Best Nicole build in Zenless Zone Zero – Drive Discs, Bangboo, and team compositions

The A-class Agent, Nicole Demara, stands out from the standard Attack specialists with her unique and helpful Support role. She’s also one of the few who harnesses the corruptive Ether Attribute, weakening enemies upon infliction. Although she’s already good on her own, we’re here to show the best build for Nicole in Zenless Zone Zero.

What is the best build for Nicole Demara in ZZZ?

To craft the best Nicole build in ZZZ, use the following materials:

• W-Engine: The Vault
• Drive Discs:
  • Chaotic Metal 4-Piece set
  • Swing Jazz 2-Piece set

The Chaotic Metal bundle is a game-changer for Nicole, boosting her Ether DMG by a significant 10 percent. And if you’re looking for even more power, the 4-Piece pack takes it to the next level, increasing her CRIT DMG by a whopping 20 percent when an Agent triggers Corruption.

The other set, Swing Jazz, helps out with Nicole’s Energy Regen by boosting it to 20 percent. This skill provides more Energy per second to the Agent, allowing you to trigger her Sugarcoated Bullet. Given that Nicole uses the Support specialty, you’re going to need all the Energy you can get to help the rest of the team out.

Alternatively, you can switch up Nicole’s build by opting for the Swing Jazz 4-Piece and the Chaotic Metal 2-Piece. The Swing Jazz 4-Piece caters more to Chain Attacks or Ultimates, resulting in a DMG boost of 15 percent for 12 seconds. You’ll still have the 10 percent Ether DMG from the Chaotic Metal; however, the new set will replace the CRIT DMG effect.

Lastly, the Vault is an excellent choice for Nicole’s W-Engine. The item caters to both of her two abilities: Support and Ether. Anytime an Agent inflicts Ether DMG with an EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, it will boost all members’ DMG to 15 percent. The W-Engine also increases the equipper’s Energy Regen by 0.5/s for two seconds.

Best Bangboo for Nicole in Zenless Zone Zero

The Butler Bangboo proves valuable with its energy-regenerating buffs. This will come in handy for Nicole, especially with its Personal Butler skill, which grants 20 percent additional Energy.

But if you aren’t lucky enough to get the Butler, go for A Ranks like Exploreboo, Devilboo, Booressure, or Avocaboo. Most of these Bangboo involve Nicole’s Support abilities, except for Devilboo, who focuses on Ether DMG.

Best teams for Nicole in Zenless Zone Zero

Since Nicole plays a Support role, you should go for main DPSs like Ellen Joe and Anby Demara. Anby unlocks Nicole’s Passive skill, Hare of Many Burrows, as another Cunning Hare member. This skill inflicts more Ether DMG for 3.5 seconds. However, you can also equip Zhu Yuan for this ability since it still works with two Ether wielders on the field.

In addition to the Passive skill, two Ether fighters with Devilboo unleash 40 percent more Anomaly Buildup and increase the coordination state with a Chain Attack.