Grace Howard

Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) Grace Howard Build

Rarity: S Rank

Element: Electric

House: Belobog Heavy Industries

Type: Anomaly

Grace Howard Best Builds

Grace Anomaly Build

This build increases Grace's Anomaly Proficiency and Anomaly Mastery, which benefits her Shock playstyle. Electric DMG or PEN Ratio are equal in terms of damage increase.

Drive Main Stats

6Anomaly Mastery
5
Electric DMG Bonus
PEN Ratio
4
Anomaly Proficiency

Drive Substats

Anomaly Proficiency
Percent ATK
PEN

Grace Howard Best Teams and Bangboo

Grace F2P Team

Anby is important to have in a Grace free-to-play team since they can activate each other's Core Skill. Soukaku can increase Grace's ATK, effectively increasing her overall damage.

Grace Anomaly Team

Grace can work well in an Anomaly Team with Jane to trigger Disorder on enemies. Use Seth's shield to increase Grace's Anomaly Proficiency, which will increase her Shock DMG.

Grace Shock Team

Use Grace's kit to apply Shock onto enemies and then use Rina to enhance the Shock status on enemies. Anton can deal increased damage against Shocked enemies, so better save him for last once all is said and done.

Grace Howard Skill Priority

Grace's talents priority is focused on maximizing her Electric Anomaly Buildup and dealing massive Electric DMG. Prioritize leveling up her Core Skill and Special Attack to increase her damage output and anomaly buildup. Afterwards, consider leveling up her Chain Attack to deal a decent amount of AoE DMG.
SkillPriorityExplanation
core_skillcore skill
Increases Electric Anomaly Buildup, which increases the chances of inflicting Shock on enemies. This is crucial for Grace's damage output.
special_attackspecial attack
When Grace is on the field, you will mostly be using her Special Attacks. This skill is crucial for her damage output and Electric Anomaly Buildup.
chain_attackchain attack
Upgrading Chain Attack should be saved for last as it deals a decent amount of AoE DMG. While it's not crucial for Grace's playstyle, it can still be useful in certain situations.
basic_attackbasic attack
Upgrading Basic Attack is unnecessary as most of Grace's DMG comes from the Shock status. Focus on other skills that increase her Electric Anomaly Buildup and damage output.
dodgedodge
Upgrading Dodge is unnecessary as Grace's DMG comes from the Shock status. Focus on other skills that increase her Electric Anomaly Buildup and damage output.
assistassist
Upgrading Assist is unnecessary as it only increases damage, which is not crucial for Grace's playstyle. Focus on other skills that increase her Electric Anomaly Buildup and damage output.

Grace Skills

High-Pressure Spike

Basic Attack

High-Pressure Spike

Press to activate: Unleashes up to 4 attacks, dealing Physical DMG and Electric DMG. While launching Basic Attacks, drag the to attack while moving. This allows Grace to reposition herself and deal Physical DMG. While Grace is launching Basic Attacks, her Basic Attack combo will not be interrupted by her Special Attacks, EX Special Attacks, Dodge, Dash Attacks, or Dodge Counter.

Obstruction Removal

Special Attack

Obstruction Removal

Press to activate: Throws a grenade to the front, dealing Electric DMG. Upon use, drag the to change directions. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Supercharged Obstruction Removal

EX Special Attack

Supercharged Obstruction Removal

With enough Energy, press to activate: Leap in the air and throw two grenades to the front, dealing massive Electric DMG. Upon use, drag the to change directions. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Safety Regulation

Dodge

Safety Regulation

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

Quick Inspection

Dash Attack

Quick Inspection

Press during a dodge to activate: Slide forward while shooting, dealing Physical DMG.

Violation Penalty

Dodge Counter

Violation Penalty

Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Throws a grenade at enemies, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Collaborative Construction

Chain Attack

Collaborative Construction

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Throws three grenades into the air then strafes to detonate them, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Demolition Blast - Beware

Ultimate

Demolition Blast - Beware

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: Throws a custom grenade which explodes in the air and splits into four smaller grenades, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Incident Management

Quick Assist

Incident Management

When the on-field character is launched in the air, press to activate: Throws a grenade at the enemy, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Rapid Risk Response

Evasive Assist

Rapid Risk Response

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.

Counter Volt Needle

Assist Follow-Up

Counter Volt Needle

Press after an Evasive Assist to activate: Unleashes a spinning hail of bullets against enemies in front and throws a grenade, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Grace Talents

Recharge Chamber

A

Recharge Chamber

When the 4th hit of Grace's Basic Attack hits an enemy, all squad members gain 0.25 Energy. Within the same move, this effect can grant a max of 2 Energy to all squad members.

Lightning Piercer

B

Lightning Piercer

When Grace's thrown grenade hits an enemy during a Basic Attack, Special Attack, or EX Special Attack, the target's Electric RES is reduced by 8.5%, and Electric Anomaly Buildup RES is reduced by 8.5%, lasting for 8s.

Chief Mechanic

C

Chief Mechanic

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

Burst Capacitor

D

Burst Capacitor

When Grace uses her EX Special Attack, she gains 6 stacks of Charge (max 6 stacks). When her Basic Attack or Dash Attack hits an enemy, 1 stack of Charge is consumed, increasing her Energy Generation Rate of the attack by 20%.

"Frosty Cold Iron Witch"

E

"Frosty Cold Iron Witch"

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

Detonation Trigger

F

Detonation Trigger

When all Zap stacks are consumed to activate a Special Attack or EX Special Attack, Grace's skill is enhanced, tossing an extra grenade and increasing each grenade's DMG to 200%.