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Understanding Attributes and Attribute Anomalies is crucial for players when it comes to planning and executing fights effectively inZenless Zone Zero. Each character possesses an Attribute, which functions like elements in traditional RPGs, allowing them to interact in various ways with each other and the enemies.
Currently, there are five different Attributes that Agents are categorized with inZenless Zone Zero:Fire, Ice, Electric, Physical, and Ether. Each of these Attributes has its own corresponding Anomalies, which are essentially effects and debuffs that can be applied to enemies. Fans of HoYoverse’s other RPG,Honkai: Star Rail, may find that Attribute Anomalies functions similarly toBreak Effect.
How Do Attribute Anomalies Work?
When characters deal Attribute (elemental) damage to an enemy, the target will accumulate what is called anAttribute Anomaly Buildup. The buildup is shown around an Attribute icon on the right side of an enemy’s HP bar, indicating the most recent Attribute damage received. Once the buildup is full, a corresponding Attribute Anomaly is dealt to the enemy. For example, after acharacter like Koledacauses enough Fire damage, the enemy will be inflicted with the Fire Anomaly, applying the Burn debuff, which deals Fire damage over time (DoT).
The two most important stats for Attribute Anomalies areAnomaly MasteryandAnomaly Proficiency. Anomaly Mastery increases the efficiency at which a character accumulates Attribute Anomaly Buildup on a target, while Anomaly Proficiency increases the damage dealt by the Anomaly that the character triggers.
Multiple Attribute Anomaly Buildups can exist simultaneously, allowing players to swap between different Attribute characters in combat without disrupting buildup progress. Keep in mind, the indicator icon will constantly swap to the latest Attribute dealt, so players need to be mindful of their other buildups to avoid premature activations. This is important because, unlike buildups, new Attribute Anomalies override any existing ones on the target. However, this isn’t always a disadvantage due toAttribute Anomaly - Disorder.
What is Attribute Anomaly - Disorder?
Disorder is a large instance of damage that occurs when a different Attribute Anomaly overrides an existing one on the enemy target. This is an important damage source for some multi-Attribute team compositions, especially ones that include characters with theAnomaly specialty. The game is not clear on the exact damage calculations of Disorder, but it hints that the initial Anomaly’s potency and the speed at which the second Anomaly is applied both influence the damage output. While Disorder is universal for all Attributes, fans ofGenshin Impactwill notice some similarities toElemental Reaction.
Ice Anomaly
DealingIce DMGto enemies accumulatesIce Attribute Anomaly, triggering theFreezeandFrostbiteeffects.
Freezeimmobilizes enemies, preventing them from taking action for a certain period.
Shatteris activated whenFreezeends, interrupting enemy movement and dealingIce DMG.
Frostbiteincreases the CRIT DMG taken by the target for a specified duration.
Electric Anomaly
DealingElectric DMGto enemies accumulatesElectric Anomaly Buildup, which triggers theShockeffect.
Shockcauses the target to intermittently suffer additionalElectric DMGfor a period of time when attacked.
DealingPhysical DMGto enemies accumulatesPhysical Anomaly Buildup, which triggers theAssaultandFlincheffects.
Assaultinterrupts the enemy and deals massivePhsyical DMG.
Flinchincreases the Daze the target takes for a period of time.
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Attributes and Attribute Anomalies are important factors to consider when building team compositions and tackling different challenges inZenless Zone Zero.Enemies have different Attributes that they are weak or resistance against, which can affect how players may want to strategize. Players can use theWorkbenchin Video Archive of Random Play to check the status of each enemy type.
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Don’t go into the Hollows.I know, I know, there’s Ether in the Hollows, bizarre creations, even heritage of the old civilization, all precious treasures. But don’t forget, there’s also spatial disorder, monsters and mutants running rampant, and ultimately, a disaster that could swallow the world. They are not a place where ordinary people should go.So don’t go into Hollows.Or at least, don’t go in alone.If you insist on getting into danger, go to New Eridu first.This city where the good and the bad mix has many people who need the Hollows: Powerful wealthy tycoons, gangs that stalk the streets, conspiracy nuts, and ruthless officials.Make your preparations there, find strong allies, and most importantly—Find a “Proxy”.Only they can guide people out of the maze-like Hollows.Good luck!
