Looking to dive into a Hollow for a quick buck? This Zenless Zone Zero Anby build guide will help you prepare for the expedition. Despite always having a calm and collected demeanor, this mysterious girl is extremely efficient in combat and can bring intensity when needed.
Anby is an A-Rank Electric Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. She may not hit quite as hard as other ZZZ characters, but she can still play a big role on your squad when taking on difficult content. Though she is a starter character that you get for free, Anby is more than capable of getting you through the Zenless Zone Zero endgame content. Check out our Zenless Zone Zero tier list to see where Anby ranks.
Best Zenless Zone Zero Anby Build
If you decide to keep her around for the long run, here’s the best Anby build in ZZZ:
- Best W-Engine: Weeping Cradle
- Best Drive Disc: Shockstar Disco (4pc), Thunder Metal (2pc)
- Best Bangboo: Butler
- Best Teams: Anby, Grace, Anton
- Stat Priority: Impact
Don’t worry if you’re missing some of the gear listed above as there are plenty of other viable options in the game that you can use instead.
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+ 2Zenless Zone Zero Anby Best W-Engine
The Restrained is a great choice for Anby since it makes her more efficient at applying Daze to enemies. Having the W-Engine on will also give Anby some hefty stats since it has an S for Rarity.
| W-Engine | Rarity | Stats | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Restrained | S | Base ATK: 684 / Impact: 18% | Increase Basic Attack DMG and Daze. |
| Precious Fossilized Core | A | Base ATK: 594 / Impact: 15% | When enemies have 70% HP or above, attacks will inflict more Daze. |
| Demara Battery Mark II | A | Base ATK: 624 / Impact: 15% | Increase the user's Electric DMG output. Energy Generation Rate is increased after hitting enemies with a Dodge Counter or Assist Attack. |
Zenless Zone Zero Anby Best Drive Disc
Anby excels in building up Daze on a target and equipping her with the Shockstar Disco Drive Disc set will make her even better at her job. You’ll need a couple more pieces to fill all six Drive Disc slots, so here are some choices for you to consider.
| Drive Disc | 2-pc Effect | 4-pc Efect |
|---|---|---|
| Shockstar Disco | Increase Impact by 6%. | Basic Attacks, Dash Attacks, Dodge Counter, Special Attacks, and EX Special Attacks inflict 15% more Daze on enemy targets. |
| Swing Jazz | Increase Energy Regen by 20%. | Using a Chain Attack or Ultimate will incrase the DMG of all allies by 15% for 12 seconds. |
| Thunder Metal | Increases Electric DMG by 10%. | The wearer will have a 28% increase in ATK as long as there is a Shocked enemy in battle. |
Zenless Zone Zero Best Anby Teams
Anby can fit into a lot of teams but she's at her best while working with the other Cunning Hares or Electric Agents.
| Team | Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anby (Stun) | Grace (Anomaly) | Anton (Attack) |
| 2 | Anby (Stun) | Nekomata (Attack) | Anton (Attack) |
| 3 | Anby (Stun) | Nicole (Support) | Zhu Yuan (Attack) |
Zenless Zone Zero Anby Best Bangboo
When looking for a Bangboo to add to your Electric-based team, you can’t go wrong with Plugboo. This little android can help you dish out Electric damage and inflict Anomaly Buildup to keep enemies Shocked.
| Bangboo | Rarity | Active Skill | Passive Skill | Chain Skill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plugboo | S | Deal Electric DMG and Anomaly Buildup to an enemy with an EM cannon. | Bangboo Chain Attack inflicts 100% more Anomaly Buildup with at least two Electric Agents on the squad. | Deal Electric DMG and Anomaly Buildup to nearby enemies within a large area. |
| Amillion | S | Build a machine gun that deals continuous Physical DMG to enemies. | Bangboo Chain Attack will deal more damage with fewer enemies around while there are at least two members of the Cunning Hares in the party. | Deal massive Physical DMG to enemies with machine guns and cannons. |
| Electroboo | A | Electrocute a target for continuous Electric DMG and Anomaly Buildup. | Bangboo Chain Attack will inflict 60% more Anomaly Buildup when there are at least two Electric Attribute characters on the team. | Electrocute a target for continuous Electric DMG and massive Anomaly Buildup. |
Zenless Zone Zero Anby Abilities
If you’re set on keeping Anby on your main team, you’re going to have to familiarize yourself with her kit. Here’s a closer look at her abilities so you can utilize her in battle properly.
