Zenless Zone Zero character tier list − Best Agents

❘ Updated: 2024-07-26T15:01:01

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Zenless Zone Zero is the latest game from the Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail developers, and it’s bound to get many more characters. That’s why it’s always a great idea to keep an eye on the best ZZZ Agents to stay on top of the meta.

With updates coming regularly to add more and more Agents, teams can easily become outdated, so here’s a Zenless Zone Zero tier list with the best Agents ranked from best to worst.

Zenless Zone Zero Agents ranked tier list

Tier	Agents
S+	Zhu Yuan, Ellen, Lycaon, Soukaku
S	Grace, Nekomata, Rina
A	Koleda, Lucy, Soldier 11
B	Nicole, Piper, Anby, Anton, Ben
C	Billy, Corin

Best Zenless Zone Zero character

At the time of writing, Zhu Yuan is the best Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. While Ellen can deal more damage with some combos, Zhu Yuan is extremely versatile and easy to use. She fits in almost any team and doesn’t need any particular unit by her side to shine.

Her Enhanced Shotshells are devastating, making her the best DPS in the game in version 1.0.

Zhu Yuan is the first unit from the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team faction.

Tiers explained

We’ve ranked all ZZZ Agents from best to worst, with S+ Tier units being the best and C Tier characters being the least powerful of the bunch.

Unlike Honkai Star Rail, having the best Agents in your squad doesn’t mean you’ll achieve victory no matter what. ZZZ is a skill-based game where different units allow for different playstyles, so you could be unstoppable with C Tier units too.

For example, Corin is at the bottom of the tier list, but she can deal lots of damage to enemies and has been a reliable Agent to complete all kinds of Commissions in my experience.

Additionally, team compositions can grant special bonuses and other benefits, so low-tier characters can improve greatly with the right teammates. Make sure you keep these things in mind when pulling for characters and building squads.

Best ZZZ Agents explained

Zhu Yuan

Ether Agents aren’t common in ZZZ.

Attribute: Ether
Style: Attack/Pierce

Zhu Yuan is the second Ether Agent to debut in Zenless Zone Zero, which means she’s a great addition to deal with enemies in the early game. The member of New Eridu’s Public Security is easy to use, and you’ll be able to dish massive damage if you keep accumulating Enhanced Shotshells.

Additionally, she can attack enemies from a safe distance and has great synergy with almost every character, meaning you can add her to any squad. What’s more, her W-Engine is great for any Attack Agent, making Zhu Yuan an overall great unit.

Ellen Joe

This character is specialized in close-range combat.

Attribute: Ice
Style: Attack/Slash

As the first S-Rank Agent featured in limited-time banners, it’s no wonder Ellen is already a top pick in Zenless Zone Zero. At launch, she’s the best Ice unit thanks to her unique mobility. She can dodge attacks with ease and has many different options to counter-attack as well.

Ellen is especially great for mono-Ice teams, as she can benefit from her Core Skills to Freeze and Shatter enemies often.

Von Lycaon

Von Lycaon is another Support in the ZZZ universe.

Attribute: Ice
Style: Stun/Strike

If you have Ellen, pairing her with Lycaon can make a solid Ice team. As a Stun character, Lycaon can deal massive amounts of Daze to enemies, but his kit also lets him debuff enemies to receive more DMG from Ice attacks.

Thanks to his stats, Lycaon is one of the best Stun Agents in ZZZ and can excel in teams with at least another Ice unit. However, you’ll need to master his mobility to get out of hairy situations quickly, as Lycaon’s attacks have short range.

Soukaku

She’s part of the Hollow Special Operations Section 6 faction.

Attribute: Ice
Style: Support/Slash

After Rina, Soukaku is another great Support Agent in ZZZ. She can provide ATK buffs to her party and can Freeze enemies pretty quickly, which is ideal for teams with more Ice units.

Soukaku can buff her own stats with different abilities and her Ultimate generates Energy for her teammates, which can make the battle end in no time. You can get Soukaku for free, so make sure you take advantage of her kit.

S Tier units

Grace Howard

She’s described as a mech-maniac.

Attribute: Electric
Style: Anomaly/Pierce

Grace is one of the two Anomaly characters at launch, which makes her a sought-after unit for a lot of players. She works best alongside other Electric Agents, as most of her DMG comes from applying Shock to enemies. Grace can still deal loads of DMG when she’s not on the field, making here a great ally in battle.

However, not all her abilities are straightforward, so you might need to master them before you can set her as your DPS.

Nekomata

Nekomata is a mysterious and quite mischievous member of the Cunning Hares.

Attribute: Physical
Style: Attack/Slash

Players get a quick trial of Nekomata by simply playing the main campaign. That short mission is enough to get to know her abilities and get used to her amazing speed. With great mobility and a couple of buffs, Nekomata is a great DPS in ZZZ.

However, her playstyle demands her to be constantly moving and dodging to activate her passives. Additionally, there aren’t many Physical characters she can pair up with to get attack bonuses, so it might be a better pick for future updates.

Rina

This character uses dolls to attack.

