Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) Tier List (June 2026) Best Agents

The Zenless Zone Zero tier list for June 2026 ranks all available agents based on their performance in endgame content, particularly Shiyu Defense and Deadly Assault modes. This comprehensive guide evaluates characters across multiple tiers, considering their damage output, team synergy, and overall effectiveness in the current meta.

Quick Tier Overview

Tier	Power Level	Description
Tier 0	God Tier	Best characters in the game, must-have units
Tier 1+	Excellent	Top-tier performers just below god tier
Tier 1	Strong	Very solid characters with great performance
Tier 2	Good	Decent options requiring proper investment
Tier 3	Average	Viable but requires significant investment
Tier 4	Below Average	Limited use cases, early game only

Tier 0: God Tier Characters

Ye Shunguang (DPS)

Ye Shunguang stands as the premier Attack Agent in Zenless Zone Zero, capable of devastating damage output during her Enlightened Mind state. Her innate CRIT Rate stat makes her incredibly easy to build compared to other DPS units, allowing players to focus on other crucial stats. As a top-tier character, she excels in both single-target and AoE scenarios, making her invaluable for all endgame content.

Key Strengths:

• Massive damage potential in Enlightened Mind state
• Built-in CRIT Rate reduces build complexity
• Excellent performance in both Deadly Assault and Shiyu Defense
• High burst damage capabilities

Miyabi (DPS)

Miyabi represents the pinnacle of Anomaly DPS characters, specializing in Frostburn damage that can melt through even the toughest enemies. Her Basic Attack – Shimotsuki combined with her Anomaly capabilities creates devastating damage combos. When equipped with the Hailstorm Shrine W-Engine, Miyabi’s damage output reaches astronomical levels, making her essential for any serious player.

Key Strengths:

• Exceptional Anomaly damage with Frostburn
• Incredible scaling with proper investment
• Dominates in content with multiple enemies
• Synergizes perfectly with Anomaly-focused teams

Yixuan (DPS)

Yixuan is a technical powerhouse among Rupture agents, capable of dealing Sheer Force DMG that ignores enemy defenses. While requiring significant skill to master, Yixuan rewards technical players with devastating damage output through her Special Attack and Ultimate. Her ability to bypass enemy DEF makes her particularly valuable against high-defense bosses in Deadly Assault.

Key Strengths:

• Sheer Force DMG ignores enemy DEF
• Massive damage ceiling for skilled players
• Excellent against high-defense enemies
• Unique mechanics that reward mastery

Astra (Support)

Astra stands as the most versatile and powerful Support character in Zenless Zone Zero. Her ability to provide ATK and DMG buffs to the entire team while enabling Chain Attack assists makes her invaluable. Astra’s Ultimate also provides crucial healing, making her a complete support package that enhances any team composition.

Key Strengths:

• Comprehensive ATK and DMG buffs
• Chain Attack assist capabilities
• Built-in healing through Ultimate
• Extreme versatility across team compositions

Yuzuha (Support)

As the premier Support for Anomaly teams, Yuzuha provides unmatched buffs to ATK, Anomaly DMG, and Anomaly Buildup Rate. Her specialized kit makes her essential for any Anomaly-focused composition, significantly enhancing the effectiveness of characters like Miyabi and other Anomaly DPS units.

Key Strengths:

• Best Anomaly team support
• Comprehensive Anomaly-focused buffs
• Essential for Anomaly compositions
• Excellent scaling with investment

Sunna (Support)

Sunna represents the newest addition to the god tier, bringing unique support capabilities through her Cat’s Gaze mechanic. Her ability to increase team damage output while activating Ether Veil effects makes her incredibly valuable. While currently best paired with specific characters like Ye Shunguang, her future potential is enormous as more Angels of Delusion characters are released.

