Anton IvanovBuild Guide (v3.2)
Find the best builds and teams for Anton Ivanov in Zenless Zone Zero, including recommended W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions.
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Rank
Element: Electric
House: Belobog Heavy Industries
Type: Attack
character_name Best Builds
Anton DPS Build
Burst Mode burst build that leverages Shock to trigger Dawn's Bloom's ATK buff on Shocked enemies; prioritize CRIT Rate.
Best W-Engines
Drive Disc Build
Drive Main Stats
Drive Substats
character_name Best Teams and Bangboo
Anton F2P Team
Budget Electric team where Daze from Anby and DEF shred from Nicole create an easy window for Anton's Burst Mode.
Anton Shock Team
Premium Electric squad: Grace keeps Shock uptime high and Rina extends its duration, so Anton's Burst Mode has a long damage window.
Anton Alternative Team
Stun-focused variant: Qingyi's faster Stun cycle expands the window, letting Anton's burst land on both Stunned and Shocked enemies.
character_name Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 dodge | Dodge skills contribute little besides mobility; leave them for last. | |
 assist | Assist skills deal minor damage and are used rarely, so skip until the end. | |
 chain attack | Chain Attack and Ultimate pack a punch but see less use than the core combo, so they are a third priority. | |
 core skill | Enhancing Core Skill boosts Pile Driver/Drill DMG and adds permanent CRIT Rate; invest after Basic Attack. | |
 basic attack | Basic Attack is the main damage source during Burst Mode, so max it first. | |
 special attack | EX Special Attack enters Burst Mode and deals heavy Electric DMG; max along with Basic 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
B
State of Flow
C
Rotational Training
D
Everyone Get Fired Up!
E
Jack of All Trades
F
Break the Limit
skins
Anton: Earthshaking Axle
The jackhammer's bearings rumble without pause, echoing the hot, thunderous beat of its wielder's heart.
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, Percent ATK.
What is the skill upgrade priority for Anton Ivanov?
Upgrade Anton Ivanov's skills in this order: dodge > assist > chain attack > core skill > basic attack > special 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.