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Beginner's Guide to ZZZ Element Affinity System

by QuinnHarry 25 Sep 2025 0 comments

You find the ZZZ Element Affinity System early in Zenless Zone Zero. This system lets you match agents and attacks to enemy weak spots. When you know affinities, you get stronger in fights and make better teams. You move ahead faster as you learn how elements work together. Do not worry if this feels hard. You can learn these basics one step at a time.

Tip: Try changing agent elements in battles to see how affinities change what happens.

What is ZZZ Element Affinity?

The ZZZ Element Affinity system is very important in Zenless Zone Zero battles. Each agent and weapon is linked to one element. If you use the right element against an enemy, you get a big boost. Every element gives your team a special way to fight. The team at **Bahomu** has seen how mastering this system can completely change your game.

Here is a table that shows how each element changes your fighting style:

Elemental Attributes

Fighting Styles

Description

Fire

Attack

Good at doing lots of damage fast, beating enemies, and ending fights quickly.

Electric

Stun

Good at building up Daze to Stun enemies, so your team can attack more.

Ice

Anomaly

Good at building Anomaly Buildup to cause Attribute Anomalies, making enemies weaker and hurting them.

Physical

Support

Good at giving buffs to teammates and making your team stronger.

Ether

Defense

Good at counterattacking when hit, and can survive longer.

Each element does more than just hurt enemies. Fire agents attack fast. Electric agents stun enemies and help your team attack. Ice agents make enemies weaker and add extra effects. Physical agents give your team helpful buffs. Ether agents protect and hit back when attacked.

Why It Matters

Knowing the ZZZ Element Affinity system helps you win more fights. Using the right element on the right enemy lets you do more damage and control the fight. Each element has a special effect that works best on some enemies. For more in-depth strategies, the official Zenless Zone Zero website often provides useful tips.

Here is a table that shows what each element does in battle:

Element

Effect

Enemy Type Countered

Electric

Shock: Extra Electric damage and stops actions

Robotic enemies

Fire

Burn: Fire damage over time

Organic enemies

Ether

Corruption: Extra Ether damage and causes chaos

Ether enemies

Physical

Assault: Stops enemies and does big damage

All types

Ice

Freeze: Stops actions and can Shatter

All types

You can use this to make teams that work well together. If you fight lots of robots, bring an Electric agent. If you want to stop enemies from moving, use Ice agents. Matching your team’s elements to the enemies makes your team much stronger.

Note: The ZZZ Element Affinity system does more than boost damage. It also helps you control fights and keep your team safe.

When you learn how affinities work, you make better choices for your team. You will get better faster as you use the system to help you.

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Elements in ZZZ

The Five Elements

There are five main elements in Zenless Zone Zero. Each element gives a special effect in battle. These effects help you fight different enemies. Here is what each element does:

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  • Fire: Makes Burn, which hurts enemies over time and can stop organic enemies from moving.

  • Electric: Makes Shock, which does extra damage sometimes and stops machine enemies.

  • Ice: Makes Shatter, which freezes enemies and lets you do more critical damage.

  • Physical: Makes Assault, which does a lot of damage and raises Daze to stop actions.

  • Ether: Makes Corruption, which does extra damage and messes up energy-based enemies.

Agents can use these elements. For example, Ben Bigger and Koleda Belobog use Fire. Ellen Joe and Von Lycaon use Ice. Nicole Demara and Zhu Yuan use Ether. Each agent’s element changes how you use them in fights.

Tip: Try out different elements to see which ones work best on certain enemies.

Elemental Strengths and Weaknesses

Each element in the ZZZ Element Affinity system works in a special way against enemies. You can use this to win more fights by picking the right element. Here is a table that shows which elements are best for each enemy type:

Enemy Type

Element Weakness

Effect in Battle

Organic

Fire

Burn stops actions and hurts enemies over time

Machine

Electric

Shock stops and does extra damage

Ethereal

Ether

Corruption messes up and causes chaos

When you use the best element, you can control the fight and win faster. For example, Fire can stop organic enemies. Electric can stop machines. Ice and Physical work well on many enemies by freezing or stunning them. Ether is great for fighting energy-based enemies.

You will do better if you plan your team using these strengths and weaknesses. The ZZZ Element Affinity system helps you when you learn how each element works.

Agent Affinity and Weapons

Identifying Affinity

You can see each agent’s element in their profile. The game puts the element next to the agent’s name or picture. Look for a flame for Fire or a lightning bolt for Electric. These pictures help you pick the best agent for each fight.

Here is an easy way to check affinity:

  1. Go to the agent menu.

  2. Find the element picture near the agent’s face.

  3. Read the agent’s info to learn more about their element.

Tip: A blue snowflake means your agent uses Ice. A purple swirl means your agent uses Ether.

Always check affinity before you make your team. This helps you pick agents that beat enemy weaknesses. You can use the ZZZ Element Affinity system to win more fights.

Role of Weapons

Weapons are important for how your agent fights. Each weapon type works best with some elements. Some weapons make Fire attacks stronger. Other weapons help Electric agents stun enemies faster.

