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Anton Ivanov

Anton IvanovBuild Guide (v3.3)

Find the best builds and teams for Anton Ivanov in Zenless Zone Zero, including recommended W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions.

Rarity: A Rank

Element: Electric

House: Belobog Heavy Industries

Type: Attack

Anton Ivanov Best Builds

Anton DPS Build

Shock triggers and the set's large ATK buff drive Burst Mode damage.

Drive Main Stats

6
ATK
5
Electric DMG Bonus - PEN Ratio
4
CRIT Rate - CRIT DMG

Drive Substats

CRIT Rate
CRIT DMG
Percent ATK
PEN

Anton Ivanov Best Teams and Bangboo

Anton F2P Team

Anby applies Shock and Daze; Nicole's DEF shred lets Anton enter Burst Mode.

Anton Shock Team

Grace inflicts Shock; Rina buffs Anton, while his Burst Mode adds extra Shock triggers.

Anton Alternative Team

Qingyi raises the Stun multiplier, so enemies hit by both Stun and Shock take heavy damage.

Anton Ivanov Skill Priority

Anton's Basic Attack and Special Attack are his main damage sources during Burst Mode, so max them first. Upgrade Chain Attack when you have spare materials. Core Skill grants permanent CRIT Rate and can be leveled last. Dodge and Assist deal minor damage and are lowest priority.
SkillPriorityExplanation
assistassist
Assist skills deal situational damage and parries but are not a damage priority. Upgrade only after the main attack skills.
dodgedodge
Dodge skills deal minor damage outside Burst Mode but are lower priority than Basic Attack and Special Attack. Leave for last.
core_skillcore skill
Core Skill grants permanent CRIT Rate and boosts Pile Driver and Drill Attack damage. Level it with spare materials.
chain_attackchain attack
Chain Attack deals strong area Electric DMG but is used less frequently. Upgrade with spare materials.
special_attackspecial attack
Special Attack triggers Burst Mode and deals heavy Electric DMG. Max alongside Basic Attack.
basic_attackbasic attack
Basic Attacks are Anton's main damage source in Burst Mode. Max this first for maximum sustained output during EX Special Attack.

AntonSkills

Enthusiastic Drills

Basic Attack

Enthusiastic Drills

Press to activate:
Unleashes up to 4 mixed attacks in front, dealing Physical DMG.
The 4th hit is a Piledriver Attack.

Enthusiastic Drills (Burst Mode)

Basic Attack

Enthusiastic Drills (Burst Mode)

Press while Anton is in Burst Mode to activate:
Unleashes up to 3 mixed attacks in front, dealing massive Electric DMG.
During the 2nd Drill Attack and 3rd Piledriver Attack, press repeatedly or hold to extend the skill duration.

Spin, Bro!

Special Attack

Spin, Bro!

Press to activate:
Unleashes a Piledriver Attack against enemies in a line in front, dealing Electric DMG.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Smash the Horizon, Bro!

EX Special Attack

Smash the Horizon, Bro!

With enough Energy, press to activate:
Launches several Piledriver Attacks at enemies in a line in front of him, dealing massive Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Anton enters Burst Mode after using this skill. When in Burst Mode, Anton's attacks become more powerful, dealing massive Electric DMG while continually consuming Energy upon hitting an enemy. Burst Mode remains active until his Energy is depleted.

Explosive Drill (Burst Mode)

Special Attack

Explosive Drill (Burst Mode)

Press while in Burst Mode to activate:
Launches a Piledriver Attack at enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Let's Move

Dodge

Let's Move

Press to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Fire With Fire

Dash Attack

Fire With Fire

Press during a Dodge to activate:
Rams into enemies in front of him, dealing Physical DMG.

Retaliation

Dodge Counter

Retaliation

Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Continuously strikes enemies in front with heavy punches, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Overload Drill (Burst Mode)

Dodge Counter

Overload Drill (Burst Mode)

While in Burst Mode, press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Launches a Drill Attack at enemies in front of him, dealing massive Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable during the attack.

Go Go Go!

Chain Attack

Go Go Go!

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Unleashes a Piledriver Attack onto the ground in front of him over a large area, dealing massive Electric DMG to enemies within range.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Go Go Go Go Go!

Ultimate

Go Go Go Go Go!

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate:
Unleashes a Piledriver Attack onto the ground in front of him over a large area, dealing massive Electric DMG to enemies within range.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Shoulder-To-Shoulder

Quick Assist

Shoulder-To-Shoulder

When the active character is launched, press to activate:
Continuously strikes enemies in front of him with heavy punches, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Protective Drill (Burst Mode)

Quick Assist

Protective Drill (Burst Mode)

When the active character is launched, press to activate:
Attacks enemies in front with a Drill Attack, dealing massive Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable during the attack.

Iron Wrist

Defensive Assist

Iron Wrist

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate:
Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze.
This skill excels at parrying enemy attacks and reduces the consumption of Assist Points when the character is under intense attacks.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Limit Burst

Assist Follow-Up

Limit Burst

Press after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Launches a Drill Attack that ends in a Piledriver Attack, dealing Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Anton Talents

Warm-Up Exercises

A

Warm-Up Exercises

When Drill Attack hits an enemy, Anton gains additional Energy, up to a maximum of 5 Energy per skill use.

State of Flow

B

State of Flow

When Anton uses his EX Special Attack and enters Burst Mode, he gains a Shield that equals to 7.5% of his Max HP. While in Burst Mode, entering combat or switching in reapplies the Shield effect. This effect can trigger once every 15s. The Shield dissipates when Burst Mode ends.

Rotational Training

C

Rotational Training

Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

Everyone Get Fired Up!

D

Everyone Get Fired Up!

When Anton uses a Chain Attack or Ultimate, all squad members' CRIT Rate increases by 10% for 12s.

Jack of All Trades

E

Jack of All Trades

Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

Break the Limit

F

Break the Limit

When Anton's Piledriver Attack triggers a critical hit, his Basic Attack: Enthusiastic Drills (Burst Mode) and Dodge Counter: Overload Drill (Burst Mode) deal 4% more DMG for 30s, stacking up to 6 times. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

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skins

Anton: Earthshaking Axle

The jackhammer's bearings rumble without pause, echoing the hot, thunderous beat of its wielder's heart.

Anton: Earthshaking Axle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best W-Engine for Anton Ivanov?

The best W-Engine for Anton Ivanov is Severed Innocence.

What are the best Drive Discs for Anton Ivanov?

The best Drive Disc set for Anton Ivanov is dawns_bloom (4pc) + swing_jazz (2pc).

What are the best main stats for Anton Ivanov?

The best Drive Disc main stats for Anton Ivanov are CRIT Rate, Electric DMG Bonus, ATK.

What is the skill upgrade priority for Anton Ivanov?

Upgrade Anton Ivanov's skills in this order: assist > dodge > core skill > chain attack > special attack > basic attack.

What are the best teams for Anton Ivanov?

Some of the best teams for Anton Ivanov are Anton F2P Team, Anton Shock Team, Anton Alternative Team.