Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide

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 Character

Nicole Build

Ether

Ether

Support

Support

Cunning Hares AKA Gentle House

Cunning Hares AKA Gentle House

HP

HP

8145

ATK

ATK

574

DEF

DEF

574

Impact

Impact

88

Mastery

Mastery

93

Proficiency

Proficiency

90

Nicole Best Disk Drives Gear

Swing Jazz

Swing Jazz

Freedom Blues

Freedom Blues

Hormone Punk

Hormone Punk

Nicole Best W-Engines Weapons
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Weeping Cradle

Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - The Vault

The Vault

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[Reverb] Mark II

Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - Reverb Mark III

[Reverb] Mark III

Nicole Best Bangboo
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Avocaboo

Disk 4: Anomaly Proficiency

Disk 5: PEN Ratio

Disk 6: Energy Regen

Anomaly Proficiency

ATK%

PEN Ratio

Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide: Skills

Nicole Skills
Cunning Combo

Cunning Combo

Basic Attack

Press icon to launch this attack. Unleashes up to 3 strikes, dealing Physical DMG.

Do As I Please

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

Speed Demon

Dodge

Press icon to dodge. A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Hold icon to reload after dodging, enhancing Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.

Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box

Dash Attack

When moving icon during a dodge press icon: Dashes in the target direction and strikes nearby enemies, dealing Physical DMG.

When not moving icon during a dodge, press icon: Vaults backward and launches a ranged attack against enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance her Basic Attack and Dash Attack, up to 8 times.

Diverted Bombard

Diverted Bombard

Dodge Counter

Press icon during a perfect dodge to activate. Dodge backwards and send ranged strikes at enemies in front, dealing 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..

Sugarcoated Bullet

Sugarcoated Bullet

Special Attack

Press icon to activate. Unleashes a ranged strike against enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG. Anti-Interupt level is increased while using this skill. Atuomatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times..

Stuffed Sugarcoated Bullet

Stuffed Sugarcoated Bullet

EX Special Attack

When Nicole has enough Energy, Press icon to activate. A powerful ranged strike, generating an energy field that pulls enemies towards its center to deal Ether DMG.

Hold icon down to charge up this attack, during which a small energy field is generated at the muzzle as Energy is consumed, dealing bonuns damage to enemies nearby. Character is invulnerable whil eusing this skill. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.

Ether Shellacking

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

Ether Grenade

Ultimate

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press icon 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. The anomaly Buildup dealt to the struck target is increased by 10%. Character is invulnerable while uisng this skill. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.

Mechanical Case

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

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

Emergency Bombard

Quick Assist

When the character in combat is knocked back, press icon to launch this attack. Dodges backwards and unleash a ranged strike against enemies in front, dealing 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.

The Hare Strikes Back!

The Hare Strikes Back!

Evasive Assist

When the character in combat is about to be attacked, press icon to activate. Dodge the enemy’s attack and trigger Vital View. Character is Invulnerable while using this skill.

Window of Opportunity

Window of Opportunity

Assist Follow-Up

Press icon after an Evasive Assist to activate. Charge forward and bombard enemies, dealing Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide: Talents

Nicole Talents
Supercharged Bomb

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

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

A Hare’s Cunning

C

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

Field Expansion

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

Industry Star

E

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

Corrupting Energy Field

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

Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - A1Requires:
Agent Level 15
Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s

Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Skill Lv. +1
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Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - B1Requires:
Agent Level 25
Base ATK increases by 25

Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Skill Lv. +1
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Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - Denny x12,000
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - C1Requires:
Agent Level 35
Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s

Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Skill Lv. +1
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Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - Denny x28,000
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - D1Requires:
Agent Level 45
Base ATK increases by 25

Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Skill Lv. +1
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Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - E1Requires:
Agent Level 55
Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s

Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Skill Lv. +1
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Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - F1Requires:
Agent Level 60
Base ATK increases by 25

Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Skill Lv. +1
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Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide: Stat & Promotions

PromotionLevelBase HPBase ATKBase DEFPromotion Cost
0 → 11/106559350Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - Dennyx24,000
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - Basic Support Certification Sealx4
10/101,454140111
1 → 210/201,903173145Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - Dennyx56,000
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - Advanced SupportCertification Sealx12
20/202,792227213
2 → 320/303,242261248Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - Dennyx120,000
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - Advanced SupportCertification Sealx20
30/304,131314315
3 → 430/404,580347349Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - Dennyx200,000
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - Ruler Certification Sealx10
40/405,469400417
4 → 540/505,919433451Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - Dennyx400,000
Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide - Ruler Certification Sealx20
50/506,808486519
Final50/607,257520554
60/608,145574622

Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide: Team

TeamBangboo
Nicole
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Anby
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Billy
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Avocaboo
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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.

Zenless Zone Zero Nicole Guide

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