs, she can turn any fight into a controlled battlefield that’s in your favor.
Pro tip: Equip Yuzuha with the “Hormone Punk” Drive Disc set and pair her with other Anomaly damage dealers like Von Lycaon or Nicole Demara.
Hoshimi Miyabi (DPS)
Rank: S
Hoshimi Miyabi is an excellent Frost Anomaly DPS agent who delivers elegant yet lethal combos, which is why she’s going to stay at the top of any Zenless tier list. Her Fallen Frost resource system, combined with Shimotsuki’s charged stance, lets you obliterate multiple enemies and bosses, especially if you’re playing in a team comp with reliable supportive agents.
While her animations may look flashy, Miyabi is one of the most picked characters on touch input, according to the community. The mobile community loves a character like her despite her slightly steep learning curve. With the proper synergies, Miyabi becomes a surgical striker who slices through high-end content with style and dominance.
Pro tip: A Drive Disc like Fanged Metal can boost her critical hit rate. Pair her with agents who trigger Assists and Chain Attacks easily, to make the best of her Shingan state.
Yixuan (Rupture)
Rank: S
Yixuan is a high-risk, high-reward agent who specializes in powerful DPS capabilities, thanks to a unique damage type that ignores enemy defenses. Because of low investment and high results, she’s a great free-to-play friendly pick. Her kit includes a custom energy called Adrenaline, which makes her stand out by combining technical mastery and burst damage.
She demands precise timing and resource management, especially when juggling her Auric Ink Points and Adrenaline. She shines brightest when paired with buffers like Astra or Ju Fufu, who can amplify her damage in multiple scenarios.
Pro tip: Stack health and critical damage stats to boost her Sheer Force. Her EX Special Attack blocks incoming damage, so you use it to your advantage!
Astra Yao (Support)
Rank: S
Astra Yao’s impressive Support capabilities let her specialize in off-field buffs and sustain. Her Graceful Andante skill lets you utilize an attack boost for yourself and those around you. Her Ultimate heals the entire squad, triggering two Chain Attacks that make her an incredible pick for team comps looking for both burst and longevity.
While Astra’s own damage output is minimal, her usefulness as a supportive character comes into play. Use the right W-Engines, Drive Discs, and teammates, and Astra will shine through different challenges when her Idyllic Cadenza and the team’s Quick Assists come into play.
Pro tip: Keep Astra off-field and weave Quick Assists into your playstyle whenever you can. Pair her with high-output agents like Miyabi or Pan Yinhu to maximize overall damage potential.
Ju Fufu (Stun)
Rank: S
Ju Fufu’s powerful team-wide buffs play a major role in her significance in the meta. Her kit revolves around two major mechanics: Might and Momentum. When her tiger companion (Hu Wei) attacks enemies, she gains Might, eventually triggering Suppressing Tiger Cauldron. It’s a Chain Attack that grants the entire squad Tiger’s Roar, a 30-second buff that improves critical damage.
Her Exp Special and Ultimate generate Momentum, which in turn fuels her spinning Dash Attack. This can be highly useful when allies like Koleda or Yixuan are looking forward to their next DPS moments in a fight.
Pro tip: Let Ju Fufu build Might passively, until she hits 100. Then, swap her in for an EX or Ultimate to refresh Tiger’s Roar and Momentum.
Caesar King (Support)
Rank: S
Caesar King is a hybrid tank-support agent who excels at shielding allies, stunning enemies, and amplifying the team’s overall damage output. Her signature trait, Radiant Aegis, grants a massive shield based on her Impact stat. When active, this boosts the on-field agent’s attack by 1000, increasing Anti-Interrupt.
Her Battle Spirit ability activates when paired with any agent who can assist defensively or share her faction (Sons of Calydon). Her kit is a powerhouse of parry attacks and counters with high Daze output, making her quite versatile and worthy of Anomaly, Attack, or free-to-play teams.
