Tier List and Best Characters
This Tier List of the crossplatform game Zenless Zone Zero categorizes the characters of the game into different tiers based on their performance in the game. The characters are assessed based on their performance in the core game content of the game – Shiyu Defense.
Tier 0
Tier 1+
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Tier 4
Explanation

Remielle is an exceptionally flexible agent thanks to the Lumiflux attribute's ability to swap to other attributes. Easy to use while dealing substantial damage, she excels in adapting to various combat situations.

Ye Shunguang is a top-tier Attack agent who unleashes massive damage during her Enlightened Mind state. Her innate CRIT Rate makes her one of the easiest DPS units to build in the game.

Yixuan is a powerful Rupture agent capable of dealing Sheer Force DMG, which ignores enemy DEF. While technical to use, her Special Attack and Ultimate can dish out tremendous damage when executed correctly.

Miyabi is a highly potent Anomaly unit specializing in massive damage through Frostburn and Basic Attack – Shimotsuki. Equipping the Hailstorm Shrine W-Engine grants her a huge damage boost.

Astra is an excellent, versatile Support character who provides ATK and DMG buffs with her kit. She allows other units to use their Chain Attacks as Assists and can restore HP with her Ultimate.

Yuzuha is an amazing Support unit who buffs the party's ATK, Anomaly DMG, and Anomaly Buildup Rate. She is the premier support for Anomaly teams.

Sunna is an excellent Support agent who increases teammates' damage output by inflicting Cat's Gaze on enemies. Activating Ether Veil further enhances the squad's ATK.

Lucia is an Ether Support unit providing multiple buffs to boost team damage. She can also trigger Aftershocks and provide healing.

Dialyn is a powerful Stun agent capable of boosting Attack and Rupture DMG. Her Chain Attack transforms into an Ultimate.

Ju Fufu is a highly capable off-field Stun agent who buffs the entire team's CRIT DMG, Chain ATK, and Ultimate while stunning enemies. She increases the whole team's Decibels by 1000 and refunds 300 to Attack or Rupture agents when they use their Ultimate.

Norma is a great Stun unit who consistently applies Daze from off-field and enables teammates by triggering extra Chain Attacks.

Nangong Yu is a great Stun agent for enhancing Anomaly teams. She triggers additional instances of Abloom and Disorder while enhancing their effects during Stun windows.

Velina is an Anomaly agent who applies debuffs to enemies, enabling her teammates to deal more damage.

Trigger is an off-field long-ranged Stun unit using Aftershocks to inflict Daze on enemies. Her sniping ability allows her to stun foes from afar.

Promeia is an excellent Anomaly unit dealing damage through Abloom. Triggering Abloom grants her additional Decibels, making her more efficient at launching her Ultimate.

Zhao is a great, versatile Defense unit providing ATK and DMG buffs to all party members with her Ether Veil. She can also offer healing through her Special Attack.

Evelyn is a powerful Attack unit specializing in heavy Chain Attack damage. Her kit excels at grouping mobs of enemies and taking down bosses.

Vivian is an off-field Ether Anomaly unit that boosts Disorder DMG with Abloom. She shines on teams with a second Anomaly unit.

Soldier 0 Anby is a powerful Attack unit who stacks White Thunder on enemies to deal high Aftershock DMG. She is best played when on-field for the majority of the fight.

Yidhari is a powerful Ice Rupture DPS capable of high damage when her HP is below 50%. Her Ether Veil mechanic allows her to use her Ultimate more often.

Aria is a highly capable Ether Anomaly main DPS. She can pummel enemies with her Perfect Pitch attack as long as she has Fandom Power.

Alice is an Anomaly unit who triggers Assault frequently and increases Disorder damage. She can even trigger Disorder with other Physical units.

Seed is an Attack unit that can also act as a Support for other Attack units. Her Basic Attack damage is powerful, and enemies have a hard time interrupting her attacks.

Starlight Billy is a powerful Physical Rupture DPS capable of massive Sheer Physical DMG when his HP drops below 50%.

Banyue is a formidable Fire Rupture DPS who gains Wrathful Fires to enter the Visage of Wrath state, boosting damage and enabling various combos.

Yanagi is an Anomaly unit who increases Disorder DMG dealt by all squad members. She works especially well with other Anomaly units of a different attribute.

Pyrois is a versatile Attack agent with access to multiple Ultimates, allowing you to choose the right one for different situations.

Cissia is a solid Attack unit with great support utility. Besides dealing damage, she provides CRIT buffs and allows Electric DMG to ignore enemy DEF.

