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Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) Nicole Build

Nicole

Base Info

Element

EtherEther

Role

SupportSupport

Rarity

A

Tier Rank

B Tier

Description

HIA License Archive Information: Hollow Investigator - Nicole. High aptitude for Ether. Permitted to conduct investigations, basic mining, etc. in known Hollows within the city (including companion Hollows). Alert: Data shows Nicole's Hollow Investigator license has not been renewed for a long time and is about to expire. Failure to undergo the relevant tests at one's own expense after the expiry date may result in the license being revoked.

Skills

Basic Attack

Basic Attack

Basic Attack: Cunning Combo

Press to activate:

Unleashes up to 3 strikes, dealing Physical DMG.

Basic Attack: Do As I Please

After using a Special Attack, EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, Nicole can reload, and her Basic Attack and Dash Attack are enhanced, increasing the power of her bullets.

Dodge

Dodge

Dodge: Speed Demon

Press to activate:

A rapid dodge.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Drag the to dodge, then hold to reload while dodging, enhancing Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks up to 8 times.

Dash Attack: Jack in the Box

When dragging the during a dodge, press :

Dashes in the target direction and strikes nearby enemies, dealing Physical DMG.

When not dragging the during a dodge, press :

Vaults backward and launches a ranged strike against enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.

Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance her Basic Attack and Dash Attack, up to 8 times.

Dodge Counter: Diverted Bombard

Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:

Dodge backwards and send a ranged strike at enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.

Assist

Assist

Quick Assist: Emergency Bombard

When the on-field character is launched, press to activate:

Dodge backwards and send a ranged strike at enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.

Defensive Assist: The Hare Strikes Back!

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate:

Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist Follow-Up: Window of Opportunity

Press after a Defensive Assist to activate:

Charge forward and bombard enemies, dealing Ether DMG.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Special Attack

Special Attack

Special Attack: Sugarcoated Bullet

Press to activate:

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.

EX Special Attack: Stuffed Sugarcoated Bullet

With enough Energy, press to activate:

A powerful ranged strike, generating an energy field that pulls enemies towards its center to deal Ether DMG.

Hold down to charge up this attack, during which a small energy field is generated at the muzzle as Energy is consumed, dealing bonus DMG to enemies nearby.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

A Quick Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy.

Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.

Chain Attack

Chain Attack

Chain Attack: Ether Shellacking

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:

Unleashes a powerful ranged strike at enemies in a small area, generating an energy field that pulls enemies towards its center to deal Ether DMG.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

A Quick Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy.

Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.

Ultimate: Ether Grenade

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate:

Unleashes a powerful ranged strike at enemies in a small area, generating an energy field that pulls enemies towards its center to deal Ether DMG.

When using this skill, other squad members recover 10 Energy.

The next character to switch in gains an additional 20 Energy.

Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

A Quick Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy.

Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.

Core Skill

Core Skill

Core Passive: Mechanical Case

After hitting an enemy with a Special Attack, EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, Nicole can reload, enhancing her Basic Attack and Dash Attack. When her enhanced bullets or Energy Field hits an enemy, the target's DEF is reduced by 20% for 3.5s.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

Additional Ability: Hare of Many Burrows

When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction:

When Nicole's Core Passive: Mechanical Case applies a debuff to an enemy, all squad members deal 25% more Ether DMG to the target for 3.5s.

Mindscape Cinema

Supercharged Bomb

The DMG and the Anomaly Buildup inflicted by Nicole's EX Special Attack increases by 16%. For each additional 0.1s of charging when Nicole activates her EX Special Attack, the duration of the energy field created at the target location increases by 0.15s.

The DMG and the Anomaly Buildup inflicted by Nicole's EX Special Attack increases by 16%. For each additional 0.1s of charging when Nicole activates her EX Special Attack, the duration of the energy field created at the target location increases by 0.15s.

"I've juiced you all up! Go get 'em!" "Huh? I-I wasn't slacking off, I swear — I just needed a break!"

Charging Device

Nicole recovers 5 Energy when Core Passive: Mechanical Case's debuff is triggered. This effect can trigger once every 15s.

Nicole recovers 5 Energy when Core Passive: Mechanical Case's debuff is triggered. This effect can trigger once every 15s.

"Never underestimate the value of a single second!"

"Do you have any idea how much extra I can squeeze out of just one second? It's unfathomable!"

"So, can I get a productivity bonus? How about 10%, huh?"

A Hare's Cunning

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

Without overpowering might or abundant resources, Nicole depended on her own sharp mind to bring the Cunning Hares to where they are today.

Field Expansion

When Nicole uses her EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, the diameter of the energy field generated at the target location is increased by 3m.

When Nicole uses her EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, the diameter of the energy field generated at the target location is increased by 3m.

"This, and this too — all of this will soon become the Cunning Hares' territory. Do you hear me!"

"W—What? How soon?"

"Uh... in about ten thousand years, based on current revenue projections."

Industry Star

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

Though they have plenty of enemies in the industry, Nicole has led her team out of many impossible situations, and so their reputation and experience steadily grew.

Corrupting Energy Field

When Nicole's energy fields deal DMG to an enemy, all squad member's CRIT Rate against that enemy increases by 1.5%, stacking up to 10 times, and lasting 12s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

When Nicole's energy fields deal DMG to an enemy, all squad member's CRIT Rate against that enemy increases by 1.5%, stacking up to 10 times, and lasting 12s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

A switch to higher quality ammo with better firepower and increased compressed Etheric Matter leads to higher damage, longer use duration... and higher costs.