Tier List and Best Characters (v3.2)
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 1+
Tier 4
Explanation
RemielleRemielle is an extremely flexible agent thanks to her Lumiflux attribute, allowing her to swap to other attributes. She is easy to use while dealing great damage.
Ye ShunguangYe Shunguang is a top-tier Attack Agent who deals massive damage during her Enlightened Mind state. Her innate CRIT Rate makes her one of the easiest DPS units to build.
YixuanYixuan is a powerful Rupture agent capable of dealing Sheer Force DMG that ignores enemy DEF. Although technical to use, her Special Attack and Ultimate deal high damage when executed properly.
MiyabiMiyabi is a very powerful Anomaly unit who deals massive damage through Frostburn and Basic Attack - Shimotsuki. Her damage is greatly boosted when equipped with the Hailstorm Shrine W-Engine.
Astra YaoAstra is an excellent and versatile Support character who provides ATK buff and DMG buffs. She allows other units to use Chain Attacks as Assists and can restore HP with her Ultimate.
YuzuhaYuzuha is an amazing Support unit who buffs the party's ATK, Anomaly DMG, and Anomaly Buildup Rate. She is the best Support for Anomaly teams.
SunnaSunna is an excellent Support Agent who boosts teammates' damage by inflicting Cat's Gaze on enemies. Her Ether Veil can also enhance the squad's ATK.
LuciaLucia is an Ether Support unit that provides multiple buffs to increase team damage. She can also trigger Aftershocks and provide healing.
DialynDialyn is a powerful Stun Agent capable of boosting Attack and Rupture DMG. She can trigger a Chain Attack that turns into an Ultimate.
NormaNorma is a great Stun unit who consistently applies Daze from off-field and enables teammates by triggering extra Chain Attacks.
Nangong YuNangong 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.
VelinaVelina is an Anomaly Agent who applies debuffs to enemies, enabling her teammates to deal more damage.
TriggerTrigger is an off-field long-ranged Stun unit who uses Aftershocks to inflict Daze. Her sniping ability allows her to stun enemies from afar.
ClaretClaret is an excellent DPS who capitalizes on Armorer mechanics like Maim and Laceration DMG.
PromeiaPromeia is an excellent Anomaly unit who deals damage through Abloom. Triggering Abloom grants her additional Decibels, making her Ultimate more frequent.
ZhaoZhao is a great and versatile Defense unit who provides ATK and DMG buffs to all party members with her Ether Veil. Her Special Attack also offers healing.
EvelynEvelyn is a powerful Attack unit who excels at dealing high DMG with her Chain Attacks. Her kit is effective for grouping mobs and taking down bosses.
VivianVivian is an off-field Ether Anomaly unit who helps increase Disorder DMG with Abloom. She shines on teams with a second Anomaly unit.
SigridSigrid is an Attack Agent capable of tremendous burst damage with her Enhanced Basic Attack.
SeedSeed is an Attack unit who can also act as a Support for other Attack units. Her Basic Attack DMG is powerful, and enemies will have a hard time interrupting her attacks.
AriaAria is a highly capable Ether Anomaly Main DPS. She can deal heavy damage with her Perfect Pitch Attack as long as she has Fandom Power.
AliceAlice is an Anomaly unit who can trigger Assault frequently and increase Disorder damage. She can even trigger Disorder with other Physical units.
YidhariYidhari 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.
Soldier 0 - AnbySoldier 0 Anby is a powerful Attack unit who stacks White Thunder stacks on enemies to deal high Aftershock DMG. She is best played on-field for most of the time.
Starlight - BillyStarlight Billy is a powerful Physical Rupture DPS capable of massive Sheer Physical DMG when his HP is below 50%.
JaneJane is an Anomaly unit with high mobility who deals significant damage through Assault. She excels on an Assault-centric team or with another Anomaly unit of a different element to trigger Disorder.
BanyueBanyue is a formidable Fire Rupture DPS who gains Wrathful Fires to enter the Visage of Wrath state, boosting damage and unlocking various combos.
PyroisPyrois is a versatile Attack Agent with access to multiple Ultimates, allowing you to choose the right one for different situations.
CissiaCissia is a solid Attack unit with great support utility. She provides CRIT buffs and allows Electric DMG to ignore enemy DEF while dealing damage.
Orphie & MagusOrphie 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, which buffs her team's ATK and ignores enemy DEF.
Ju FufuJu Fufu is a highly capable off-field Stun agent who can stun enemies while buffing the entire team's CRIT DMG, Chain ATK, and Ultimate. She can increase the team's Decibels by 1000 and refund 300 to Attack or Rupture agents when they use their Ultimate.
