Caesar KingBuild Guide (v3.2)
Find the best builds and teams for Caesar King in Zenless Zone Zero, including recommended W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions.
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Element: Honed Edge
House: Sons of Calydon
Type: Defense
character_name Best Builds
Caesar Shield Build
Prioritizes Impact to scale shield HP and daze output, enabling Proto Punk’s team-wide DMG buff after a Defensive Assist or Evasive Assist. Shockstar Disco 2-piece adds more Impact. Critical stats and PEN Ratio keep her personal damage relevant while supporting the squad.
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character_name Best Teams and Bangboo
Caesar F2P Team
Use Caesar to Stun enemies and shield Billy, who gets the shield's ATK buff. Nicole's Defensive Assist activates Caesar's Additional Ability.
Caesar Generalist Team
Flexible team where Caesar acts as the defensive Stun anchor. Soukaku buffs Ellen's damage while Caesar's shield and Stun keep the field safe. Any Attack and Support units can work as long as one can perform a Defensive Assist.
Caesar Anomaly Team
An Anomaly squad where Caesar's shield increases ATK and prevents interruption, letting Vivian and Yanagi safely apply anomalies and trigger Disorder.
character_name Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 dodge | Late pick; guard via EX Special Attack makes Dodge a low-impact upgrade. | |
 basic attack | After support skills, raise it for extra Daze from her normals. | |
 chain attack | After shield and utility skills, invest for burst from Chain Attack and Ultimate. | |
 assist | Level high; Defensive Assist inflicts massive Daze and is key to her parry game. | |
 special attack | Max early; it boosts both her Impact buff and the Daze of guard/parry actions. | |
 core skill | Max ASAP; Core Skill increases her team's Radiant Aegis shield strength dramatically. |
CaesarSkills
Basic Attack
Rampaging Slash
Press 
to activate:
Unleashes up to 6 slashes ahead, dealing Physical DMG.
Basic Attack
Dead End
When there are sufficient Assist Points, hold to activate:
Consume 1 Assist Point to toss the shield and attack nearby enemies in all directions, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attack
Shockwave Shield Bash
Press 
to activate:
Strike forward with the shield, dealing Physical DMG.
If Caesar is hit by an enemy at the beginning of the skill's activation, it will trigger a Perfect Block, negating the damage once and automatically following up with a Special Attack: Roaring Thrust.
After using the skill, Caesar enters a guard stance, reducing incoming damage by 40%. When attacked by an enemy, Caesar blocks with the shield and gets slightly knocked back. Press or to trigger Retaliation, activating Special Attack: Roaring Thrust or EX Special Attack: Overpowered Shield Bash
When Retaliation is triggered, Caesar is invulnerable while using the skill.
Special Attack
Roaring Thrust
After activating Special Attack: Shockwave Shield Bash, press to activate:
Thrusts forward, dealing Physical DMG.
If Perfect Block or Retaliation is not triggered, the Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill when Perfect Block or Retaliation is triggered.
EX Special Attack
Parry Counter
With enough Energy, press to activate:
Strikes forward with the shield, followed by a powerful thrust, dealing massive Physical DMG.
If Caesar is hit by an enemy at the beginning of the skill activation or an Interrupt is triggered with the shield strike, it will trigger Perfect Block, negating incoming damage once and countering with a shield attack. After triggering Perfect Block, press to activate EX Special Attack: Overpowered Shield Bash without consuming energy.
After using the skill, Caesar enters a guard stance, reducing incoming damage by 40%. When attacked by an enemy, Caesar blocks the attack and is knocked back. Press or to trigger Retaliation and activate Special Attack: Roaring Thrust or EX Special Attack: Overpowered Shield Bash
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
EX Special Attack
Overpowered Shield Bash
After activating EX Special Attack: Parry Counter, with enough energy, press to activate:
Strikes forward with the shield, dealing massive Physical DMG.
If Caesar is hit by an enemy at the beginning of the skill activation or an Interrupt is triggered with the shield strike, it will trigger Perfect Block, negating incoming damage once and recovering the Energy used to activate the skill.
When the skill is activated through Perfect Block or Retaliation, it cannot trigger Perfect Block again.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Stance Switch
When Caesar triggers a Perfect Block, Retaliation, or Defensive Assist, her impact is increased by {CAL:8+AvatarSkillLevel(1)*1,1,2}% for 3s.
Dodge
Adrift
Press 
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack
Hog Rush
Press during a dodge to activate:
Strikes forward with the shield, dealing Physical DMG.
During skill activation, DMG taken is reduced by 40%, and when attacked by an enemy, Caesar blocks with the shield and gets knocked back. Following that, press or to trigger Retaliation and activate Special Attack: Roaring Thrust or EX Special Attack: Overpowered Shield Bash.
Dodge Counter
Eye For an Eye
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Stabs at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack
Road Rage Slam
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Unleashes a powerful downward strike at enemies ahead, dealing massive Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate
Savage Smash
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press 
to activate:
Tosses the shield forward, unleashing a powerful spinning attack on enemies in front, followed by a downward strike, dealing massive Physical DMG.
When hitting shielded enemies, the Daze dealt is increased by {CAL:40+AvatarSkillLevel(3)*5,1,2}%.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Quick Assist
Lane Change
When the active character is launched, press 
to activate:
Thrust at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist
Aegis Shield
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
Aiding Blade
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Tosses the shield forward, unleashing a powerful spinning attack on enemies in front, followed by a slash that deals Physical DMG.
After activating the skill, press or to trigger a Retaliation, activating Special Attack: Roaring Thrust or EX Special Attack: Overpowered Shield Bash.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Caesar Talents
A
Spearhead Advance
B
Legacy of the Far Lands
C
Absolute Trust
D
Aries the Battering-Ram
E
Romantic Conquest
F
Overlord's Will
skins
Caesar: Inferno Joyride
A ruler ready to ready to sound the triumphal anthem anew, a hero poised to reignite her legend. The not-yet-seasoned leader has finally met the flames of her coronation, yet she still walks the gritty sands of the Outer Ring.
A light tap on the piano keys sends her desert-tinged song drifting across this land that bears the weight of hope.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best W-Engine for Caesar King?
The best W-Engine for Caesar King is Tusks of Fury.
What are the best Drive Discs for Caesar King?
The best Drive Disc set for Caesar King is proto_punk (4pc) + shockstar_disco (2pc).
What are the best main stats for Caesar King?
The best Drive Disc main stats for Caesar King are CRIT Rate, Physical DMG Bonus, Impact.
What is the skill upgrade priority for Caesar King?
Upgrade Caesar King's skills in this order: dodge > basic attack > chain attack > assist > special attack > core skill.
What are the best teams for Caesar King?
Some of the best teams for Caesar King are Caesar F2P Team, Caesar Generalist Team, Caesar Anomaly Team.