Nicole, a Support character, is an A-rank agent who can be unlocked early in Zenless Zone Zero at no cost. In order to fully utilize her abilities, it is necessary to obtain the top-quality Drive Discs, W-Engines, and other items through farming.
Adding to the lineup of popular gacha games such as Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, HoYoverse has released its newest addition, Zenless Zone Zero. Similar to its forerunner, ZZZ offers a variety of S-rank and A-rank characters for players to gather.
Up until July 23, Ellen will continue to be the highlighted S-rank agent in the game’s initial limited banner, while Anton and Soukaku will remain as the A-rank agents.
Nevertheless, getting lucky on banners is not the only way to obtain a great character. Nicole can be obtained for free at the beginning of the game, and the following are her top Drive Discs, W-Engines, and other tools to efficiently enhance her abilities.
Best Build for Nicole in Zenless Zone Zero
| W-Engine | Drive Disc | Stat Preference | Team Comp |
| The Vault | Swing Jazz (4-piece)Chaotic Metal (2-piece) | Slot 4: Anomaly ProficiencySlot 5: Ether DMGSlot 6: Energy RegenSub-stats: Anomaly Proficiency, Energy Regen | Nicole, Zhu Yuan, Anby |
Best W-Engines for Nicole
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The A-rank W-Engine, known as The Vault, is the optimal choice for Nicole to use in Zenless Zone Zero. When using an EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, The Vault inflicts Ether DMG, resulting in a 15% increase in DMG for the entire team against the target. Furthermore, Nicole’s Energy Regen is enhanced by 0.5/s for 2 seconds.
Unrestricted Game Ball
Nicole can consider using the A-rank Unfettered Game Ball as an excellent alternative W-Engine. This weapon provides a 12% increase in CRIT Rate against the enemy that has been struck for 12 seconds, whenever Nicole’s attack triggers an Attribute Counter effect. This bonus applies to all members of the squad.
Best Drive Disc for Nicole
The ideal Drive Disc for Nicole is the 4-piece Swing Jazz set, which offers the following set bonus:
| Set Piece | Set Bonus |
| 2-piece bonus | Energy Regen increases by 20%. |
| 4-piece bonus | Launching a Chain Attack or Ultimate increases all squad members’ DMG by 15% for 12s. Passive effects of the same name do not stack. |
For the remaining two positions, our suggestion is to utilize the Chaotic Metal Drive Disc set. The set bonus for this Drive Disc is outlined below:
| Set Piece | Set Bonus |
| 2-piece bonus | Increases Ether DMG by 10%. |
Nicole Promotion & Skill Enhancement Materials
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To obtain the necessary certifications for Nicole, you must acquire the Basic Support Certification Seal, Advanced Support Certification Seal, and Ruler Certification Seal. The exact quantities of materials needed are listed below:
- Basic Support Certification Seal x4
- Advanced Support Certification Seal x32
- Ruler Certification Seal x30
- Dennies x800,000
Materials for Improving Skills
Nicole, from Zenless Zone Zero, requires the following materials: Basic Ether Chip, Advanced Ether Chip, Specialized Ether Chip, Hamster Cage Pass, Ferocious Grip, and Higher Dimensional Data: Murderous Obituary. The exact quantities needed for each material are as follows:
- Basic Ether Chip x25
- Advanced Ether Chip x75
- Higher Dimensional Data: Murderous Obituary x60
- Ferocious Grip x9
- Specialized Ether Chip x250
- Hamster Cage Pass x5
- Dennies x2.5 million
Best Nicole Team Composition
The most effective team composition for maximizing Ether DMG includes Nicole, Zhu Yuan, and Anby. With Nicole’s ability to boost Ether DMG and weaken enemy DEF, she pairs perfectly with Zhu Yuan’s Ether Buckshots, making them a formidable duo.
In the absence of Zhu Yuan in Zenless Zone Zero, we suggest utilizing Billy until her banner becomes available on July 24. Anby, Nicole, and Billy make an excellent free-to-play team and work effectively with Avocaboo as your Bangoo. Avocaboo ensures speedy recovery of the party’s health.