Orphie and Magus is a Fire Attack unit highly capable of off-field damage. Her EX Special Attack: Heat Charge inflicts great damage while triggering the Zeroed In Stage, buffing her team's ATK and ignoring enemy DEF.

Lighter is a Stun character who inflicts heavy Daze and provides Fire and Ice DMG buffs to the party. He is best used on Fire and Ice teams.

Hugo is an Attack unit who thrives on dealing increased damage to stunned enemies.

Burnice is an Anomaly unit specializing in burning enemies. She inflicts Burn and provides off-field damage with Afterburn.

Jane is an Anomaly unit with high mobility, dealing heavy damage through the Assault attribute anomaly. She fits well on an Assault-centric team or alongside another Anomaly unit of a different element to trigger Disorder.

Ellen is a strong Attack unit with high mobility and powerful Normal Attack damage. Her Ultimate is very effective against any enemy regardless of size.

Manato is a strong A-Rank Rupture unit who can sacrifice HP for more damage. His Defensive Assist can transition into his Special Attack for a barrage of hits.

Qingyi is a great Stun unit dealing heavy Daze with her Basic Attacks. She increases the Stun multiplier via Subjugation, making her a versatile agent for any team with an Attack unit.

Zhu Yuan is a powerful Attack unit who deals ranged damage with Enhanced Shotshells via Basic Attacks. Her attacks are especially strong against stunned enemies, so pair her with a Stun unit.

Harumasa is a strong, mobile Attack character excelling at any range. He deals more damage to enemies that are stunned or affected with Attribute Anomalies.

Lycaon is a powerful Stun unit specializing in heavy Daze with his Basic Attacks. He works well on any team as a Stun unit but excels on Ice teams thanks to his Ice RES shred.

Nicole is a free Support unit who gathers enemies with her EX Special Attack and reduces DEF with her enhanced Basic and Dash Attacks. She is very useful against small enemies but may struggle against heavier foes.

Lucy is a decent Support unit dealing off-field damage with her guard boar summons. Her boars provide ATK buffs to the party after triggering an explosion.

Pulchra is an off-field Stun unit using Aftershocks to inflict Daze. She also increases Aftershock DMG (and all types of DMG at M6).

Soukaku is a versatile Support unit who strengthens others with her ATK buff. She is especially useful in Ice-centric teams with her Ice DMG buffs and strong Freezing capability.

Pan Yinhu is a Defense unit who can buff Sheer Force for Rupture agents and provide healing through his Ultimate.

Caesar is a Defense unit who provides a strong shield to the party and stuns enemies effectively thanks to high Impact. Her shield also grants an ATK buff, making her a great all-around support.

Soldier 11 is a solid Fire Attack unit who is easy to use and deals heavy damage, especially against stunned enemies. Activating Fire Suppression through her EX Special Attack or Chain Attack boosts her Basic and Dash Attack DMG.

Grace is a strong, mobile Anomaly unit specializing in damage through Shock. Enemies afflicted with Shock take damage even when Grace is off-field, making her effective with an Attack unit for maximum damage.

Piper is an Anomaly unit who increases her own Anomaly Buildup with her EX Special Attack and Ultimate. She raises the party's DMG when she accumulates enough Power stacks, though building them can be tedious.

Rina is an excellent Support unit who increases your team's PEN Ratio, a stat that ignores enemy DEF. While best used in a Shock-centric team, her buffs are versatile enough for other teams.

Nekomata is a strong AoE Attack unit with quick attacks and high mobility. She excels against multiple weak enemies, easily taking them down with her Dodge Counter and Ultimate.

Koleda is a great Stun unit who deals heavy Daze damage and increases the party's Chain Attack DMG on stunned enemies. She becomes significantly stronger when Ben is on the team.

Seth is a Defense unit who provides shields to the party. Characters shielded by Seth gain an Anomaly Proficiency buff, making him a great support for Anomaly teams.

Anby is a free Stun unit who deals heavy Daze damage with her Special Attack. To maximize Daze, use her Special Attack after the third hit of her Basic Attack.

Anton is a strong A-Rank Attack unit who delivers multiple hits with his Basic Attacks during Burst Mode. He deals more damage against enemies affected with Shock.

Corin is an Attack unit who deals massive damage when an enemy is stunned. Best used against single targets due to lack of AoE, her multi-hit single-target attacks make her a viable DPS against harder bosses.

Ben is a Defense unit who provides shields with his EX Special Attack. While his slow attack speed is underwhelming, he aids survival in tough boss fights and is especially useful on teams with Koleda.

Billy is a free Attack unit who deals decent ranged damage. To maximize output, he relies on Crouching Shot, which limits him to a single stationary target, posing a risk against multiple enemies.