Zenless Zone Zero: Attributes & Attribute Anomalies…

Understanding Attributes and Attribute Anomalies is crucial for players when it comes to planning and executing fights effectively in Zenless Zone Zero. Each character possesses an Attribute, which functions like elements in traditional RPGs, allowing them to interact in various ways with each other and the enemies.

Currently, there are five different Attributes that Agents are categorized with in Zenless Zone Zero: Fire, Ice, Electric, Physical, and Ether. Each of these Attributes has its own corresponding Anomalies, which are essentially effects and debuffs that can be applied to enemies. Fans of HoYoverse's other RPG, Honkai: Star Rail, may find that Attribute Anomalies functions similarly to Break Effect.

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How Do Attribute Anomalies Work?

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When characters deal Attribute (elemental) damage to an enemy, the target will accumulate what is called an Attribute Anomaly Buildup. The buildup is shown around an Attribute icon on the right side of an enemy's HP bar, indicating the most recent Attribute damage received. Once the buildup is full, a corresponding Attribute Anomaly is dealt to the enemy. For example, after a character like Koleda causes enough Fire damage, the enemy will be inflicted with the Fire Anomaly, applying the Burn debuff, which deals Fire damage over time (DoT).

The two most important stats for Attribute Anomalies are Anomaly Mastery and Anomaly Proficiency. Anomaly Mastery increases the efficiency at which a character accumulates Attribute Anomaly Buildup on a target, while Anomaly Proficiency increases the damage dealt by the Anomaly that the character triggers.

Multiple Attribute Anomaly Buildups can exist simultaneously, allowing players to swap between different Attribute characters in combat without disrupting buildup progress. Keep in mind, the indicator icon will constantly swap to the latest Attribute dealt, so players need to be mindful of their other buildups to avoid premature activations. This is important because, unlike buildups, new Attribute Anomalies override any existing ones on the target. However, this isn't always a disadvantage due to Attribute Anomaly - Disorder.

What is Attribute Anomaly - Disorder?

Disorder is a large instance of damage that occurs when a different Attribute Anomaly overrides an existing one on the enemy target. This is an important damage source for some multi-Attribute team compositions, especially ones that include characters with the Anomaly specialty. The game is not clear on the exact damage calculations of Disorder, but it hints that the initial Anomaly's potency and the speed at which the second Anomaly is applied both influence the damage output. While Disorder is universal for all Attributes, fans of Genshin Impact will notice some similarities to Elemental Reaction.

Fire

Fire Anomaly
Dealing Fire DMG to enemies accumulates Fire Anomaly Buildup, which triggers the Burn effect.
Burn deals continuous Fire DMG for a period of time.
Inflicting Burn on enemies weak to Fire can interrupt their actions.

All Available Fire Agents

Agent Name	Specialty	Attribute	Rank	Faction
Koleda Belobog	Stun	Fire	S	Belobog Heavy Industries
Soldier 11	Attack	Fire	S	Obol Squad
Ben Bigger	Defense	Fire	A	Belobog Heavy Industries
Luciana de Montefio	Support	Fire	A	Sons of Calydon

Ice

Ice Anomaly
Dealing Ice DMG to enemies accumulates Ice Attribute Anomaly, triggering the Freeze and Frostbite effects.
Freeze immobilizes enemies, preventing them from taking action for a certain period.
Shatter is activated when Freeze ends, interrupting enemy movement and dealing Ice DMG.
Frostbite increases the CRIT DMG taken by the target for a specified duration.

All Available Ice Agents

Agent Name	Specialty	Attribute	Rank	Faction
Ellen Joe	Attack	Ice	S	Victoria Housekeeping
Von Lycaon	Stun	Ice	S	Victoria Housekeeping
Soukaku	Support	Ice	A	Section 6

Electric

Electric Anomaly
Dealing Electric DMG to enemies accumulates Electric Anomaly Buildup, which triggers the Shock effect.
Shock causes the target to intermittently suffer additional Electric DMG for a period of time when attacked.
Inflicting Shock on enemies weak to Electric can interrupt their actions.

All Available Electric Agents

Agent Name	Specialty	Attribute	Rank	Faction
Alexandrina Sebastiane	Support	Electric	S	Victoria Housekeeping
Grace Howard	Anomaly	Electric	S	Belobog Heavy Industries
Anby Demara	Stun	Electric	A	Cunning Hares
Anton Ivanov	Attack	Electric	A	Belobog Heavy Industries

Physical

Physical Anomaly
Dealing Physical DMG to enemies accumulates Physical Anomaly Buildup, which triggers the Assault and Flinch effects.
Assault interrupts the enemy and deals massive Phsyical DMG.
Flinch increases the Daze the target takes for a period of time.

All Available Physical Agents

Agent Name	Specialty	Attribute	Rank	Faction
Nekomiya Mana	Attack	Physical	S	Cunning Hares
Billy Kid	Attack	Physical	A	Cunning Hares
Corin Wickes	Attack	Physical	A	Victoria Housekeeping
Piper Wheel	Anomaly	Physical	A	Sons of Calydon

Ether

Ether Anomaly
Dealing Ether DMG to enemies accumulates Ether Anomaly Buildup, which triggers the Corruption effect.
Targets attacked during Corruption take bonus Ether DMG intermittently.
Inflicting Corruption on enemies weak to Ether can interrupt their actions.

All Available Ether Agents

Agent Name	Specialty	Attribute	Rank	Faction
Zhu Yuan	Attack	Ether	S	Criminal Investigation Special Response Team
Nicole Demara	Support	Ether	A	Cunning Heroes

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Attributes and Attribute Anomalies are important factors to consider when building team compositions and tackling different challenges in Zenless Zone Zero. Enemies have different Attributes that they are weak or resistance against, which can affect how players may want to strategize. Players can use the Workbench in Video Archive of Random Play to check the status of each enemy type.

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Released: July 4, 2024
ESRB: T (Teen) - Suggestive Themes & Violence
Developer(s): HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
Publisher(s): HoYoverse
Engine: Unity

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Don't go into the Hollows.
I know, I know, there's Ether in the Hollows, bizarre creations, even heritage of the old civilization, all precious treasures. But don't forget, there's also spatial disorder, monsters and mutants running rampant, and ultimately, a disaster that could swallow the world. They are not a place where ordinary people should go.
So don't go into Hollows.
Or at least, don't go in alone.
If you insist on getting into danger, go to New Eridu first.
This city where the good and the bad mix has many people who need the Hollows: Powerful wealthy tycoons, gangs that stalk the streets, conspiracy nuts, and ruthless officials.
Make your preparations there, find strong allies, and most importantly—
Find a "Proxy".
Only they can guide people out of the maze-like Hollows.
Good luck!