ZZZ Tier List Version 3.0 - Best Agents Ranked
Find the best Agents in this ZZZ tier list with S+ to D rankings, role notes, F2P picks, M6 changes, Seed and W-Engine advice.
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Who To Build First In ZZZ Based On Role And Investment
The best ZZZ tier list is not just a list of who looks strongest on paper. The safest Zenless Zone Zero Agents to build are the ones that combine strong role value, flexible teams, low wasted investment, and reliable endgame performance. For most accounts, that means prioritizing top carries, premium Supports, strong Stun Agents, and characters who still work without perfect W-Engines.
Use this ZZZ tier list as a build-and-pull decision guide. A high-ranked Agent is not automatically the right next upgrade if your account lacks Stun, Support, Anomaly setup, or the right W-Engine. A lower-ranked Agent can be more useful if they solve the exact role your roster is missing.
Data as of 2026: This ZZZ tier list is updated for Version 3.0, based on the official Version 3.0 update announcement. New Version 3.0 Agents are marked as provisional because early patch testing can shift rankings after more Shiyu Defense and Deadly Assault data is available.
Key takeaways
- S+ Agentsare the safest high-value investments for most accounts.
- S Agentsare strong but may need specific teams, roles, or rotations.
- A Agentsare useful, but usually more account-dependent.
- M6 can change an A-Rank Agent’s value, especially for supports and specialist kits.
- W-Engines matter, but they should not always come before the Agent.
- Version 3.0 Agents need a freshness notebecause early testing can shift their final placement.
Best picks by need
| If You Need… | Start Here |
| Safest overall build | S+ Support or top carry |
| F2P value | Nicole, Anby, Lucy, Soukaku, Piper |
| Better boss clears | Strong DPS plus reliable Stun |
| Anomaly team value | Miyabi, Yuzuha, Yanagi, Vivian, Burnice |
| Low-risk upgrade | Flexible Support before signature W-Engine |
| Version 3.0 picks | Treat Velina, Norma, and Pyrois as provisional |
ZZZ Tier List At A Glance
This section gives you the quick ranking first, then the logic behind it. Use it to shortlist who deserves your materials before you check role, M0/M6 value, and W-Engine dependency.
Ranking assumptions:This ZZZ tier list is written for general account value, not perfect speedrun performance. Most placements assume M0 for limited S-Rank Agents, practical A-Rank investment where noted, normal team access, and no guaranteed signature W-Engine unless stated. New Version 3.0 Agentsare marked as provisional until more current endgame testing settles.
Overall Best Agents Right Now
Version 3.0 launch-week rankings may change after deeper testing. Use the tier list as a build-priority guide, not a permanent verdict.
S+ Tier
These are the Agents I would treat as the strongest build priorities because they bring high damage, strong utility, broad team value, or excellent endgame relevance.
- Miyabi - Best for Anomaly carry value:Elite Anomaly damage with a high ceiling and strong carry potential when her team supports her properly.
- Yixuan - Best for technical Rupture damage:High-end Rupture option with strong burst value, but she rewards cleaner play and better rotations.
- Ye Shunguang - Best premium Attack carry:Strong Attack pressure with excellent value when built around properly.
- Astra Yao - Best universal Support:One of the safest Support investments because broad buffs usually age better than narrow damage kits.
- Yuzuha - Best Anomaly Support:Excellent Anomaly-focused Support who raises the value of Disorder and Anomaly teams.
- Lucia - Best Ether utility Support:Strong Ether Support value with teamwide utility, healing, and Aftershock-related synergy.
- Dialyn - Best premium Stun pick:Strong Daze value with extra payoff for Attack and Rupture teams.
- Ju Fufu - Best Stun/support hybrid:Helps both damage windows and team flow, making her useful beyond one narrow setup.
- Nangong Yu - Best Anomaly Stun partner:High-value Stun Agent for Anomaly teams, especially where Disorder windows matter.
- Trigger - Best off-field Stun pressure:Valuable when you want Daze without giving up too much field time.
