Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide

Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad is an S-rank Ice Attack Agent and leader of the Mockingbird faction. Wielding a scythe hidden in a briefcase, he specializes in burst damage by detonating stunned enemies. Once the illegitimate heir of the Ravenlock family, Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad escaped a dark past to form Mockingbird with Von Lycaon. Stylish, strategic, and sharp-tongued, he’s both a phantom thief and a man driven by ideals and retribution.

Hugo Vlad Character

Hugo Vlad Build

Ice

Ice

Attack

Attack

Mockingbird

Mockingbird

HP

HP

7940

ATK

ATK

919

DEF

DEF

616

Impact

Impact

95

Mastery

Mastery

95

Proficiency

Proficiency

90

Hugo Vlad Best Disk Drives Gear

Hormone Punk

Hormone Punk

Woodpecker Electro

Woodpecker Electro

Polar Metal

Polar Metal

Hugo Vlad Best W-Engines Weapons
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Myriad Eclipse

Myriad Eclipse

Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Deep Sea Visitor

Deep Sea Visitor

Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Heartstring Nocturne

Heartstring Nocturne

Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Gilded Blossom

Gilded Blossom

Hugo Vlad Best Bangboo
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Bagboo

Bagboo

Disk 4: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

Disk 5: Ice DMG

Disk 6: ATK%

CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG

ATK%

PEN Ratio


Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide: Hugo’s Skills

Hugo Vlad Skills
Dark Abyss Quartet

Dark Abyss Quartet

Basic Attack

Press icon to activate:
Perform up to four attacks forward, dealing Physical DMG and Ice DMG.
The fourth attack is a shot. During this attack, hold icon to charge and perform a charged shot.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased during the fourth attack.

Dark Abyss Concerto

Dark Abyss Concerto

Basic Attack

After the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Dark Abyss Quartet, the shot of Dodge Counter: Phantasm – Slash, or the shot of Quick Assist: Elegy, press or hold icon to activate:
Throw the scythe forward to perform a slash, followed by a shot, dealing Ice DMG.
During the shot, hold icon to charge and perform a charged shot.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Phantasm

Phantasm

Dodge

Press icon to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Phantasm – Shatter

Phantasm – Shatter

Dash Attack

Press icon during a dodge to activate: Launch a dashing attack at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.

Phantasm – Slash

Phantasm – Slash

Dodge Counter

Press icon during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Performs a series of attacks on enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG.
During the skill, hold icon to launch a shot. During the shot, hold icon to charge and perform a charged shot.
The shot is considered a Basic Attack, with its DMG treated as Basic Attack DMG.
After the skill is used, it can be directly followed up with the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Dark Abyss Quartet.
Character is Invulnerable during the slashes and shooting retreat of the skill.

Soul Hunter – Judgment

Soul Hunter – Judgment

Special Attack

Press icon to activate:

Spins the scythe and then unleashes a forward slash, dealing Ice DMG.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Soul Hunter – Punishment

Soul Hunter – Punishment

Special Attack

With enough Energy, press icon to activate:
Spins the scythe and then executes a powerful upward attack, dealing massive Ice DMG.
This skill is not counted as a heavy attack.
After the skill is used, it can be directly followed up with the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Dark Abyss Quartet.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Trick of Fate

Trick of Fate

Chain Attack

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Dash forward to perform a slash across a large area, then launch a shot, dealing massive Ice DMG.
The shot activated by this skill is considered a charged shot.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Blaspheme

Blaspheme

Ultimate

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press icon to activate:
Throws the scythe in a powerful spinning attack, then catches the scythe and launches a slash in a large area, dealing massive Ice DMG.
This skill is not counted as a heavy attack.
After the skill is used, it can be directly followed up with the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Dark Abyss Quartet.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Terminating Verdict

Terminating Verdict

Core Passive

When Chain Attack: Trick of Fate hits an enemy or Hugo’s attacks Stun an enemy, Hugo gains the Dark Abyss Reverb state for 6s, and repeated triggers reset the duration. During this state, Hugo’s CRIT Rate increases by 12% and CRIT DMG increases by 25%.

