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In Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ for short), understanding the strengths and weaknesses of each Agent is crucial for assembling a formidable team. This guide delves into every character, sorted by tier, providing detailed insights into their specialties, attributes, and skills to assist players in making informed decisions.
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Highlights
- List of every Zenles Zone Zero Agent by Tier
- Faction, Specialty, Attribute and Skills of Each Character
- Description of the Reason for Tier
- Additional: ZZZ Factions Explained
ZZZ Agents Tier List
S-Tier Characters
- Ben Bigger
- Ellen Joe
- Hoshimi Miyabi
- Koleda Belobog
- Nekomiya “Nekomata” Mana
- Nicole Demara
- Von Lycaon
- Zhu Yuan
A-Tier Characters
- Anton Ivanov
- Corin Wickes
- Grace Howard
- Piper Wheel
- Soldier 11
- Qingyi
B-Tier Characters
- Jane Doe
- Luciana “Lucy” de Montefio
- Seth Lowell
- Astra Yao
C-Tier Characters
- Evelyn Chevalier
- Lighter
- Burnice White
S-Tier Characters
The best of the best, these Agents dominate the meta with exceptional skills and versatility.
Ben Bigger
- Faction: Belobog Heavy Industries
- Specialty: Defense
- Attribute: Fire
- Skills:
- Bear Hug: Immobilizes enemies while dealing fire damage.
- Flame Shield: Absorbs incoming damage.
- Inferno Roar: Taunts enemies, forcing them to attack Ben while reducing damage taken.
Reason for Tier
Ben’s ability to absorb damage and protect his allies is unmatched. His taunt and shielding mechanics allow him to control enemy aggression while reducing damage taken, making him the quintessential tank. His Fire attribute provides additional AoE damage, adding value to his team’s utility.
He’s big, he’s fiery, and he’s basically your team’s personal punching bag—but the kind that punches back.
Ellen Joe
- Faction: Victoria Housekeeping
- Specialty: Attack
- Attribute: Ice
- Skills:
- Arctic Ambush: High Ice damage to single targets.
- Flash Freeze: Freezes enemies, immobilizing them temporarily.
- Glacial Surge: AoE Ice attack that damages multiple enemies.
Reason for Tier
Ellen Joe’s Ice-based DPS kit delivers consistent damage and robust crowd control. Her freezing abilities disrupt enemy plans, while her AoE and single-target attacks make her a versatile choice for most battles. Few characters balance damage and utility, as well as Ellen.
She’s like Frosty the Snowman’s edgy cousin—less jolly, way more lethal.
Hoshimi Miyabi
- Faction: Hollow Special Operations Section 6
- Specialty: Anomaly
- Attribute: Ice
- Skills:
- Frostbite Edge: Swift slashes with Ice damage and debuff application.
- Glacial Burst: AoE Ice damage with slow effects.
- Frozen Domain: Creates a damaging frost zone over time.
Reason for Tier
Hoshimi Miyabi’s debuff-focused Ice skills make her a devastating battlefield controller. Her ability to create frost zones and slow enemies gives her unparalleled crowd control. Combine this with substantial AoE damage, and Miyabi becomes a must-have for Ice-centric teams.
Cool, calm, and always in control—except for when she leaves your enemies frozen in sheer terror.
Koleda Belobog
- Faction: Belobog Heavy Industries
- Specialty: Stun
- Attribute: Fire
- Skills:
- Molten Strike: Delivers Fire damage and stuns enemies.
- Lava Burst: AoE burn and stun.
- Heat Wave: Increases burn and stun effects for longer control.
Reason for Tier
Koleda’s Fire-based stun abilities allow her to disrupt enemies effortlessly. Her combination of AoE damage, burn effects, and extended stuns makes her an invaluable crowd controller. She’s a powerhouse against tightly packed enemy groups.
Koleda doesn’t just play with fire—she uses it to ruin everyone’s day, especially her enemies’.
Nekomiya “Nekomata” Mana
- Faction: Cunning Hares
- Specialty: Attack
- Attribute: Physical
- Skills:
- Feline Fury: Swift, clawed physical strikes.