- Velina - Provisional S+/Watchlist:New Version 3.0 Wind Anomaly Agent. Keep this placement provisional until current endgame testing is clearer.
- Sunna - Best debuff-focused Support:Strong Support value because enemy debuffs and team damage boosts usually stay useful across modes.
S Tier
These Agents are excellent, but they usually need a clearer team plan, specific role need, or stronger execution than S+ picks.
- Zhao - Best defensive support value:Strong Defense-support value with buffs and sustain, especially when survival and damage support overlap.
- Evelyn - Best Chain Attack carry:Reliable Attack damage dealer with strong Chain Attack value and good boss pressure.
- Vivian - Best off-field Ether Anomaly value:Strong in Disorder-focused teams that want Anomaly pressure without too much field time.
- Soldier 0 Anby - Best Aftershock Attack option:Powerful Attack Agent who rewards active field time and strong Aftershock setups.
- Yidhari - Best technical Ice Rupture DPS:Strong Ice Rupture damage, but her HP-related playstyle makes her more demanding.
- Aria - Best Ether Anomaly main DPS:Strong when her resource loop stays active and the team supports her rhythm.
- Alice - Best Physical Anomaly pressure:Good Anomaly option for Assault and Disorder teams.
- Seed - Best Attack unit with team value:Strong Attack unit with extra support value for Attack teammates, making her more flexible than a pure selfish DPS.
- Banyue - Best Fire Rupture combo DPS:Strong Fire Rupture option with combo-based damage payoff.
- Yanagi - Best Disorder enabler:Reliable Anomaly value because Disorder support remains useful across many team styles.
- Orphie and Magus - Best off-field Fire utility:Good off-field Fire damage with team utility when her buff window is used cleanly.
- Lighter - Best Fire/Ice Stun support:Strong Stun Agent for Fire and Ice teams, with useful damage buffs.
- Hugo - Best stunned-window Attack carry:Good Attack carry who benefits heavily from reliable stun windows.
- Burnice - Best off-field Burn pressure:Strong off-field Burn and Anomaly value, especially in teams that can use her without stealing field time.
- Norma - Provisional S/Watchlist:New Version 3.0 Fire Stun Agent. Treat this as a provisional placement until more testing confirms her best teams.
- Pyrois - Provisional S/Watchlist:New Version 3.0 Phaethon Faction Ether Attack Agent. Pyrois is obtainable through Version 3.0 main story progression, so treat early build priority as provisional until more endgame testing confirms long-term value.
A Tier
These Agents can clear content and fill important gaps, but they are usually less universal than S and S+ picks.
- Jane Doe - Best older Physical Anomaly carry:Strong Physical Anomaly DPS with mobility and Assault value, but newer Anomaly options may compete with her.
- Ellen Joe - Best older Ice Attack carry:Still a strong Ice Attack unit, though newer carries may offer more modern team value.
- Manato - Best A-Rank Rupture option:Good damage for accounts needing accessible Rupture coverage.
- Qingyi - Best flexible Attack-team Stun:Excellent Stun Agent with broad Attack-team compatibility.
- Zhu Yuan - Best Ether burst carry:Strong Ether Attack carry who performs best with reliable Stun support.
- Harumasa - Best mobile Electric Attack option:Mobile Electric Attack unit with flexible damage triggers.
- Lycaon - Best Ice Stun partner:Great Ice Stun option, especially for Ice teams that appreciate his resistance shred.
- Nicole - Best free Support:Grouping and DEF reduction make her one of the best early-to-midgame investments.
- Lucy - Best simple ATK buffer:Practical Support value through off-field damage and ATK buffs.
- Pulchra - Best A-Rank Aftershock support:Useful off-field Stun and Aftershock support, with better value at higher Mindscape levels.
- Soukaku - Best Ice-focused A-Rank Support:Still very useful when your account lacks premium buffers.
- Pan Yinhu - Best Rupture sustain support:Useful Defense-support pick for Rupture teams and survival needs.
- Caesar - Best shield-focused comfort pick:Strong shield and all-around support value, though some accounts may prioritize newer buffers first.
B Tier
These Agents are playable and can be worth using when your roster needs them, but they are easier to replace.