LighterLighter is a Stun character who inflicts heavy Daze and provides Fire and Ice DMG buffs. He is best used on Fire and Ice teams.
HugoHugo is an Attack unit who thrives when dealing increased damage to stunned enemies.
YanagiYanagi 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.
BurniceBurnice is an Anomaly unit who specializes in Burning enemies. She can inflict Burn and provide off-field DMG with Afterburn.
EllenEllen is a strong Attack unit with high mobility and strong Normal Attack damage. Her Ultimate is very powerful and effective against any enemy regardless of size.
QingyiQingyi is a great Stun unit who deals heavy Daze with her Basic Attacks. Her Subjugation increases the Stun multiplier, making her a versatile agent for any team with an Attack unit.
ManatoManato is a strong A-Rank Rupture unit who sacrifices his HP for more damage. His Defensive Assist can transition into his Special Attack for a barrage of hits.
KoledaKoleda is a great Stun unit who deals high Daze DMG and increases the party's Chain Attack DMG on stunned enemies. She becomes much stronger when Ben is on the team.
RinaRina is an excellent Support unit who increases the team's PEN Ratio, a stat that ignores enemy DEF. Her buffs are versatile enough to work well in other teams, though she is best used in a Shock-centric team.
NicoleNicole is a free Support unit who can gather enemies with her EX Special Attack and reduce DEF with her enhanced Basic and Dash Attacks. She is very useful against small enemies but may struggle against heavier ones.
HarumasaHarumasa is a strong and mobile Attack character who excels at dealing damage at any range. He deals more damage to enemies that are stunned or affected with Attribute Anomalies.
LycaonLycaon is a powerful Stun unit who specializes in inflicting heavy Daze with his Basic Attacks. He works well as the Stun unit on any team, but excels on Ice teams thanks to his Ice RES shred.
NekomataNekomata 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.
PulchraPulchra is an off-field Stun unit who uses Aftershocks to inflict Daze. She can also increase Aftershock DMG, and at M6 she increases all types of DMG.
SoukakuSoukaku is a versatile Support unit who strengthens other units with her ATK buff. She is especially useful in Ice-centric teams with her Ice DMG buffs and strong Freezing capability.
Pan YinhuPan Yinhu is a Defense unit who can buff Sheer Force for Rupture Agents. He can also provide healing through his Ultimate.
Zhu YuanZhu Yuan is a powerful Attack unit who deals heavy ranged damage with her Enhanced Shotshells via Basic Attacks. Her attacks become especially stronger against stunned enemies, so pair her with a Stun unit.
CaesarCaesar is a Defense unit who provides a strong shield to the party and stuns enemies well thanks to her high Impact. Her shield also grants an ATK buff, making her a great all-around Support.
LucyLucy is a decent Support unit who deals off-field damage with her guard boar summons. Her Guard Boars provide ATK buff to the party after triggering an explosion.
Soldier 11Soldier 11 is a solid Fire Attack unit who is easy to use and deals significant damage, especially against stunned enemies. Activating Fire Suppression via her EX Special Attack or Chain Attack increases her Basic and Dash Attack DMG.
GraceGrace is a strong and mobile Anomaly unit who specializes in dealing damage through Shock. Enemies affected with Shock take damage even when Grace is off-field, so she can be paired with an Attack unit for maximum damage.
PiperPiper is an Anomaly unit who increases her own Anomaly Buildup with her EX Special Attack and Ultimate. She can boost the party's DMG after accumulating enough Power stacks, although this buildup can be tedious.
SethSeth is a Defense unit who provides shields to the party. Characters shielded by Seth receive an Anomaly Proficiency buff, making him a great support for Anomaly teams.
AnbyAnby 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.
AntonAnton is a strong A-Rank Attack unit who lands multiple hits with his Basic Attacks during Burst Mode. He deals more damage to enemies affected with Shock.
CorinCorin is an Attack unit who deals heavy damage when an enemy is stunned. She is best for single-target fights due to her lack of AoE, but her multi-hit attacks make her viable against harder bosses.
BenBen is a Defense unit who provides shields with his EX Special Attack. His slow attack speed is underwhelming, but he helps survive tough boss fights and is especially useful on teams with Koleda.
BillyBilly is a free Attack unit who deals decent damage at a distance. To maximize damage, he relies on Crouching Shot, which locks him into stationary single-target attacks, posing a huge risk against multiple enemies.