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Starlight - Billy Kid

Starlight - Billy KidBuild Guide (v3.3)

Find the best builds and teams for Starlight - Billy Kid in Zenless Zone Zero, including recommended W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions.

Rarity: S Rank

Element: Honed Edge

House: Cunning Hares

Type: Rupture

Starlight - Billy Kid Best Builds

Starlight Billy DPS Build

Physical DPS. Starlight Rider Faceplate. Yunkui Tales 4pc + Woodpecker Electro 2pc. HP offsets self-damage; CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG.

Drive Main Stats

6
HP
5
Physical DMG Bonus - HP
4
CRIT Rate - CRIT DMG

Drive Substats

CRIT Rate - CRIT DMG - Percent HP

Starlight - Billy Kid Best Teams and Bangboo

Starlight Billy Rupture Team

Starlight Billy runs Rupture with Fire Shatter for sustained CRIT DMG, while Bangvolver chains stun on large groups. Norma provides main-field Stun to keep the Rupture window alive, giving extra Chain Attacks. Lucia keeps him healed and boosted.
Flex slots: Replace with Ju Fufu or Pulchra for Stun, and Astra or Pan Yinhu for Support.

Starlight Billy F2P Team

Free-to-play build: Starlight Billy spreads Stagger across the field to keep his Ultimate spammed. Anby makes big crowds Stun and Nicole brings support buffs.

Starlight - Billy Kid Skill Priority

Starlight Billy is a Sheer Force dealer; his Core Skill restores Adrenaline and converts all Physical DMG into Sheer DMG scaling with HP, making his entire kit a physical-DMG build. His Basic Attack pairs perfectly with the Beat Up mechanic: upgrading Knight's Technique preserves the 4th-hit Special Attack chain (Drive Suppression), while Full-Throttle Starlight — powered by a target's Determination — continues to hit enemies invulnerably after charging. Key linkages include Drive Suppression→Cool Wheelie cycling through combat, Dodge: Through the Galaxy drifting into Perfect Dodges and forcing Drive Suppression chaining, and assisting again with Defensive Assist→Villain's Exit for defensive-dPS rotations. The Skill Tree tab balance should weigh each slot’s contested passive synergies.
SkillPriorityExplanation
assistassist
Assist is ranked 3/5 due to defensiveness of Defensive Assist - Hero's Entrance, but its Assist Follow-Up - Villain's Exit gains massive Physical DMG after parrying, which opens the assist rotation chain and solidifies defensive-dPS cycles during tough fights.
dodgedodge
Dodge is ranked 2/5 overall; upgrade Close Call! only when an emergency breather is needed. Upgrading Through the Galaxy creates the Perfect Dodge window that forces Special Attack: Drive Suppression, and activating the 4th hit while dodging triggers Dodge Counter - Afterfire Spin, chaining into Cool Wheelie — a true stall loop.
chain_attackchain attack
Chain Attack is ranked 2/5 because Knight's Swagger provides chain attacks for maximum Physical DMG, though it only upgrades once the Ultimate - Starlight Knight's Flying Kick is unlocked. Most importantly, Ultimate deals huge single-target Physical DMG so prioritize gathering MAX Decibel Rating, then Chain Attack, then Ultimate on attacking parties.
core_skillcore skill
Core Skill grants extra Sheer Force scaling with HP and converts all Physical DMG into Sheer DMG, making it the top talent for attack power and uptime. It also restores 60 Adrenaline per field entry and enables Special Attack: Drive Suppression by exceeding 25% HP, anchoring the core combat loop.
basic_attackbasic attack
Basic Attack is tier-1 for Field Dominance: Knight's Technique builds damage on four hits while preserving the Drive Suppression Special Attack tie-in (reducing HP consumption by 50%), and Full-Throttle Starlight consumes 100 Determination to fire a Charge Forward laser dealing massive Physical DMG — both are core damage tools in this kit.
special_attackspecial attack
Special Attack is a core area-damage driver: Drive Suppression consumes HP and crashes enemies, while Run Wild and Full-Throttle Starlight each produce big Physical DMG; Full-Throttle also locks you out for the laser. Coordinate with CD Damage and avoid stale positioning because too much focus reduces awareness of dodge reactivity.