- Soldier 11 - Best simple Fire attacker:Solid Fire Attack unit with easy damage windows, but less flexibility than newer carries.
- Grace - Best standard Shock Anomaly option:Useful Shock Anomaly unit, though her value depends heavily on team structure and enemy matchup.
- Piper - Best budget Anomaly damage:Accessible Anomaly damage with good F2P value, but her ramp-up can feel slow.
- Rina - Best PEN Ratio specialist:PEN Ratio support is useful, but her best value appears in teams that can fully use her Shock or PEN focus.
- Nekomata - Best fast Physical comfort pick:Quick Physical Attack unit with AoE comfort, but her damage ceiling is more replaceable now.
- Koleda - Best Ben-linked Stun option:Good Stun unit, especially with Ben, but newer Stun Agents often bring more extra utility.
- Seth - Best Anomaly shield support:Useful Anomaly shield support, but more specialized than premium support options.
- Anby - Best free early Stun:Free Stun unit who remains valuable early, though she eventually loses priority to stronger Stun Agents.
C Tier
These Agents can work with investment, but I would build them only if you like them, need their niche, or lack alternatives.
- Anton - Best Shock setup DPS:Can deal good Electric damage in Shock teams, but he needs more setup than stronger carries.
- Corin - Best single-target stunned burst:Strong against stunned enemies, but her AoE and flexibility are limited.
- Ben - Best niche defensive partner:Useful defensive option and Koleda partner, but his slow feel makes him less comfortable in many teams.
- Starlight Billy - Provisional specialist pick:Specialist Attack value depends on final kit testing and team fit, so avoid heavy early investment if unsure.
- Promeia - Provisional watchlist pick:Keep her placement cautious until her final role, numbers, and best teams are tested clearly.
- Cissia - Provisional watchlist pick:Keep her placement cautious because future or recent release context can change her value quickly.
D Tier
No current Agent needs to be treated as a true “do not use” pick. ZZZ is team-based and skill-based enough that weak-looking Agents can still clear content with investment, but D tier is reserved for characters that are heavily outclassed, unsupported, or not worth building for most accounts.
Billy Kid - Lowest general build priority:Fun and free ranged Attack option, but his stationary damage pattern and lower ceiling make him the weakest general investment for most accounts.
What Each Tier Actually Means
A tier list becomes more useful when the labels explain a decision.
| Tier | What It Means |
| S+ | Best long-term build and pull priorities for most accounts. |
| S | Strong Agents that need a team plan or specific role fit. |
| A | Good, useful, and clearable, but not always the best use of scarce materials. |
| B | Playable and sometimes valuable, but easier to replace. |
| C | Niche, comfort, or favorite-only investments. |
| D | Lowest general priority; build only for personal preference. |
The main takeaway is simple: do not build from the top down blindly.Build around the role your account is missing.
How I Ranked The ZZZ Agents
This section explains the logic behind the list so you can disagree with it intelligently. The best tier list is not the one with the loudest S-tier; it is the one that tells you why a ranking changes for your account.
HoYoWiki’s ZZZ Agent databaseshows Agents with rarity, attributes, specialties, attack types, W-Engines, Drive Discs, and other build details, so a strong ranking has to weigh more than raw damage.
Ranking Criteria
I ranked Agents through eight practical filters:
- Damage ceiling- How hard the Agent can carry when properly built.
- Role value- How much the account benefits from that role.
- Team flexibility- How many strong teams the Agent can join.
- Endgame consistency- How well the Agent handles Shiyu Defense, Deadly Assault, and boss-heavy content.
- Low-investment value- How good the Agent feels at M0 or without premium gear.
- M6 shift- How much extra value appears with Mindscape Cinema levels.
- W-Engine dependency- Whether the Agent feels incomplete without signature gear.
- Ease of play- How reliably normal players can get strong results.
A common mistake I see in tier-list thinking is ranking only the flashiest DPS. In ZZZ, a great Stun or Support Agent can save more resources than another damage dealer because they improve several teams at once.