Pro tip: Equip Caesar with Tusks of Fury W-Engine and Proto Punk (4-pc) Drive Disc to maximize her shield’s strength and trigger team-wide damage buffs.
Trigger (Stun)
Rank: S
Trigger is a long-range Electric Stun agent designed to operate off-field, while enabling frequent stun windows that boost the team’s damage. Her kit revolves around Purge, a resource gained through her Sniper Stance. Once this is charged, she will unleash Aftershock attacks that apply Stun damage multiplier buffs to enemies.
Her passive ability, Soul-Searching Gaze, increases the target’s Stun damage multiplier by 35% for 5 seconds after an Aftershock hit. If you use her EX Special Attack and Ultimate to activate Coordinated Support, you can let her Aftershock shots make an impact without using Purge or cooldowns, which can be a resource-efficient strategy to use.
Pro tip: Use her Sniper Stance to build Purge, swap her off-field, and let your main DPS trigger Aftershocks. You can also equip something like Shadow Harmony (4-pc) to maximize efficiency.
Ukinami Yuzuha (Support)
Rank: S
Ukinami Yuzuha excels at boosting her team’s performance from an off-field angle. Her Whimsical Wonder passive grants Sugar Points on entry, triggering Tanuki Wish when she lands her EX Special. This buff boosts all squad members’ ATK by up to 600 and increases overall damage done by 15% for 40 seconds.
Her playstyle revolves around short and impactful field time, often entering with a Defensive Assist (triggering EX Special) and then quickly swapping out. When playing her, you should focus on ATK (up to 3000), Anomaly Proficiency, and offensive secondary stats.
Pro tip: Keep playing around long enough to land her EX Special, then swap to your main DPS so everyone benefits from the full duration of Tanuki Wish.
Alice Thymefield (DPS)
Rank: S
Alice is a powerful agent who functions well as a main and sub-DPS, with a kit that revolves around rapidly triggering Assault and Disorder effects. This makes her an exceptional pick for Anomaly-oriented team comps. Her gameplay also focuses on a Core Passive called Twin Rainbows of the Swordheart, which enhances her sustained damage.
Every time an ally inflicts Physical Anomaly on an enemy, Alice manages to deal bonus damage over time and triggers Disorder while Anomaly is active. This further amplifies damage through a stacking multiplier (up to 180%).
Pro tip: Try to build Alice with a focus on Anomaly Mastery and Crit Rate. Then, rely on frequent Disorder and Assault for top-tier performance. She pairs well with Anomaly supports like Yuzuha.
S Tier
Evelyn Chevalier (DPS)
Rank: S
Evelyn’s stylish and lethal Fire DPS abilities make her a formidable agent in the Zenless Zone Zero tier list. She’s known for her elegant flow of combat and high critical damage scaling. Her kit revolves around the Binding Seal mechanic, which boosts her critical damage rate by 25%, enabling her to unleash Garrote slashes that deal significant fire damage.
When paired with a Stun or Support agent, her Chain Attack and Ultimate damage increase by 30%, making her a superb pick for such team comps. Her smooth and reactive combos can also make her a tanky DPS when played with a confident and tactical approach.
Pro tip: Prioritize reaching 80% critical rate to unlock Evelyn’s full DPS potential. Once you’ve dealt enough damage, enter Binding Seal, and follow up with Garrote slashes to keep the pressure on. You can also synergize with agents like Astra Yao or Ju Fufu for the best output.
Tsukishiro Yanagi (DPS)
Rank: S
Tsukishiro Yanagi is a graceful but deadly agent specializing in the Disorder mechanic. This powerful effect is triggered when two different Anomalies overlap. Her kit is built around stance switching, Polarity Disorder, and EX Special Attack loops, which makes her a strong pick for high-level threats.
Her EX Special, Gekka Ruten, triggers Polarity Disorder, which doesn’t consume the original Anomaly. Once she enters the Shinrabanshou state, she can loop basic attacks for 15 seconds. Blending her attacks while synergizing with agents like Burnice, Miyabi, or Yuzuha can work in several scenarios.
