Getting lost inside a Hollow is a scary thought so you’re going to want some powerful allies by your side as you explore these dimensional distortions. With this Zenless Zone Zero Ben build, you’ll have one of the best defenders in the game on your squad.
Ben Bigger is an A-Rank Fire Defense Agent, making him one of the more unique characters in Zenless Zone Zero, at least right now. Even better, however, is that Ben is also a free character that you can get by participating in the Rookie on the Road event. Once you’re done going over our Ben build, put it to the test in ZZZ endgame activities like Hollow Zero and Shiyu Defense.
Best Zenless Zone Zero Ben Build
The best Ben build in ZZZ is:
- Best W-Engine: Big Cylinder
- Best Drive Disc: Swing Jazz (4pc), Soul Rock (2pc)
- Best Bangboo: Rocketboo
- Best Teams: Ben, Koleda, Soldier 11
- Stat Priority: Defense
You may not have everything on this list, but Zenless Zone Zero has plenty of other items that’ll help make Ben a reliable teammate in battle. In fact, if you play him right and pull off plenty of perfect blocks, then Ben can reduce the DEF of enemies. This is a great benefit for your DPS characters, so it's not all about turtling up.
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+ 2Zenless Zone Zero Ben Best W-Engine
Ben is all about soaking up damage in a fight so the Big Cylinder W-Engine works perfectly with his skills. It provides a significant damage reduction bonus while simultaneously buffing the wearer’s offensive capabilities. This nicely ties into Ben's natural counter-based playstyle.
| W-Engine | Rarity | Stats | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Cylinder | A | Base ATK: 624 / Defense: 40% | Reduce damage taken. After being hit, the next attack will be a critical hit that deals extra damage based on the wearer's DEF. This can trigger once every 7.5 seconds. |
| Spring Embrace | A | Base ATK: 594 / Attack: 25% | Reduce damage taken. After being hit, the wearer's Energy Generation Rate is increased for 12 seconds. This effect will be transferred over to the next character if the wearer is swapped out. |
| Bunny Band | A | Base ATK: 594 / Defense: 40% | Increases max HP by 8%. The user's ATK is increased by 10% while they are shielded. |
Zenless Zone Zero Ben Best Drive Disc
Having Ben wear the full Swing Jazz set will further his supportive capabilities as it perfectly aligns with his playstyle. The remaining two slots can be used on Soul Rock for extra DEF, which will increase his damage and survivability even more.
| Drive Disc Set | 2-pc Effect | 4-pc Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Soul rock | Increase Defense by 16%. | Take 40% less damage after losing HP from an enemy attack. |
| Swing Jazz | Increase Energy Regeneration Rate by 20%. | Increase the damage output of the entire squad by 15% for 12 seconds after using a Chain Attack or Ultimate. |
| Inferno Metal | Increase Fire DMG by 10%. | CRIT Rate is increased by 28% for 8 seconds after hitting an enemy that is Burning. |
Zenless Zone Zero Best Ben Teams
As the only Defense-type character at launch, Ben can help any team comp fix their survivability issues. However, do keep in mind that pairing him up with Koleda will unlock some impactful team-up moves that can help you clear out Hollows quicker.
| Team | Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ben (Defense) | Koleda (Stun) | Soldier 11 (Attack) |
| 2 | Ben (Defense) | Koleda (Stun) | Grace (Anomaly) |
| 3 | Ben (Defense) | Lucy (Support) | Soldier 11 (Attack) |
Zenless Zone Zero Ben Best Bangboo
Rocketboo doesn’t really do much for Ben’s playstyle but it synergises extremely well with the math-loving bear’s best team comps. If you’re looking for something more catered towards Ben, you can choose to go with Paperboo instead.
| Bangboo | Rarity | Active Skill | Passive Skill | Chain Skill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rocketboo | S | Mount a rocket and charge an enemy. The rocket will explode on impact and deal Fire DMG to enemies in an area while inflicting Fire Anomaly Buildup. | Bangboo Chain Attack will deal 80% more Anomaly Buildup when there are at least two Fire characters on the team. | Mount a rocket and charge an enemy. The rocket will explode on impact and deal Fire DMG to enemies in an area while inflicting heavy Fire Anomaly Buildup. |
| Safety | S | Enter the driving state and launch a drill attack that deals Physical DMG. | Bangboo Chain Attack DMG is increased by 20% with at least one Belobog Heavy Industries character on the team. Gain an additional 20% buff if the target is Shocked or Burning. | Enter the driving state and launch a drill attack that deals heavy Physical DMG. |
| Paperboo | A | Paperboo will gain a camouflage effect and taunt enemies. Trigger an explosion that deals Physical DMG after being attacked or when reaching the camouflage timer limit. | When there is at least one Defense character on the squad, Bangboo Chain Attack will generate a shield for all party members based on the number of enemies hit up to a maximum of 15% of Paperboo's max HP. | Enter a cardboard box and jump toward an enemy. Trigger an explosion that deals Physical DMG in a large area upon landing. |
Zenless Zone Zero Ben Abilities
For a better understanding of how to use Ben in Zenless Zone Zero, here’s a closer look at his abilities.