- Cat’s Agility: Boosts movement speed and evasion.
- Nine Lives: Temporarily increases critical hit chance and damage.
Reason for Tier
Nekomata’s agility and high critical damage make her a standout Physical DPS. Her swift claw strikes and critical hit boosts ensure she shreds enemies quickly. Few characters match her mobility and damage output in close combat.
She’s quick, she’s deadly, and she’s probably the only teammate who lands on her feet after every fight.
Nicole Demara
- Faction: Cunning Hares
- Specialty: Support
- Attribute: Ether
- Skills:
- Ethereal Aid: Gradually heals allies.
- Spectral Shield: Protects allies by absorbing damage.
- Phantom Boost: Temporarily boosts allies’ attack power.
Reason for Tier
Nicole’s Ether-based support abilities keep her team alive and thriving. Her healing and shielding provide sustainability, while her attack boosts enhance her team’s offensive output. Nicole’s versatility makes her one of the best support options in the game.
She’s like a safety net and a trampoline in one—she keeps you safe and launches you to victory.
Von Lycaon
- Faction: Victoria Housekeeping
- Specialty: Stun
- Attribute: Ice
- Skills:
- Cryo Howl: AoE Ice damage with slow effects.
- Winter’s Grip: Freezes enemies, immobilizing them.
- Alpha Command: Boosts allies’ critical hit rate.
Reason for Tier
Von Lycaon’s Ice-based stun and critical synergy make him a versatile battlefield controller. His freezing and slowing abilities pair well with his critical hit boosts, making him a perfect partner for aggressive DPS teammates.
If “cool guy” had a literal definition, it’d be Von—just don’t expect him to fetch.
A-Tier Characters
Strong picks that excel in specific setups but may not reach S-Tier levels universally.
Anton Ivanov
- Faction: Belobog Heavy Industries
- Specialty: Attack
- Attribute: Electric
- Skills:
- Static Strike: High single-target Electric damage.
- Power Surge: Temporarily boosts critical rate.
- Electric Pulse: AoE shock with a brief stun effect.
Reason for Tier
Anton’s Electric-focused kit is reliable for dealing severe single-target damage while offering minor crowd control through his AoE shock. However, his reliance on critical hits makes him less consistent than other DPS options.
When he’s on, he’s on—but when he’s off, you’re left wondering if he forgot to charge his battery.
Corin Wickes
- Faction: Victoria Housekeeping
- Specialty: Attack
- Attribute: Physical
- Skills:
- Rapid Stabs: Precise single-target physical strikes.
- Spinning Slash: AoE physical attack.
- Battlefield Momentum: Increases attack speed and movement.
Reason for Tier
Corin excels in single-target DPS with her fast-paced physical strikes, and her AoE spinning attack provides additional crowd control. However, her reliance on close combat and lack of utility compared to higher-tier options keep her in A-Tier.
She’s efficient, deadly, and won’t leave a mess—unless the mess is what used to be your enemies.
Grace Howard
- Faction: Belobog Heavy Industries
- Specialty: Anomaly
- Attribute: Electric
- Skills:
- Mech Mastery: Summons constructs to deal Electric damage.
- Overcharge: Temporarily boosts constructs’ attack speed.
- EMP Blast: AoE Electric damage and disruption.
Reason for Tier
Grace’s Electric-based constructs provide excellent sustained damage and battlefield control. Her EMP blast disrupts enemy abilities, making her valuable in tactical fights. However, her reliance on summoning constructs can make her feel slower than other damage-dealers.
Why bring backup when you can just build your own?
Piper Wheel
- Faction: Sons of Calydon
- Specialty: Anomaly
- Attribute: Physical
- Skills:
- Gear Grind: Physical attacks with mechanical tools.
- Overclock: Temporarily increases attack speed and power.
- Mechanical Mayhem: AoE physical damage over time.
Reason for Tier
Piper’s sustained physical damage and ability to amplify her attack speed make her effective in longer battles. Her AoE gear-based attacks add utility, but her slow setup time can leave her vulnerable in fast-paced fights.
If you think gears and cogs are harmless, Piper’s here to educate you—with extreme prejudice.
Soldier 11
- Faction: Obol Squad
- Specialty: Attack
- Attribute: Fire
- Skills:
- Flame Barrage: Fires explosive shots.
- Thermal Overload: Boosts attack power but reduces defense.
- Last Stand: Increases attack power when HP is critically low.
Reason for Tier
Soldier 11’s Fire-based attacks deal massive damage, but her glass-cannon design makes her difficult to use effectively. While she thrives in skilled hands, her lack of survivability can make her a liability in prolonged fights.
She’s living proof that the best offense is… actually just a better defense.
Qingyi
- Faction: Criminal Investigation Special Response Team
- Specialty: Stun
- Attribute: Electric
- Skills:
- Lightning Bind: Sends an Electric surge through enemies, stunning them.
- Chain Spark: Arcs of electricity bounce between enemies.
- Voltage Surge: Enhances damage against stunned foes.
Reason for Tier
Qingyi’s Electric crowd control is her defining feature, allowing her to chain stuns and lock down groups of enemies. Her damage is solid but not exceptional, keeping her as a strong but situational pick.
She doesn’t just bring the spark—she is the spark.
B-Tier Characters
Decent characters with situational usefulness but often overshadowed by stronger alternatives.
Jane Doe
- Faction: Criminal Investigation Special Response Team
- Specialty: Anomaly
- Attribute: Physical
- Skills:
- Cloak and Dagger: Executes a stealth strike, dealing extra damage when undetected.
- Disorienting Flash: Temporarily blinds enemies, reducing their accuracy.
- Shadow Tactics: Boosts evasion and movement speed for a short time.
Reason for Tier
Jane’s stealth mechanics and evasion can occasionally shine in specific missions, especially where avoiding direct combat is key. However, her reliance on perfect timing and lack of consistent damage output make her impractical in fast-paced battles, where more straightforward damage-dealers shine.
She’s sneaky, sure—but when the best part of her kit is avoiding fights, you might start wondering why she’s on the team at all.
Luciana “Lucy” de Montefio
- Faction: Sons of Calydon
- Specialty: Support
- Attribute: Fire
- Skills:
- Ember Shield: Surrounds allies with a flame barrier that absorbs damage.
- Infernal Blessing: Heals allies and temporarily boosts Fire damage output.
- Scorching Ground: Summons fiery terrain that damages enemies and increases ally movement speed.
Reason for Tier
Lucy’s support kit is versatile, with healing, shielding, and buffs that work well in Fire-centric teams. However, she struggles to maintain relevance in compositions without aggressive Fire DPS characters, and her buffs often feel underwhelming compared to more dynamic support options.
Lucy’s basically the “mom friend” of the team—she’ll heal you, but you better make it worth her time.
Seth Lowell
- Faction: Criminal Investigation Special Response Team
- Specialty: Defense
- Attribute: Electric
- Skills:
- Static Barrier: Absorbs damage while retaliating with Electric bursts.
- Pulse Wave: AoE Electric attack that briefly stuns enemies.
- Energy Redirect: Reduces damage taken by nearby allies.
Reason for Tier
Seth offers solid tanking abilities with his damage absorption and ally-protection skills. Unfortunately, his abilities lack synergy with most compositions, and his damage output is negligible, making him feel like a placeholder rather than a crucial team member.
He’s basically the guy who brings a shield to a sword fight and then just stands there hoping no one notices.
Astra Yao
- Faction: Stars of Lyra
- Specialty: Support
- Attribute: Ether
- Skills:
- Celestial Hymn: Gradually restores HP to all allies.
- Starry Blessing: Boosts allies’ defense for a short time.
- Ethereal Resonance: Temporarily increases the damage of Ether-based attacks for all allies.
Reason for Tier
Astra’s Ether-focused healing and defensive boosts are valuable in Ether-heavy compositions, but outside of those niche setups, she struggles to find a consistent role. Her healing over time is solid but lacks the immediacy needed in clutch moments.
She’s great at soothing vibes—too bad your enemies aren’t feeling as relaxed as your team is.
C-Tier Characters
The weakest in the current meta, struggling to make a significant impact without substantial support.
Evelyn Chevalier
- Faction: Stars of Lyra
- Specialty: Attack
- Attribute: Fire
- Skills:
- Fiery Slash: A broad melee attack dealing Fire damage.
- Blazing Dash: Quick movement that leaves a trail of flames, damaging enemies.
- Phoenix Strike: A heavy single-target Fire attack with a high cooldown.
Reason for Tier
Evelyn’s Fire-based melee attacks are flashy but impractical due to long cooldowns and her inability to sustain damage effectively. While she can occasionally shine in specific encounters, her low versatility keeps her firmly at the bottom of the tier list.
She’s the kind of fighter who looks great on paper until you realize you’re spending more time waiting for her cooldowns than actually playing.
Lighter
- Faction: Sons of Calydon
- Specialty: Stun
- Attribute: Fire
- Skills:
- Burning Bash: A heavy melee attack that stuns enemies.
- Molten Quake: AoE slam with burn effects.
- Ignition Roar: Increases the duration of burn-based stuns.
Reason for Tier
Lighter’s burn-focused mechanics and stuns are far too situational to be useful in most scenarios. His low damage output combined with a heavy reliance on burn effects makes him one of the least versatile characters in the game.
His name’s Lighter, but to be honest, he’s more like a flickering candle in a windstorm.
Burnice White
- Faction: Sons of Calydon
- Specialty: Anomaly
- Attribute: Fire
- Skills:
- Flare Shot: Fires a round of explosive ammo, dealing minor AoE Fire damage.
- Combustion Trap: Places mines that explode on contact with enemies.
- Overheat: Boosts Fire damage but increases energy consumption drastically.
Reason for Tier
Burnice’s trap-based playstyle requires significant setup, making her slow and impractical for most fights. Her reliance on enemies triggering traps limits her utility, and her damage potential is too low to compensate for her awkward mechanics.
She’s basically the person who sets up a picnic during a war and wonders why no one’s joining her.
What Are the Factions in Zenless Zone Zero, and Why Should You Choose One?
The factions in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) represent the diverse groups that operate in the bustling, chaotic city of New Eridu. Each faction brings its unique flavor, characters, and strengths to the battlefield, giving players a variety of playstyles to explore. Here’s the rundown:
- Cunning Hares: A rogue group of fast, unpredictable fighters. They prioritize agility, critical hits, and versatile utility. Choose this faction if you enjoy hit-and-run tactics or clever, adaptive gameplay.
- Belobog Heavy Industries: Big, bold, and built to last. Their Agents specialize in defense, tanking, and powerful, direct attacks. If you’re a fan of methodical playstyles and absorbing hits like a brick wall, this is your faction.
- Victoria Housekeeping: Yes, they’re efficient cleaners—and their combat reflects that same professionalism. These characters bring balance with firm crowd control and critical hit synergy. Choose them if you prefer consistent, well-rounded strategies.
- Criminal Investigation Special Response Team: CSI meets high-octane combat. Their Agents excel at precision strikes, stuns, and tactical disruption. This faction is for players who like calculated, pinpoint action.
- Sons of Calydon: A scrappy faction that leans on chaos, burns, and brute force. If raw power and overwhelming aggression sound like fun, they’re your go-to.
- Stars of Lyra: Mystical and supportive, their Agents focus on Ether-based abilities and healing. They’re perfect for players who enjoy supportive roles and magical flair.
- Obol Squad: A faction of hard-hitting outliers. They thrive on high-risk, high-reward strategies, appealing to players who enjoy pushing limits and dealing massive damage.
Each faction offers a unique identity and tactical approach, so choosing one depends on your preferred playstyle. Whether you want to freeze your enemies, tank their damage, or blow them sky-high, there’s a faction for you in New Eridu.
Pro tip: Pick the faction that matches your vibe—because nothing's cooler than fighting in style.
