Zenless Zone Zero Tier List: Mastering Agents in 2025
Hey, fellow Proxy! Ready to dive deep into the Zenless Zone Zero tier list and learn which Agents truly carry the meta? I’ve been grinding Mindscapes, clearing Shiyu Defenses, and hustling through Deadly Assault—here’s my no-BS breakdown, from S-tier MVPs to niche characters, all in a laid-back player voice. Let’s roll!
I. Understanding Zenless Zone Zero’s Character System
A. Core Mechanics Breakdown
Five Specialties: Attack, Stun, Support, Anomaly, Defense—each shapes your team role.
Rank Matters: S‑Rank Agents like Miyabi and Trigger can outperform A‑Rank investments—only where it counts.
Elemental Mix: Electric, Fire, Ice, Physical, Ether—all impact synergy and build potential.
Faction Synergy: Group Agents from same faction (e.g., Sons of Calydon) to unlock extra perks—worth it for niche boosts.
B. Tier List Criteria
Endgame Viability: Performance in Shiyu Defense & Deadly Assault is top evaluation benchmark.
Flex Utility: Can the Agent slot into multiple team comps?
Mindscape Worthiness: High investment agents need to justify time & materials sunk.
Meta vs Versatility: High raw power can be okay, but flexible Agents often beat solo hitters in unpredictable runs.
II. S-Tier Characters Analysis
A. Top DPS Agents
| Agent | Element/Specialty | What Makes Them Boss |
|---|---|---|
| Miyabi | Ice / Anomaly | Absolute AoE nuke—Frostburn Disobedience wrecks enemies and scales insane. |
| Trigger | Electric / Stun | Stun lock → huge burst. Team-friendly and rigid in all content. |
| Astra Yao | Physical / Attack | Consistent DPS, beast against bosses with high single-target damage. |
| Lighter | Fire / Stun | AoE specialist—flame stun combos melt groups fast. |
B. Elite Support & Utility
Caesar (Support): Shields, buffs, taunt—anchors any team.
Qingyi (Electric/Stun): Daze machine—keeps groups locked for trigger chain.
Yanagi (Anomaly): Disorder build specialist—optimizes Anomaly team effectiveness.
III. A-Tier Characters Breakdown
A. Strong DPS Options
Burnice (Fire/Anomaly): Solid burn build, AoE burst.
Ellen (Ice/Attack): Mobile critical striker—great pick for single-target DPS.
Zhu Yuan (Ether/Attack): Reliable Ether damage with bulletshell burst utility.
B. Valuable Support & Utility
Lucy (Support): Guard boar + buffs = stable support pick.
Lycaon (Electric/Stun): Big health + hard daze output.
Nicole (Ether/Support): Enemy displacement specialist, DEF ignore heavy.
Soldier 0 Anby (Electric?): Electric-stun pivot with meta stat spread.
IV. B-Tier and Below Characters
A. Viable but Situational
Anby: Starter electric, decent utility but outpaced mid-late game.
Grace: Grenade-focused Anomaly build—fun, but niche on clear speed.
Harumasa: Pair with stun-heavy teams to fully unlock damage.
Koleda: Fire rhythm less consistent than counterparts.
B. Niche or Underperformers
Anton, Nekomata, Ben, Billy, Corin: Passive or philosophy value only—not endgame picks.
V. Team Building Fundamentals
A. Core Composition Rules
Attack + Stun + Support trio is bread-and-butter.
Faction synergy unlocks extra perks—stack when possible.
Multi-element teams let you trigger Disorder (great in harder zones).
Fill roles in Attack, Stun, Support; Defense can be subbed with Survivability kits.
B. Archetype Examples
Hypercarry: Trigger + Caesar + Lucy—burst-focused, resources on one DPS.
Anomaly Disorder: Miyabi + Yanagi + Caesar—absolute AoE control.
Fire AoE: Burnice + Lighter + Lucy—great wave-clear mid-maps.
Ether Marksman: Zhu Yuan + Nicole + Anby—calls in reliable ranged gameplay.
VI. Meta Team Examples
A. Top-Tier Squads
Miyabi + Yanagi + Caesar: Cold AoE + shields = unstoppable.
Burnice + Lighter + Support: Fire synergy that no front-line can survive.
Zhu Yuan + Nicole + Anby: Ether ranged comp with bendable DPS.
B. F2P-Friendly Combos
Anby + Grace + Nicole: Solid starter build using Electric/Ether synergy.
Mix of A‑Rank attackers + faction synergy agents—easy to access, reliable.
VII. Deep Dive: Specialties
A. Attack Offense
Straight DPS stacks: build crit, attack stats.
Power Rating targets: F1 in Shiyu, 45k+ in Deadly Assault.
B. Stun Mechanics
Build Daze fast—Trigger, Qingyi shine here.
Fast Interrupts = safer clearing and crowd control domination.
C. Anomaly Playstyle
Use burn/ice/shock to apply Disorder.
Agents like Yanagi & Burnice are top-tier here, cons well in bigger fights.
D. Support Structures
Buff stacking (Caesar + Lucy) keeps big teams alive and productive.
Ether displacement (Nicole) affects boss rotations & positioning.
VIII. Equipment & Investment Strategy
A. W‑Engine Power
Match W‑Engine to specialty: Crit for Attack, CDR for Stun, Shield+SP for Support.
S‑Rank gets better engine options but A‑Rank can compete with right setup.
B. Drive Disc Loadouts
Focus on set bonuses: Attack%, Crit, HP% depending on role.
Support: HP+Shield or buff stat sets.
F2P: Use A‑Rank with synergy until you unlock S‑Rank heavyweights.
IX. Future Meta Predictions
A. Version 2.0 and Beyond
Expect new Agents that shift Anomaly or Support dominance.
Shinier factions will bring fresh comps—lock synergy asap.
B. Endgame Content
Shiyu Defense: build Sustain + AoE hits for wave control.
Deadly Assault: speed run team + boss clearance DPS builds.
X. TL;DR Pro Tips
Pick your core: If you get Miyabi or Trigger → invest heavily.
Support matters: Buffers aren’t sexy, but they win runs.
Build synergy: Faction & Element match ups = power.
Start F2P smart: Use accessible A-Ranks until securing top S‑Rank.
Stay meta-aware: Updates can shake tier list fast—keep eyes on patch notes.
That wraps up my Zenless Zone Zero tier list 2025 guide! Whether you’re pulling for S‑Rank firepower or building solid A‑Rank comps, this roadmap should help your IG shift into overdrive. Favorite teams? Share your comps and results—I’m always down for testing meta combos. Happy Mochi hunting, Proxy!