Starlight - BillySkills

Knight's Technique

Basic Attack

Knight's Technique

Press to activate:
Performs up to four attacks forward, dealing Physical DMG.
During the 4th hit, press to use Special Attack: Drive Suppression, reducing HP consumption by 50%.
Restores a small amount of HP on hit.

Full-Throttle Starlight

Basic Attack

Full-Throttle Starlight

With enough Determination, hold to activate:
Charges forward on the motorcycle, then fires a laser beam, dealing massive Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Drive Suppression

Special Attack

Drive Suppression

When HP is above 25%, press to activate:
Consumes HP equal to 16% of Max HP to summon a motorcycle and swiftly crash into enemies, continuously dealing Physical DMG.
If attacked by an enemy as the active character shortly upon activating this skill, triggers a block, negating the attack and restoring 5 Determination.
After triggering a block, immediately chains into EX Special Attack: Cool Wheelie.
After the skill continues for a while, it automatically chains into EX Special Attack: Cool Wheelie.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Run Wild

Special Attack

Run Wild

Triggers automatically when Dodge: Through the Galaxy is interrupted:
Kicks his motorcycle at enemies, dealing Physical DMG.
After using this skill, it can be chained into Dodge Counter: Duel King.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Cool Wheelie

EX Special Attack

Cool Wheelie

Triggers automatically when Special Attack: Drive Suppression reaches its maximum duration or a block is triggered:
Lifts the motorcycle to attack enemies, dealing Physical DMG.
On hit, restores an additional 8 Determination.
After using this skill, with enough Adrenaline, press or hold <IconMap:Icon_SpecialReady_Rp> to chain into EX Special Attack: Rocking Footwork.
After the skill animation ends, automatically chains into Special Attack: Run Wild.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

High-Traction Wheels

EX Special Attack

High-Traction Wheels

With enough Adrenaline, hold <IconMap:Icon_SpecialReady_Rp> to activate:
Slams down with the motorcycle, dealing Physical DMG.
Restores 30% of Max HP upon activating this skill.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Rocking Footwork

EX Special Attack

Rocking Footwork

After activating EX Special Attack: Cool Wheelie and with enough Adrenaline, press or hold <IconMap:Icon_SpecialReady_Rp> to activate:
Uses the motorcycle and hand cannon for a combined attack, dealing Physical DMG.
Upon activating this skill, restore 15% of Max HP.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Close Call!

Dodge

Close Call!

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

Through the Galaxy

Dodge

Through the Galaxy

During Special Attack: Drive Suppression, drag the or hold to activate:
Drifts with the motorcycle, enabling Perfect Dodges for a brief duration.
If a Perfect Dodge is successfully triggered, it immediately chains into Dodge Counter: Afterfire Spin.
During this skill, continue dragging the or holding to continue drifting.
During this skill, the duration of Special Attack: Drive Suppression will continue, and upon reaching the maximum duration, it automatically chains into EX Special Attack: Cool Wheelie.
If the skill ends early, it automatically chains into Special Attack: Run Wild.
Character is briefly invulnerable and Anti-Interrupt Level increases during this skill.

Starlight Retribution

Dash Attack

Starlight Retribution

Press during a dodge to activate:
Performs a quick forward slash, dealing Physical DMG.

