Exploring Hollows is not an easy job, so you’d best be prepared before diving into these monster-infested dimensions. If you’ve got Victoria Housekeeping’s very own wolf-man on your team, this Zenless Zone Zero Lycaon build guide will help make every icy kick from the Agent much more impactful.
Lycaon is an S-Rank Ice character in Zenless Zone Zero. He prefers using Strike moves with his fighting style and specializes in applying Daze, leaving enemies open for more devastating attacks. If you’re interested in learning about more Zenless Zone Zero characters, check out our build guides for Ellen and Nicole. It would also be wise to take a look at our Zenless Zone Zero tier list to find out which characters you should be hunting for in the current and upcoming banners.
Best Zenless Zone Zero Lycaon Build
Here’s an overview of the best Lycaon build in Zenless Zone Zero to bring out his potential in battle:
- Best W-Engine: The Restrained
- Best Drive Discs: Shockstar Disco (4pc), Polar Metal (2pc)
- Best Bangboo: Sharkboo
- Best Teams: Lycaon, Ellen, Soukaku
- Stat Priority: Impact
You may not have everything listed available to you, especially if you’ve just started playing the game. If you’re looking for other options Zenless Zone Zero has plenty of substitutes that work fine on your favourite characters.
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+ 2Zenless Zone Zero Lycaon Best W-Engine
The Restrained fits in perfectly with Lycaon’s kit since it enhances the wearer’s Ice DMG and Daze. Let’s take a closer look at The Restrained along with some viable substitutes in case you don’t have this specific W-Engine.
| W-Engine | Rarity | Stats | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Restrained | S | Base ATK: 684 / Impact: 18% | Increase Basic Attack DMG and Daze. |
| Hellfire Gears | S | Base ATK: 684 / Impact: 18% | Increase user's Energy Regen while off-field. The wearer will have 10% more Impact for 10 seconds after using an EX Special Attack. This can stack up to two times. |
| Precious Fossilized Core | A | Base ATK: 594 / Impact: 15% | When enemies have 70% HP or above, attacks will inflict more Daze. |
Zenless Zone Zero Lycaon Best Drive Discs
Shockstar Disco is the top choice for Lycaon’s Drive Disc due to its ability to buff the wearer’s Impact and the entire party’s ATK. In other words, you'll not only gain the DPS boost offered by attacking Dazed enemies, but you'll also gain a damage buff from Lycaon, the superb stunner. You’ll need Drive Discs from other sets to fill the remaining two slots, so here are some other effects that you can choose from.
| Drive Disc Set | 2-pc Effect | 4-pc Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Shockstar Disco | Increase Impact by 6%. | Gain a party-wide 20% ATK increase for 10 seconds after an enemy is stunned. This effect can be triggered once every 15 seconds. |
| Hormone Punk | Increase wearer's ATK by 10%. | The wearer's ATK is increased by another 25% for 10 seconds when entering combat or switching in during battle. This effect can be triggered once every 20 seconds. |
| Polar Metal | Increase Ice DMG by 10%. | Damage from Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks is increased by 28%. This buff increases by another 28% for 12 seconds after an squad member Freezes or Shatters an enemy. |
Zenless Zone Zero Best Lycaon Teams
This member of Victoria Housekeeping excels at stunning enemies to leave them open for Agents who like to focus on damage. Here are some of the best lineups that include Lycaon.
| Team | Character 1 | Character 2 | Character 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lycaon (Stun) | Soukaku (Support) | Ellen (Attack) |
| 2 | Lycaon (Stun) | Rina (Support) | Ellen (Attack) |
| 3 | Lycaon (Stun) | Soukaku (Support) | Corin (Attack) |
Zenless Zone Zero Lycaon Best Bangboo
Lycaon’s best team comp includes another top-tier Ice Agent, so Sharkboo should be your go-to choice here since it buffs the damage output of all Ice characters on your squad.
| Bangboo | Rarity | Active Skill | Passive Skill | Chain Skill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharkboo | S | Set a trap that deals Ice damage and inflicts massive Ice Anomaly Buildup when triggered. | Active Skill Traps can pursue enemies and inflicts 80% more Anomaly Buildup when there are at least two Ice Attribute characters in the party. | N/A |
| Butler | S | Create a snack that will regenerate an Agent's Energy. | Active Skill will generate 20% more Energy if there is at least one member of Victoria Housekeeping on your team. | Long-ranged attack with a frying pan and pancakes that deals Physical damage. |
| Sumoboo | A | Perform an attack that deals Physical DMG and can interrupt enemies. | Active Skills inflict 120% more Daze to targets with more than 50% Daze when there is at least one Stun character on the team. | N/A |
Zenless Zone Zero Lycaon Abilities
To better understand Lycaon’s role on a team, here’s a more detailed look at his skill set.
