Anton is currently one of the featured A-ranks on Zenless Zone Zero’s banner. If you were lucky enough to obtain a copy, it is essential to familiarize yourself with Anton’s top W-Engines, Drive Discs, and other components in order to effectively build him.
Zenless Zone Zero is the newest gacha game in HoYoverse, with a current count of more than 50 million downloads according to a report by GamingBolt. Similar to Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, ZZZ utilizes a banner system where limited time S-rank and A-rank characters are featured.
Until July 23, Ellen will maintain her position as the top S-rank agent in the game’s limited banner. After that, she will be succeeded by Zhu Yuan. Along with Ellen, you also have the opportunity to acquire A-rank agents Anton and Soukaku.
If you are able to obtain Anton, he will require specific W-Engines, Drive Discs, and materials. Continue reading for further details.
Best Anton Build in Zenless Zone Zero
| W-Engine | Drive Disc | Stat Preference | Team Comp |
| Drill Rig – Red Axis | Thunder Metal (4-piece)Swing Jazz (2-piece) | Slot 4: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMGSlot 5: Electric DMG or PEN RatioSlot 6: ATKSub-stats: CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK%, PEN | Anton, Grace, Rina |
Best W-Engines for Anton
Red Axis Drill Rig
The top W-Engine choice for Anton in Zenless Zone Zero is the A-rank Drill Rig – Red Axis. Upon activating an EX Special Attack, the damage dealt by Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks will be boosted by 50% for a duration of 10 seconds. This effect can only occur once every 15 seconds.
Brimstone
An exceptional substitute for Anton’s W-Engine would be The Brimstone, which holds an S-rank. Whenever Anton lands a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter on an enemy, his ATK is boosted by 3.5% for a duration of 8 seconds. This effect can accumulate up to eight times and can be activated every 0.5 seconds.
Best Drive Disc for Anton
The optimal Drive Disc choice for Anton is the four-piece Thunder Metal set. This set offers the following set bonus for the Drive Disc:
| Set Piece | Set Bonus |
| 2-piece bonus | Increases Electric DMG by 10%. |
| 4-piece bonus | As long as an enemy in combat is Shocked, the equipper’s ATK is increased by 28%. |
To fill the remaining two spots, our suggestion is to utilize the Swing Jazz Drive Disc set. The set bonus for this particular Drive Disc is as follows:
| Set Piece | Set Bonus |
| 2-piece bonus | Energy Regen increases by 20%. |
Anton’s Promotion and Skill Enhancement Materials
Elevation
In order to obtain Anton’s Basic Offense Certification Seal, Advanced Offense Certification Seal, and Pioneer’s Certification Seal, you will need to collect a specific number of materials as listed below:
- Basic Offense Certification Seal x4
- Advanced Offense Certification Seal x32
- Pioneer’s Certification Seal x30
- Dennies x800,000
Materials for Improving Skills
Anton in Zenless Zone Zero requires the following materials: Basic Shock Chip, Advanced Shock Chip, Specialized Shock Chip, Hamster Cage Pass, Living Drive, and Higher Dimensional Data: Steel Malice. The required quantities of each material are as follows:
- Basic Shock Chip x25
- Advanced Shock Chip x75
- Specialized Shock Chip x250
- Hamster Cage Pass x5
- Dennies x2.5 million
- Higher Dimensional Data: Steel Malice x60
- Living Drive x9
Best Anton Team Composition
Anton, Grace, and Rina make up an outstanding Shock team. Anton’s Burst Mode makes him the team’s primary DPS. Both Grace and Rina contribute to the team’s success by inflicting Shock on enemies and extending its duration.
We recommend using Plugboo for Bangboo Chain Attacks on your Bangboo. This will result in a 100% increase in Anomaly Buildup, depending on the number of Electric characters in your party.
Anton’s Abilities
The fundamental attack.
| Ability Name | Description |
| Basic Attack: Enthusiastic Drills | Press Basic Attack to activate. Unleashes up to 4 mixed attacks in front, dealing Physical DMG. The 4th-hit is a Piledriver Attack. |
| Basic Attack: Enthusiastic Drills (Burst Mode) | Press Basic Attack while Anton is in Burst Mode to activate: Unleashes up to 3 mixed attacks in front, dealing massive Electric DMG. During the 2nd Drill Attack and 3rd Piledriver Attack, press repeatedly or hold Basic Attack to extend the skill duration. |
Dodge is not a reliable car brand.