Why Tier Lists Change So Often
A new Stun Agent can raise an old DPS. A new Support can make Anomaly teams stronger. A new boss cycle can punish slow rotations. A new W-Engine can make a borderline Agent feel smoother.
Data as of 2026:Version 3.0 adds new Agents and a new Season 3 context, so Velina, Norma, and Pyrois should be treated as fresh-patch rankings until more endgame testing settles.
Related reading: For another roster-focused ranking that separates account value from mode value, use our AFK Journey tier list.
Why This Tier List May Differ From Other Rankings
Different ZZZ tier lists can rank the same Agent differently because they use different assumptions.
The biggest differences usually come from:
- M0 rankings versus M6 rankings
- Signature W-Engines versus accessible alternatives
- Shiyu Defense data versus Deadly Assault data
- Expert rotations versus normal account play
- Early-patch testing versus settled meta data
- Team flexibility versus peak damage
That is why this tier list focuses on practical account value. The question is not only “Who is strongest?” It is “Who helps your account most without wasting resources?”
Best ZZZ Agents By Role
This section helps you pick the right Agent for the job. A great DPS does not fix a missing Stun slot, and a premium Support does not help if your account has no carry worth supporting.
Related reading: If you also play HoYoverse character gachas, compare this account-value approach with our Genshin Impact character rankings by role.
Best DPS And Attack Agents
The best DPS and Attack Agents are the ones that turn short damage windows into real clears.
Top DPS priorities:
- Miyabi- Best for players who want premium Anomaly carry value.
- Yixuan- Best for technical Rupture damage and high-end burst.
- Ye Shunguang- Best for straightforward premium Attack pressure.
- Evelyn- Best for strong Chain Attack-focused damage.
- Seed- Best when you want Attack damage with added team utility.
- Hugo- Best when your team can create reliable stun windows.
For DPS, I care about two questions: Can they carry at M0?And do they still feel good without perfect gear?If the answer is no, I lower their practical value even when their peak numbers look great.
Best Stun Agents
Stun Agents decide when your team gets to unload damage. In practice, a good Stun Agent can make your DPS feel one tier higher.
Best Stun priorities:
- Dialyn- Premium Stun value with strong offensive payoff.
- Ju Fufu- Excellent because she combines Stun with teamwide damage help.
- Nangong Yu- Great for Anomaly teams that want stronger Disorder windows.
- Trigger- Strong off-field Daze pressure and smoother rotations.
- Lighter- Excellent in Fire and Ice teams.
- Qingyi- Reliable and flexible for Attack teams.
- Lycaon- Still very good for Ice-focused teams.
- Anby- Best early free Stun option.
A weak Stun slot usually makes your whole team feel clunky. If your best DPS feels underwhelming, check your Stun setup before blaming the carry.
Best Support Agents
Supports are often the safest long-term builds because buffs, grouping, sustain, and debuffs can remain useful across multiple patches.
Best Support priorities:
- Astra Yao- Top broad Support value.
- Yuzuha- Best for Anomaly-focused teams.
- Lucia- Strong utility with healing and Aftershock synergy.
- Sunna- Excellent team damage support through enemy pressure.
- Nicole- Free, efficient, and still valuable.
- Lucy- Simple ATK support with off-field comfort.
- Soukaku- Strong Ice-focused support value.
- Pan Yinhu- Useful for Rupture teams and sustain.
- Caesar- Shielding plus offensive support makes her very practical.
I usually advise newer players to build at least one strong Support early. Damage dealers rotate in and out of meta faster than universal utility.
Best Anomaly Agents
Anomaly Agents rise or fall based on team setup. They often need the right second element, buildup support, or Disorder plan.
Best Anomaly priorities:
- Miyabi- Premium Anomaly carry value.
- Velina- Provisional Version 3.0 Wind Anomalywatchlist pick.
- Vivian- Strong off-field Ether Anomaly support.
- Yanagi- Great Disorder enabler.
- Alice- Strong Physical Anomaly and Assault value.
- Burnice- Reliable Burn and off-field pressure.
- Jane Doe- Still strong, especially for Assault-focused play.