Pro tip: After using her basic attacks, use the special one to chain into EX Special or Ultimate for massive burst damage. Keep her in Shinrabanshou state to loop her strongest attacks.
Vivian Banshee (DPS)
Rank: S
Vivian Banshee is an Anomaly agent who primarily operates off-field, amplifying Disorder damage through her unique Flight Feather and Guard Feather mechanics. Her kit focuses on building Flight Feathers via basic attacks, EX Specials, and Ultimates, converting them into Guard Feathers through her Fluttering Frock skill.
These Guard Feathers let her trigger Featherbloom, an off-field Ether attack that deals bonus Anomaly damage and applies Vivian’s Prophecy, a damage-over-time effect. She’s also effective when paired with other Anomaly or Ether agents, making her an ideal off-field support while your main DPS deals most of the damage. Even if you’re playing support, her controls can feel quite accessible as an iOS or Android experience.
Pro tip: Use Vivian’s EX Special or Ultimate to enter Fluttering Frock, then swap her off-field to auto-convert Flight Feathers into Guard Feathers. Your DPS should then trigger EX Specials for maximized damage output.
Soldier 0 Anby (DPS)
Rank: S
Soldier 0 Anby is a lightning-fast Electric DPS agent specializing in aggressive on-field combat and high burst damage. Her kit focuses on applying Silver Star marks to enemies, which charge up and trigger White Thunder attacks. They culminate in strong Aftershock attacks that deal bonus Electric damage and scale her critical damage rate.
Her passive ability, Voltage Gap, increases her damage against marked enemies, boosting her Aftershock critical damage based on her own stats. Her combat style makes her a great fit for hypercarry teams with off-field supports like Caesar, Trigger, or Astra Yao.
Pro tip: Use Azure Flash to apply Silver Star marks and build White Thunder. Once it’s fully stacked, go for a Special Attack again to trigger Aftershock lightning strikes.
Burnice White (DPS)
Rank: S
Burnice is a fiery Anomaly agent who specializes in Burn effects and off-field damage. Her kit revolves around the Heat mechanic, ensuring that every point of Energy consumed builds Heat, and once she reaches the 50th mark, she enters Nitro-Fuel Cocktail mode. In this state, her attacks apply a Scorched effect, enabling teammates to trigger Afterburn — a powerful Fire damage effect that scales with her attacks.
Her passive ability allows her to start battles with full Heat, which can be highly useful when playing her in a team comp involving other Anomaly or Sons of Calydon agents. She’s best used off-field, letting her allies trigger the Afterburn effect while she can build more Heat.
Pro tip: Once you use her EX Special, swap her off-field. Let your DPS trigger Afterburn by attacking Scorched-affected enemies. Stack Anomaly proficiency to boost Afterburn damage.
Hugo Vlad (DPS)
Hugo Vlad shows off Ice-based attack proficiency in battle, wielding a scythe while thriving on burst damage. He’s highly effective against Stunned enemies and uses a kit that works on the Totalize mechanic. This lets Hugo hit Stunned enemies with his EX Special (or Ultimate) and unleash a devastating finisher.
His passive skill, Terminating Verdict, grants him the Dark Abyss Reverb state after triggering Totalize or stunning enemies. It significantly boosts his critical damage rate, making him even more effective when you pair him with other Stun-based agents.
Pro tip: It’s important to time Hugo’s Ultimate or EX Special, since the longer the Stun is left, the higher the multiplier goes. You can even expect a 3400% bonus in damage!
Jane Doe (DPS)
Rank: S
Jane Doe is a nimble and efficient agent whose kit revolves around the Passion Stream mechanic. Whenever she assists, dodges, or attacks, she builds up Passion. Once it’s full, she enters the Passion state, gaining enhanced mobility, boosted Physical Anomaly Buildup, and scaled-up attack based on her Anomaly Proficiency.
