Zenless Zone Zero Lycaon Agent Story Guide

Zenless Zone Zero Lycaon Agent Story Guide: Overview of Von Lycaon

Von Lycaon is the leader and representative of Victoria Housekeeping Co., responsible for managing its members and ensuring the smooth operation of the company. Known for his rational and reliable nature, he embodies the image of an elegant gentleman and a versatile attendant, always prepared to handle any situation with grace and efficiency. His presence serves as a pillar of support for his team, reinforcing the company’s reputation for excellence. For a deeper dive into his story and character development, check out the Zenless Zone Zero Lycaon Agent Story Guide.

Lycaon’s personality is defined by several key traits. He has a strong obsession with cleanliness, unable to tolerate disorder or unkempt environments, and consistently ensures that everything around him remains pristine. Despite his composed and refined demeanor, his canine instincts occasionally surface—his ears and tail unconsciously react when he is particularly pleased, a habit he appears aware of but does not entirely embrace. As a furry Thiren, he takes meticulous care of his fur, and while head or chin strokes may strengthen an emotional bond with him, the outcome is not always predictable.

Beneath his refined exterior, Lycaon carries a troubled past that he does not readily share. Once leading a vastly different life, he had a close companion who has since become a bitter enemy. Though the specifics of his past remain elusive, gathering insights from various sources may provide valuable clues about his history and motivations.

Trust Events and Rewards

Building trust with Lycaon unlocks various rewards and exclusive events, enhancing interactions with him in Zenless Zone Zero. As his Trust Level increases, players gain access to valuable in-game items, unique encounters, and special benefits tied to his character.

Trust Levels and Rewards

Friendly

Rewards: Polychrome x20

Unlocks the ability to invite Lycaon to manage your business (Random Play) once per day. Completing a session grants Basic Freeze Chips.

Close

Rewards: Polychrome x30

Grants access to Lycaon’s exclusive Resonium, which can activate randomly during a Frontline Outpost tile in Hollow Zero. This effect provides a Trust increase once per day.

Affinity Bonus: Frosty Eviction – Lycaon gains the Mindscape: Full Moon Momentum ability.

Trusted

Rewards: Polychrome x30

Unlocks Lycaon’s Agent Live Wallpaper.

Additionally, reaching the Trusted rank unlocks the follow-up event “Work Smart and Rest Right”, which provides an option to take a tea break. This action can either remove a Corruption effect or reduce Pressure by 50, offering strategic benefits.

Increasing Trust with Lycaon

To raise Lycaon’s Trust Level, players can engage in Trust Encounters, which include both Invitation Events and Random Events:

Invitation Events: Missions such as “Attendant’s Visit”, “Fluffy Accident”, “Let’s Meet Up at the Cinema”, and “The Weather’s Great Today, Let’s Take a Stroll”.

Random Events: These can occur in locations like Lumina Square, Lumina Galleria, Sixth Street, and the 141 Convenience Store.

Completing an Agent Invite Event also contributes to a daily mission in the Compendium, rewarding 200 Engagement points. Version 1.4 introduces optimizations to Trust system requirements, allowing players to trigger Trust level increase events directly via Inter-Knot DM invitations, eliminating the need to wait until the next in-game day.

Agent Story: And the True Heroes Are Always Behind the Scenes

Agent Story: And the True Heroes Are Always Behind the Scenes (II)

This section provides a walkthrough for Lycaon’s Agent Story, “And the True Heroes Are Always Behind the Scenes (II)”, detailing how to unlock it, key objectives, and the rewards earned upon completion. This mission appears under the Schedule as the “Edgy…?” commission.

Mission Details

Required Inter-Knot Level: 35

Location: Lumina Square

Client: Lycaon

Time: Anytime

How to Unlock

Accept the “And the True Heroes Are Always Behind the Scenes” commission.

“And the True Heroes Are Always Behind the Scenes (II)” is a subquest of the main mission and becomes available upon progressing through the associated Side Mission.

Walkthrough

Begin the Immersive Storytelling – Start the quest and progress through dialogue interactions. While multiple choices are available, the story follows a linear path with no branching outcomes.

Help the Customers Place Their Orders – Assist in processing customer requests.