- Grace- Useful Shock Anomaly option.
- Piper- Accessible Anomaly pick for F2P and low-spend accounts.
Anomaly teams reward planning. If you build one Anomaly Agent without the right support, the result can feel worse than the tier suggests.
Best Defense And Rupture Agents
Defense and Rupture Agents are more account-dependent than pure DPS or Support picks. They can be excellent, but they need the right context.
Best Defense and Rupture priorities:
- Yixuan- Premium Rupture carry with high payoff.
- Yidhari- Strong Ice Rupture DPS with technical play.
- Banyue- Strong Fire Rupture damage option.
- Manato- Good A-Rank Rupture value.
- Caesar- Best all-around defensive support.
- Zhao- Strong Defense-support utility.
- Pan Yinhu- Useful Rupture support.
- Seth- Anomaly-friendly shield support.
- Ben- Niche defensive pick and Koleda partner.
The safest rule: build Defense when it adds damage support or solves survival, not only because you want a shield.
Best ZZZ Agents For F2P Players
This section is for resource discipline. If you are F2P or low-spend, your best Agent is not always the rarest one; it is the one that stays useful without expensive copies or signature gear.
Safest F2P Builds
Safe F2P builds usually share three traits: they work at low copies, fit many teams, and do not demand signature W-Engines.
Strong F2P-friendly priorities:
- Nicole- Free Support with grouping and DEF reduction.
- Anby- Free Stun option who can carry early progression.
- Lucy- Easy Support value and useful off-field pressure.
- Soukaku- Great if you are building Ice teams.
- Piper- Accessible Anomaly DPS with good budget value.
- Seth- Useful if you need shield support for Anomaly teams.
- Manato- Strong A-Rank Rupture value when your roster lacks Rupture.
For F2P players, I would rather build a flexible A-tier support than chase a high-tier carry with no team around them.
Best A-Rank Agents To Keep Building
A-Rank Agents can stay relevant when they solve a role cheaply.
Best A-Rank priorities:
- Nicole- Best free support investment for many accounts.
- Lucy- Strong simple ATK support.
- Soukaku- Excellent in Ice teams.
- Anby- Reliable early Stun.
- Piper- Good budget Anomaly.
- Seth- Useful Anomaly support.
- Manato- Strong A-Rank Rupture option.
- Pulchra- Better if you reach higher Mindscape levels.
A-Rank value rises sharply when the Agent supports several teams. A narrow A-Rank DPS is easier to replace than a flexible A-Rank support.
Related reading: For a similar low-rarity build-priority approach, see our Genshin Impact 4-star value picks.
Characters To Avoid Over-Investing Early
Avoid heavy early investment when an Agent needs too many conditions before feeling strong.
Be careful with:
- Billy Kid- Fun, but low priority for serious resource spending.
- Ben- Useful in specific teams, but too slow for many players.
- Anton- Needs Shock support and setup to shine.
- Corin- Strong single-target burst, but narrow.
- Nekomata- Comfortable, but less future-proof than stronger carries.
- Koleda- Good Stun, but newer Stun Agents can offer more utility.
That does not mean these Agents are unusable. It means your Dennies, promotion materials, and Drive Disc farming are usually better spent elsewhere first.
M0 Vs M6 ZZZ Tier List: What Changes?
This section solves one of the biggest tier-list problems. M0 and M6 rankings are not the same conversation.
Why M0 S-Ranks And M6 A-Ranks Are Different Comparisons
M0 meansthe Agent has no extra Mindscape Cinema copies. M6 meansthe Agent has reached Mindscape Cinema level six, usually through multiple copies.
A limited S-Rank at M0 can be powerful, but an A-Rank at M6 may have smoother uptime, stronger buffs, or better utility than the same Agent at M0. That is why a smart ZZZ tier list should say what investment level it assumes.
For most readers, I would treat M0 as the default rankingand use M6 notes as modifiers.
A-Rank Agents That Become Much Better At M6
The biggest M6 winners are usually Agents who gain teamwide utility, better uptime, or stronger role compression.