When there are 1/2 Stun characters in your squad, Hugo’s ATK increases by 25/75//50/150//80/240//120/360//180/540//270/810//300/900.

When the Finishing Move of EX Special Attack: Soul Hunter – Punishment or Ultimate: Blaspheme hits an enemy while they are Stunned, it triggers the Totalize effect, increasing the DMG Multiplier of the skill’s Finishing Move by 500%/583%/667%/750%/833%/917%/1000%. Additionally, the Totalize effect further increases the skill’s DMG multiplier based on the remaining Stun time of the enemy when triggered: for each remaining second of Stun time from the portion that is less than or equal to 5s, the skill’s DMG multiplier increases by 140%/163%/187%/210%/233%/257%/280%; for each remaining second of Stun time from the portion between 5 and 15s, the skill’s DMG multiplier increases by 50%/58%/67%/75%/83%/92%/100%. The total increase can raise the skill’s DMG multiplier by a maximum of 1700%/1979%/2272%/2550%/2828%/3122%/3400%.

After Hugo triggers the Totalize effect, the enemy’s Stunned state will immediately end. Based on the remaining Stun time at the moment Totalize is triggered, a certain amount of Daze will be accumulated. For every second of Stun time remaining, 5% Daze is accumulated, up to a maximum Daze equivalent to 25% of the enemy’s maximum Daze.

When EX Special Attack: Soul Hunter – Punishment hits an enemy, if the enemy is not Stunned, the Daze accumulated by the skill increases by 20%.

Prelude to Finality

Prelude to Finality

Additional Ability

When another character in your squad is a Stun character or shares the same attribute:

Chain Attack: Trick of Fate’s DMG increases by 15%, with a further increase of 35% against normal enemies. When Totalize is triggered, the DMG dealt by the skill increases by 40%. EX Special Attack: Soul Hunter – Punishment generates an additional 20 Energy when triggering Totalize on normal enemies. The Energy generation effect can trigger once every 30s.

Elegy

Elegy

Quick Assist

When the on-field character is launched, press icon to activate:
Performs a series of attacks on enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG.

During the skill, hold icon to launch a shot. During the shot, hold icon to charge and perform a charged shot.

The shot is considered a Basic Attack, with the DMG treated as Basic Attack DMG.

After the skill is used, it can be directly followed up with the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Dark Abyss Quartet.

Character is Invulnerable during the slashes and shooting retreat of the skill.

The End Has Not Come

The End Has Not Come

Defensive Assist

When the character in combat is about to be attacked, press icon to activate.
Parries the enemy’s attack, dealing massive Daze.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Ace Reversal

Ace Reversal

Assist Follow-Up

Press icon after an Defensive Assist to activate:
Dash forward and perform two slashes, dealing Ice DMG.
After the skill is used, it can be directly followed up with the 4th hit of Basic Attack: Dark Abyss Quartet.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.


Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide: Hugo’s Talents

Hugo Vlad Talents
Child of Hatred

Child of Hatred

A

When triggering the Totalize effect in the Dark Abyss Reverb state, the skill’s CRIT Rate is increased by an additional 12%, and CRIT DMG by 30%.

The Child Within

The Child Within

B

When Ultimate: Blaspheme triggers Totalize, it will not end the enemy’s Stunned state. Additionally, when Totalize is triggered, the skill will ignore 15% of the enemy’s DEF.

Fruit of the Poisonous Tree

Fruit of the Poisonous Tree

C

Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2.

Dramatic Theory

Dramatic Theory

D

After a Charged Shot hits an enemy, Hugo’s attacks against that target will ignore 12% of that target’s Ice RES for 15s, repeated triggers reset the duration.

Nirvana

Nirvana

E

Basic Attack, Assist, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2.