In her Passion state, she unlocks Salchow Jump, a flashy multi-hit combo with high Daze and damage multipliers. She can even dodge through a teleport-esque dash that can pass through enemies, making her a strong enabler for Disorder team comps.
Pro tip: When you time her Salchow Jump well, especially when the Passion Stream is below 50%, you can refill it in the middle of a combo.
Qingyi (Support)
Rank: S
Qingyi nonchalantly uses her combos and powerful Stun amplification to give the team a big advantage, making her a sharp Support contender in the Zenless Zone Zero meta. Her kit involves the Flash Connect Voltage mechanic, which, upon reaching 75%, unleashes Enchanted Moonlit Blossoms.
This is a multi-hit Charged Attack that applies Subjugation stacks that boost the Stun damage multiplayer by up to 80%. Her passive (Eternal Seasons) makes her a top-tier enabler for burst DPS agents like Zhu Yuan or Anton.
Pro tip: Use basic attacks to build Voltage quickly, then trigger Enchanted Moonlit Blossoms. Time the Finishing Move with a Perfect Dodge to instantly apply 10 stacks of Subjugation.
Lighter (Support)
Rank: S
Lighter is a flamboyant Stun agent known for his boxing flair and Morale Burst mechanic. He excels at applying Daze, extending Stun duration, and boosting Fire/Ice damage for the entire team. His kit builds Morale, and once it hits 80, he enters the Morale Burst state. This unlocks enhanced combos and enemy Stun duration.
His passive (Accelerant) lets him gain Morale passively and through Energy consumption. When in Morale Burst, his 5th-hit combo becomes a powerful finisher that reduces Ice/Fire resistance by 15%, boosting Impact and applying Collapse.
Pro tip: Time Lighter’s combos well, so his 5th-hit combo during Morale Burst applies Collapse. This will extend Stun and enable massive burst windows for other DPS agents.
A Tier
Ellen Joe (DPS)
Rank: S
Ellen’s sleek and agile movement turns into a combo powerhouse thanks to her Flash Freeze Charges. These fuel her enhanced basic and dash attacks, giving keyboard-and-mouse players the best PC gaming experience. Even if you’re playing on handheld devices, tapping through combos lets her enter Flash Freeze Trimming mode, which unleashes multi-hit Ice slashes that scale with her critical hit rate and Ice damage.
Her Sharp-Toothed passive ability boosts critical damage for charged dash attacks, Ultimates, and chained attacks by up to 100%. This makes her an incredibly powerful burst-heavy user. She’s especially useful in Mono-Ice or Duo-Stun teams, where her mobility and damage spikes shine.
Pro tip: Use Ellen’s dash attacks to build Flash Freeze Charges, and chain into Flash Freeze Trimming for massive Ice damage. Pair it with Soukaku or Lighter to boost it and extend Stun windows for optimal burst.
Zhu Yuan (DPS)
Rank: S
Zhu Yuan is known for her dual-mode combat abilities and high burst potential against Stunned enemies. Her kit involves Enhanced Shotshells, which she builds through Assault Mode combos and consumes in Suppressive Mode for strong Ether damage. She’s one of the rare agents who can switch seamlessly between melee and ranged attacks.
Her Special Ops Ammunition passive boosts her damage by 20%, and by an additional 20% when attacking Stunned enemies. If you chain her attacks well and combine her with Stun-centric synergies, agents like Qingyi, Lycaon, or Nicole can work really well with Zhu Yuan.
Pro tip: Use her EX Special Attack to instantly gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells, and then switch to Suppressive Mode and attack for massive Ether damage.
Asaba Harumasa (DPS)
Rank: S
Huramasa is a stylish and agile Electric DPS agent known for his Electro Quiver mechanics and Awakened Dash Attack. His playstyle revolves around generating these Electro Quivers to mark enemies with Electro Prison, and unleashing devastating slashes with Hiten no Tsuru. This playstyle blends strategy with reflexes, akin to a turn-based RPG.