Good M6-watch Agents:
- Nicole- Better uptime and support value can keep her relevant longer.
- Lucy- Stronger support consistency improves her budget value.
- Soukaku- Better Ice support makes her more attractive in Ice teams.
- Pulchra- Higher investment improves her Aftershock and support relevance.
- Piper- More investment can smooth her Anomaly damage role.
- Anby- Better early value, though premium Stun Agents still outscale her.
- Manato- Extra copies can make his A-Rank Rupture role more attractive.
M6 does not automatically make an Agent top-tier. It only matters when the upgrades solve a real kit problem.
When M6 Still Does Not Fix A Weak Kit
M6 cannot fully fix an Agent who has poor field economy, narrow team value, awkward rotations, or low payoff compared with modern alternatives.
That is why I would not spend resources only because an Agent is close to M6. Ask first:
- Does this Agent solve a missing role?
- Does M6 improve team value or only personal damage?
- Does the Agent still need a rare W-Engine?
- Will I use them in two teams or only one?
- Do I already own a better replacement?
If the answer is mostly no, save the materials.
Seed ZZZ Tier List Placement And Build Priority
Seed is not just a damage label; her value depends on how much your account benefits from another Attack-focused unit.
Is Seed Good?
Yes, Seed is good. I would place Seed in S tierbecause she can function as an Attack damage dealer while also supporting other Attack units.
That flexibility matters. A selfish DPS has to be exceptional to stay high. A DPS with extra team value has more ways to justify investment.
Best Teams For Seed
Seed works best when the team gives her enough field value while still using her Attack-support angle.
Good Seed team logic:
- Pair her with a Stun Agentwho creates clean damage windows.
- Add a Support Agentwho improves Attack damage.
- Avoid teams where another carry steals too much field time.
- Use her where Basic Attack pressure can matter.
- Do not judge her in a half-built team.
A simple Seed structure is: Seed + Stun + Support. If another Attack Agent is involved, make sure the rotation actually benefits both instead of making one feel redundant.
Does Seed Need A Signature W-Engine?
Seed does not become worthless without a signature W-Engine, but her ceiling can depend on how well your available W-Engines support her core damage loop.
Before pulling a signature W-Engine, I would ask:
- Do I already own the Agent?
- Do I have a strong enough team for her?
- Does the W-Engine change comfort or only damage?
- Would a future Agent help my account more?
For most players, the Agent and team come before the signature W-Engine.
ZZZ W-Engine Tier List And Build Priority
This section helps you avoid the most expensive mistake in ZZZ: pulling gear before knowing if the Agent deserves it. W-Engines are powerful, but they are not always the best use of limited currency.
What W-Engines Do
A W-Engine isZZZ’s weapon-like equipment slot. In practical terms, it can improve damage, Impact, Energy, Anomaly stats, buff uptime, role-specific effects, or rotation comfort.
W-Engines are important, but they should not be judged separately from the Agent using them. A strong W-Engine on a rarely used Agent is still a low-value account upgrade.
When Signature W-Engines Are Worth It
A signature W-Engine is most worth considering when it changes how smooth or complete the Agent feels.
Pull or prioritize signature W-Engines when:
- The Agent is already one of your main carries.
- The W-Engine strongly supports the Agent’s core mechanic.
- You already have the right team.
- You are not missing a key role.
- The upgrade is better than pulling another Agent.
Skip or delay signature W-Engines when:
- Your account lacks Stun or Support.
- The Agent is still unbuilt.
- You have a good alternative.
- You are F2P and saving for a future banner.
- The W-Engine only adds damage, not comfort or utility.
Best W-Engine Choices By Role
Use this as a decision framework rather than a fixed item list.
| Role | W-Engine Priority |
| Attack | Prioritize Crit, ATK, damage bonuses, and rotation comfort. |
| Stun | Prioritize Impact, Daze value, and team utility effects. |
| Support | Prioritize buff uptime, Energy, team effects, and low-field value. |
| Anomaly | Prioritize Anomaly Proficiency, Anomaly Mastery, and Disorder support. |
| Defense | Prioritize shields, survivability, team buffs, and utility. |
| Rupture | Prioritize role-specific damage scaling and kit synergy. |
W-Engine Mistakes To Avoid
Do not pull a W-Engine because a tier list says the Agent is S+. Pull it because your account will actually use the upgrade.