Crown of Thorns

Crown of Thorns

F

All shooting attacks that hit enemies trigger the Dark Abyss Reverb state, lasting up to 6s, and repeated triggers reset the duration. Additionally, whenever any skill triggers the Totalize effect, that DMG is further increased by 60%. The Finishing Move of EX Special Attack: Soul Hunter – Punishment also triggers the Totalize effect when hitting an enemy that isn’t Stunned, boosting the DMG multiplier of the Finishing Move by a fixed 1,000 %.


Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide: Core Skill Enhancement

Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - A1Requires:
Agent Level 15
CRIT Rate increases by 4.8%

Core Passive: Terminating Verdict Skill Lv. +1
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Denny x6,000
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - B1Requires:
Agent Level 25
Base ATK increases by 25

Core Passive: Terminating Verdict Skill Lv. +1
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Higher Dimensional Data Murderous Obituaryx2
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Denny x12,000
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - C1Requires:
Agent Level 35
CRIT Rate increases by 4.8%

Core Passive: Terminating Verdict Skill Lv. +1
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Higher Dimensional Data Murderous Obituaryx4
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Denny x28,000
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - D1Requires:
Agent Level 45
Base ATK increases by 25

Core Passive: Terminating Verdict Skill Lv. +1
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Finale Dance Shoesx2
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Higher Dimensional Data Murderous Obituaryx9
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Dennyx60,000
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - E1Requires:
Agent Level 55
CRIT Rate increases by 4.8%

Core Passive: Terminating Verdict Skill Lv. +1
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Finale Dance Shoesx3
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Higher Dimensional Data Murderous Obituaryx15
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Denny x100,000
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - F1Requires:
Agent Level 60
Base ATK increases by 25

Core Passive: Terminating Verdict Skill Lv. +1
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Finale Dance Shoesx4
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Higher Dimensional Data Murderous Obituaryx30
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Denny x200,000


Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide: Stats & Promotions

Promotion LevelLevelBase HPBase ATKBase DEFPromotion Costs
0 → 11/1063813250Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Denny x24,000
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Basic Attack Certification Sealx4
10/101,417204110
1 → 210/201,855251144Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Denny x56,000
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Advanced Attack Certification Sealx12
20/202,722332211
2 → 320/303,160380245Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Denny x120,000
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Advanced Attack Certification Sealx20
30/304,026461312
3 → 430/404,464508346Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Denny x200,000
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Pioneers Certification Seal x10
40/405,330588414
4 → 540/505,769635448Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Denny x400,000
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Pioneers Certification Sealx20
50/506,636716515
5 (Final)50/607,074763549
60/607,940844616


Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide: Hugo’s Team

TeamBangboo
Hugo Vlad
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Hugo
Anby
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Anby
Nicole
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Nicole
Bagboo
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Bagboo
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - AttackZenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - StunZenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Support
Bangboo Alternatives
Booressure
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Booressure
Avocaboo
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Avocaboo
Knightboo
Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide - Knightboo


Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide: Conclusion

Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad stands out as a stylish, high-damage Agent with a tragic yet compelling backstory. His unique playstyle rewards precise timing and coordination, making him a valuable asset for skilled players. Beyond combat, Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad leadership of Mockingbird and personal history add depth to his character. Whether you’re drawn to his icy attacks or his complex narrative, Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad offers both power and personality in Zenless Zone Zero.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Qs)

❓Is Hugo F2P-friendly?

Yes. While his signature gear helps, Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad performs well with A-rank W-Engines and Drive Discs you can farm, making him viable for free players.

❓Which skills should I level first?

Prioritize Core Passive (for Totalize), then Chain Attack and Special Attack. Others like Basic, Assist, and Dodge can come after.

❓How does his playstyle work?

Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad stuns enemies through allies, then uses Totalize to deal massive Ice damage. His burst relies on team setup and timing to maximize chain attacks.

❓What are his weaknesses?

Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad relies on other agents to stun enemies. Without proper setup, his Totalize won’t activate. He also needs investment in crit stats to shine.

Zenless Zone Zero Hugo Vlad Guide

About the Author

0 0 votes
Rating
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments