In the ever-evolving universe of Zenless Zone Zero, HoYoverse has crafted a diverse roster of characters, each with unique personalities and mechanics. These units not only stand out individually but also synergize beautifully, creating powerful teams that dominate the battlefield. Naturally, players often wonder which characters reign supreme in this fast-paced combat system. To address this curiosity, this tier list ranks all Zenless Zone Zero 1.0 characters based on their current relevance and effectiveness.
Please note that tier lists are subject to change as new content is introduced. For instance, when the game first launched, characters like Grace were considered top-tier due to her powerful Anomaly-building capabilities. However, with the introduction of newer units, Grace’s prominence has waned. Similarly, the overpowered nature of characters like Miyabi highlights how the meta shifts rapidly. This tier list reflects the latest updates as of December 24, 2024.
S-Tier Characters
S-Tier characters excel in their roles and synergize seamlessly with other units, making them indispensable additions to any team.
Miyabi
Miyabi is a powerhouse in ZZZ, delivering swift Frost hits with immense damage. While she requires some investment to reach her full potential, mastering her patterns and moveset ensures unparalleled destruction on the battlefield.
Jane Doe
Jane Doe is a formidable Assault character, outclassing Piper with her superior Crit potential. Her Assault capabilities rival both Zhu Yuan and Ellen, making her a standout choice for any team.
Yanagi
Yanagi specializes in triggering Disorder without applying Shock, making her a perfect partner for Frost-based characters like Miyabi. Her versatility ensures she remains a key asset in any lineup.
Zhu Yuan
Zhu Yuan is a top-tier DPS, dishing out damage with precision using her Shotshells. Her compatibility with stun and support characters makes her a go-to choice, especially when paired with Qingyi and Nicole.
Caesar
Caesar leads the support tier with unmatched defensive capabilities, granting buffs and debuffs while stunning enemies effortlessly. Her scaling with Impact ensures she dominates crowd-control scenarios.
Qingyi
Qingyi’s fluid movements allow her to apply Daze efficiently, amplifying team damage when enemies are stunned. Her synergy with Attack agents makes her a universal stunner essential for any squad.
Lighter
Lighter excels with buffs for Fire and Ice characters, ensuring he stays relevant in a meta dominated by these elements. His high utility secures his position in the S-Tier.
Lycaon
Lycaon reduces enemy resistance to Ice while boosting Daze damage, making him indispensable in any Ice-heavy team. His ability to apply Ice and Daze simultaneously solidifies his status.
Ellen
Ellen’s synergy with Lycaon and Soukaku is unmatched. Her devastating hits, especially during EX Special Attacks and Ultimates, ensure she remains a top-tier Attack Agent.
Harumasa
Initially free, Harumasa is an Electric Attack character requiring specific builds to unleash his full potential. His presence in S-Tier underscores his strength despite the learning curve.
Soukaku
Soukaku’s role as a buffer enhances Ice Anomalies on enemies, making her invaluable alongside Ice-focused units like Ellen and Lycaon.
Rina
Rina’s PEN ability ignores enemy defenses, boosting team DPS significantly. Her Shock Anomaly-building capability adds another layer of utility, making her a strong Support choice.
A-Tier Characters
A-Tier characters perform exceptionally well in specific roles but lack the versatility of S-Tier units.
Nicole
Nicole supports Ether DPS units effectively, pulling enemies into energy fields and shredding their defenses. However, her utility diminishes slightly when paired with non-Ether DPS.
Seth
Seth shines as a shielder and support but falls short compared to top-tier buffers. His niche focus on Anomaly DPS limits his appeal in ATK-heavy teams.
Lucy
Lucy applies ATK% buffs and deals off-field DMG, synergizing well with teammates to maximize her impact. Her utility keeps her in A-Tier despite her niche role.
Piper
Piper’s EX Special Attack defines her kit, making her a force to be reckoned with when paired with Anomaly units. Her Assault style ensures consistent Disorder triggers.
Grace
Grace’s ability to build Anomalies quickly is unmatched, though her continuous Shock DMG requires careful management. Newer units have pushed her down the tier list slightly.
Koleda
Koleda’s swift Daze application makes her a reliable Fire/Stun character. Her synergy with Ben and other Fire units ensures she remains relevant.
Anby
Anby’s comedic timing aside, she’s a dependable Stun unit with quick, effective combos. Her bullet-deflecting ability adds extra utility, though her interruptibility hinders her potential.
Soldier 11
Soldier 11’s straightforward mechanics make her easy to play, dealing impressive DMG with her Fire-infused attacks. Her simplicity keeps her in A-Tier.
B-Tier Characters
B-Tier characters offer some value but are overshadowed by stronger options in their roles.
Ben
Ben’s parrying and punishing mechanics make him fun to play, but his slow combat pace and limited team benefits keep him in B-Tier.
Nekomata
Nekomata deals impressive AoE DMG but struggles to find compatible teammates. Future updates may elevate her standing as more Supportive Physical characters are introduced.
C-Tier Characters
C-Tier characters currently offer little to no value in the current meta.
Corin
Corin’s continuous slash DMG is impressive against Stunned enemies but pales in comparison to better Physical Attack units like Nekomata and Piper
