Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) Ben Build

Base Info

Element

Fire

Role

Defense

Rarity

Tier Rank

C Tier

Description

New Eridu Citizen Verification Profile Info: Hollow Investigator — Ben possesses outstanding Ether aptitude, and is allowed to perform basic tasks like investigating and extracting resources in known Hollows within the city (including Companion Hollows). Note: Based on the data, Ben's Ether aptitude places him in the top tier at Belobog Heavy Industries. Coupled with his Thiren traits (better adaptation to Hollow environments than humans, faster mutation rate after exposure to corruption, but also rapid recovery), he is deemed highly suitable for long-term work within Hollows.

Skills

Basic Attack

Basic Attack: Debt Reconciliation

Press to activate: Unleashes up to 3 strikes, dealing Physical DMG.

Dodge

Dodge: Missing Invoice

Press to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Dash Attack: Incoming Expense

Press during a Dodge to activate: Strikes enemies in front of him, dealing Physical DMG.

Dodge Counter: Accounts Settled

Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Strike enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist

Quick Assist: Joint Account

When the on-field character is launched, press to activate: Strikes enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.

Defensive Assist: Risk Allocation

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate: Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. This skill excels at parrying enemy attacks and reduces the consumption of Assist Points when the character is under intense attacks. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist Follow-Up: Don't Break Contract

Press after a Defensive Assist to activate: Charges and strikes enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Special Attack

Special Attack: Fiscal Fist

Press to activate: 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. Hold to remain in the Blocking stance. While in the Blocking stance, Ben gains a Shield that weakens over time. After leaving the blocking stance, the Shield is removed and recovers over time. The Shield cannot exceed 16% of Ben's Max HP. Ben is invulnerable when activating Block. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while launching strikes.

EX Special Attack: Cashflow Counter

With enough Energy, press to activate: Ben lifts his weapon, blocking the enemy's attacks before unleashing a forward strike, dealing Fire DMG. Successfully blocking an attack enhances the power of this skill and triggers Block Counter, dealing massive Fire DMG.

Hold to remain in the Blocking stance. While in the Blocking stance, Ben gains a Shield that weakens over time. After leaving the blocking stance, the Shield is removed and recovers over time. The Shield cannot exceed 16% of Ben's Max HP. When this skill is activated, the Shield is restored to its maximum value. After activating the skill, press again to follow up with a powerful forward strike, dealing massive Fire DMG. Ben is invulnerable when activating Block. Ben is invulnerable while launching strikes.

Chain Attack

Chain Attack: Signed and Sealed

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Unleashes a powerful strike at enemies in front in a large area, dealing massive Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Ultimate: Complete Payback

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: Unleashes a powerful strike at enemies in front in a large area, dealing massive Fire DMG. When activating the skill, additionally recover 3 Assist Points. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Core Skill

Core Passive: Guardian

Ben's ATK increases with his DEF. He gains 40% of his initial DEF as ATK. When Ben launches a follow-up attack during his EX Special Attack, all squad members gain a Shield of 15% of his DEF +100, lasting for 30s.

Additional Ability: Contractual Agreement

When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: While the Shield from Core Passive: Guardian is in effect, the character's CRIT Rate is increased by 16%.

Mindscape Cinema

Reacting Force

When successfully Blocking an enemy with Ben's Special Attack or EX Special Attack, the DMG dealt by the blocked enemy is reduced by 30% for 15s.

When successfully Blocking an enemy with Ben's Special Attack or EX Special Attack, the DMG dealt by the blocked enemy is reduced by 30% for 15s.

"Every action has an equal and opposite reaction. So why do you have to bash things head-on?"
"Looks like your calculations are off."

Offense Through Defense

When successfully triggering a Block Counter during Ben's Special Attack or EX Special Attack, inflict an additional 300% of Ben's DEF as DMG.

When successfully triggering a Block Counter during Ben's Special Attack or EX Special Attack, inflict an additional 300% of Ben's DEF as DMG.

Unlike other bear Thirens, Ben remains patient when fighting.
He believes if he keeps his defenses up, he can wait until the enemy reveals their weakness.

Careful Accounting

Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack and Chain Attack Lv. +2

Financial responsibility demands mastering cost-efficiency and utilizing every available resource to enhance both the team and oneself.

Agile Adaptation

When successfully blocking enemy DMG with Ben's invulnerable effect during his Special Attack or EX Special Attack, the following counter deals 30% more DMG.

When successfully blocking enemy DMG with Ben's invulnerable effect during his Special Attack or EX Special Attack, the following counter deals 30% more DMG.

Ben's professional accounting instincts let him adapt dynamically based on the situation.
Whether dealing with accounts or enemies, it's important to achieve the best results at the lowest cost.

Meticulous Detail

Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack and Chain Attack Lv. +2

Ben's keen eye doesn't miss a single error in statements. The same goes for combat, where he gets progressively stronger as he corrects mistakes.

Wild Spirit

After launching an attack or follow-up attack during Ben's EX Special Attack, Daze inflicted by Basic Attacks, Dash Attack, and Dodge Counter is increased by 20%, lasting 12s.

After launching an attack or follow-up attack during Ben's EX Special Attack, Daze inflicted by Basic Attacks, Dash Attack, and Dodge Counter is increased by 20%, lasting 12s.

Bear Thirens are different from canine Thirens.
They can't be appeased with food alone.
When they lose their temper, the only thing you can do is run for your life...
—The discontinued "Be a Good Neighbor! 100 Tips for Getting Along With Thirens"