Duel King

Dodge Counter

Duel King

Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Fires a blast from his arm cannon, dealing Physical DMG.
If this skill is triggered via a Perfect Dodge, hitting an enemy restores 10% of Max HP, and it can be chained into the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Knight's Technique.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Afterfire Spin

Dodge Counter

Afterfire Spin

During Dodge: Through the Galaxy, trigger a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Spins with the bike to deal Physical DMG to surrounding enemies.
After using this skill, it automatically chains into EX Special Attack: Cool Wheelie.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Knight's Swagger

Chain Attack

Knight's Swagger

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Launches a series of attacks forward, dealing massive Physical DMG.
Upon activating this skill, gains 15 Determination.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Starlight Knight Flying Kick

Ultimate

Starlight Knight Flying Kick

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate:
Leaps into the air and delivers a flying kick at the target, dealing massive Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Starlight - Power of Bonds

Quick Assist

Starlight - Power of Bonds

When the active character is launched, press to activate:
Fires a blast from his arm cannon ahead, dealing Physical DMG. When HP is above 25%, this skill is replaced with Special Attack: Drive Suppression. This effect can trigger once every 5s.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Hero's Entrance

Defensive Assist

Hero's Entrance

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.

Villain's Exit

Assist Follow-Up

Villain's Exit

Press after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Kicks the motorcycle at the target, dealing massive Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Starlight - Billy Talents

Heroic Entrance

A

Heroic Entrance

Core Passive: Knight's Resolve restores an additional 60 Adrenaline upon entering the battlefield. Hitting an enemy with an EX Special Attack causes Starlight - Billy's DMG to ignore 18% Physical RES for 45s. Repeated triggers refresh the duration.

Wasteland Automaton

B

Wasteland Automaton

Increases the DMG dealt by Basic Attack: Full-Throttle Starlight, EX Special Attack: Cool Wheelie, and Ultimate: Starlight Knight Flying Kick by 50%. Activating EX Special Attack: Rocking Footwork, EX Special Attack: High-Traction Wheels, or hitting a Stunned enemy with Special Attack: Drive Suppression grants the Turbocharged effect: Special Attack: Drive Suppression consumes this effect to immediately follow up with EX Special Attack: Cool Wheelie, and increases that instance's CRIT DMG by 50%. Only 1 stack of Turbocharged can be held.

Knight's Chivalry

C

Knight's Chivalry

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

Flames of Justice

D

Flames of Justice

While in combat, each use of Special Attack: Drive Suppression increases Starlight - Billy's CRIT DMG by 8%, stacking up to 2 times and lasting 45s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. If HP is below 35% and Starlight - Billy is not the active character, he continuously recovers HP, up to 35%.

Radiant Armaments

E

Radiant Armaments

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

Starlight Knight

F

Starlight Knight

Ultimate: Starlight Knight Flying Kick and Basic Attack: Full-Throttle Starlight's Sheer DMG increases by 18%. Landing the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Knight's Technique, EX Special Attack: Cool Wheelie, or Chain Attack: Knight's Swagger grants 1 stack of Brilliant Starlight, stacking up to 6 times, and gaining at most 1 stack per skill use. When using Ultimate: Starlight Knight Flying Kick or Basic Attack: Full-Throttle Starlight, consumes up to 2 stacks of Brilliant Starlight, with each stack consumed causing that skill's final hit to deal 100% Sheer Force as additional Physical DMG.

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skins

Starlight - Billy: Starlight Armaments

Those who always believe in hope will, in the end, become someone else's hope.

Starlight - Billy: Starlight Armaments

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best W-Engine for Starlight - Billy Kid?

The best W-Engine for Starlight - Billy Kid is Starlight Rider Faceplate.

What are the best Drive Discs for Starlight - Billy Kid?

The best Drive Disc set for Starlight - Billy Kid is yunkui_tales (4pc) + woodpecker_electro (2pc).

What are the best main stats for Starlight - Billy Kid?

The best Drive Disc main stats for Starlight - Billy Kid are CRIT Rate, Physical DMG Bonus, HP.

What is the skill upgrade priority for Starlight - Billy Kid?

Upgrade Starlight - Billy Kid's skills in this order: assist > dodge > chain attack > core skill > basic attack > special attack.

What are the best teams for Starlight - Billy Kid?

Some of the best teams for Starlight - Billy Kid are Starlight Billy Rupture Team, Starlight Billy F2P Team.