Report Back to Chop Junior – Return to update Chop Junior on the situation.

Talk to the Mysterious Person – Engage in conversation, leading to a riddle challenge.

Mysterious Person Riddle Answers:

“The most famous museum piece was torched. Who was the arsonist?” → The artist himself!

“Which organization has the highest success rate in our field so far?” → Mockingbird

Head to the Cram School and Talk to the Students – Gather information from local students.

Find Lilac – Locate Lilac four times within Lumina Square.

Return to the Video Store – Conclude the mission by speaking with the other Proxy.

Rewards

W-Engine Energy Module x2

Senior Investigator Log x4

Polychrome x25

Inter-Knot Credit x400

Ether Plating Agent x1

Denny x12,500

Story Summary

Lycaon embarks on an investigation after discovering a declaration of criminal intent posted on an internaut forum. His mission leads him to protect a valuable painting owned by one of his employers. However, the culprit turns out to be Lilac, the employer’s child, who attempts to steal the painting as part of an initiation into an organization called Mockingbird. With the Proxy’s assistance, Lycaon delves deeper into Mockingbird’s activities, ultimately uncovering their true intentions. Through their efforts, Lilac realizes her true desires and steps away from the group. The investigation also reveals that the Mockingbird group were merely copycats, and that Lycaon himself had once been deeply involved with the real Mockingbird.

Trust Events & Encounters with Lycaon

Increasing Lycaon’s Trust Level involves participating in various Trust Encounters, which are divided into Invitation Events and Random Events. These interactions strengthen your bond with Lycaon and unlock rewards based on the trust gained.

Invitation Event

These events require scheduling time with Lycaon and interacting with him at specific locations. Completing them grants a Significant Trust Increase regardless of dialogue choices.

Attendant’s Visit – Meet Lycaon at Random Play at the scheduled time. The event consists of four dialogues, after which you gain a trust boost.

Fluffy Accident – Can be scheduled at any time except late at night. If late, use the rest feature to reset the time. Lycaon can be found in the open space at Lumina Square, near the Newsstand. The event consists of at least three dialogues.

Let’s Meet Up at the Cinema – Available any time except late at night. Lycaon waits in front of Lumina Galleria. This event consists of at least four dialogues. The movie selection slightly alters dialogue but does not impact trust gain.

The Weather’s Great Today. Let’s Take a Stroll. – Available at any time except late at night. Lycaon is located near the Newsstand. The event consists of at least one dialogue, followed by a Significant Trust Increase.

Random Events

These encounters happen at specific locations and times. Some dialogues influence Trust Gains, while others provide minor insights into Lycaon’s character.

Lumina Square

Beaverson (Morning – Afternoon – Evening) – Lycaon is seen talking to a child near the hair salon.

Coff Cafe (Morning – Afternoon – Evening) – A crafty vendor stands in front of the Coffee Shop. Siding with Lycaon during the first dialogue results in a Significant Trust Increase.

HIA (Morning – Afternoon – Evening) – Lycaon is surrounded by students in front of HIA. Approach to trigger the event.

Lumina Galleria

(Morning – Afternoon – Evening) – Lycaon stands near the sculpture in front of the Galleria.

Newsstand

(Midnight) – Lycaon is found by the riverside near the Newsstand. The event consists of three dialogues, and selecting the correct path grants a Significant Trust Increase along with Basic Freeze Chip x3.

Old Duyi’s Physiotherapy Studio

(Morning – Afternoon – Evening) – Lycaon is found near Old Duyi’s, in front of the Coffee Shop.

During the first dialogue, selecting “Let’s get a massage together!” leads to a Significant Trust Increase.

During the second dialogue, selecting “Your tail is all perked up.” further strengthens trust.

Playground

(Midnight) – Lycaon is found by the riverside near the playground. This event consists of five dialogues.

141 Convenience Store

Lycaon is seen chatting with Miss Lilac near the convenience store across the street. The event consists of three dialogues:

First choice: “That’s a serious twist on vampires.”

Second choice: “I think it’s good.”

Third choice: “Let Lycaon be.”

Following this sequence grants a Significant Trust Increase.

Sixth Street

Newsstand (Morning – Afternoon – Evening) – Lycaon is attempting to get a newspaper. The second dialogue varies based on your first choice.