His passive (Day Break) boosts the critical damage rate of his dash attacks by up to 25%, and each critical hit stacks bonuses. His Overclock ability activates when paired with Stun or Anomaly agents, improving his damage output by 40% and applying extra Electro Prison stacks.
Pro tip: After generating Electro Quivers, use Falling Feather to mark enemies with Electro Prison. Once they’re marked, unleash Hiten no Tsuru! Watch as your slashes boost your critical damage.
Von Lycaon (Support)
Rank: S
This feral Ice Stunt agent is known for his high Daze output and Stun damage multiplier buffs. His kit revolves around charged basic attacks and EX Special that deal massive Daze, applying consistent debuffs to enemies. When paired with Ice agents or someone from the same faction (Victoria Housekeeping Co.), Lycaon can boost the multiplier by 35%.
His core passive ability, Metallic Paws, increases Daze by up to 80% once his basic attacks are fully charged. His Ex Special or Assist follow-ups reduce enemy Ice resistance by 25% for 30 seconds, making him highly effective in Double Stun or Mono-Ice team comps.
Pro tip: Charge his basic attacks to fully maximize Daze, and follow up with EX Special or Assists to shred Ice resistance in enemies. Pair him with Hugo or Ellen to make the best of his kit.
Nicole Demara (Support)
Rank: A
Nicole is a versatile agent known for her energy field pulls, defense-shredding, and team-wide Ether damage buffs. She’s one of the few agents who excels at active crowd control, making her invaluable in early to mid-game scenarios. Her Stuffed Sugarcoated Bullet creates a vortex that pulls enemies together while dealing Ether damage.
This ability also reduces their defenses by up to 40% for 3.5 seconds. Her Mechanical Case passive enhances attacks after any skill use, and the Hare of Many Burrows boosts team Ether damage by 25% when the debuff is active.
Pro tip: Use Nicole’s EX Special to pull enemies and apply a sweet defense-shred, then swap to your DPS for burst damage.
Luciana (Lucy) de Montefio (Support)
Rank: A
This quirky and powerful agent is known for her trio of Guard Boards that deal off-field damage and provide team-wide attack buffs. Her kit focuses on the Cheer On! status that boosts the attack power of allies, Bangboo, and the boars themselves, while scaling with Lucy’s own attack stats.
Her Crimson Mane Guard passive summons boars that inherit Lucy’s attacks and Impact, and her Batter Up! ability lets them inherit her critical status when paired with a Fire, Rupture of Sons of Calydon agent. The boars offer
Pro tip: Use Lucy’s Fly Ball ability to trigger a longer Cheer On! duration (15 seconds), then swap her off-field while the boards continue attacking.
Alexandrina Rina (Support)
Rank: S
Alexandrina Sebastiane (or, Rina) is an elegant agent who commands her twin dolls, Drusilla and Anastella, to deliver off-field Electric and Physical damage while boosting the team’s PEN Ratio — a stat that goes through enemy defenses. Her kit is designed for Shock-centric and Anomaly-driven team comps, but her buffs remain versatile in nearly any squad.
Her Mini Destruction Partner passive grants up to +30% PEN Ratio to all allies while her dolls are active. Her Banquet of Perfection extends Shock duration and boosts Electric damage when enemies are Shocked, making her the right pick for Electric and Anomaly builds.
Pro tip: Use Rina’s Dimwit Disappearing Trick to trigger her dolls’ extended field time, then swap her off-field to maintain the PEN buff while your DPS gets the job done.
Pulchra Fellini (Stun)
Rank: A
Pulchra specializes in off-field Aftershock attacks that inflict Daze, enabling powerful follow-ups. Her kit revolves around the Hunter’s Gait state, which boosts her Daze output and lets her trigger Nightmare Shadow attacks when an ally lands heavy hits. She’s a flexible sub-DPS who pairs best with Rupture or Attack agents.
