Caesar King in Zenless Zone Zero: Latest Leaks and Comprehensive Overview

Caesar King is an upcoming character in Zenless Zone Zero set to debut with the release of version 1.2. Here’s everything we know so far from in-game details and leaks.

While Zenless Zone Zero version 1.2 remains distant, HoYoverse has unveiled insights into several forthcoming characters. Currently, Caesar King and Burnice White are the two notable units announced.

As the game’s tier list evolves, players are eager to finalize their teams, and Caesar King is anticipated to enhance gameplay diversity within Zenless Zone Zero.

For players seeking further details about Caesar King, here’s what we have:

promotional material for Caesar King — HoYoverse

Caesar King is classified as an S-rank unit in Zenless Zone Zero.

Does Caesar King have a release date?

Currently, there is no set release date for Caesar King in Zenless Zone Zero.

Nonetheless, HoYoverse has confirmed that she will be playable in version 1.2, expected around late September 2024.

Who is Caesar King?

Details on Caesar King are still emerging; however, she is identified as the leader of the Sons of Claydon faction, active in the outskirts of New Eridu.

Described as a straightforward individual, according to Lucy, she has taken up her role following her father’s legacy. Billy refers to her as “Big Sis” when introducing Anby and Nicole, hinting at her significance within the faction.

Caesar King rarity, element, and attribute

Leaks indicate that Caesar King boasts a S-rank rarity, similar to characters like Ellen and Zhu Yuan.

Her element is confirmed as Physical, akin to Billy, the Kid.

Additionally, she will function as a Defense unit in Zenless Zone Zero, akin to Ben, per HoYoverse’s announcements.

Caesar King kit

Basic Attack

ABILITY NAME	DESCRIPTION
Basic Attack: Rampaging Slash	Press left click to activate. Unleashes up to 6 slashes ahead, dealing Physical DMG.
Basic Attack: Dead End	Consume 1 Assist Point to toss the shield, attacking nearby enemies in all directions, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Dodge

ABILITY NAME	DESCRIPTION
Dodge: Adrift	A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: Hog Rush	Strikes forward with the shield, dealing Physical DMG. During skill activation, damage taken is reduced by 40%. If attacked, Caesar blocks with the shield and is slightly knocked back.
Dodge Counter: Eye For an Eye	Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Special Attack

ABILITY NAME	DESCRIPTION
Special Attack: Shockwave Shield Bash	Strikes forward with the shield, dealing Physical DMG. If Caesar is hit at the start of this ability, it triggers a Perfect Block, nullifying damage and following up with Special Attack: Roaring Thrust. Following the skill, Caesar enters a guard stance, decreasing incoming damage by 40%.
Special Attack: Roaring Thrust	Thrusts forward, dealing Physical DMG. If Perfect Block or Retaliation doesn’t occur, the Anti-Interrupt level is heightened. Character is invulnerable during this skill if Perfect Block or Retaliation is triggered.
EX Special Attack: Parry Counter	Strikes forward with the shield, followed by a thrust, dealing significant Physical DMG. If Caesar is hit early in the skill or an Interrupt occurs with the shield strike, it triggers Perfect Block, negating damage and countering with a shield bash.
EX Special Attack: Overpowered Shield Bash	Strikes forward with the shield, dealing massive Physical DMG. If she’s hit at the beginning or interrupted during the shield strike, it triggers Perfect Block, negating damage and recovering the Energy spent. This skill cannot trigger Perfect Block again post-activation.
Stance Switch	Upon triggering a Perfect Block, Retaliation, or Defensive Assist, her impact is boosted by 20.0% for 3s.

Chain Attack

ABILITY NAME	DESCRIPTION
Chain Attack: Road Rage Slam	Upon triggering a Chain Attack, the chosen character performs a powerful downward strike at enemies ahead, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable during this skill.
Ultimate: Savage Smash	Tosses the shield forward, unleashing a potent spinning attack on enemies, followed by a downward strike, delivering massive Physical DMG. Daze inflicted on shielded enemies is heightened by 100.0%. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Core Skill

ABILITY NAME	DESCRIPTION
Core Passive: Barrier of Resilience	When Caesar activates her EX Special Attack: Parry Counter, Chain Attack, Ultimate, or the EX Special Attack: Overpowered Shield Bash via Retaliation, she equips the team with a Radiant Aegis shield equal to 1,400% of her base Impact + 1,400. Lasting for 90s, the shield value is shared among the team, ensuring no single damage instance exceeds it. While Radiant Aegis is active, their Anti-Interrupt level increases, and ATK rises by 1,000 for the shield bearer. After it ends, the buff lingers for an extra 5s.
Additional Ability: Battle Spirit	If another squad character can activate Defensive Assist or shares her Faction: Upon her Perfect Block, Retaliation, Defensive Assist, or Basic Attack: Dead End, she inflicts a Debuff on nearby enemies (7m radius), increasing damage taken from all allies by 25% for 30s.

ABILITY NAME

DESCRIPTION

Core Passive: Barrier of Resilience

When Caesar activates her EX Special Attack: Parry Counter, Chain Attack, Ultimate, or the EX Special Attack: Overpowered Shield Bash via Retaliation, she equips the team with a Radiant Aegis shield equal to 1,400% of her base Impact + 1,400. Lasting for 90s, the shield value is shared among the team, ensuring no single damage instance exceeds it. While Radiant Aegis is active, their Anti-Interrupt level increases, and ATK rises by 1,000 for the shield bearer. After it ends, the buff lingers for an extra 5s.

Additional Ability: Battle Spirit

If another squad character can activate Defensive Assist or shares her Faction: Upon her Perfect Block, Retaliation, Defensive Assist, or Basic Attack: Dead End, she inflicts a Debuff on nearby enemies (7m radius), increasing damage taken from all allies by 25% for 30s.

Mindscape Cinema for Caesar King

Level 1– Spearhead Advance: Upon entering combat or switching in, she provides the team with a Radiant Aegis shield, triggered every 300s. Nearby enemies within 5m of the shield bearer incur a 15% Attribute DMG RES reduction.
Level 2– Legacy of the Far Lands: While Radiant Aegis is active due to her Core Passive: Barrier of Resilience, her Energy Generation rises by 10%, and the shield bearer’s attack increase reaches 150% of the original value.
Level 3– Absolute Trust: Boosts Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack levels by +2.
Level 4– Aries the Battering-Ram: She gains 3 extra Assist Points upon using a Chain Attack or Ultimate. If Energy is under 20, she can activate EX Special Attack: Overpowered Shield Bash with 1 Assist Point, limited to once per 5s.
Level 5– Romantic Conquest: Increases Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack levels by +2.
Level 6– Overlord’s Will: Guarantees a critical hit with both EX Special Attack: Overpowered Shield Bash and Assist Follow-Up. The skill’s damage is amplified by 50%, with an added 50% damage to the main target. Following the use of either skill, her CRIT Rate escalates by 30%, and CRIT DMG increases by 60% for 15s.

This encapsulates the current knowledge on Caesar King in Zenless Zone Zero. For more insights into the game, consider reviewing the contents of version 1.1 or accumulating Polychrome by utilizing our Polychrome guide.

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