141 Convenience Store – Lycaon observes graffiti with Corin beside the store. The event consists of three dialogues.

Engaging in these events consistently will help maximize Lycaon’s Trust Level and unlock additional content related to his character.

Lycaon’s Skills and Abilities

Lycaon is a versatile Ice attribute character with a combat style that balances high-impact attacks, stun effects, and defensive capabilities. His abilities allow him to deal heavy Ice DMG, weaken enemy resistances, and improve team synergy, making him a powerful addition to any squad.

Basic Attack – Moon Hunter

Performs up to five consecutive strikes, dealing Physical DMG.

Charged Attack: Holding the Basic Attack button allows Lycaon to charge up his attack, increasing its power and dealing Ice DMG.

Dodge – Suitable Positioning

A rapid evasion maneuver that grants invulnerability while in use.

Dodge Dash Attack – Keep It Clean: Allows Lycaon to perform a quick counterattack after dodging.

Ultimate

Activation: When the Decibel Rating reaches maximum, press the Ultimate button.

Effect: Delivers a series of powerful strikes over a wide area, dealing massive Ice DMG.

Invulnerability: Lycaon is invincible during the Ultimate’s execution.

Core Passive – Metallic Paws

Charged Basic Attacks deal increased Daze, making enemies more susceptible to stuns.

EX Special Attack & Assist Follow-Up reduce the target’s Ice DMG RES by 25% for 30 seconds, making them more vulnerable to Ice-based attacks.

Additional Ability – Elegant Predator

If another squad member shares the same Attribute (Ice) or Faction, Lycaon increases the Stun DMG Multiplier by 35% when attacking a Stunned enemy.

Core Skill Enhancement

Enhancing Lycaon’s skills improves his Base Impact, Attack Power, and Passive Effects.

Core Skill A (Lv. 15) – Increases Base Impact by 6.

Core Skill B (Lv. 25) – Increases Base ATK by 25.

Core Skill C (Lv. 35) – Increases Base Impact by 6.

Core Skill D – Requires Core Passive: Metallic Paws at Lv. +1.

Mindscape Cinema – Full Moon Momentum

When Lycaon’s EX Special Attack hits an enemy, it increases Daze by 12% (once every 8s).

Fully charging the EX Special Attack grants an additional 10% Daze boost.

Energy Feedback

Lycaon gains 5 Energy when he Stuns an enemy or triggers a squad member’s Chain Attack (can activate once every 1s).

Attendant Training

Increases the level of Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack by +2.

Graceful Demeanor

If Lycaon is attacked while using a Basic Attack or Special Attack, he gains a Shield equal to 7.5% of his Max HP for 15 seconds.

While the Shield is active, his Anti-Interrupt Level is increased. This effect can activate once every 15 seconds.

Alpha Nature

Increases the level of Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack by +2.

Ruthless Hunter

When a Charged Attack hits an enemy, they take 10% increased DMG from Lycaon, stacking up to 5 times and lasting 12 seconds.

Only one stack can be gained per skill use, and repeated triggers reset the duration.

Skill Enhancement Costs

Upgrading Lycaon’s skills from Level 1 → Level 12 requires:

Denny x500,000

Basic Freeze Chip x5

Advanced Freeze Chip x15

Specialized Freeze Chip x50

Hamster Cage Pass x1

Lycaon’s abilities make him a strong Ice-based attacker with powerful stun mechanics and resistance reduction effects, allowing him to set up high-damage combos while also improving team synergy.

Hollow Zero Interactions

Progressing through Hollow Zero: Lost Void and increasing the License Level grants valuable rewards, including the A-Rank Bangboo: Brawlerboo. Unlocking the “Lost Void” commissions becomes available after completing the Agent Story “Mole in the Hole (I).”

By advancing the License Level and completing Bounty Commissions, Proxies can obtain Victoria Housekeeping Coupons, which allow them to claim Drive Disc rewards directly after completing Routine Cleanup stages.

During the period from 2024/12/16 04:00 to 2024/12/23 04:00 (server time), both Investigation Points and Shadow Crystal Data gained from Hollow Zero will contribute to the week’s Bounty Commissions. After 2024/12/23 04:00, Hollow Zero: Withered Domain Bounty Commissions will no longer update, and only Shadow Crystal Data will count toward Hollow Zero: Lost Void Bounty Commissions.