Her Hunter’s Instinct activates Hunter’s Gait after EX Special, Ultimate, Chain, or Assist follow-ups. While active, Pulchra gains up to 30% Daze and can trigger Quick Assists from allies. She pairs well with Soldier 0 Anby and Nekomata, but needs frequent cycling to maintain Hunter’s Gait.
Pro tip: Use Pulchra’s Flashstep ability to enter Hunter’s Gait, then swap her off-field. When your DPS is landing heavy hits, Pulchra will auto-trigger Nightmare Shadow that stacks up.
Soukaku (Support)
Rank: A
Soukaku is an Ice Support agent from Section 6, known for her transferable Attack buffs, Ice damage amplification, and energy-friendly rotation. Her kit makes use of the Fly the Fag mechanic, which grants her a flat attack buff up to +1000 based on her existing attack stats. This buff can be passed on to allies via Quick Assist or Chain Attack.
Her Blade Runner passive boosts her attacks by 10% (up to 500), for 22 seconds while using Fly the Flag. If she consumes 3 Vortex stacks, the buff doubles to 1000 attack power. While building her kit around different team comps is easy, she has limited personal damage and crowd control.
Pro tip: Stack 3 Vortex charges via EX Special, Ultimate, or Chain Attack, then unleash your Special Attack to trigger Fly the Flag. Swap to your DPS and transfer the full attack buff.
Seth Lowell (Support)
Rank: A
Seth is a reliable Electric Defense agent designed to shield his allies and amplify Anomaly Proficiency. Most of his kit revolves around the use of Shield of Firm Resolve, which scales off his attacks and grants a +100 Anomaly Proficiency buff to shielded teammates.
His Protector passive triggers a shield whenever Seth uses his Ex Special Attack, or enables Quick Assist or Chain Attack. His playstyle can heavily reduce enemy Anomaly Buildup resistance, but buffs only apply to one ally at a time, pushing you to time his abilities precisely.
Pro tip: Start battles with a shield, then swap him off-field. Trigger a Quick Assist or Chain Attack to pass the shield to your DPS, boosting their Anomaly damage.
Pan Yinhu (Support)
Rank: A
Pan Yinhu excels at cooking up hearty meals and even heartier support skills. His kit focuses on Sheer Force buffs and Depleted Qi debuffs, making him a great pick for Rupture-based agents like Yixuan. He also provides team healing through his Ultimate, which makes him a versatile pick in sustain-heavy team comps.
His Meridian Enlightenment skill grants Meridian Flow, boosting Sheer Force by 18% of his attack. While he’s easy to build and use for most scenarios, he has limited synergy outside the Yunkui Summit faction, with little regard for free-to-play team comps.
Pro tip: Position Pan after your main DPS in rotation, and use his EX Special to trigger Quick Assist and apply Meridian Flow. Once you let him rotate off-field, swap back in to refresh buffs.
B Tier
Piper Wheel (DPS)
Rank: A
Piper is an Anomaly DPS agent who thrives on building Power stacks to boost her Anomaly Buildup Rate and team-wide damage output. Her playstyle revolves around spinning slashes, which deal AoE damage and stack up Power to amplify her output.
Her Power Charge passive improves her Anomaly Buildup Rate by 2%, but her attacks become vulnerable during spin animations. She has limited team comp options compared to other top-tier DPS options, but can function well as a main or sub-DPS in some cases.
Pro tip: Begin by using her EX Special to start stacking Power. Once you hit 20 stacks, swap Piper off-field to let your main DPS shine with a powerful 18% damage buff.
Soldier 11 (DPS)
Rank: S
This straightforward but stylish Fire DPS agent is known for her Fire Suppression mechanic and high critical damage scaling. Her kit rewards precise timing, since landing basic or dash attacks at the right moments will trigger Fire Suppression, converting Physical damage into enhanced Fire damage.
