When you start Zenless Zone Zero, concentrate your materials on three complementary Agents instead of spreading them across the whole roster. A reliable team usually has one damage dealer, one Agent who creates their attack window and one support.
Billy, Anby and Nicole form a coherent free starting team, although they are not mandatory. Replace one of them only when a new Agent activates a stronger Additional Ability or makes the rotation more effective.
The essentials for a first team
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- Build three Agents first, along with one main W-Engine and a suitable Bangboo.
- An Attack team often relies on a Stun Agent and a support.
- An Anomaly team can pair two Attributes to trigger Disorder.
- Levels, promotions and W-Engines come before chasing perfect Drive Discs.
- Spend Battery Charge on the material blocking your next upgrade.
Match roles and Additional Abilities
Before looking at rarity, check each Agent's Specialty, Attribute, Faction and Additional Ability. This ability may require an ally with the same Attribute, Faction or a specific Specialty. A trio that fulfils that condition can be more reliable than three S-Rank Agents with no mechanical connection.
The clearest starting setup is Attack + Stun + Support. Build the Daze meter, activate the support bonus and launch Chain Attacks. The Attack Agent can then use EX Special Attacks and their Ultimate during the stun.
The Anomaly + Anomaly + Support setup uses two Agents who can apply different Attributes. Closely timed applications can trigger Disorder, making a second Anomaly Agent more coherent than a Stun Agent in some teams.
| Main Agent | Partners to look for | Combat priority |
|---|---|---|
| Attack or Rupture | Stun + Support | Stun the enemy, apply the bonus, then deal your heavy damage. |
| Anomaly | Anomaly of another Attribute + Support | Alternate Attributes to set up Disorder. |
| Favourite Agent without complete synergy | Support + already upgraded control | Keep this trio until the next useful milestone. |
Avoid placing three damage-oriented characters in the same squad: you may lose the stun, buffs or Anomaly setup. After a new version, jeu.vidéo's latest gaming news can help identify changes affecting an Agent or composition.
Upgrade the main Agent first
Invest first in the Agent who finishes your fights. Raise their level as soon as the cap allows, then improve their W-Engine and the skills actually used in their rotation.
- Choose a main Agent and bring them to the highest available level.
- Upgrade their W-Engine before secondary weapons.
- Strengthen the skills useful to their rotation.
- Then build the Stun or Anomaly Agent.
- Finish with the support and suitable Bangboo.
For a Stun Agent, Impact and actions that fill the Daze meter are priorities. For a support, favour upgrades that make their bonus available regularly. Keep a second trio for content that truly requires it, and reuse available equipment before starting a full new farm.
Use Drive Discs without wasting Battery Charge
Drive Discs matter, but they should not slow down the early game. First look for a main stat suited to the role: Attack or Critical stats for a damage dealer, Impact for a Stun Agent, or Anomaly Mastery or Proficiency for an Anomaly Agent depending on their mechanics.
A useful main stat on a temporary piece is enough at first. Substats remain random, so gradually upgrade promising pieces and stop when they mainly improve useless lines.
Two- and four-piece bonuses become worthwhile once they no longer delay a promotion or essential skill. Spending all your Battery Charge on Drive Discs while your main Agent is under-levelled slows down your account. The official Zenless Zone Zero website centralises game information and its official channels.
Spend Battery Charge on the next missing material
Battery Charge refills, and leaving it capped for a long time reduces the materials you collect. Open your main Agent's upgrade screen, identify the missing resource, then select the corresponding activity in the Compendium.
- Claim rewards and check the available commissions.
- Choose one roadblock: level, promotion, skill or W-Engine.
- Spend Battery Charge until you reach the required amount.
- Apply the upgrade as soon as possible.
- Check the deadlines for weekly missions and in-game events.
The official “Art Is Bangboo!” event, announced on 6 July 2026, required Inter-Knot Level 20 and the Chapter 1 Interlude. Its first daily Battery Charge consumption granted an event reward. This bonus was temporary. Check official announcements before adapting your routine. Developments across the industry are also covered in the News section, while jeu.vidéo features provide context on the games followed by the site.
Build your rotation around Stun or Disorder
Dodges and character swaps often bring more value than a slightly better-optimised Drive Disc. With an Attack team, watch the Daze meter below the enemy's health, fill it, activate the support, then chain together your strongest attacks during the stun.
With an Anomaly team, watch Attribute application. Do not bring in the second Agent too early if it cannot trigger Disorder. Test your loop against ordinary enemies: a short, repeatable rotation avoids unnecessary swaps.
Frequently asked questions
Should you build Billy, Anby and Nicole right away ?
Yes, if they are the characters you have ready to play. Billy brings damage, Anby sets up the stun and Nicole supports the group. Replace a member when a new Agent improves genuine synergy.
What order should you follow to upgrade a first team ?
Build the main Agent, their W-Engine and their useful skills. Then upgrade the Agent who prepares their damage window, followed by the support and Bangboo.
When should you seriously farm Drive Discs ?
Equip useful pieces from the start, but save intensive farming for milestones where rewards improve permanently. Before then, levels, promotions and W-Engines remain the priority.
How do you trigger Disorder with an Anomaly team ?
Apply two Anomalies from different Attributes close enough together. Choose Agents whose Additional Abilities remain active in this trio.
Where can you follow Zenless Zone Zero events and updates ?
Official announcements list events, their requirements and dates. The official website also brings together the game's main information.
To keep following the topic, also read our Monster Hunter Rise article: upgrade your main weapon and our Starfield article: the safest ship build for.
Verified sources
These links allow you to verify the key information used in this article.
- zenless.hoyoverse.com: The official Zenless Zone Zero website confirms the featured Agents, character pages and official information channels.
- zenless.hoyoverse.com: Official announcement published on 2026-07-06: the Art Is Bangboo! event required Inter-Knot Level 20 and the Chapter 1 Interlude; the first daily Battery Charge consumption granted a reward.
- hoyolab.com: A HoYoLAB post hosted by the official ecosystem, updated on 2025-12-23: it describes three-Agent teams and the Attack/Stun/Support and Anomaly/Anomaly/Support archetypes.
- store.steampowered.com: The official Steam page confirms Zenless Zone Zero's PC availability and provides the official visuals used on the store page.