By integrating Lycaon into the squad and maximizing Hollow Zero activities, Proxies can unlock exclusive resources, improve Trust levels, and optimize their progression in Zenless Zone Zero.

Version 1.4 “A Storm of Falling Stars” Update Details

The Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.4 update launched on December 18, 2024, at 06:00 (UTC+8) and took approximately five hours to complete. This version runs for five weeks, concluding on January 22, 2025, at 06:00 (UTC+8).

Compensation Reward

Players meeting specific requirements can claim Polychrome rewards via in-game mail:

Server Update Compensation: 300 Polychrome for players at Inter-Knot Level 4+ before December 18, 2024, 06:00 (UTC+8).

Issue Fix Compensation: 300 Polychrome for eligible players, claimable until January 17, 2025, 23:59 (UTC+8).

Updating the Game

Players can update the game through their respective platforms:

PC: Restart the game and select “Update.”

Android: Follow in-game prompts.

iOS: Update via the App Store.

PS5™: Highlight Zenless Zone Zero, press Options, and check for updates.

New Playable Content

New Characters

Hoshimi Miyabi (S-Rank, Anomaly – Frost): Enhances Anomaly Buildup Rate and utilizes Fallen Frost points for powerful slashes.

Asaba Harumasa (S-Rank, Attack – Electric): A ranged DPS who marks enemies with X-Marked and enters an Awakened state for burst damage.

New W-Engines

Hailstorm Shrine (S-Rank, Anomaly) – Available via Signal Searching (Dissonant Sonata channel).

Zanshin Herb Case (S-Rank, Attack) – Available via Signal Searching (Dazzling Choir channel).

Marcato Desire (A-Rank, Attack) – Obtainable through the limited-time event “Into That Pale Wasteland.”

New Bangboo Units

Agent Gulliver (S-Rank) – Available through An Outstanding Partner channel.

Brawlerboo (A-Rank) – Obtainable by increasing License Level in Hollow Zero: Lost Void.

New Story Expansions

Main Story Chapter 5: “A Storm of Falling Stars” – Permanently available after Version 1.4. Requires Main Story Chapter 4 and Special Episode “Virtual Revenge.”

Asaba Harumasa’s Agent Story: “A Name Written in Water” – Unlocks December 30, 2024, at 12:00 (server time). Requires “Leisurely Lull: Goldfinch’s Escape.”

Agent Trust Events – New Trust events for Hoshimi Miyabi, Soukaku, and Asaba Harumasa.

Quality Time Events – Completing a Wish Event boosts an Agent’s Trust and grants Polychrome and additional rewards.

New Locations

Port Elpis – A Hollow-consumed port, featured in Main Story Chapter 5.

Reverb Arena – A music-themed hub. Unlocks after Main Story Chapter 1 – Intermission and Agent Story “Mole in the Hole (I).”

H.S.O.S. 6 Office – Unlocks after completing Main Story Chapter 5 and obtaining Miyabi’s Token.

Limited-Time Events & Rewards

Major Events

Special Visitor (Asaba Harumasa Recruitment Event) – Invite Asaba Harumasa and obtain upgrade materials (Until March 12, 2025, 05:59 UTC+8).

Into That Pale Wasteland – Requires Inter-Knot Level 23 and completion of Main Story Chapter 2 – Intermission.

New & Enhanced Gameplay Features

Permanent Gameplay Additions

Hollow Zero: Lost Void – Unlocks after completing Agent Story “Mole in the Hole (I).”

Deadly Assault – A biweekly high-difficulty challenge unlocking December 20, 2024, at 04:00 (server time). Requires Inter-Knot Level 40 and Shiyu Defense unlocked.

Challenging Mode for “The Mystery of Arpeggio Fault” – Increased difficulty with 50% more Crimson Silk, limited Tech Tree effects, and stronger enemies.

New Systems & Features

Special Training Plan – View and track Agent upgrade materials.

Agent Combat Readiness – Displays recommended upgrade paths for Agents.

Inter-Knot Journey – Allows players to review Main Story progress and claim rewards.