The biggest mistakes are:
- Pulling gear for an Agent you rarely play.
- Pulling signature before building a full team.
- Ignoring strong free or standard alternatives.
- Forgetting that new Agents can matter more than old gear.
- Treating W-Engine rankings as separate from account needs.
A good W-Engine improves a plan you already have. It does not create a plan by itself.
Related reading: For another gear-priority example, compare this with our Genshin Impact weapon tier list.
Best ZZZ Teams For Current Endgame
This section turns the tier list into team decisions. ZZZ is a team game, so one great Agent without the right partners can feel worse than three good Agents with a clean rotation.
Best Teams For Shiyu Defense
Shiyu Defense rewards fast clears, clean damage windows, and role balance.
Strong Shiyu Defense team logic:
- Use a main DPS or Anomaly carry.
- Add a Stun Agent if the carry benefits from burst windows.
- Add a Support who improves the carry’s best damage type.
- Match enemy weakness where possible.
- Avoid teams with two field-hungry carries fighting for time.
Good example structures:
- Attack carry + Stun + Support
- Anomaly carry + Anomaly partner + Support
- Rupture carry + Stun/support + utility
- Budget DPS + free Stun + free Support
The cleaner your rotation, the more your tier list actually matters.
Best Teams For Deadly Assault
Deadly Assault usually rewards boss pressure, damage uptime, and roster depth. A team that clears mobs quickly may not always be your best boss team.
Good Deadly Assault priorities:
- Strong single-target damage
- Reliable stun or burst windows
- Buffs that align with the carry’s main damage
- Enough survivability to avoid restart-heavy runs
- Multiple built teams for mode flexibility
For this mode, I value consistency over perfect peak damage. A team that clears reliably is better than a fragile team that only works in one perfect run.
Best Beginner Team Structure
Beginners should not overcomplicate team building.
Start with:
- Main damage dealer
- Stun or Anomaly partner
- Support or Defense utility
Simple beginner examples:
- Attack + Stun + Support
- Anomaly + Anomaly/Support + Defense
- Free DPS + Anby + Nicole
- Carry you like + role you lack + flexible buffer
Your first goal is not a perfect meta team. Your first goal is a team that can clear comfortably while you farm better gear.
How To Build Around Your Best Agent
Pick your best Agent, then build the team around what they need.
Ask:
- Does this Agent want stun windows?
- Does this Agent need Anomaly partners?
- Does this Agent need field time?
- Does this Agent depend on a Support buff?
- Does this Agent need survival help?
- Does this Agent work without signature gear?
This is where a flat tier list becomes personal. Your S-tier Agent may be lower priority if you cannot support them yet.
Why Your Favorite Agent May Rank Lower Than Expected
This section keeps the rankings honest. A lower tier does not always mean a character is bad; it usually means the character has more conditions, more replacements, or less account-wide value.
Team Dependency
Some Agents need exact partners to feel strong.
That matters because a player with the right team may see an Agent as S tier, while another player with missing supports may feel disappointed. This is one reason tier lists disagree so often.
Team-dependent Agents are not bad. They are just less universal.
W-Engine Dependency
Some Agents lose more value without their signature W-Engine.
That does not mean you must pull every signature. It means you should treat a high W-Engine dependency as a cost. If two Agents are close in tier, I would usually favor the one who works better with accessible gear.
Skill And Rotation Difficulty
ZZZ rewards timing, dodging, assists, Chain Attacks, and clean field swaps. Steam’s official game pagedescribes Zenless Zone Zero as an urban fantasy action RPG and lists it as a free-to-play Action, Adventure, and RPG title, which matches the game’s fast combat and account-building structure.
A technical Agent can look amazing in testing and feel awkward in a normal account. That is why ease of use is part of my ranking.
Endgame Matchups
Endgame enemy lineups can make certain damage types, stun windows, and Anomaly teams look better or worse.
