
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:
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.
Best W-Engines
Drive Disc Build
Drive Main Stats
Drive Substats
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
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
Assist skills deal situational damage and parries but are not a damage priority. Upgrade only after the main attack skills. | ||
Dodge skills deal minor damage outside Burst Mode but are lower priority than Basic Attack and Special Attack. Leave for last. | ||
Core Skill grants permanent CRIT Rate and boosts Pile Driver and Drill Attack damage. Level it with spare materials. | ||
Chain Attack deals strong area Electric DMG but is used less frequently. Upgrade with spare materials. | ||
Special Attack triggers Burst Mode and deals heavy Electric DMG. Max alongside Basic Attack. | ||
Basic Attacks are Anton's main damage source in Burst Mode. Max this first for maximum sustained output during EX Special Attack. |
AntonSkills
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dodge
Let's Move
Press
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack
Fire With Fire
Press
during a Dodge to activate:
Rams into enemies in front of him, dealing Physical DMG.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
A
Warm-Up Exercises
When Drill Attack hits an enemy, Anton gains additional Energy, up to a maximum of 5 Energy per skill use.
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.
C
Rotational Training
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
D
Everyone Get Fired Up!
When Anton uses a Chain Attack or Ultimate, all squad members' CRIT Rate increases by 10% for 12s.
E
Jack of All Trades
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
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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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.