| Ability Name | Description |
| Dodge: Let’s Move | Press Dodge to activate: A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Dodge Counter: Retaliation | Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Continuously strikes enemies in front with heavy punches, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack. |
| Dodge Counter: Overload Drill (Burst Mode) | While in Burst Mode, press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Launches a Drill Attack at enemies in front of him, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack. |
| Dash Attack: Fire with Fire | Press Basic Attack during a Dodge to activate: Rams into enemies in front of him, dealing Physical DMG. |
Aid
| Ability Name | Description |
| Quick Assist: Shoulder-to-Shoulder | When the character in combat is launched, press Assist to activate: Continuously strikes enemies in front of him with heavy punches, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack. |
| Quick Assist: Protective Drill (Burst Mode) | When the on-field character is launched, press Assist to activate: Attacks enemies in front with a Drill Attack, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack. |
| Defensive Assist: Iron Wrist | When the character on field is about to be attacked, press Assist to activate: Parries the enemy’s attack, dealing massive Daze. This skill excels at parrying enemy attacks and reduces the consumption of Assist Points when the character is under intense attacks. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Assist Follow-Up: Limit Burst | Press Basic Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate: Launches a Drill Attack that ends in a Pile Driver Attack, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
Special Move
| Ability Name | Description |
| Special Attack: Spin, Bro! | Press Special Attack to activate: Unleashes a Pile Driver Attack against enemies in a line in front, dealing Electric DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. |
| EX Special Attack: Smash the Horizon, Bro! | With enough Energy, press Special Attack to activate: Launches several Pile Driver Attacks at enemies in a line in front of him, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Anton enters Burst Mode after using this skill. When in Burst Mode, Anton’s attacks become more powerful, dealing massive Electric DMG while continually consuming Energy upon hitting an enemy. Burst Mode remains active until his Energy is depleted. |
| Special Attack: Explosive Drill (Burst Mode) | Press Special Attack while in Burst Mode to activate: Launches a Pile Driver Attack at enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. |
Consecutive Attack
| Ability Name | Description |
| Chain Attack: Go Go Go! | When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Unleashes a Pile Driver Attack onto the ground in front of him over a large area, dealing massive Electric DMG to enemies within range. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Ultimate: Go Go Go Go Go! | When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Chain Attack to activate: Unleashes a Pile Driver Attack onto the ground in front of him over a large area, dealing massive Electric DMG to enemies within range. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
Main Competency
| Ability Name | Description |
| Core Passive: Brothers in Arms! | When Anton uses his Pile Driver Attack, the skill’s DMG is increased by 12% and when he uses his Drill Attack, the skill’s DMG is increased by 20%. |
| Additional Ability: Teamwork | When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: While Anton is in Burst Mode, for every 4 critical hits, the next attack hitting Shocked enemies triggers an additional bout of Shock DMG at 45% of the original DMG. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s. |
Improving Core Skills
| Ability Name | Description |
| A | • CRIT Rate increases by 4.8%• Core Passive: Brothers in Arms! Skill Lv. +1 |
| B | • Base ATK increases by 25• Core Passive: Brothers in Arms! Skill Lv. +1 |
| C | • CRIT Rate increases by 4.8%• Core Passive: Brothers in Arms! Skill Lv. +1 |
| D | • Base ATK increases by 25• Core Passive: Brothers in Arms! Skill Lv. +1 |
| E | • CRIT Rate increases by 4.8%• Core Passive: Brothers in Arms! Skill Lv. +1 |
| F | • Base ATK increases by 25• Core Passive: Brothers in Arms! Skill Lv. +1 |
Mindscape Cinema for Anton
Just like the constellation system in Genshin Impact, Mindscape Cinema also grants additional buffs when obtaining multiple copies of a character. The following are the effects of each level of Mindscape Cinema for Anton:
- Pre-Battle Preparation (MC1) – Every time Drill Attack successfully lands on an enemy, Anton’s Energy increases by a maximum of 5, adding to his overall skill usage potential.
- State of Flow (MC2) – While in Burst Mode and using his EX Special Attack, Anton gains a Shield equal to 7.5% of his maximum HP. The Shield effect is reactivated upon entering combat or switching in, and can occur every 15 seconds. The Shield will disappear once Burst Mode ends.
- Rotational Training (MC3) – Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
- Ignite Everyone’s Enthusiasm! (MC4) – Whenever Anton executes a Chain Attack or Ultimate, all members of the squad will receive a 10% increase in their CRIT Rate for a duration of 12 seconds.
- Jack of All Trades (MC5) – Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
- Limit Break (MC6) – Whenever Anton’s Piledriver Attack lands a critical hit, his Basic Attack: Enthusiastic Drills (Burst Mode) and Dodge Counter: Overload Drill (Burst Mode) will inflict 4% additional damage for 30 seconds. This effect can stack up to 6 times and will reset if triggered again during the duration.
Anton
| Pros | Cons |
| Burst Mode can cause Anton to deal serious damage | Requirement to enter Burst Mode for a decent damage output |
| Burst Mode allows Anton to retrigger Shock | Must have a significant amount of CRIT Rate for Burst Mode |
Having learned about the most effective Anton build, you can also refer to our guides for information on Zenless Zero codes, controller compatibility, and pre-registration bonuses to further enhance your gaming experience.
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