Her passive, Bellowing Flame, grants Fire Suppression for 15 seconds or 8 hits, enabling her to chain powerful slashes. She can be easy to use with a strong Fire damage output, but becomes vulnerable to power creep from future or ongoing Fire-wielding DPS agents.
Pro tip: Use her Fervent Fire to enter Fire Suppression mode, then chain into her basic attacks for high burst damage. Pair her with Stun agents like Koleda or Lighter to activate her bonus Fire damage passive.
Grace Howard (Anomaly)
Rank: S
Grace is a unique Electric Anomaly agent who excels at applying Shock status and dealing off-field damage against her enemies. Her kit specializes in building Zap stacks through basic and dash attacks, which are consumed via Special or EX Special attacks to massively boost Electric Anomaly buildup.
Her Pre-Driven Needle passive improves Electric Anomaly Buildup by up to 130% when Zap stacks are consumed. It may cost low energy for EX Special Attacks, but Grace’s kit doesn’t scale with critical hits or attacks as much as other DPS characters, making her a less-obvious choice.
Pro tip: Since Grace’s damage scales with Anomaly stats and not critical hits,
Koleda Belobog (Stun)
Rank: A
Koleda’s hammer-wielding powers amplify through Daze, triggering Chain Attack buffs and enabling coordinated strikes with Ben (faction mate). Her kit tackles the Furnace Fire mechanic with utmost grace, using it after her EX Special Attack. As she gains Furnace Fire, she enhances basic and special attacks with bonus Fire damage and quicker animations.
Her passive, Furnace Fury, boosts Daze output, allowing her to chain into explosive finishers. This is great for overall Fire damage output, but chaining attack buffs doesn’t benefit all DPS agents. This makes her a niche pick with first-class strategy for maximized damage, but not necessarily a top pick for strong team comps.
Pro tip: Use Koleda’s Boiling Furnace ability after her 2nd and 4th basic attack to enter Furnace Fire mode, then chain into Hammer Time for explosive Fire damage and Daze.
Solider 0 – Anby (Support)
Rank: A
This nimble Electric Stun agent is known for her fast-paced melee combos and reliable Daze output. Her abilities revolve around changing basic attacks and using her EX Special to build Stun, making her a solid early-game pick for consistent crowd-control.
While she lacks the advanced mechanics of SS-tier Stun agents, her simplicity makes her a great entry-level agent, even if you’re playing on mobile. Her Penetrating Shock passive enhances her combo flow, allowing her to dash through enemies after a fourth basic hit.
Pro tip: Use her Azure Flash ability to apply Silver Star marks, then chain into the fifth basic attack to trigger White Thunder stack.
Nekomiya Mana (Nekomata) (DPS)
Rank: S
Nekomiya Mata is a lightning-fast agent built for aggressive plays and rapid repositioning. Her playstyle revolves around Dodge Counters, Reactive Assists, and Ex Specials. She may be a decent pick if you’re into high-risk, high-reward gameplay, even with low team utility.
She requires precision dodge-timing and resources to be fully functional. If you’re okay with these aspects of her gameplay, then she will be an easy build early on with the free Cunning Hares synergy for DPS-heavy team comps.
Pro tip: Use Perfect Dodge, then Dodge Counter to trigger Stealthy Paws. Next, chain into Super Surprise Attack! for massive burst damage.
C Tier
Anton Ivanov (DPS)
Rank: A
Anton’s flashy and electrifying presence in ZZZ is amplified by Burst Mode, which lets him retrigger Shock for bonus damage. Even with a seemingly impressive kit, Anton struggles to compete with newer DPS agents unless he’s heavily invested in, usually in Quick Assist spam teams or Shock-focused compositions.
His passive ability boosts his special abilities whenever enemies are Shocked, and his Burst Mode improves attack animations and damage output. However, he needs a high critical damage rate and Energy regeneration to maintain his performance in a fight.
