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You can farm Drive Discs efficiently by starting with Routine Cleanup missions. Aim for S-Rank discs to boost your team. Choose discs with two strong substats. Begin farming when you reach higher levels for better rewards. The Drive Disc Guide helps you select, farm, and optimize your gear.

Drive Disc Guide: Efficient Farming Methods

Routine Cleanup Missions

Routine Cleanup missions give you a reliable way to collect Drive Discs. You start these missions at Scott Outpost. You unlock better rewards as you raise your Inter-Knot level. The Drive Disc Guide recommends focusing on higher difficulty levels because they offer more valuable drops. You see the difference in rewards as you progress:

You can use several strategies to maximize your Drive Disc drops during these missions:

• Merge lower-tier Discs to create stronger ones for your Agents.

• Convert Master Copies to higher tiers for advanced tuning materials.

• Use Track Settings to target specific Drive Disc sets.

• Select partitions at Music Store Level 2 to tune slots for your characters.

• Choose main stats at Music Store Level 3 to boost performance.

You should always aim for missions that match your current Inter-Knot level. Higher levels give you more discs and Dennies. The Drive Disc Guide suggests that you use targeted tuning and partition selection to get the sets and stats you want.

S-Rank Disc Farming

S-Rank Drive Discs give your team the biggest boost. You unlock S-Rank farming after reaching Inter-Knot level 35. The Bardic Needle music store lets you tune for S-Rank Drive Discs. Routine Cleanup challenges also start dropping S-Rank discs at this level.

You get the highest number of S-Rank Drive Discs per hour by:

• Tuning at Bardic Needle after Inter-Knot level 35.

• Completing Routine Cleanup missions at the highest difficulty available.

The Drive Disc Guide recommends that you focus on these methods once you reach the required level. You should always check which sets and stats your team needs before tuning. This helps you avoid wasting resources and time.

Tip: You can merge and recycle lower-tier discs to speed up your progress toward S-Rank sets. Always use targeted tuning to increase your chances of getting the best discs for your Agents.

The Drive Disc Guide helps you plan your farming route. Start with Routine Cleanup missions, then move to S-Rank farming as soon as you unlock Bardic Needle and higher mission levels. This approach gives you the best results and saves you time. At Bahomu, we recommend planning your resource usage carefully to maximize your gains.

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Unlocking and Progression

Path of the Proxy II

You get Path of the Proxy II after you finish Main Story Chapter 2 – Intermission. This is a big step because it gives you new things to do and helps you learn how the game works. You can now try Routine Cleanup Level 40, which is very important for getting S-Rank Drive Discs. At this point, you will see that farming gets much better. You find better discs and can make your team stronger faster.

Tip: Always look at your main story progress. Unlocking things early lets you farm and upgrade in more ways.

Here is a simple chart of the main steps:

When you get Path of the Proxy II, you can:

• Try Routine Cleanup Level 40.

• Farm for S-Rank Drive Discs.

• Make farming faster and easier.

Inter-Knot Level 35

You reach Inter-Knot Level 35 by doing tasks and getting Inter-Knot Credit. This level is important for farming Drive Discs. You can now get golden Discs (S-tier), which have the best stats for your Agents. The weaker discs are not as good anymore, so you should focus on S-tier farming.

• Do tasks to get Inter-Knot Credit.

• Unlock better Drive Discs at Level 35.

• Do not farm weak discs before you reach this level.

Your team gets stronger if you wait for Inter-Knot Level 35 before farming a lot. This plan saves your resources and helps you make a better team.

Farming Locations and Activities

Scott Outpost

Scott Outpost is the main place to farm Drive Discs. Most Routine Cleanup missions begin here. You can pick different mission levels at this outpost. As your Inter-Knot level goes up, you unlock harder missions. Mission terminals are close to the entrance. You use these terminals to pick the challenge level and see rewards.

Check the mission board every day. Harder missions give better Drive Discs and more Dennies. The Music Store inside Scott Outpost helps you tune your discs. You can choose main stats and partitions for your gear there. This makes your team stronger.

Tip: Go to Scott Outpost after you level up your Inter-Knot. You will see new missions and tuning choices as you get stronger.

