Billy KidBuild Guide (v3.3)
Find the best builds and teams for Billy Kid in Zenless Zone Zero, including recommended W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions.
Rarity: 
Rank
Element: Honed Edge
House: Cunning Hares
Type: Attack
character_name Best Builds
Billy DPS Build
Billy uses Chain Attack → Ultimate to burst, then Basic Attack.
Drive Disc Build
Drive Main Stats
Drive Substats
character_name Best Teams and Bangboo
Billy F2P Team
Attack Billy leads; Nicole shreds DEF and groups enemies; Anby adds Daze and Shock.
Billy Premium Team
Dialyn's Daze raises Ultimate activation frequency; layered debuffs amplify Billy's damage.
character_name Skill Priority
Maximizing this gives the biggest DMG boost. Basic Attack – Note: Full Firepower delivers steady Physical DMG; Crouching Shot adds Rolling and Finishing Shots.
Top priority for consistent damage. Dodge – Note: Risky Business provides a fast, invulnerable dodge with incidental damage.
Useful for positioning and small burst. Assist – Note: Power of Teamwork and Flash Spin let Billy interject with invulnerable attacks or block incoming hits.
Minor damage, mainly defensive utility. Special Attack – Note: Stand Still unleashes a powerful line attack for high burst; EX version triggers on Chain Attack.
Good for clearing groups after core upgrades. Chain Attack – Note: Starlight Mirage delivers AoE burst; Ultimate (Starlight Sparkle) amplifies it with a 50% DMG increase from Team Starlight.
Highest burst damage, benefits from Core upgrades.
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 chain attack | Chain Attack and Ultimate are Billy’s burst tools. Maxing them after Basic Attack lets you spray AoE damage, especially when the Team Starlight synergy stacks its 50% DMG boost. | |
 special attack | The Special Attack provides big single‑target or line damage; leveling it after Basic Attack yields strong burst windows when combined with Core DMG boosts. | |
 assist | Assist skills add a layer of survivability and occasional damage, but they scale poorly compared to damage‑focused skills. | |
 dodge | While not the primary damage source, Dodge actions let Billy dodge threats and apply Stun window opportunities, supporting his burst rotation. | |
 basic attack | Basic hits are Billy’s main DPS engine. Higher levels increase ATK and hit frequency, amplifying the Core Skill’s DMG boost for every attack. | |
 core skill | Each Core upgrade adds CRIT Rate (+4.8% per level) or Base ATK (+25). At max, the passive scales to 50% DMG, powering every other skill. |
BillySkills
Basic Attack
Full Firepower
Press 
to activate:
Unleashes a piercing attack, dealing Physical DMG.
Repeatedly press or hold to enter Crouching Shot to extend the attack duration.
Drag the during Crouching Shot to launch Rolling Shot and adjust the character's position, dealing Physical DMG.
Stop pressing or holding during Crouching Shot to launch Finishing Shot at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Special Attack
Stand Still
Press 
to activate:
Performs up to 3 piercing attacks in a line, dealing Physical DMG.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack
Clearance Time
With enough Energy, press to activate:
Launches a powerful piercing attack in a line, dealing massive Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dodge
Risky Business
Press 
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack
Starlight Sanction
When dragging the during a dodge, press :
Launches a piercing attack at nearby enemies within a large area, dealing Physical DMG.
When not dragging the during a dodge, press :
Launches a piercing attack at enemies in a line, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter
Fair Fight
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Pierces enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack
Starlight Mirage
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Unleashes a powerful piercing attack at surrounding enemies in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate
Starlight, Shine Bright
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press 
to activate:
Unleashes a powerful piercing attack at surrounding enemies in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Quick Assist
Power of Teamwork
When the active character is launched, press 
to activate:
Launches a piercing attack at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Evasive Assist
Flash Spin
When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate:
Dodges the enemy's attack and activates Vital View.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up
Fatal Shot
Press after an Evasive Assist to activate:
Pierces enemies in a large area in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Billy Talents
A
Dazzling Entrance
B
Roaming Gunslinger
C
Teachings of the Starlight Knights
D
Starlight Ballistics
E
Lost Technological Construct
F
Starlight Hero
skins
Billy: Shining Starlight Costume
Style is justice, justice is style. That's the eternal creed of a true knight! Though, yeah... those joint screws really do wear down fast...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best W-Engine for Billy Kid?
The best W-Engine for Billy Kid is Starlight Engine Replica.
What are the best Drive Discs for Billy Kid?
The best Drive Disc set for Billy Kid is dawns_bloom (4pc) + woodpecker_electro (2pc).
What are the best main stats for Billy Kid?
The best Drive Disc main stats for Billy Kid are CRIT Rate, Physical DMG Bonus, ATK.
What is the skill upgrade priority for Billy Kid?
Upgrade Billy Kid's skills in this order: chain attack > special attack > assist > dodge > basic attack > core skill.
What are the best teams for Billy Kid?
Some of the best teams for Billy Kid are Billy F2P Team, Billy Premium Team.