Pro tip: Activate his Burst Mode, then go for his Smash the Horizon, Bro! on Shocked enemies to retrigger damage. Pair him with Nicole to break through defenses.
Corin Wickes (DPS)
Rank: A
Corin’s focus on single-target burst damage using Stun windows makes him an accessible entry in ZZZ’s roster. Her simple attacks (often perfect for a handheld RPG experience) revolve around extended chainsaw combos. However, this also means a lack of AoE functionality, which brings her down in the meta rankings.
Her Wipeout passive enhances multi-hit combos, but relies heavily on Stun uptime for overall damage. She’s often outclassed by other DPS agents and has a limited gameplay viability due to passive restrictions. No harm in trying her out, though!
Pro tip: Time her Chainsaw Combo during enemy Stun windows to maximize her burst attacks. It’s best to pair her with Pulchra or Caesar.
Ben Bigger (Support)
Rank: A
Ben is a bulky agent who shields allies, boosts critical hit rate, and enables Koleda’s coordinated attacks. His kit revolves around generating shields and providing much-needed synergy for Koleda. However, his slow attack speed and limited offensive capabilities make him a niche pick in the current meta.
His survivability can help newcomers understand the game’s mechanics better, but he’s easily outclassed by other agents. Ben’s success often depends on how you use his crowd control and burst damage ability, especially in a team comp that supports him.
Pro tip: Pair him with Support and Stun agents who can distract enemies while he isn’t taking all the hits. Swing Jazz (4-pc) Drive Disc can help him become a damage buffer and increase Energy Regen.
D Tier
Billy Kid (DPS)
Rank: A
Billy Kid may seem like the perfect fast-paced agent on paper, but his gunslinger style is limited due to his dependence on stationary charged shots. His skills would be perfect in a turn-based RPG setting, but fall short in ZZZ’s requirement for quick decision-making.
Without a strong Physical support agent in the meta, his overall damage output and utility are easily outclassed by others in the tier list. Yet, for newcomers, his stylish combat rhythm and animations keep the gameplay satisfying — something that shone impressively in my review of the game.
Pro tip: Hold down his basic attacks when it’s safe, so you can maximize overall damage output. But avoid doing so when repositioning.
Best ZZZ Characters To Reroll For
According to mobile gaming stats, Zenless Zone Zero is a top gacha game that features a lot of in-game payments and rerolling — the process of repeatedly creating new accounts for restarting the game’s progress to obtain powerful S-Rank characters early in the game. Since ZZZ uses a gacha system, your first pulls can drastically impact your gameplay. Here are some top-tier characters you can try rerolling for:
- Lycaon: A powerful Stun agent with Ice damage and crowd control, with an ability to freeze enemies, great for high-DPS team comps.
- Koleda: A sturdy Fire-based agent who offers consistent crowd control, offering a strong synergy for mono-Fire teams.
- Rina: An elite Electric Support agent who buffs your squad’s resource regeneration and DPS potential.
- Nekomata: A swift Physical DPS agent with excellent mobility and burst damage potential.
- Soldier 11: A Fire DPS agent known for strong burst damage and aggressive playstyle, great at chaining attacks.
- Grace: An Electric Anomaly agent great at building Shock stacks, triggering massive Anomaly damage for AoE-focused teams.
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ZZZ Tier List FAQ
If you’re still wondering which character deserves your attention, a few questions can help out.
Who Are the Best ZZZ Characters Right Now?
Some of the best characters in the game are Astra Yao, Miyabi, Lighter, and Trigger. These agents stand out thanks to their DPS and crowd control potential.
What Upcoming Characters Might Shake Up the ZZZ Meta?
Characters like Seed and Orphie and Magus will likely shake up the meta in future updates.
How Important Is Team Synergy in ZZZ?
The top PC game mechanics often feature strong team synergies, and Zenless Zone Zero is no different. Here, team synergy combines agents with complementary roles (Support, DPS, etc.), resulting in maximized damage output and survivability.