Key Strengths:

• Unique Cat’s Gaze damage amplification
• Ether Veil activation capabilities
• Strong synergy with specific characters
• High future potential

Lucia (Support)

Lucia serves as an exceptional Ether Support unit, providing multiple buffs that significantly increase team damage. Her ability to trigger Aftershocks combined with healing capabilities makes her a well-rounded support option that can fit into various team compositions while providing both offensive and defensive utility.

Key Strengths:

• Multiple damage-increasing buffs
• Aftershock triggering capabilities
• Built-in healing
• Versatile team fit

Dialyn (Stun)

Dialyn dominates as a Stun Agent with her ability to boost Attack and Rupture DMG while stunning enemies. Her unique Chain Attack that transforms into an Ultimate provides incredible burst potential, making her essential for teams that rely on stunning enemies for increased damage output.

Key Strengths:

• Powerful stunning capabilities
• Attack and Rupture DMG buffs
• Unique Chain Attack to Ultimate mechanic
• Essential for stun-focused compositions

Ju Fufu (Stun)

Ju Fufu excels as an off-field Stun agent who provides comprehensive team buffs including CRIT DMG, Chain ATK, and Ultimate enhancements. Her ability to increase team decibels by 1000 while refunding energy to Attack and Rupture agents makes her invaluable for maintaining high damage output throughout extended fights.

Key Strengths:

• Off-field stunning capabilities
• Comprehensive team CRIT DMG buffs
• Energy refund mechanics
• Excellent for sustained damage

Trigger (Stun/Support)

Trigger offers unique versatility as both a Stun and Support unit, capable of inflicting Daze from long range through her sniping abilities. Her off-field Aftershock mechanics provide consistent crowd control while maintaining damage pressure, making her valuable for teams that need both stunning and support capabilities.

Key Strengths:

• Long-range stunning capabilities
• Dual Stun/Support functionality
• Off-field pressure through Aftershocks
• Unique sniping mechanics

Tier 1+: Excellent Characters

These characters perform exceptionally well and are just a step below god tier. They’re excellent investments and can carry teams through most content effectively.

Zhao (Support)

Zhao provides versatile Defense capabilities with comprehensive ATK and DMG buffs through her Ether Veil. Her ability to provide healing through Special Attack makes her a well-rounded support option that excels at keeping teams alive while boosting their damage output.

Evelyn (DPS)

Evelyn specializes in Chain Attack damage, excelling at both mob grouping and boss destruction. Her kit is particularly effective in content where Chain Attacks can be frequently triggered, making her valuable for teams built around this mechanic.

Vivian (DPS)

As an off-field Ether Anomaly unit, Vivian shines in teams with multiple Anomaly characters through her Abloom mechanic, which significantly increases Disorder damage. Her off-field nature allows for constant damage application while other characters take the field.

Soldier 0 Anby (DPS)

Soldier 0 Anby focuses on White Thunder stack accumulation, dealing devastating Aftershock damage. Best played as an on-field main DPS, she provides consistent damage output that scales well with investment and team support.

Yidhari (DPS)

Yidhari brings unique mechanics as an Ice Rupture DPS who gains significant power when below 50% HP. Her Ether Veil mechanic allows for more frequent Ultimate usage, creating explosive damage potential in the right circumstances.

Alice (DPS)

Alice excels as an Anomaly unit who frequently triggers Assault and increases Disorder damage. Her ability to trigger Disorder with other Physical units makes her valuable for mixed-element compositions.

Seed (DPS)

Seed serves as both an Attack unit and Support for other Attack characters. Her powerful Basic Attack damage combined with resistance to interruption makes her a reliable damage dealer who can support other team members.

Banyue (DPS)

As a Fire Rupture DPS, Banyue accumulates Wrathful Fires to enter her Visage of Wrath state, providing significant damage boosts and combo potential. Her fire-based abilities make her valuable for elemental team compositions.

Yanagi (DPS)

Yanagi specializes in increasing Disorder damage for all team members, particularly excelling with other Anomaly units of different elements. Her supportive damage amplification makes her valuable for complex Anomaly compositions.