Here is a simple table that shows what you can do at Scott Outpost:

Event Opportunities

Events in Zenless Zone Zero give you more ways to farm Drive Discs. You can find special missions during these events. These missions sometimes have better drop rates or special disc sets. Check the event calendar in the game. New events show up every few weeks.

You get bonus rewards for finishing event challenges. Some events let you trade event currency for Drive Discs or tuning items. Always read the event details before you begin. This helps you plan and get the most rewards.

• Find event missions with better drop rates.

• Trade event currency for rare discs.

• Finish all event challenges to get more rewards.

Note: Event chances change a lot. Keep checking the announcements and event calendar to stay updated. Don't forget to check our Element Affinity System guide to better prepare for these challenges.

Leveling and Recycling Discs

Substat Prioritization

You need to choose the right substats for each character. Substats help your Agents deal more damage, survive longer, or support the team better. The best substats depend on the role of your Agent. For example, DPS characters need more CRIT Rate and ATK, while support Agents benefit from HP and healing stats.

Here is a table that shows which substats you should prioritize for popular builds:

Tip: Always match substats to your Agent’s main role. This helps you get the most out of each Drive Disc.

Leveling Stages

You should level up your Drive Discs in stages to maximize stat gains. Start by reaching Inter-Knot level 35. This unlocks S-Rank Drive Discs, which give the best stats. Use Beginner Tuning to get random discs from your chosen set. Intermediate Tuning lets you pick specific partitions, but you need Master Copies. You get Master Copies by recycling discs you do not need.

Here is a simple list to guide your leveling process:

• Reach Inter-Knot level 35 for S-Rank discs.

• Use Beginner Tuning for random sets.

• Try Intermediate Tuning for targeted partitions.

• Recycle weak discs to get Master Copies.

• Upgrade discs in stages for better stat growth.

Drive Disc leveling increases stats like HP, ATK, and DEF. You also get set bonuses for using matching pieces. The stat calculation uses both unconditional and conditional bonuses. You see the biggest gains when you upgrade S-Rank discs and match sets for your Agents.

Note: Substats are random, so you need to grind and recycle discs often to get the best combinations.

Stat and Set Selection

ATK and DPS Builds

Your damage dealers need to hit hard and fast. Pick Drive Disc sets that boost ATK and critical stats. Shadow Harmony and Gilded Blossom are great for DPS builds. Shadow Harmony raises ATK by 12%. It also buffs Aftershock damage and CRIT Rate for a short time. Gilded Blossom gives a big 25% ATK bonus. It also makes EX Special Attack damage stronger. Many free-to-play players use Gilded Blossom because it is easy to get.

Match your main stats to your character’s role. Attack characters need ATK%, Crit Rate, Crit DMG, and Elemental DMG. Complete sets give the biggest bonuses. Always check your character’s skills before you pick a set. If you're building a team around Ellen Joe, focusing on Ice damage sets is key.

Tip: Upgrade your discs step by step. This helps you get better stats as you go.

Support and Tank Roles

Support and tank characters need different stats. Energy Recharge (ER) and utility stats help supports keep your team alive. Tanks need HP and DEF to protect everyone. Expert players balance attack, support, and stun roles for strong teams.

Always build your team with attack, support, and stun. This makes your team ready for any challenge. Pick sets and stats that fit each character’s job.

You boost your team by starting with Routine Cleanup and aiming for S-Rank discs. The Drive Disc Guide shows you how to focus on substats and adapt your farming. Follow these tips for best results:

1. Farm at higher levels for S-Rank drops.

2. Dismantle weak discs for tuning.

3. Enhance discs with strong stats.

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FAQ

How do you unlock S-Rank Drive Discs?

You unlock S-Rank Drive Discs when you reach Inter-Knot Level 35. Visit Bardic Needle for tuning and complete higher-level Routine Cleanup missions.

What is the best way to recycle unwanted Drive Discs?

Recycle unwanted Drive Discs at the Music Store. You get Master Copies for tuning.

Which stats should you prioritize for DPS Agents?

🗒️ Focus on Crit Rate, Crit DMG, and ATK for DPS Agents. These stats help you deal more damage and clear missions faster.