| Skill Name | Skill Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Moon Hunter | Basic Attack | A series of five strikes that deal Physical DMG. Attack button can be held down to increase power and deal Ice DMG. |
| Suitable Positioning | Dodge | Rapid dash that renders Lycaon invulnerable. |
| Keep it Clean | Dash Attack | Dash forward while striking enemies in front of Lycaon to deal Physical DMG. |
| Etiquette Manual | Dodge Counter | Attack during a Perfect Dodge to deal Ice damage to an enemy. |
| Chase of the Hunt | Special Attack | A flurry of attacks that deal Ice DMG. Can be held down to increase its power. Ant-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. |
| Thrill of the Hunt | EX Special Attack | A series of powerful strikes that deal heavy Ice DMG. Can be held down to consume Energy and gain a significant increase in power. Lycaon is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| As You Wish | Chain Attack | Unleash a series of strikes that deal Ice DMG in a small area. Lycaon is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Mission Complete | Ultimate | Unload multiple attacks that deal massive Ice DMG in a large area. Enemies hit by this move will receive 10% more Daze. Lycaon is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Metallic Paws | Core Passive | Lycaon's Basic Attacks will deal 6% more Daze when fully charged. |
| Elegant Predator | Additional Ability | Lycaon's Chain Attack will generate 2 Energy for the entire party when there are at least 2 Ice Agents on the team. If there is at least 1 Strike and 1 Slash Agent on the team, landing Lycaon's Dodge Counter will increase the Daze on his next EX Special Attack by 22%. |
| Wolf Pack | Reactive Assist | Deal Ice DMG to enemies in front. Lycaon is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Disrupted Hunt | Defensive Assist | Parry enemy's attack and inflict Daze. Lycaon is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Vengeful Counterattack | Assist Follow-Up | Create an icicle that deals Ice DMG to all enemies in range. Lycaon is invulnerable while using this skill. |
Zenless Zone Zero Mindscape Cinema
Unlocking an Agent’s Mindscape Cinema levels will give them significant improvements to their kit, but they’re in no way required to clear any sort of content. Here’s how Lycaon’s Mindscape Cinema will impact his playstyle in case you’re lucky enough to pull duplicates of him.
| Mindscape Cinema Level | Title | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Full Moon Momentum | Special Attack and EX Special Attack will deal 15% more Daze when fully charged. This effect can be triggered once every 8 seconds. |
| 2 | Energy Feedback | Lycaon gains 5 Energy every time an enemy is Stunned or when an squad member's Chain Attack is triggered. |
| 3 | Attendant Training | Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack levels are increased by 2. |
| 4 | Graceful Demeanor | Lycaon gains a shield equal to 5% of his maximum HP for 5 seconds when attacked while charging an attack. Anti-Interruption level is increased while this shield is active. This effect can be triggered once every 15 seconds. |
| 5 | Alpha Nature | Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack levels are increased by 2. |
| 6 | Ruthless Hunter | Landing a charged attack on an enemy will increase the damage received from Lycaon by 10% for 12 seconds. This can stack up to 5 times. Only one stack can be gained per skill use but the duration will be reset with each trigger. |
Zenless Zone Zero Lycaon Materials
Besides getting Lycaon the best W-Engines and Disc Drives to enhance his effectiveness in combat, you’ll also need to upgrade his abilities and raise his level. To do that, you’ll need the following items.
- Freeze Chips (skill enhancement material)
- Stun Seals (character promotion material)
You can acquire these materials from Combat Simulation Training while visiting the HIA Club. The 141 Convenience Store may have some in stock as well since they get new items with every weekly reset.
click to enlarge + 2How to Get Lycaon in Zenless Zone Zero
As a standard banner character, Lycaon is available in every Agent banner in Zenless Zone Zero. This means there is always a chance to get him whether you're pulling on the standard banner or going for the latest limited character. You can also obtain a copy of Lycaon guaranteed as your preferred S-Rank Agent after your first 300 pulls on the standard banner.
That brings us to the end of our Zenless Zone Zero Lycaon build guide. While you’re here, you may be interested in checking out what you can get from the game’s battle pass or taking a peek at what Zenless Zone Zero endgame looks like; Lycaon is a very popular character in Hollow Zero and Shiyu Defense.
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