Let’s look closely at Zenless Zone Zero’s most significant update yet! The 1.3 update brings excitement to Zenless Zone Zero with fresh content that will reshape your Agent experience. New character banners and game-changing features deliver everything you’ve been waiting for.
New Quests and Commissions
Version 1.3 features an exciting lineup of story-rich missions and engaging side content. Players can head over to thrilling new narratives that will challenge their skills and deepen their commitment.
Virtual Revenge Special Episode
A groundbreaking new story chapter awaits as you team up with Yanagi and Section 6 to discover the truth about H.A.N.D’s.combat department and Yanagi’s backstory. ZZZ’s 1.3 banner adds this permanent episode with a gripping narrative where virtual enemies run amuck.
Lighter’s Agent Story – The Unsung Champion
November 27, 2024, marks the arrival of “The Unsung Champion” in the ZZZ 1.3 update. This Agent Story Commission follows Lighter’s story as the celebrated champion from the Sons of Calydon. Players can access the story after completing the same prerequisite mission as Virtual Revenge, which provides a fresh viewpoint into Lighter’s world.
New Quest Feature – TV Schedule Events
Two major events run in the TV Schedule system until December 16, 2024:
- Moonlight Traces – Yanagi leads six combat challenges with Red Bean Bun tokens as rewards
- The Champion – Lighter stars in special side-scrolling combat stages
These events introduce new gameplay mechanics and rewards, including:
- Valuable Polychromes
- Character EXP items
- Limited-time collectibles
Players need to reach Inter-Knot Level 20 to join these events. Each program presents unique combat challenges and story content that enriches their favorite characters’ tales while offering substantial rewards.
Character Banners
Two powerful Agents are ready to join your roster in the latest 1.3 banner update! Your team will grow stronger with these formidable fighters. Each brings their unique battle styles and abilities to your arsenal.
Phase 1 – Yanagi
The Moonlit Serenity banner showcases Tsukishiro Yanagi, the tactical mastermind and Deputy Chief of Section 6. This banner runs from November 6 to November 27, 2024, and features:
| Banner Details | Featured Characters |
| S-Rank Rate-Up | Yanagi (Electric, Anomaly) |
| A-Rank Rate-Up | Anby (Electric, Stun), Billy (Physical, Attack) |
Yanagi stands out as an Electric Anomaly specialist. She excels at building Anomaly energy and increases your team’s Disorder damage. Her Naginata-wielding combat style and dual stance system make her adaptable to any team setup.
Phase 2 – Lighter
“The Champion” steps into the ring in the Champion of Embers banner from November 27 to December 17, 2024. This phase features:
| Banner Details | Featured Characters |
| S-Rank Rate-Up | Lighter (Fire, Stun) |
| A-Rank Rate-Up | Ben (Fire, Defence), Corin (Physical, Attack) |
These banners offer a 50% chance to get the featured S-rank character on your first S-rank pull. You’ll get a guarantee on your next pull if unsuccessful.
W-Engines and Bangboos
Get ready for awesome equipment upgrades in the 1.3 banners! Your arsenal will grow with signature W-Engines and cute new Bangboo companions that will change how you fight.
Phase 1
The Timeweaver W-Engine is Yanagi’s signature equipment with an impressive Base ATK. This powerhouse boosts your Electric Anomaly capabilities by 30% Buildup Rate and adds 75 Anomaly Proficiency boost. Your Disorder damage will jump by 25% once your Anomaly Proficiency hits 375 or higher. This makes it an excellent fit for teams built around Anomalies.
Phase 2
The Blazing Laurel W-Engine is an assist powerhouse that works excellently with assist-focused strategies. You gain 25% more Impact upon launching a Quick Assist or Perfect Assist. You also apply Wilt to the target for 30s every time you perform a Basic Attack. This is the perfect signature W-Engine for Lighter’s fire-based Stun attacks.
Baddieboo and Knightboo
The 1.3 banner update brings two new Bangboos to your team! The A-rank Knightboo packs some great support features:
- Summons three Knight’s Stars that restore Energy
- Boosts ATK when paired with Support characters
- Deals Ether DMG through its Chain Attack ability
Baddieboo, another A-rank companion, focuses on Fire DMG and works excellent with Anomaly characters. You can get these companions from the Bangboo Channel using Boopons. Daily activities like Hollow Zero and Rally Commissions will help you earn these Boopons. You can also get Knightboo for free by playing the new Hollow Zero mode added in version 1.3.
Quality of Life Enhancements
Want to make your Agent experience better? Zenless Zone Zero’s 1.3 banner update brings unique convenience features that revolutionize your resource management and profile customization.
Craft and Dismantle Updates
The tedious material conversion is now a thing of the past! With the new quick conversion system, you can transform Tier 1 into Tier 3 materials. This saves your time and Dennys. The new system works like this:
New Tactics Section
A new section is added to the game UI where players can now practice gameplay strategies that lets you earn Polychromes and materials.
San-Z Studio
A new shop has opened in Lumina Square called San-Z Studio. This new shop is the go-to place for buying ornaments, which you can use to decorate your Display Stand back home.
New Hollow Zero Mode: The Mystery of Arpeggio Fault
Can’t get enough of TV exploration? The new Hollow Zero mode gives you a full TV mode gameplay but with added interactive gameplay elements. Playing this mode lets you get Knightboo for free!
Overall, the 1.3 update makes gaming more enjoyable with its easy-to-use UI elements for Errands, Weekly Missions, and Combat Challenges. For the complete list of changes, check out the official HoYoLAB post.
Level Up Your Game
The 1.3 banner update for Zenless Zone Zero changes how you play as an Agent. New characters like Yanagi and Lighter help you find fresh ways to fight and build teams. The update also adds W-Engines and Bangboos, which give you powerful tools to tackle challenges.
Managing resources and customizing characters is now easier than ever. Remember to top-up your Monochromes through Codashop so you can fully experience the new characters and updates.
