Zenless Zone Zero: Character Skills and Backgrounds Overview
You play Zenless Zone Zero to master battles and enjoy the story. **Character Skills** help you win fights and learn each agent’s strengths. You discover new strategies when you know who the characters are and what makes them special.
Agents and Roles
Agents are the characters you play in Zenless Zone Zero. You control them in fights. Each agent has special powers. Every agent has a role and an element. These help you pick your team and plan how to win.
Agent Types
Agents have five main specialties. Each type helps your team in a different way. Here is a simple guide:
| Specialty | Description |
|---|---|
| Attack | They hurt enemies fast. Attack agents can finish fights quickly. |
| Support | They help teammates do better. Support agents make others stronger. |
| Stun | They stun enemies by building Daze. Stun agents stop foes from fighting. |
| Defense | They block attacks and fight back. Defense agents protect the team and last longer. |
| Anomaly | They weaken enemies with debuffs. Anomaly agents use special effects for more damage. |
Tip: Attack agents do lots of damage. Defense agents take hits and keep others safe. Mix these roles for a better team.
Some agents are called Protagonist Agents. They do not fight in battles. They have no rank or element. You use them to move the story forward.
Elemental Attributes
Each agent has one of five elements. These elements change how you fight. They also decide what debuffs you can use.
| Attribute | Anomaly Debuff | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Ice | Freeze | Freezes enemies and does extra Ice damage. |
| Fire | Burn | Hurts enemies over time and stops some from moving. |
| Ether | Corruption | Makes enemies weaker to Ether and stops energy foes. |
| Electric | Shock | Does more Electric damage and stops robots. |
| Physical | Assault | Stops enemies and does big Physical damage. |
Note: Ice freezes and can shatter for more damage. Fire burns and hurts enemies over time. Electric shocks and stops enemy moves. Ether makes enemies weak to Ether attacks. Physical breaks armor and hits hard. Pick agents with the right elements for each fight. This helps you use Anomaly effects and win battles. Knowing these roles and elements lets you use Character Skills better.
Character Skills and Backgrounds
Knowing about Character Skills helps you do better in Zenless Zone Zero. Each agent has special moves and a big ultimate skill. These skills change how you play and build your team. They also help you win fights. When you learn about each agent’s background, you understand why they fight. You see how their stories connect to their powers. For Zenless Zone Zero merch, check out our exclusive collection here.
Unique Skills
All agents in Zenless Zone Zero have a main skill and a passive ability. These skills fit into groups like attack, support, or defense. You use Character Skills to make combos, control crowds, or protect your team. The table below lists some agents and their special abilities:
| Character Name | Core Skill | Additional Ability |
|---|---|---|
| Burnice White | Core Passive | Fire Kindling |
| Nicole Demara | Core Passive | Hare of Many Burrows |
| Alice Thymefield | Core Passive | Mystery Hunt |
| Yixuan | Core Passive | Auric Ink Undercurrent |
| Ellen Joe | Core Passive | Rising Storm (AP) |
| Ukinami Yuzuha | Core Passive | The More the Merrier |
Note: You can mix different Character Skills for strong effects. Try using attack and support skills together for better results.
Key Characters
Some agents are special because of their backgrounds and how their Character Skills work. Here are some top picks:
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Vivian Banshee: Powerful Ether Anomaly sub-DPS who excels when paired with other Anomaly agents. Triggers extra damage with EX Skills, supports off-field, and has strong invulnerability frames.
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Trigger: Electric Stun agent known for consistent damage and Daze effects. Aftershock attacks add passive damage, give buffs, and offer invulnerability.
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Hoshimi Miyabi: High-damage Ice Anomaly specialist with explosive power. Controls crowds by freezing and delivers unmatched damage.
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Yixuan: Complex Ether Rupture agent with dual Ultimate abilities. Deals massive damage and heals teammates, boosting both DPS and survivability.
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Nicole Demara: Versatile Ether Support agent with a Defense shred debuff. Applies debuffs to increase enemy damage taken and controls crowds with traction effects.
Advice: Vivian Banshee works best with other Anomaly agents. Her Character Skills help you do more damage and keep your team safe. Trigger uses Electric attacks to stun and weaken enemies. His skills let you control the fight. Hoshimi Miyabi freezes enemies and breaks their defenses. Her skills make her great for crowd control. Yixuan can heal and attack at the same time. You use her Character Skills to keep your team alive and do lots of damage. Nicole Demara helps the team by lowering enemy defenses. Her skills help you make combos and control the field.
Tip: Top players often build teams around these agents. For example, you can pair Yixuan with Pan Yinhu and Yan for strong Ether teams.
Upcoming Agents
New agents can change how you play the game. Developers update Character Skills to keep things fun and fair. When new agents come out, you see new team ideas and changes in the meta. Here are some new agents and what you might expect:
| Agent Name | Rarity | Element | Specialty/Role | Expected Banner Phase | Background/Abilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ju Fufu | S-Rank | Fire | Defence | Phase 2 | Disciple of Yunkui Summit, cat Thiren, tiger-inspired, strong defense skills. |
| Pan Yinhu | A-Rank | Physical | Defence | Phase 1 | Panda Thiren from Yunkui Summit, rumored healing abilities. |
| Rokudu Sariel | ? | ? | Tactician | ? | Uses mace/flail, crowd control, stagger effects. |
| Lucia | ? | ? | Anomaly Amplifier | ? | Boosts team coordination and anomaly effects. |
| Monica | ? | ? | Unknown | ? | Amnesiac woman, possible cosmic energy skills. |
| Zhao | ? | ? | Support | ? | Bunny girl, unique element and mechanics. |
| Sunbringer | ? | ? | Void Hunter | ? | Former Marcel Group, may revive lost faction. |
Note: Ju Fufu and Pan Yinhu both come from Yunkui Summit. You can expect strong defense and maybe healing from them. Rokudu Sariel uses a mace or flail for crowd control. You might use her to stagger tough enemies. Monica and Lucia could help your team or control the field in new ways. Zhao is special with her unique element and support skills. New agents make more players want to play. Developers listen to feedback and change Character Skills to keep the game balanced. For example, Ellen Joe got stronger in Version 2.0 to fit better in the meta.
When you learn about new agents and their **Character Skills**, you can plan and build better teams. Try different agents to find what works best for you.
Knowing about character skills and backgrounds helps you make better teams. You also enjoy the story more when you know these things.
Many players on forums say Miyabi is strong and fast. They talk about her skills and how her background helps in fights.
🟢 Try out different agents to see which ones you like.
🟠 Tell us your favorite characters or team ideas in the comments!
FAQ
What is the best way to build a strong team?
You should mix agents with different roles and elements. Try pairing attack, defense, and support agents for better results.
How do you unlock new agents in Zenless Zone Zero?
You unlock agents by playing story missions, completing events, or using the in-game banner system.
Can you change an agent’s skills?
You cannot change core skills. You can upgrade skills and unlock new abilities as you level up your agents.
