Zenless Zone Zero Nicole is an A‑rank Ether Support Agent and leader of the “Cunning Hares” (also known as Gentle House), an odd‑jobs agency based in New Eridu. She wields a large handbag that doubles as a chargeable energy gun. Zenless Zone Zero Nicole is a free character obtained during the prologue, known for crowd‑control via her EX‑Special and Chain Attacks (which pull small enemies together) and applying a DEF‑reducing energy field. She excels at buffing Ether‑based teams but struggles vs. large enemies.
Nicole Build
Ether
Support
Cunning Hares AKA Gentle House
HP
8145
ATK
574
DEF
574
Impact
88
Mastery
93
Proficiency
90
Nicole Best Disk Drives Gear
Swing Jazz
Freedom Blues
Hormone Punk
Nicole Best W-Engines Weapons

Weeping Cradle

The Vault

[Reverb] Mark II

[Reverb] Mark III
Nicole Best Bangboo

Avocaboo
Disk 4: Anomaly Proficiency
Disk 5: PEN Ratio
Disk 6: Energy Regen
Anomaly Proficiency
ATK%
PEN Ratio
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide: Skills
Cunning Combo
Basic Attack
Press 
Do As I Please
Basic Attack
After using a Special Attack, EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, Nicole can reload, and her Basic Attack and Dash Attack are enhanced, increasing the bullet damage.
Speed Demon
Dodge
Press 

Jack in the Box
Dash Attack
When moving during a dodge press

When not moving during a dodge, press

Diverted Bombard
Dodge Counter
Press 
Sugarcoated Bullet
Special Attack
Press 
Stuffed Sugarcoated Bullet
EX Special Attack
When Nicole has enough Energy, Press 
Hold 
Ether Shellacking
Chain Attack
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the Agent to activate. Unleash powerful ranged strikes at enemies in a small area, generating an energy field that pulls enemies towards its center to deal Ether DMG. Character is Invulnerable while using this skill. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack, up to 8 times.
Ether Grenade
Ultimate
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press 
Mechanical Case
Core Passive
After hitting an enemy with a Special Attack, EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, Nicole can reload, enhancing her Basic Attack and Dash Attack. When her enhanced bullets or Energy Field hits an enemy, the target’s DEF is reduced by 20%/25%/30%/34%/36%/38%/40% for 3.5s.
Hare of Many Burrows
Additional Ability
When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction:
When Nicole’s Core Passive: Mechanical Case applies a debuff to an enemy, all squad members deal 25% more Ether DMG to the target for 3.5s.
Emergency Bombard
Quick Assist
When the character in combat is knocked back, press 
The Hare Strikes Back!
Evasive Assist
When the character in combat is about to be attacked, press 
Window of Opportunity
Assist Follow-Up
Press 
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide: Talents
Supercharged Bomb
A
The DMG and the Anomaly Buildup inflicted by Nicole’s EX Special Attack increases by 16%. For each additional 0.1s of charging when Nicole activates her EX Special Attack, the duration of the energy field created at the target location increases by 0.15s
Charging Device
B
Nicole recovers 5 Energy when Core Passive: Mechanical Case’s debuff is triggered. This effect can trigger once every 15s.
A Hare’s Cunning
C
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
Field Expansion
D
When Nicole uses her EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, the diameter of the energy field generated at the target location is increased by 3m.
Industry Star
E
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
Corrupting Energy Field
F
When Nicole’s energy fields deal DMG to an enemy, all squad member’s CRIT Rate against that enemy increases by 1.5%, stacking up to 10 times, and lasting 12s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide: Core Skill Enhancement
![]() | Requires: Agent Level 15 | Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Skill Lv. +1 | x6,000 |
![]() | Requires: Agent Level 25 | Base ATK increases by 25 Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Skill Lv. +1 | x2 x12,000 |
![]() | Requires: Agent Level 35 | Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Skill Lv. +1 | x4 x28,000 |
![]() | Requires: Agent Level 45 | Base ATK increases by 25 Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Skill Lv. +1 | x2 x9 x60,000 |
![]() | Requires: Agent Level 55 | Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Skill Lv. +1 | x3 x15 x100,000 |
![]() | Requires: Agent Level 60 | Base ATK increases by 25 Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Skill Lv. +1 | x4 x30 x200,000 |
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide: Stat & Promotions
| Promotion | Level | Base HP | Base ATK | Base DEF | Promotion Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 → 1 | 1/10 | 655 | 93 | 50 | x24,000 x4 |
| 10/10 | 1,454 | 140 | 111 | — | |
| 1 → 2 | 10/20 | 1,903 | 173 | 145 | x56,000 x12 |
| 20/20 | 2,792 | 227 | 213 | — | |
| 2 → 3 | 20/30 | 3,242 | 261 | 248 | x120,000 x20 |
| 30/30 | 4,131 | 314 | 315 | — | |
| 3 → 4 | 30/40 | 4,580 | 347 | 349 | x200,000 x10 |
| 40/40 | 5,469 | 400 | 417 | — | |
| 4 → 5 | 40/50 | 5,919 | 433 | 451 | x400,000 x20 |
| 50/50 | 6,808 | 486 | 519 | — | |
| Final | 50/60 | 7,257 | 520 | 554 | — |
| 60/60 | 8,145 | 574 | 622 | — |
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide: Team
| Bangboo Alternatives |
Exploreboo![]() | Sumoboo![]() |
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide: Conclusion
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole may not top damage charts, but her versatile support skills and crowd control make her invaluable in Ether-based teams. Zenless Zone Zero Nicole free availability and fun playstyle with enemy grouping and debuffs ensure she stays relevant, especially for new players. With proper synergy, she enhances team efficiency and clears, making her a smart pick for tactical players who enjoy battlefield control and utility over brute force.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Qs)
❓How do you unlock Nicole?
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole is automatically unlocked for free during the prologue mission “The Hare and the Proxy.” You don’t need to pull her from banners, making her one of the first Agents available to every player early in the game.
❓Strengths of Nicole?
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole offers excellent crowd control, free early-game access, constant DEF shred, and energy generation. Her EX skill and Chain Attack pull enemies together, helping other Agents land AoE bursts more efficiently.
❓Weaknesses of Nicole?
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole’s less effective against large or elite enemies that resist pulls. Her Core Passive has a short cooldown, requiring swap-ins for max value. She also deals minimal personal damage, relying on others to carry damage output.
❓Can you pull Nicole from banners?
Yes. Aside from the free copy in the story, Zenless Zone Zero Nicole can be pulled again in standard or targeted banners to unlock Mindscape levels. These duplicates enhance her field utility, area coverage, and team-wide Crit buffs.

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