Zenless Zone Zero Tips — Your Go-To Guide for Dominating Hollows

Hey Proxy! If you're diving into Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) and looking to up your game, you’ve landed in the right place. I'm writing this as a fellow player who's spent countless hours smashing enemies, optimizing teams, and exploring Hollows in New Eridu. With HoYoverse’s slick combat system, vibrant cast of Agents, and the addictive Bangboo mechanics, ZZZ is a blast — but it can be overwhelming at first. Here's your friendly, no-BS guide to mastering the meta and having a ton of fun while doing it.

I. Core Game Mechanics & Progression

A. Understanding the Basics

1. Combat Essentials
ZZZ combines fast-paced action with depth. Key systems to master:

• Perfect Dodge: Timing your dodge on red indicators triggers ‘Witch Time’, leaving enemies open for heavy follow-up damage.

• Chain Attacks: When your Bangboo's meter fills, use it mid-combo to reset attack sequences and deal massive burst damage.

• Assists: Swap mid-combat to unleash assist attacks from other Agents — huge for combo breakers.

• EX Skills: Each Agent has a flashy EX that’s best saved for finishing combos or clutch moments.

2. Progression Path

• Inter-Knot Levels: These are your story-linked milestones. Push the main quest early — it unlocks key features and zones.

• Battery & Coffee: Dive into Hollow missions until your battery dips, then recharge with coffee for optimal daily stamina.

• Proxy Rank: Mix Casual & Challenge modes — challenges yield better rewards but are stamina-costly. Balance both.

B. Combat Fundamentals

1. Nail Dodging
Hone your perfect-dodge timing: a well-executed dodge nullifies damage and opens a window to retaliate.

2. Damage Chains
Set your skill priority in settings. Manual chaining offers more control, but auto can help you learn patterns.

3. Assist Swap Strategy
Think of swapping as a combo extender. Coordinate your main Agent’s rotation with Assist for maximum DPS.

4. Daze & Anomaly Build
Build Daze stacks with Electric/Ice/Fire by mixing Agents of matching attributes — then trigger Disorder for massive burst damage.

II. Character Development & Team Building

A. Agent Building Strategies

1. Pick Your Specialist
Not all Agents are created equal. Choose based on:

• Attribute: Electric, Fire, Ice, Physical, Ether

• Role: Damage, Burst, Support, Anomaly, Defense

• Utility: Do you need CC, healing, or raw DPS?

2. Skill Prioritization
Focus on maxing offensive/passive skills. Utility skills come later.

3. Ascension Farming
Unlock resource autoruns: reuse early Mats to prep for Agent ascension later.

4. Mindscape
Think of it as your Agent’s second skill tree. Grind key floors early to boost your main squad.

B. Team Composition Optimization

1. Balanced Picks
Goal: High DPS Agent + Daze/Debuffer + Supporter. Use faction or attribute synergies to trigger extra passives.

2. Multi-Element Strategy
Mixing anomalies (e.g., Electric + Fire) stacks Disorder faster.

3. Role Spread
Fill Attack, Stun, Support, Anomaly, Defense slots for versatile synergy.

III. Equipment Systems & Optimization

A. W-Engine Management

1. Matching Engines
Choose engines that boost your Agent’s primary role. Attack Agents benefit from raw damage boosts; Support Agents get utility passives.

2. Leveling Focus
Upgrade signature weapons first — they grant unique buffs. Use duplicates to save materials.

B. Drive Disc System

1. Set-Bonuses
Combine set bonuses by equipping 4-6 discs of the same theme — prioritize crit, damage, and specialty stats.

2. Farming Targets
Hit certification seals and disc nodes ASAP — focus on discs that align with your main Agents.

IV. Resource Management & Economy

A. Currency Optimization

1. Polychrome Priority
Invest in rerolls and limit shop packs. Use Polychrome wisely — don’t blow it on basic pulls.

2. F2P Allocation
All coins go to main Agents. Skip filler characters.

B. Farming Daily & Weekly

1. VR Training
Run these until completion to grab level mats and drive discs for minimal stamina.

2. Notorious Hunts
These drop rare materials — queue up with a fixed rotation to maximize returns.

V. Bangboo Companion System

A. Role of Bangboos

1. Synthesis
Bangboos aren’t just cosmetic — they offer passive buffs and synchronize with Agent combos.

2. Active vs. Support
Some Bangboos excel in combat synergy, others boost team stats. Choose the right one per mission.

3. Upgrades
Use Boopons to upgrade. Don’t spread evenly — max a key pair for your main team.

VI. Hollow Exploration & Navigation

A. Hollow Mechanics

1. Tokenboard
Navigate the board, manage Pressure levels, and grab all Supply Boxes — every chest counts!

B. Hollow Zero

1. Procedural Depth
This roguelike DLC mix offers random floors. Adapt Agents + Bangboo based on discovered buffs.

2. Preparation
Check enemy weaknesses and equip Agents accordingly before entering.

VII. Endgame Content Strategies

A. Shiyu Defense

1. Wave Handling
Bring a single DPS and focus on crowd-control/disruption for waves.

2. Node Prioritization
Secure critical nodes first — they yield bonus rewards.

B. Deadly Assault & Tower

1. Boss Teams
Build blade + Daze + Support synergy tailored to boss weaknesses.

2. Endless Tower Prep
Manage fatigue — consider resource-refill items to climb higher streaks.

VIII. Technical Optimization & Performance

A. Device Settings

1. Graphics
Use mid-high quality with 60 FPS for smoother combat.

2. Battery Life
Lower brightness or toggle frame rate based on endurance needed.

3. Connectivity
Prefer Wi-Fi to minimize lag in chain timing.

B. Control Customization

1. Layout
Thumbs? Claw? Adjust skill placement to match your playstyle.

2. Gyro
Optional for aiming — try it if you want tighter position control.

IX. Community Engagement & Social

A. Multiplayer & Guild

1. Team Up
Rescue mode and guild content rewards scale with team play — don’t solo everything.

2. Guild Perks
Join active guilds for buffs and shared resources.

B. Staying Updated

Patchnotes = new content and meta shifts. Pre-farm resources ahead of updates.

X. Advanced Combat Techniques

A. Perfect Execution

1. Frame-Perfect Dodges
Watch those red alerts and sync dodge + counter moves.

2. Animation Canceling
Swap agents right after key combos for uninterruptible bursts.

B. Enemy-Specific Approaches

1. Learn Patterns
Each boss has tell-tale moves — dodge, then hit hard.

2. Build Counters
Tough enemy weak to Electric? Load DPS accordingly and align Drive Discs.

There you go, Proxy — a deep dive into everything that makes Zenless Zone Zero tick. With optimized Agents, killer combative flow, and mastery of System mechanics, you’re now equipped to take Hollows by storm. Keep pushing main quests, fine-tuning teams, and exploring events. With dedication (and maybe a bit of caffeine), you’ll climb the meta ranks and dominate endgame content.

See you in New Eridu — and always stay charged!