The Best Lycaon Build in Zenless Zone Zero: Explained

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Lycaon is the top Stun Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. He uses Ice-type attacks and can lower the ice resistance of enemies. The best Lycaon build in Zenless Zone Zero can make a big difference. He is an S-Tier character you definitely want for his Stun and Freeze abilities. From his powerful basic attacks to his core skills and specials, you’d want to utilize all of his move-set to get the perfect build.

Here is a detailed guide to the best Lycaon build in ZZZ.

Best Lycaon Build in Zenless Zone Zero

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Lycaon Moveset & Skills

Charge Lycaon’s basic attacks for the best results. Here are his main moves:

  • Moon Hunter (Basic Attack): Press Basic Attack to unleash up to 5 strikes, dealing Physical Damage. Hold Basic Attack to charge up and deal Ice Damage.
  • Suitable Positioning (Dodge): Press Dodge to quickly dodge and become invulnerable.
  • Keep it Clean (Basic Attack): Press Basic Attack during a dodge to slide forward and deal Physical Damage.
  • Etiquette Manual (Basic Attack): Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to strike enemies and deal Ice Damage, while becoming invulnerable.
  • Wolf Pack (Assist): When the on-field character is launched, press Perfect Assist to deal Ice Damage and become invulnerable.
  • Disrupted Hunt (Assist): When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press Perfect Assist to parry and deal massive Daze, while becoming invulnerable.
  • Vengeful Counterattack (Special): Press Special Attack after a Defensive Assist to create an icicle that deals Ice Damage.
  • Time to Hunt (Special Attack): Press Special Attack to unleash a series of strikes that deal Ice Damage. Hold to charge up and increase power.
  • Thrill of the Hunt (Special Attack): When Lycaon has enough Energy, press Special Attack to unleash powerful strikes that deal massive Ice Damage. Hold to charge up, consume Energy, and enhance the attack.
  • As You Wish (Chain Attack): When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to unleash powerful strikes that deal massive Ice Damage.
  • Mission Complete (Chain Attack): When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Chain Attack to unleash multiple strikes that deal massive Ice Damage.

Core Skills

  • Metallic Paws: When Lycaon charges his Basic Attack fully, the attack deals 40% more Daze.
  • Elegant Predator: If another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction, hitting a Stunned enemy increases the target’s Stun Damage Multiplier by 35% (only activates once for the entire squad).

Lycaon Best W-Engines

  • The Restrained: When an attack hits an enemy, DMG and Daze from Basic Attacks increase by 6-12% for 8 seconds, stacking up to 5 times. This effect can trigger once per skill.
  • Steam Oven: For every 10 Energy accumulated, the equipper’s Impact increases by 2-3.2%, stacking up to 8 times. After Energy is consumed, this bonus lasts for 8 more seconds.

Lycaon Best Drive Discs

Equip a four-piece set of Shockstar Disco to increase Impact by 6%. Basic Attacks, Dash Attacks, and Dodge Counters will also inflict 20% more Daze to the main target. You can get Drive Discs from the Bardic Needle in Zenless Zone Zero.

Best Agents & Teams For Lycaon

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In Zenless Zone Zero, one character alone isn’t enough to beat tough challenges. Players need to form a team of three Agents that work well together. Each unit has a passive skill that activates when another character has the same elemental attribute or faction affiliation. Luckily, there are many good options for Lycaon in the game.

Lycaon belongs to the Victoria Housekeeping Co. faction and has the Ice-type attribute. Good A-Rank units for him are Soukaku and Corin. Soukaku is free by completing the Third Frontier of the Stable Node in Shiyu Defense. For S-Rank Agents, Ellen and Rina are great choices to activate Lycaon’s passive.

Creating the best Lycaon build in Zenless Zone Zero will make your team much stronger in both PvE and PvP. Follow this guide to maximize Lycaon’s potential and dominate the game.