Alice Build Guide for Zenless Zone Zero: Optimal W Engine, Driver Disk Set, and Team Composition

In Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ), Alice is a distinctive S-rank physical anomaly agent. Her elegant swordsmanship, noble demeanor, and unique "Sword Etiquette" mechanic make her a key DPS in the physical anomaly system.

If you're looking to maximize Alice's potential in combat, this Alice Build Guide provides a comprehensive guide, including information on the optimal W engine, driver disk set, attribute priorities, team composition, and more. It also offers practical advice tailored to the needs of both beginners and advanced players.

I. Alice's Character Positioning and Basic Information

Rarity: S-Rank

Attribute: Physical

Specialization: Anomaly

Faction: Hollow House

Combat Role: Primary DPS (Anomaly Accumulation + High Burst)

Alice Mechanics Overview

The core gameplay of Alice is to use her skill "Sword Etiquette" to accumulate energy. When fully charged, she unleashes a powerful slash, granting a brief invincibility state and triggering a Polar Assault, even off-field.

Pros:

Smooth damage output, combining burst and sustained damage

Off-field skills can disrupt the enemy's rhythm

Excellent synergy with other Anomaly Agents

Disadvantages:

Maximizes damage by consistently triggering Anomalies and Assaults

Highly dependent on equipment and teammates

II. Alice's Skill Priorities

During the development process, properly allocating skill upgrade resources can achieve greater results with less effort.

Skill Category Priority Reasoning

Core Skills (Xilei Skills) ★★★★★ Main DPS skills, increasing damage and Ability stacking efficiency

Basic Attacks ★★★★☆ Improves normal damage and skill rotation

Special Attacks ★★★★☆ A crucial part of the core triggering mechanism

Chain Attacks ★★★★☆ Key for triggering high damage in multiplayer battles

Dodge ★☆☆☆☆ Useful for survival, but with limited damage boost

Assist Skills ★☆☆☆☆ Minor enhancements, can be added later

III. Alice's Best W Engine Recommendations

As an Ability Agent, Alice's equipment selection should focus on improving Ability Proficiency, Ability Mastery, and Physical Damage.

1. Best Choice (Grade Weapon)

Perfected Precision – S Rank

Base Attack Damage: 713

Additional Attribute: Attack Damage +30%

Effect: Ability Mastery +60, Physical Damage +20% when "Strike" is triggered, lasts 20 seconds, stacks up to 2 times. Enter battle with a max stack.

Reasons for suitability: Boosts base damage and enhances the effects of abnormalities, perfectly suiting Alice's mechanics.

2. Other Alternatives

Sharp Fang – S Rank

+90 Abnormal Proficiency, strong ability to accumulate normal attacks and abnormalities, suitable for high-frequency combat.

Fusion Compiler – S Rank

Provides penetration and abnormality bonuses, suitable for a more aggressive playstyle.

Electro Lip Gloss – A Rank

Highly cost-effective, significantly increases damage against abnormal enemies after R5.

Crying Twins – A Rank

Teamwork-oriented, suitable for multi-abnormal teams.

IV. Recommended Driver Disk Sets for Alice

The choice of driver disk directly affects Alice's damage cycle and activation frequency.

1. Graduation Set

Fanged Metal + Phaethon's Melody

2-Piece Set (Fanged Metal): Physical Damage +10%

4-Piece Set (Fanged Metal): After a teammate's Rush, they deal 35% additional damage for 12 seconds

2-Piece Set (Phaethon): Abnormal Mastery +8%

Recommendation: Maximizes both physical and abnormal damage, balancing teamwork.

2. Transition Set

Free Blues + Phaethon's Melody

Reduces enemy resistance to attribute abnormalities, increasing the effectiveness of all team abnormalities.

5. Driver Attribute Priority

Main Attributes (by Slot)

Slot 4: Abnormal Proficiency

Slot 5: Physical Damage %

Slot 6: Abnormal Mastery

Secondary Attributes (High to Low Priority)

Abnormal Proficiency

Attack %

Critical Hit Chance / Critical Hit Damage

Energy Regeneration Efficiency

6. Alice's Best Team Compatibility

Alice is best paired with teammates who can quickly trigger abnormal statuses and supports that provide high buffs.

1. High-End Team (Krypton Gold-Oriented)

Alice (Main Carry) + Yuzu (Assists with Abnormal Status Accumulation) + Vivian (Assists with Damage Boost)

2. Abnormal Team (Sustained DPS)

Alice + Vivian + Astra Yao

All three can provide abnormal status effects, making them suitable for prolonged battles.

3. Civilian Team (F2P Friendly)

Alice + Nicole + Seth

Although the damage threshold is slightly lower, the abnormal status triggering and rotation are stable.

7. Advanced Gameplay Tips

Use Polar Assault when an enemy enters a malfunction state to instantly deal maximum damage.

Try pairing with characters with high malfunction accumulation, such as Bernice and Yuzu, to reduce Alice's early buildup time.

Utilize the W engine effect refresh time wisely to maintain a persistent buff.

8. How to Quickly Obtain Alice

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9. Summary

Alice is the core damage dealer for physical malfunction teams in Zenless Zone Zero, performing well in both PvE and PvP. To maximize her power, focus on the following:

Prioritize the "Excellence" engine for your graduation W.

Recommended Driver Set: Fang Metal + Phaethon's Melody

Prioritize Abnormal Proficiency and Physical Damage %

Pair your team with characters and supports that trigger high abnormalities.

Master the above builds and techniques, and your Alice will unleash her ultimate power on any battlefield.