Hugo VladBuild Guide (v3.2)
Find the best builds and teams for Hugo Vlad in Zenless Zone Zero, including recommended W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions.
Rarity: 
Rank
Element: Frost
House: Mockingbird
Type: Attack
character_name Best Builds
DPS Build
Pairs Hugo with Dialyn to supercharge the Ultimate and Totalize damage. Equipping Puffer Electro and Woodpecker Electro raises CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG, maximizing consistent high burst damage.
Best W-Engines
Drive Disc Build
Drive Main Stats
Drive Substats
character_name Best Teams and Bangboo
Hugo F2P Team
Budget composition using Anby to build Daze and Nicole to debuff. Swap Nicole for a second Stun agent to activate Hugo's full ATK buff.
Hugo Double Stun Team
Dedicated Double Stun setup for Hugo's Core Skill. Norma and Dialyn keep enemies locked down with Daze, ensuring his heaviest attacks land during the Stun window.
character_name Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 dodge | Skip: Hugo is on-field only during the Stun window, so dodge counters rarely matter. | |
 assist | Save for last; contributes the least damage and doesn't support his burst loop. | |
 basic attack | Only filler damage; level after EX Special Attack and Chain Attack. | |
 core skill | Boosts the ATK buff and Totalize multiplier, making every EX Special Attack burst hit harder. | |
 special attack | Top burst priority; EX Special Attack triggers Totalize and is used constantly in the Stun window. | |
 chain attack | Also raises Ultimate; a solid finisher when EX Special Attack isn't ready. |
HugoSkills
Basic Attack
Dark Abyss Quartet
Press 
to activate:
Perform up to four attacks forward, dealing Physical DMG and Ice DMG.
The fourth attack is a shot. During this attack, hold to charge and perform a charged shot.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased during the fourth attack, and DMG received is reduced by 40%.
Basic Attack
Dark Abyss Concerto
After the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Dark Abyss Quartet, the shot of Dodge Counter: Phantasm - Slash, or the shot of Quick Assist: Elegy, press or hold to activate:
Throw the scythe forward to perform a slash, followed by a shot, dealing Ice DMG.
During the shot, hold to charge and perform a charged shot.
During this skill, Anti-Interrupt level is increased, and DMG received is reduced by 40%.
Special Attack
Soul Hunter - Judgment
Press 
to activate:
Spins the scythe and then unleashes a forward slash, dealing Ice DMG.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack
Soul Hunter - Punishment
With enough Energy, press to activate:
Spins the scythe to attack and then executes a powerful Finishing Move, dealing massive Ice DMG.
This skill is not counted as a heavy attack.
After the skill is used, it can be directly followed up with the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Dark Abyss Quartet.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dodge
Phantasm
Press 
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack
Phantasm - Shatter
Press during a dodge to activate:
Launch a dashing attack at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter
Phantasm - Slash
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Performs a series of attacks on enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG.
During the skill, hold to launch a shot. During the shot, hold to charge and perform a charged shot.
The shot is considered a Basic Attack, with its DMG treated as Basic Attack DMG.
After the skill is used, it can be directly followed up with the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Dark Abyss Quartet.
During the skill's ranged phase, Anti-Interrupt level is increased, and DMG received is reduced by 40%.
Invulnerable during the slashes and ranged retreat of the skill.
Chain Attack
Trick of Fate
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Dash forward to perform a slash across a large area, then launch a shot, dealing massive Ice DMG.
The shot activated by this skill is considered a charged shot.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate
Blaspheme
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press 
to activate:
Throws the scythe in a powerful spinning attack, then launches a Finishing Move, dealing massive Ice DMG.
This skill is not counted as a heavy attack.
After the skill is used, it can be directly followed up with the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Dark Abyss Quartet.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Quick Assist
Elegy
When the active character is launched, press 
to activate:
Performs a series of attacks on enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG.
During the skill, hold to launch a shot. During the shot, hold to charge and perform a charged shot.
The shot is considered a Basic Attack, with its DMG treated as Basic Attack DMG.
After the skill is used, it can be directly followed up with the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Dark Abyss Quartet.
During the skill's ranged phase, Anti-Interrupt Level is increased, and DMG received is reduced by 40%.
Invulnerable during the slashes and ranged retreat of the skill.
Defensive Assist
The End Has Not Come
When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press to activate:
Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up
Ace Reversal
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Dash forward and perform two slashes, dealing Ice DMG.
After the skill is used, it can be directly followed up with the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Dark Abyss Quartet.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Hugo Talents
A
Child of Hatred
B
The Child Within
C
Fruit of the Poisonous Tree
D
Dramatic Theory
E
Nirvana
F
Crown of Thorns
skins
Hugo: Crownless Rebellion
Never be claimed by fate. Defy its clamps, its control, its taunts, its alms, its curses, and its so-called blessings. Once you return from the abyss, it is fate that should kneel to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best W-Engine for Hugo Vlad?
The best W-Engine for Hugo Vlad is Myriad Eclipse.
What are the best Drive Discs for Hugo Vlad?
The best Drive Disc set for Hugo Vlad is puffer_electro (4pc) + woodpecker_electro (2pc).
What are the best main stats for Hugo Vlad?
The best Drive Disc main stats for Hugo Vlad are CRIT Rate, Ice DMG Bonus, Percent ATK.
What is the skill upgrade priority for Hugo Vlad?
Upgrade Hugo Vlad's skills in this order: dodge > assist > basic attack > core skill > special attack > chain attack.
What are the best teams for Hugo Vlad?
Some of the best teams for Hugo Vlad are Hugo F2P Team, Hugo Double Stun Team.