TriggerBuild Guide (v3.2)
Find the best builds and teams for Trigger in Zenless Zone Zero, including recommended W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions.
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Rank
Element: Electric
House: New Eridu Defense Force
Type: Stun
character_name Best Builds
Trigger Stun Build
This Stun build boosts Impact to land Daze via Basic Attack and Aftershock. Keep at least 90% CRIT Rate so Trigger's Additional Ability gives the full Daze increase.
Best W-Engines
Drive Disc Build
Drive Main Stats
Drive Substats
character_name Best Teams and Bangboo
Trigger F2P Team
Free-to-play Cunning Hares core where Trigger supplies off-field Daze, Nicole debuffs, and Billy cleans up.
Trigger Aftershock Team
Aftershock core centered on Soldier 0 - Anby holding the field; Trigger provides off-field Daze, and Orphie & Magus contributes Aftershock damage.
Trigger Armorer Team
Armorer-focused squad with an
Trigger Generalist Team
General-purpose lineup: Trigger supports any Attack DPS with off-field Daze and Stun DMG multiplier, while Astra Yao sustains and Harumasa acts as a sample carry.
character_name Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 dodge | Negligible since she is rarely on-field; leaving it at level 1 is fine. | |
 assist | Contributes the least Daze; invest only after Chain Attack if resources remain. | |
 chain attack | Ultimate and Chain hits deal high Daze; upgrade next after the top three skills. | |
 core skill | Boosts the Stun DMG Multiplier debuff from Aftershocks, amplifying Daze from your whole team. | |
 basic attack | Primary Daze generator for on-field shots and off-field Harmonizing Shot procs. | |
 special attack | EX Skill triggers Coordinated Support for extra Aftershocks, making it core to her kit. |
TriggerSkills
Basic Attack
Cold-Bore Shot
Press 
to activate:
Unleashes up to 4 shots ahead. The first 3 hits deal Physical DMG, the 4th hit deals Electric DMG.
Basic Attack
Silenced Shot
Hold to activate:
Trigger enters the Sniper Stance and fires forward continuously, dealing Electric DMG.
While continually firing, when attacked by an enemy, Trigger will automatically evade. This effect can trigger once every 8s.
While continually firing, you can drag the to adjust her position to the left/right/back.
Automatically evading attacks or adjusting position when about to be hit will trigger a Perfect Dodge, followed by an automatic charged counter.
After releasing , Trigger will step back, ready her weapon and unleash a Finishing Move, then exit Sniper Stance.
Character is invulnerable during the charged counter and Finishing Move.
When the continuous firing or the charged counter hits an enemy, Trigger gains 25 Purge, up to a maximum of 100 Purge.
When the Finishing Move hits an enemy, it triggers the Quick Assist of the previous character in the squad. A Quick Assist can only be triggered through this method once every 25s.
Basic Attack
Harmonizing Shot
When Trigger has Purge, use another active character in the squad to hit an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dodge Counter, Special Attack, Dash Attack or Quick Assist to activate:
While encircling the enemy, rapidly fire two shots at the enemy, dealing Electric DMG.
Upon activating this skill, consume 3 Purge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Basic Attack: Harmonizing Shot is an Aftershock attack.
The squad can trigger Basic Attack: Harmonizing Shot once every 3s.
Basic Attack
Harmonizing Shot - Tartarus
When Trigger has Purge, use another active character in the squad to hit an enemy with a heavy attack from an EX Special Attack, Assist Follow-Up, or Ultimate to activate:
While encircling the enemy, rapidly fires three shots at the enemy, followed by a Finishing Move, dealing Electric DMG.
Upon activating this skill, consume 5 Purge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Basic Attack: Harmonizing Shot - Tartarus is an Aftershock attack.
The same skill type can trigger Basic Attack: Harmonizing Shot - Tartarus up to 2 times within 20s for the entire squad.
During Basic Attack: Harmonizing Shot, Basic Attack: Harmonizing Shot - Tartarus will immediately activate instead if triggered.
Special Attack
Spectral Flash
Press 
to activate:
Lunge forward with a slash, dealing Electric DMG.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack
Flash Burial
With enough Energy, press to activate:
Lunge forward with a slash, then leap up with a powerful shot to the ground, dealing massive Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
When this skill hits an enemy, it triggers the Quick Assist of the previous character in the squad.
When this skill hits an enemy, Trigger enters Coordinated Support. While in this state, when another active character in the squad hits an enemy with any attack, it triggers a Basic Attack: Harmonizing Shot without consuming Purge and with no cooldown restrictions. This state lasts 8s and the effect can trigger up to 4 times. Repeatedly entering Coordinated Support extends the duration and grants additional triggers, lasting a maximum of 20s and triggering up to a maximum of 10 times.
Dodge
Phantom Concealment
Press 
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack
Vengeful Specter
Press during a dodge to activate:
Rapidly lift the gun and fire, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter
Condemned Soul
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Rotate and fire a quick shot at enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attack
Stygian Guide
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Unleashes continuous powerful shots forward, dealing massive Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate
Underworld Requiem
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press 
to activate:
Deliver a powerful shot at enemies in a large area ahead, dealing massive Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
When the skill hits an enemy, it triggers the Quick Assist of the previous character in the squad.
When the skill hits an enemy, Trigger enters Coordinated Support. While in this state, when another active character in the squad hits an enemy with any attack, it triggers a Basic Attack: Harmonizing Shot without consuming Purge and with no cooldown restrictions. This state lasts 12s and the effect can trigger up to 6 times. Repeatedly entering Coordinated Support extends the duration and grants additional triggers, lasting a maximum of 20s and triggering up to a maximum of 10 times.
Quick Assist
Cold-Bore Cover Fire
When the active character is launched, press 
to activate:
Rotate and fire a quick shot at enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist
Delaying Demise
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
Piercing Thunder
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Unleash a series of slashes at enemies ahead, followed by a powerful charged shot after landing, dealing Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Trigger Talents
A
Sharpened Senses
B
"Ether Vision"
C
"Homecoming"
D
Concealment
E
Locked In
F
Beyond the River of the Dead
skins
Trigger: Gaze Into the Light
In the Hollows, her aim never wavers. She's a teammate one can rely on to cover their back without question. But once she returns to Sixth Street, that constant watchfulness softens, lingering for a moment before disappearing the instant it's sensed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best W-Engine for Trigger?
The best W-Engine for Trigger is Spectral Gaze.
What are the best Drive Discs for Trigger?
The best Drive Disc set for Trigger is shadow_harmony (4pc) + woodpecker_electro (2pc).
What are the best main stats for Trigger?
The best Drive Disc main stats for Trigger are CRIT Rate, Electric DMG Bonus, Impact.
What is the skill upgrade priority for Trigger?
Upgrade Trigger's skills in this order: dodge > assist > chain attack > core skill > basic attack > special attack.
What are the best teams for Trigger?
Some of the best teams for Trigger are Trigger F2P Team, Trigger Aftershock Team, Trigger Armorer Team.