HoYoverse fans are excited for the upcoming release of Zenless Zone Zero, an urban action RPG that takes place in a fictional world plagued by senseless creatures called “Hollows”. The game features unique action combat mechanics, beautiful soundtracks, and lush sceneries for players to enjoy. One of the biggest questions asked by players prior to global release remains to be about the strongest characters. This tier list will venture deeper into the game’s character roster and rank each agent according to usability and skillsets. Let’s begin!

S

Name RARITY Class
Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters
Ellen S Rank Ice
Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters
Lycaon S Rank Ice
Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters
Zhu Yuan S Rank Ether
Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters
Rina S Rank Electric
Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters
Koleda S Rank Fire

A

Name RARITY Class
Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters
Soldier 11 S Rank Fire
Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters
Nekomata S Rank Physical
Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters
Grace A Rank Electric
Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters
Lucy A Rank Fire
Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters
Piper A Rank Physical

B

Name RARITY Class
Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters
Nicole A Rank Ether
Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters
Corin A Rank Physical
Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters
Ben A Rank Fire

S Tier Characters

Let’s check out all the characters in this tier:

Ellen

Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters

Ellen is a S-rank agent that is classified as an Ice type. Ellen’s basic attacks deal triple hits to the enemy, and deal physical damage. Her EX Special attack Tail Swipe states that she performs a forceful tail whip attack that deals massive Ice DMG. Gain 1 Flash Freeze Charge upon striking an enemy. After executing the move, you can directly follow up with the 3rd-hit of a Basic Attack. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. 

Lycaon

Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters

Lycaon is a S-rank agent that is classified as an Ice type. Lycaon’s basic attacks deal 5 hits to the enemy, each hit doing physical damage. His EX Special attack Thrill of the Hunt states that he unleashes a series of powerful strikes in front, dealing massive Ice DMG. Hold down to charge up, consuming Energy and enhancing the power of the attack. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. 

Zhu Yuan

Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters

Zhu Yuan is a S-rank agent that is classified as an Ether type. Zhu Yuan’s basic attacks deal 5 hits to the enemy, each hit dealing both Physical and Ether damage. Her EX Special attack Full Barrage states that she shoots a series of Ether Buckshots that explode and deal massive Ether DMG. Upon activation, gain 3 Enhanced Shotshells. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Rina

Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters

Rina is a S-rank agent that is classified as an Electric type. Rina’s basic attacks essentially orders her puppets Drusilla and Anastella to deal 4 hits to the enemy, each hit dealing physical and electrical damage. Her EX Special attack Dimwit Disappearing Trick states that she orders Anastella to execute multiple falling attacks, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. A Reactive Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy. 

Koleda

Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters

Koleda is a S-rank agent that is classified as a Fire type. Koleda’s basic attacks deal 4 hits to the enemy, each hit doing physical damage. If Koleda has Furnace Fire buff, the 2nd hit will deal Fire damage. Her EX Special attack Boiling Furnace states that she strikes enemies in front and triggers a powerful explosion, dealing massive Fire DMG. Koleda also gains the Furnace Fire effect. This skill activates faster and triggers an explosion when used after the 2nd or 4th hit of Koleda’s Basic Attack or enhanced Basic Attack.

When Koleda and Ben are both in your squad and this talent is used after an improved Basic strike, they work together to unleash a coordinated strike, enhancing the skill’s power. Using this skill makes the character invulnerable.

A Tier Characters

Let’s check out all the characters in this tier:

Soldier 11

Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters

Soldier 11 is a S-rank agent that is classified as a Fire type. Soldier 11’s basic attacks deal 4 hits to the enemy, each hit doing physical damage. Her EX Special attack Fervent Fire states that she unleashes a powerful slash at surrounding enemies, dealing massive Fire DMG. After using this skill, Soldier 11’s Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks will trigger Fire Suppression for up to 15s or 8 times. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Nekomata

Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters

Nekomata is a S-rank agent that is classified as a Physical type. Nekomata’s basic attacks deal 5 hits to the enemy, each hit dealing physical damage. The 5th hit has a 33.33% to continuously repeat itself up to 3 times. Her EX Special attack Super Surprise Attack! states that she unleashes a powerful falling slash that deals massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Grace

Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters

Grace is a S-rank agent that is classified as an Electric type. Grace’s basic attacks deal 4 hits to the enemy, each hit doing physical damage. The best part is that Grace can move while using her basic attack, allowing her position better. Her EX Special attack Supercharged Obstruction Removal states that she leaps in the air and throws two grenades to the front, dealing massive Electric DMG. Upon use, move the joystick to change directions. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Lucy

Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters

Lucy is an A-rank agent that is classified as a Fire type. Lucy’s basic attacks deals 4 hits to the enemy, each hit doing physical and fire damage. Her EX Special attack Home Run! states that she recalls a guard boar and launch it as a Line Drive. The guard boar will cause an explosion upon hitting enemies or walls, dealing massive Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. If you press this ability, then the guard boar flies towards the target location and cause massive explosion.

Piper

Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters

Piper is an A-rank agent that is classified as a Physical type. Piper’s basic attacks deal 4 hits to the enemy, each hit doing physical damage. Her EX Special attack Tire Spin states that she spins and launches a sweeping slash around her, dealing Physical DMG. If the skill is used after the first 3 hits of a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter, you can quickly activate Special Attack: Tire Spin of an increased charge level. During the skill activation, Anti-Interrupt level increases, and DMG taken is reduced by 40%.

B Tier Characters

Let’s check out all the characters in this tier:

Nicole

Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters

Nicole is an A-rank agent that is classified as an Ether type. Nicole’s basic attacks deal 3 hits to the enemy, each hit doing physical damage. Her EX Special attack Sugarcoated Bullet states that she unleashes a ranged strike against enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.

Corin

Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters

Corin is an A-rank agent that is classified as a Physical type. Corin’s basic attacks deal 5 hits to the enemy, each hit doing physical damage. Her EX Special attack Clean Sweep states that she unleashes a series of slashes upon enemies in front, before detonating the chainsaw, dealing Physical DMG. Repeatedly press or hold the button to extend the chainsaw slash attack. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill, and DMG taken is reduced by 40%.

Ben

Zenless Zone Zero: Tier list for the Best Characters

Ben is an A-rank agent that is classified as a Fire type. Ben’s basic attacks deal 3 hits to the enemy, each hit doing physical damage. His EX Special attack Fiscal Fist states that Ben lifts his weapon, blocking the enemy’s attack before unleashing a forward strike, dealing Physical DMG. Successfully blocking an attack enhances the power of this skill and triggers Block Counter, dealing massive Physical DMG. If you decide to press and hold this skill, then Ben will go into Blocking stance and gain a shield that decreases over time. The shield value cannot be more than 16% of MAX HP. 

Players can enjoy Zenless Zone Zero even more on a bigger screen of their PC or Laptop, complete with your keyboard and mouse via BlueStacks!