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
Ye Shunguang is a top‑tier Attack agent. In her Enlightened Mind state she deals massive damage, and her innate CRIT Rate makes her one of the easiest DPS units to build. She shines on teams that can quickly activate her state.
Yixuan is a powerful Rupture agent who deals Sheer Force damage that ignores enemy DEF. Her Special Attack and Ultimate unleash huge damage when timed correctly, rewarding precise play.
Miyabi is a high‑damage Anomaly unit. Her Frostburn and basic attack Shimotsuki can devastate foes, especially when equipped with the Hailstorm Shrine W‑Engine, which grants a massive damage boost.
Astra is a versatile Support character. She provides ATK and DMG buffs, lets allies use Chain Attacks as Assists, and her Ultimate restores HP to the team.
Yuzuha excels as a Support for Anomaly teams, granting party ATK, Anomaly DMG, and Anomaly Buildup Rate buffs. She is the premier support for pure Anomaly line‑ups.
Sunna is an excellent Support agent. She applies Cat's Gaze to enemies, increasing teammate damage, and her Ether Veil further boosts squad ATK.
Lucia is an Ether Support unit that layers multiple buffs to raise team damage. She can trigger Aftershocks and also provides healing.
Dialyn is a potent Stun agent. She raises Attack and Rupture DMG, and can launch a Chain Attack that transforms into her Ultimate.
Ju Fufu is an off‑field Stun specialist. She buffs the whole team's CRIT DMG, Chain ATK, and Ultimate, raises team decibels by 1000, and refunds 300 Attack or Rupture agents when they use their Ultimate.
Trigger is an off‑field, long‑range Stun unit. She uses Aftershocks to apply Daze and can snipe enemies from afar, delivering stun from a distance.
Zhao is a flexible Defense unit. Her Ether Veil grants party-wide ATK and DMG buffs, and her Special Attack provides additional healing.
Evelyn is a strong Attack character who excels at chaining attacks. Her kit groups enemies and delivers heavy damage, making her effective against both mobs and bosses.
Vivian is an off‑field Ether Anomaly unit. She raises Disorder DMG with Abloom and shines on teams that feature a second Anomaly character.
Soldier 0 Anby is a high‑damage Attack unit. She stacks White Thunder on enemies to unleash strong Aftershock damage, and performs best when kept on‑field.
Yidhari is a powerful Ice Rupture DPS. When her HP falls below 50% she deals increased damage, and her Ether Veil lets her use her Ultimate more frequently.
Aria is a high‑impact Ether Anomaly main DPS. She pummels foes with her Perfect Pitch Attack as long as she has Fandom Power active.
Alice is an Anomaly unit that frequently triggers Assault and boosts Disorder DMG. She can also cause Disorder with other Physical allies.
Seed is an Attack unit that can also support fellow Attack characters. Her basic attack deals heavy damage and is hard to interrupt, making her a reliable front‑liner.
Banyue is a formidable Fire Rupture DPS. She gains Wrathful Fires to enter the Visage of Wrath state for a damage boost and can execute multiple combos.
Yanagi is an Anomaly unit that raises Disorder DMG for the entire squad. She pairs especially well with other Anomaly characters of a different element.
Orphie and Magus are a Fire Attack unit capable of strong off‑field damage. Their EX Special Attack: Heat Charge deals heavy damage and triggers the Zeroed In stage, buffing team ATK and ignoring enemy DEF.
Lighter is a Stun character who inflicts massive Daze and grants Fire and Ice DMG buffs to the party. He excels on Fire and Ice compositions.
Hugo is an Attack unit that thrives on dealing extra damage to stunned enemies.
Burnice is an Anomaly unit specialized in applying Burn. She provides off‑field damage through Afterburn while keeping enemies ignited.
Jane is a mobile Anomaly unit that deals high damage via the Assault attribute. She fits well on Assault‑centric teams or with a contrasting Anomaly element to trigger Disorder.
Ellen is a swift Attack unit with strong normal‑attack damage. Her Ultimate is powerful against any enemy, regardless of size.
Manato is a strong A‑Rank Rupture unit. He can sacrifice his HP for higher damage, and his Defensive Assist can transition into a multi‑hit Special Attack.
Qingyi is a versatile Stun agent. Her basic attacks apply heavy Daze, and Subjugation increases the stun multiplier, making her useful on any Attack‑focused team.
Zhu Yuan is a potent Attack unit with ranged Enhanced Shotshells. Her attacks gain extra power against stunned foes, so pairing her with a stun ally is essential.
Harumasa is a mobile Attack character who deals damage at any range. He deals extra damage to enemies that are stunned or affected by Attribute Anomalies.
Lycaon is a powerful Stun unit focused on delivering massive Daze with basic attacks. He works on any team but shines on Ice compositions thanks to his Ice RES shred.
Nicole is a free Support who gathers enemies with her EX Special Attack and reduces DEF via enhanced basic and dash attacks. She excels against small foes but may struggle with larger enemies.
Lucy is a solid Support who deals off‑field damage with summoned guard boars. After exploding, the boars grant the party ATK buffs.
Pulchra is an off‑field Stun unit. She uses Aftershocks to apply Daze and can increase Aftershock DMG (and all DMG at M6).
Soukaku is a versatile Support that buffs allies' ATK. She is especially valuable in Ice‑centric teams, providing Ice DMG buffs and strong freezing capability.
Pan Yinhu is a Defense unit that enhances Sheer Force for Rupture agents and offers healing through his Ultimate.
Caesar is a Defense unit that grants a strong shield and can stun enemies thanks to high impact. Her shield also provides an ATK buff, making her a well‑rounded support.
Soldier 11 is a reliable Fire Attack unit. She deals extra damage to stunned enemies, and activating Fire Suppression via her EX Special Attack or Chain Attack boosts basic and dash attack DMG.
Grace is a mobile Anomaly unit that deals damage through Shock. Enemies afflicted with Shock take damage even when Grace is not active, allowing her to pair well with Attack units.
Piper is an Anomaly unit that builds her own Anomaly Buildup with her EX Special Attack and Ultimate. Once she accumulates enough power stacks, she raises party DMG, though the buildup can be tedious.
Rina is an excellent Support that increases the team's PEN Ratio, a stat that ignores enemy DEF. She shines in Shock‑centric teams but remains versatile for other compositions.
Nekomata is a strong AoE Attack unit with quick strikes and high mobility. She excels against multiple weak foes, using her Dodge Counter and Ultimate to finish them off.
Koleda is a great Stun unit that deals heavy Daze damage and boosts party Chain Attack DMG on stunned enemies. She becomes even stronger when Ben is on the team.
Seth is a Defense unit that provides shields. Shielded characters receive an Anomaly Proficiency buff, making him a valuable support for Anomaly teams.
Anby is a free Stun unit whose Special Attack deals massive Daze damage when used after the third hit of her Basic Attack.
Anton is a strong A‑Rank Attack unit. He delivers multiple hits during Burst Mode and deals extra damage to enemies affected by Shock.
Corin is an Attack unit that excels against stunned foes. She is best suited for single‑target encounters, as she lacks AoE but hits repeatedly for high DPS.
Ben is a Defense unit who provides shields via his EX Special Attack. Though his attack speed is low, his shields aid survival, especially on teams with Koleda.
Billy is a free Attack unit with decent ranged damage. To maximize output he relies on Crouching Shot, which limits him to a single target and stationary positioning, making him risky against multiple foes.