| Skill Name | Skill Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Debt Reconciliation | Basic Attack | Perform up to three strikes that deal Physical DMG. |
| Missing Invoice | Dodge | Rapid dash that renders Ben invulnerable for a brief period. |
| Incoming Expense | Dash Attack | Attack enemies in front while dodging to deal Physical DMG. |
| Accounts Settled | Dodge Counter | Attack enemies for Fire DMG during a Perfect Dodge. Ben is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Fiscal Fist | Special Attack | Block enemy attacks before dealing Physical DMG. Successfully blocking attacks with its skill will trigger a Block Counter that deals massive Physical DMG. Hold the Special Attack button to stay in Blocking stance. Ben will gain a shield that weakens over time while in Blocking stance. Ben's shield will cap out at 16% of his max HP. Ben is invulnerable while blocking and Anti-Interrupt level is increased while launching attacks. |
| Cashflow Counter | EX Special Attack | Block enemy attacks before dealing Fire DMG. Successfully blocking attacks with its skill will trigger a Block Counter that deals massive Fire DMG. Hold the Special Attack button to stay in Blocking stance. Ben will gain a shield that weakens over time while in Blocking stance. Ben's shield will cap out at 16% of his max HP. Press the Special Attack button again after activating the skill to launch a follow-up attack that deals heavy Fire DMG. Ben is invulnerable while blocking and Anti-Interrupt level is increased while launching attacks. |
| Signed and Sealed | Chain Attack | Deal Fire DMG to enemies in a large area. Ben is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Complete Payback | Ultimate | Deal massive Fire DMG to enemies in a large area and recover three Assist Points. Ben is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Guardian | Core Passive | Ben's ATK is increased by an amount equal to 40% of his DEF. Launching a follow-up attack from his EX Special Attack will generate a shield equal to 15% of Ben's DEF that lasts for 30 seconds. |
| Contractual Agreement | Additional Ability | When Ben is on a team with Agents of the same Attribute or faction, the shield from his Core Passive will increase a character's CRIT Rate by 16% while it is active. |
| Joint Account | Quick Assist | Deal Fire DMG to enemies in front. Can be activated when the on-field character is launched. Ben is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Risk Allocation | Defensive Assist | Parry an attack and deal massive Daze. Ben is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Don't Break Contract | Assist Follow-Up | Deal Fire DMG to enemies in front after a Defensive Assist. Ben is invulnerable while using this skill. |
Zenless Zone Zero Ben Mindscape Cinema
Mindscape Cinema will unlock powerful upgrades to an Agent’s kit but they require you to pull duplicate copies of a character. You can get the following enhancements for Ben when gaining access to his Mindscape Cinema.
| Mindscape Cinema Level | Title | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reacting Force | Blocking enemy attacks with Ben's Special Attack or EX Special Attack will reduce target's damage dealt by 30% for 15 seconds. |
| 2 | Offense Through Defense | Deal damage equal to 300% of Ben's DEF after successfully triggering a Block Counter with Ben's Special Attack or EX Special Attack. |
| 3 | Careful Accounting | All skill levels are increased by 2. |
| 4 | Agile Adaptation | Successfully blocking damage with Ben's invulnerable state during Special Attack or EX Special Attack will give the counterattack a 30% damage buff. |
| 5 | Meticulous Detail | All skill levels are increased by 2. |
| 6 | Wild Spirit | Ben will inflict 20% more Daze with his Basic Attack, Dash Attack, and Dodge Counter for 12 seconds launching a follow-up attack during EX Special Attack. |
Zenless Zone Zero Ben Materials
Before diving into some endgame content, you’ll need to make sure your Agents have their levels raised and skills upgraded. Here are the items you’re going to need to farm for Ben.
- Burn Chips (skill enhancement material)
- Defense Seals (character promotion material)
Character materials can be obtained through the Combat Simulation program at the HIA Club. You can also purchase some from the 141 Store if they have any in stock.
click to enlarge + 2How to Get Ben in Zenless Zone Zero
You can get a free copy of Ben from the Rookie on the Road event. There's also a chance of getting him when pulling on any character banner in Zenless Zone Zero.
That brings us to the end of our Zenless Zone Zero Ben build. For more help with your adventures throughout New Eridu, you can check out how to get 100 free pulls or take a look at more of our Zenless Zone Zero builds so you can have a fully built squad for your next mission.
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