Attribute: Electric
Style: Support/Strike

At launch, Rina is the best Support Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. Her Ultimate can provide great buffs that work well with any team, making her extremely versatile. She can also keep a great distance from enemies thanks to her ranged attacks and Dodges, so it’s not hard to get used to her abilities.

Of course, Rina works best alongside other Electric units, but her Electric DMG output can help any squad thanks to Shock.

A Tier

Koleda

Players are eager to know if the Belobog name has any connection with the Honkai universe.

Attribute: Fire
Style: Stun/Strike

Koleda Belobog is an interesting Stun unit that can deal massive Daze to enemies through her abilities and passives. She can also deal a lot of DMG to enemies but is not recommended as your DPS.

The biggest downside to Koleda’s kit is that she needs Ben in the team to excel. Most of her abilities get better if Ben is in the party, unlocking new combined attacks between the two. You can unlock Ben for free so keep that in mind if you pull Koleda in banners.

Soldier 11

Soldier 11 is the only member of the OBOLS Squad.

Attribute: Fire
Style: Attack/Slash

As the only Fire/Attack Agent in Zenless Zone Zero, Soldier 11 is a very valuable unit at launch. She’s very easy to use and can be the DPS of any team, but doesn’t have many other units to create synergy with.

We consider Soldier 11 as an A-tier Agent thanks to her kit and her potential in battle, but she’ll likely get overshadowed by an S-Rank Agent in a future update.

Lucy

Lucy is part of the Sons of Calydon faction.

Attribute: Fire
Style: Support/Strike

You’ll find another great Support Agent in Lucy thanks to her powerful Guard Boars. Most of her abilities summon these characters that can stay in battle even with Lucy out of the field.

Additionally, while she can provide buffs to her teammates, she can also deal both Physical and Fire DMG with her kit. This makes her a versatile unit suitable for different squads.

B Tier

Nicole Demara

Nicole is one of the first characters introduced in trailers.

Attribute: Ether
Style: Support/Strike

Players get Nicole very early in the game, so mastering her abilities is pretty straightforward. She’s the only Ether Agent at launch, so she can be a valuable unit for now.

Her support abilities consist of weakening enemies, and she can also launch skills that gather all enemies in one place for other Agents to finish them off.

Piper Wheel

Piper Wheel was revealed during the first Special Program.

Attribute: Physical
Style: Anomaly/Slash

The gameplay of Anomaly Agents can be tricky, so Piper won’t be anyone’s first choice. She needs to be on the field most of the time to take advantage of her buffs.

Having said that, she can deal a lot of Physical DMG, so she can act as the DPS on your team.

Anby Demara

Her past is a mystery at the beginning of Zenless Zone Zero.

Attribute: Electric
Style: Stun/Slash

Anby is the first character you’ll use in ZZZ, and as a Stun unit, she specializes in dealing plenty of Daze through her abilities. She works best in Electric teams but can also deal huge amounts of DMG.

While she doesn’t have what it takes to be a DPS, she can be a Sub-DPS thanks to her Special Attack and Ultimate.

Anton Ivanov

Belobog is part of other HoYoverse titles.

Attribute: Electric
Style: Attack/Pierce

Anton is an interesting damage dealer in Zenless Zone Zero. He can deal massive amounts of DMG to enemies, but the requirements to do so can be somewhat tricky.

While he greatly benefits when he’s paired with other Electric Agents, Anton isn’t very useful outside of his Attribute.

Ben Bigger

If you’re looking to deal a lot of damage, Ben Bigger can help.

Attribute: Fire
Style: Defense/Strike

Ben is the only Defense character at launch, so it’s an interesting unit to get to know. You won’t find much use for him in the early game, but his buffs and shields come in handy later on.

However, due to his low speed, Ben is mostly viable when paired with Koleda, as he can enhance her kit and add new abilities.

C Tier

Billy Kid

You can unlock Billy very early in ZZZ.

Attribute: Physical
Style: Attack/Pierce

The best thing about Billy is that he can safely attack enemies from a distance. His abilities can damage many enemies at the same time, and he can deal massive Physical DMG, although you’ll need to meet very specific conditions.

Sadly, with no Physical Supports at launch, Billy can’t show his full potential in Zenless Zone Zero yet.

Corin Wickes

Attribute: Physical
Style: Attack/Slash

Corin is part of the pre-registration rewards, so all players can get her for free at the start of their adventure. She needs a Stun unit alongside her, as she can deal most of her DMG to Dazed enemies.

Other than that, Corin doesn’t have much to offer. While her weapon looks massive, she only attacks the enemies right in front of her and has no AoE capabilities.

Best starting Agents in Zenless Zone Zero

Considering their availability, skills, and synergy, the best Agents to use when starting Zenless Zone Zero are Corin, Anby, and Soukaku. A team with three free units can work really well even without Attribute passives. Nicole is another good pick since she can lower the enemies’ DEF with her abilities.

Corin is an interesting DPS that lacks range but can be relentless, while Anby can deal Daze to enemies and apply Shock as well. Soukaku can work as a DPS in this squad, but her supporting abilities can also be wonderful assets in battle.

Zhu Yuan is featured in the second ZZZ banner, so make sure you redeem all of the active codes and get Twitch Drops to pull for her.