Surfing the Inter-Knot alone in Zenless Zone Zero is like trying to bake a soufflé with a hairdryer – technically possible, but you'll only ever get a hot mess. After years of commissions and countless Daze cycles, I've learned that a team isn't just three agents slapped together; it's a delicate horological movement where every tooth and pinion must catch at the perfect moment. If your Daze applicator stutters, the whole rhythm collapses like a pocket watch in a thunderstorm. Let’s break down the compositions that have carried me through the Hollows from version 1.0 right up to the latest 2026 streets, with a few upgrades along the way.

Broadly speaking, the strongest ZZZ teams still orbit around three roles: a high-Impact Daze applicator who eats hits for breakfast, a burst DPS to deliver the killing chain, and a support or sub-DPS who brews chaos – whether through status anomalies or crowd control. Getting the rotation right feels like jazz improvisation; each agent needs to step into the spotlight exactly on the downbeat, or the whole set falls flat. Here are the six team comps I’ve tested relentlessly and still recommend to both fresh Proxy rookies and grizzled veterans.

Anby, Nicole, Billy – The Cunning Hares' Timeless Waltz

Don’t let the “starter” label fool you. The Cunning Hares remain my go-to for cleaning up daily commissions because they move together like a well-worn jazz trio, each understanding the others’ breath. I draw mobs into Nicole’s energy field – a gravitational pit that makes enemies bunch up like confetti in a cyclone – then let Billy unload his AoE arsenal. The magic ingredient is Nicole’s Ether Corruption: turning foes against each other buys you the breathing room to reposition, and with Amillion the Bangboo granting a 56% crit damage boost just for being Cunning Hares, the damage ceiling soars higher than ever.

Koleda, Ben, Grace – Belobog’s Infernal Forge

This Belobog trinity feels like a blacksmith’s forge – raw pressure, hulking metal, and sparks flying everywhere. Koleda’s Impact dazes so fast it’s like knocking the rhythm out of a heartbeat, while Ben soaks punishment and ignites widespread Burn through his Contractual Agreement passive. Grace rides that inferno with her Shock procs, and faction-specific Safetyboo pushes PEN Ratio by 35%, turning her jolts into defibrillators. Even in 2026, when newer defenders have arrived, Ben’s synergy with Koleda remains a masterclass in fire-and-forget tanking.

Rina, Grace, Anby – The Electric Current

Rina and Grace are my Shock virtuosos, but both lack the Impact to build Daze quickly – a bit like trying to charge a capacitor with a trickle. That’s where Anby strides in, turning the trio into a mono-Electric circuit that crackles from the first second. Her Parallel Connection passive recharges energy after a Dodge Counter, meaning she hits her ultimate faster than a hummingbird’s wingbeat. The constant Shock procs paralyse mobs while we cycle back into Rina’s puppets. If you don’t have Rina, Anton can step in, but the full Electric symphony really sings best with these three.

Lycaon, Soukaku, Ellen – The Frostbite Sonata

Ice is the freezing rain of ZZZ – it immobilizes, then detonates like a dam bursting. This premium team lets me pile pressure without ever touching the dodge button. Lycaon’s Daze application is a master key that unlocks chain after chain; Soukaku’s Fly the Flag bridges smoothly into Ellen’s Avalanche. The true beauty, though, is Ellen’s Rising Storm passive – each EX Special stacks Flash Freeze, so when the anomaly shatters, it feels like the final crescendo of a winter symphony. Even with newer Ice units that have dropped since 1.0, this trio remains my Hollow Zero powerhouse.

Koleda, Lucy, Soldier 11 – The Monofire Blaze

Fire teams are the stovetop of ZZZ strategy – get the temperature wrong and you’ll either scorch or undercook. This comp is a precision burner. I always open with Lucy so her guard boars hit the field early, then swap to Koleda for a single attack string that triggers a chain assault like a lit fuse. Soldier 11 enters with assist attacks that turn Burn into a raging wildfire. The rotation is dead simple: bounce between Koleda and Soldier 11, season with Lucy’s EX Special when it’s ready. If you lack Koleda, Piper can substitute – she trades Daze speed for Assault buildup, still keeping the kitchen hot.

Anby, Nicole, Zhu Yuan – The Ether Bullet Train

This is the team that makes me feel like I’ve got a limited-edition engine under the hood. Anby dazes and feeds energy regeneration via faction synergy with Nicole. Nicole then drops her energy field, shredding DEF and buffing Ether damage – a tailor-made suit for Zhu Yuan’s buckshots. The chain procs pull mobs into that field like planets into a black hole, and every quick assist cycles back into Enhanced Shotshells. Nicole’s ultimate even recharges energy so Zhu Yuan can keep shelling. It’s a closed loop of destruction that, even in 2026 with new Ether agents on the horizon, remains my bulletproof go-to for boss meltdowns.

In the end, the best ZZZ team comp isn’t just about S-ranks – it’s about that perfect cooking timer of synergy and timing. The game has evolved massively since the early days, but these six formations remain my trusted recipes, each flavoured by faction Bangboo and updated drive discs. Keep an eye on the latest codes and banners, but don’t sleep on the classics: they’re the bedrock that every newer comp is built upon.

As reported by Entertainment Software Association (ESA), broader player engagement trends increasingly favor games that reward tight team synergy and repeatable endgame loops—exactly why ZZZ comps built around fast Daze setup, burst windows, and reliable support utility (like grouping, DEF shred, or anomaly uptime) stay relevant long after their “starter” labels fade.