| Skill Name | Skill Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo Volt | Basic Attack | A series of up to four slashes. The first three strikes deal Physical damage while the fourth attack deals Electric damage. |
| Thunderbolt | Basic Attack | Downward strike that deals Electric damage. Activated by holding down the attack button after the third hit of Turbo Volt or doing a brief pause before launching the fourth hit. |
| Slide | Dodge | A quick dash that renders Anby invulnerable. |
| Taser Blast | Dash Attack | Slash all nearby enemies while dealing Physical damage/ |
| Thunderclap | Dodge Counter | Attack all nearby enemies with a slash that deals Electric damage. Anby is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Fork Lightning | Special Attack | Perform an upward slash that deals Electric damage. This attack will have a faster start up when used after the third hit of Basic Attack. |
| Lightning Bolt | EX Special Attack | Perform an upward slash that deals heavy Electric damage. This attack will have a faster start up when used after the third hit of Basic Attack. |
| Electro Engine | Chain Attack | An upward slash that deals Electric damage in a small area. Anby is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Overdrive Engine | Ultimate | Unleash a powerful upward slash followed by a series of falling attacks that deal massive Electric damage. The target will receive 10% more Daze. Anby is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Fluctuating Voltage | Core Passive | Thunderbolt, Fork Lightning, and Lightningbolt will deal 6.3% more Daze when used after the third hit of Basic Attack. |
| Parallel Connection | Additional Ability | If there are at least two Electric Agents on your team, Anby will generate 2.1 extra Energy when landing a Dodge Counter. This effect can trigger once every 4 seconds. If there are at least two Slash Agents on your team, the effect of Fluctuating Voltage will increase. |
| Thunderfall | Reactive Assist | Deal Electric damage to all nearby enemies. Anby is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Lightning Whirl | Assist Follow-Up | A spinning slash that deals Electric damage. Anby is invulnerable while using this skill. |
Zenless Zone Zero Anby Mindscape Cinema
Mindscape Cinema provides Agents with powerful upgrades by obtaining duplicate copies of them. They’re not necessary to progress through the game, but you’re bound to come across some Anby dupes since she is an A-Rank character.
| Mindscape Cinema Level | Title | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rapid Charge Mode | Energy Regen is increased by 16% for 30 seconds after landing the fourth hit of Anby's Basic Attack. |
| 2 | Precision Discharge | Thunderbolt deals 15% more damage when used on a Stunned enemy. Anby's EX Special Attack will deal 10% more Daze to enemies that are not Stunned. |
| 3 | Well-Disciplined | Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack levels are increased by 2. |
| 4 | Conducting Charge | When using Anby's Chain Attack or Ultimate, other Electric Agents on the team will recover 3 Energy. Recover an additional 2 Energy up to a maximum of 6 for every 15% Energy Regen. |
| 5 | Street Experience | Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack levels are increased by 2. |
| 6 | Charging Field | Anby gains 8 stacks of Charge after using EX Special Attack. Using Basic Attack or Dash Attack will consume one Charge to increase that move's damage by 40%. |
Zenless Zone Zero Anby Materials
Aside from putting the best gear you have on Anby, you can power her up by raising her level and upgrading her abilities. To do that, you’ll need the following items.
- Shock Chips (skill enhancement material)
- Stun Seals (character promotion material)
You can get your hands on these materials by going through Combat Simulation Training at the HIA Club. The 141 convenience store may also have a few of these items in stock since they update their inventory with every weekly reset.
click to enlarge + 2How to Get Anby in Zenless Zone Zero
Anby is one of the free ZZZ starter characters in the game, so you'll get your first copy of her automatically. If you're looking for duplicates to access her Mindscape Cinema upgrades, you'll always have a chance of getting Anby on any of the Agent banners.
And that’s our Zenless Zone Zero Anby build guide. If you’re looking for more on Zenless Zone Zero, you can check out our other character build guides for Nicole, Anby’s Cunning Hares teammate, or Soldier 11, a model soldier from the OBOLS Squad. Keep up with the Zenless Zone Zero banners to unlock more characters, and complete the battle pass to get valuable materials for them.
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