When the mode favors your Agent, they feel stronger than their general tier. When the mode resists their strengths, they feel lower. That is why the safest investments are flexible Agents who work across multiple matchups.
The best way to read a tier list is not “Who is highest?” It is “Who stays useful when the mode changes?”
ZZZ Tier List FAQs
Who Is The Best Character In ZZZ?
The best ZZZ character depends on role, team, mode, investment level, and current patch. I would treat Miyabi, Yixuan, Ye Shunguang, Astra Yao, Yuzuha, Lucia, Dialyn, Ju Fufu, Nangong Yu, Trigger, and provisional top Version 3.0 picks as the strongest overall priorities.
What Is The ZZZ Tier List Based On?
A useful ZZZ tier list should weigh damage, Stun value, support value, team flexibility, investment cost, W-Engine dependency, ease of use, and endgame performance.
Is Seed Good In ZZZ?
Yes. Seed is good because she offers Attack damage with extra support value for Attack-focused teams. I would place her in S tier rather than treating her as a niche-only DPS.
Does M6 Change The ZZZ Tier List?
Yes. M6 can significantly improve some A-Rank Agents, especially supports or specialists with stronger uptime, better buffs, or smoother rotations. M0 should still be the default comparison for most players.
Which ZZZ Agents Should F2P Players Build First?
F2P players should prioritize flexible Agents, strong supports, and characters who perform well without signature W-Engines. Nicole, Anby, Lucy, Soukaku, Piper, Seth, and Manato are practical examples.
Do I Need Signature W-Engines?
Not always. Some Agents remain strong with accessible alternatives, while others lose more value without their signature W-Engine. Pull the Agent and build the team before chasing gear.
What Is The Best DPS In ZZZ?
The best DPS changes by patch, enemy lineup, and team. Miyabi, Yixuan, Ye Shunguang, Evelyn, Seed, and other top carries are among the strongest damage priorities.
What Is The Best Stun Agent In ZZZ?
The best Stun Agent is the one that creates reliable Daze windows for your strongest damage dealer. Dialyn, Ju Fufu, Nangong Yu, Trigger, Lighter, Qingyi, Lycaon, and Anby all have different account value.
What Is The Best Support Agent In ZZZ?
The best Support provides strong buffs, smooth rotations, and value across multiple teams. Astra Yao, Yuzuha, Lucia, Sunna, Nicole, Lucy, Soukaku, Pan Yinhu, and Caesar are strong support priorities.
Are A-Rank Agents Worth Building?
Yes. A-Rank Agents are worth building when they provide flexible support, cheap role coverage, or strong M6 value. Do not build every A-Rank, but do not ignore them either.
Why Do ZZZ Tier Lists Disagree?
ZZZ tier lists disagree because they assume different patches, endgame modes, Mindscape levels, W-Engines, teams, enemy lineups, and player skill levels.
Should Beginners Reroll In ZZZ?
Rerolling can help, but steady resource use and flexible team building usually matter more long term. Build a balanced team before chasing a perfect start.
Which Characters Are Good For Shiyu Defense?
Shiyu Defense rewards fast clears, strong rotations, burst damage, and consistent Stun or Anomaly setups. Pick Agents who turn short damage windows into reliable clears.
Which Characters Are Good For Deadly Assault?
Deadly Assault rewards boss damage, roster depth, elemental coverage, and reliable team setups. Prioritize consistency, not only peak damage.
Final Build Advice
A ZZZ tier list should make your next decision easier, not louder. Start with your account’s missing role: damage, Stun, Support, Anomaly, Defense, or Rupture. Then check whether the Agent works at M0, whether M6 changes their value, and whether they need a signature W-Engine to feel complete.
My practical rule is simple: build flexible value first, favorites second, luxury upgrades third.A top-tier Agent with no team can feel worse than an A-tier Agent who solves the exact problem your roster has.
For Version 3.0, treat Velina, Norma, and Pyrois with extra freshness caution until more testing settles their long-term placement. The smartest build is not always the highest tier; it is the Agent you can support, gear, and actually use well.
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