Nicole’s Abilities
Standard Offensive Maneuver
| Ability Name | Description |
| Basic Attack: Cunning Combo | Press Basic Attack to activate. Unleashes up to 3 strikes, dealing Physical DMG. |
| Basic Attack: Do As I Please | 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 power of her bullets. |
Dodge is still a popular vehicle brand.
| Ability Name | Description |
| Dodge: Speed Demon | Press Dodge to activate. A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Move the joystick to dodge, then hold Dodge to reload while dodging, enhancing Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks up to 8 times. |
| Dodge Counter: Diverted Bombard | Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Dodge backwards and send a ranged strike 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. |
| Dash Attack: Jack in the Box | When moving the joystick during a dodge, press Basic Attack: Dashes in the target direction and strikes nearby enemies, dealing Physical DMG.When not moving the joystick during a dodge, press Basic Attack:Vaults backward and launches a ranged strike against enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance her Basic Attack and Dash Attack, up to 8 times. |
Help
| Ability Name | Description |
| Reactive Assist: Emergency Bombard | When the on-field character is launched, press to Perfect Assist activate. Dodge backwards and send a ranged strike 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. |
| Defensive Assist: The Hare Strikes Back! | When the character on field is about to be attacked, press Perfect Assist to activate. Parries the enemy’s attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Assist Follow-Up: Window of Opportunity | Press Chain Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate. Charge forward and bombard enemies, dealing Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
Special Attack:
| Ability Name | Description |
| Special Attack: Sugarcoated Bullet | Press to Special Attack activate. Unleashes a ranged strike against enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times. |
| EX Special Attack: Stuffed Sugarcoated Bullet | When Nicole has enough Energy, press EX Special Attack to activate. A powerful ranged strike, generating an energy field that pulls enemies towards its center to deal Ether DMG.Hold down EX Special Attack to charge up this attack, during which a small energy field is generated at the muzzle as Energy is consumed, dealing bonus DMG to enemies nearby.Character is invulnerable while using this skill. A Reactive Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times. |
A chain attack refers to a series of consecutive strikes or attacks.
| Ability Name | Description |
| Chain Attack: Ether Shellacking | When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate. Unleashes a powerful ranged strike 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. A Reactive Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times. |
| Ultimate: Ether Grenade | When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Chain Attack to activate. Unleashes a powerful ranged strike 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. A Reactive Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times. |
Key Competency
| Ability Name | Description |
| Core Passive: Mechanical Case | 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% for 2s. |
| Additional Ability: Hare of Many Burrows | When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction:When Nicole’s Core Passive: Mechanical Case applies a debuff, the target additionally takes 25% more Ether DMG. |
Improvements in Core Skills
| Ability Name | Description |
| A | • Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s• Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Lv. +1 |
| B | • Base ATK increases by 25• Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Lv. +1 |
| C | • Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s• Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Lv. +1 |
| D | • Base ATK increases by 25• Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Lv. +1 |
| E | • Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s• Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Lv. +1 |
| F | • Base ATK increases by 25• Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Lv. +1 |
Mindscape Cinema for Nicole
The effects of all the levels in Mindscape Cinema for Nicole are similar to the constellation system in Genshin Impact, as acquiring multiple copies of one character results in an increase in the number of buffs.
- Supercharged Bomb (MC1) – When using Nicole’s EX Special Attack, the damage and Anomaly Buildup are increased by 16%. Additionally, the duration of the energy field created by charging the skill will also increase the longer it is charged.
- Nicole’s passive ability allows her to gain 5 Energy each time she shreds an enemy’s DEF with her Charging Device (MC2). However, this ability can only be triggered once every 15 seconds.
- The MC3 ability, “A Hare’s Cunning,”increases the levels of Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack by +2.
- The diameter of energy fields from Nicole’s EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, and Ultimate is expanded by 3 meters, as per Field Expansion (MC4).
- The character MC5, also known as Industry Star, receives a +2 level boost to their Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack abilities.
- Corrupting Energy Field (MC6) – When Nicole’s energy fields damage an enemy, the CRIT Rate of all squad members against that enemy increases by 1.5%, stacking up to 10 times, and lasting for 12 seconds. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
Nicole’s Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Nicole enhanced Basic and Dash attacks reduce enemy DEF | Heavy enemies can prove challenging for Nicole to defeat |
| Nicole is available to all players for free early in ZZZ |
Trailer for Nicole
The official YouTube channel of Zenless Zone Zero shared Nicole’s character demo in November 2023. The video is available for viewing below:
Having learned about the top Nicole build, be sure to also explore our guides for Zenless Zero codes, controller compatibility, and pre-registration bonuses to further enhance your gaming experience.
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