Weapon Type

Best Element Match

Combat Benefit

Heavy Hammer

Fire

High damage, fast attacks

Twin Blades

Electric

Quick stuns, daze buildup

Sniper Rifle

Ice

Freeze and critical hits

Gauntlets

Physical

Buffs and support

Energy Cannon

Ether

Defense and counterattack

Pick weapons that match your agent’s element. This makes your attacks stronger. Your team will work better together. The right weapon can give you special effects and help you control the fight.

Note: Making weapons stronger also boosts your agent’s element power. Try to level up weapons that fit your team’s plan.

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Team Building with ZZZ Element Affinity

Team Composition

To make a strong team, learn each agent’s element and role. You should pick agents with different strengths. Try these team ideas to help your agents do well:

  1. Electric Crit Synergy: Put Harumasa as your main attacker. Add Qingyi for electric stun. Rina gives support. This team does lots of damage and controls enemies.

  2. Electric Anomaly Team: Use Harumasa with Yanagi to boost shock damage. Caesar gives shields and keeps your team safe. This team is good against hard enemies.

  3. Free-to-Play Team: Pick Nicole and Anby with Harumasa. These agents are easy to get. They work well together. Nicole helps Anby and Harumasa do more damage.

  4. Stun-Based Strategy: Use Lighter and Seth to stun enemies. This lets Harumasa attack more. Enemies cannot fight back.

Tip: Mix agents with different elements. This helps you beat more enemy types.

Elemental Synergy

You can make your team stronger by matching elements and roles. The ZZZ Element Affinity system gives rewards for smart choices. Look at this table to see how balancing your team gives bonuses:

Aspect

Bonus Range

Importance

Elemental Matching

20-30% damage bonus

You do more damage

Faction Alignment

15-25% utility bonus

Your team works better

Role Complementarity

10-40% effectiveness bonus

Your team stays balanced

Matching elements gives you more damage. Faction alignment gives your team better skills. Balanced roles mean you have attackers, defenders, and support.

Note: Always check your Affinity Resonium. This feature gives extra bonuses if you use agents with matching elements or roles.

Try different teams to see what works best. Watch how your agents’ skills work together. The right mix helps you win more battles and have more fun.

Combat Strategies

Using Affinity in Battle

You can use the ZZZ Element Affinity system to make attacks stronger. If your agent’s element matches the enemy’s weakness, you do more damage. You also get special effects. Ice agents like Soukaku and Lycaon can freeze enemies. They help your team build up stun. Soukaku boosts your squad’s Ice damage by 20% for 22 seconds when you use her skill, Fly the Flag. Lycaon makes stun damage go up by 35% when he hits an enemy. These effects let you stop enemies and attack safely. For detailed combat analysis, many players check out YouTube guides.

Here is a table that shows how agents use their element affinity in battle:

Character

Element

Passive Effect

Soukaku

Ice

Raises squad's Ice damage by 20% for 22 seconds when using Fly the Flag.

Lycaon

Ice

Raises stun damage by 35% when hitting an enemy.

Billy Kid

Fire

Cannot use his passive because his element does not match Ice agents in the squad.

Build your team with agents who have the same element or can trigger each other’s passives. This helps your attacks work better. Always check your team’s elements before you fight. Try to use skills that boost your main damage type.

Tip: Use agents with matching elements to unlock strong passive effects and win battles faster.

Common Mistakes

Many new players make mistakes with the ZZZ Element Affinity system. You might forget to match your agent’s element to the enemy’s weakness. This makes fights harder and slows you down. Sometimes, you put agents with different elements together and lose passive bonuses. For example, Billy Kid cannot use his passive if you put him with Ice agents.

Here are some mistakes to avoid:

  • Not looking at enemy weaknesses and using random agents.

  • Mixing elements that do not work well together.

  • Forgetting to check passive effects before making your team.

  • Not using skills that boost your main element.

You can fix these mistakes by planning your team and checking each agent’s element. Always try to match elements and trigger passive effects. This helps you win more fights and have more fun.


You gain many advantages when you master the ZZZ Element Affinity system.

  • You build stronger teams and win more battles.

  • You learn which elements work best against each enemy.

  • You unlock new strategies and improve your gameplay.

Try different agents and setups. You will discover new ways to play and grow as a player.

Keep learning and testing your ideas. You will see better results and enjoy Zenless Zone Zero even more.

FAQ

How do you check an agent’s element affinity?

You see the element icon next to the agent’s name or picture in the agent menu. Look for symbols like a flame for Fire or a lightning bolt for Electric. This helps you pick the right agent for each battle.

Can you change an agent’s element?

You cannot change an agent’s element. Each agent has a fixed element. You can switch agents in your team to match enemy weaknesses. Try different team setups to find what works best for you.

What happens if you ignore enemy weaknesses?

You deal less damage and lose control of the fight. Enemies resist your attacks. Your team struggles more. Always match your agents’ elements to enemy weaknesses for better results.

Do weapons affect element affinity?

Weapons boost your agent’s element power. Some weapons work better with certain elements. Pick weapons that match your agent’s element to get stronger attacks and special effects.

What is Affinity Resonium?

Affinity Resonium gives your team extra bonuses when you use agents with matching elements or roles. You unlock more damage and better skills. Check your team’s affinity before each fight to get these benefits.

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