Orphie and Magus (DPS/Support)

This dual character provides off-field Fire damage while buffing team ATK and ignoring enemy DEF through their Zeroed In Stage. Their unique mechanics make them valuable for specialized team compositions.

Lighter (Stun)

Lighter excels at inflicting massive Daze while providing Fire and Ice DMG buffs to the party. His specialization in elemental teams makes him particularly valuable for Fire and Ice focused compositions.

Hugo (DPS)

Hugo thrives when dealing damage to stunned enemies, making him an excellent follow-up to Stun characters. His damage amplification against stunned targets provides significant burst potential.

Burnice (DPS)

Burnice specializes in Burning enemies with her Anomaly capabilities, providing consistent damage over time that’s particularly effective against bosses and high-health enemies.

Tier Rankings by Role

DPS Characters

Tier 0: Ye Shunguang, Miyabi, Yixuan

Tier 1+: Evelyn, Vivian, Soldier 0 Anby, Yidhari, Alice, Seed, Banyue, Yanagi, Orphie and Magus, Hugo, Burnice

Support Characters

Tier 0: Astra, Yuzuha, Sunna, Lucia

Tier 1+: Zhao

Stun Characters

Tier 0: Dialyn, Ju Fufu, Trigger

Tier 1+: Lighter

Meta Analysis and Team Building

Current Meta Trends

The current Zenless Zone Zero meta heavily favors characters who can excel in both Deadly Assault and Shiyu Defense modes. Characters with high burst damage capabilities and strong team synergy tend to perform best across all content types.

Optimal Team Compositions

God Tier Team: Ye Shunguang (DPS) + Astra (Support) + Dialyn (Stun)

• Maximum damage output with perfect synergy
• Covers all essential roles
• Excels in both single-target and AoE scenarios

Anomaly Team: Miyabi (DPS) + Yuzuha (Support) + Vivian (DPS)

• Maximum Anomaly damage potential
• Incredible Disorder damage output
• Dominates in content with multiple enemies

Stun-Focused Team: Soldier 0 Anby (DPS) + Ju Fufu (Stun) + Trigger (Stun/Support)

• Maximum stunning potential
• Huge damage against stunned enemies
• Excellent for boss content

Investment Priorities

1. Tier 0 Characters: Always worth maximum investment
2. Tier 1+ Characters: Excellent investment for specialized teams
3. Elemental Coverage: Ensure balanced elements for content advantages
4. Role Balance: Maintain proper DPS/Support/Stun ratios

Recent Changes and Updates

February 2026 Updates

The 2.6 patch introduced significant changes to the tier list:

• Sunna added to Tier 0 as a specialized Support
• Harumasa received Potential Awakening buff, moving to T1 Watchlist
• Ye Shunguang continues to dominate as premier DPS
• Miyabi maintains top Anomaly DPS position

Balance Changes

Recent updates have focused on:

• Buffing underperforming A-Rank characters
• Adjusting Stun character effectiveness
• Improving Anomaly character scaling
• Balancing new character power levels

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a character Tier 0?

Tier 0 characters excel in all endgame content, have minimal weaknesses, provide exceptional value for investment, and often define the current meta. They typically have high damage ceilings, excellent team synergy, and versatile applications.

Should I build A-Rank characters?

Yes! Many A-Rank characters perform exceptionally well when properly invested. Characters like Soldier 11 and Koleda can compete with S-Ranks in specific scenarios, making them valuable for free-to-play players.

How often does the tier list change?

The tier list updates monthly with new character releases and major balance patches. Minor adjustments may occur between major updates based on community feedback and meta shifts.

What’s the best team for beginners?

For beginners, focus on building a balanced team with one DPS, one Support, and one Stun character. Ye Shunguang + Astra + Dialyn provides an excellent foundation that can clear most content.

How important are Bangboos?

Bangboos provide significant stat boosts and unique abilities that can dramatically impact team performance. Always equip Bangboos that complement your team composition and character elements.

Community Resources

Official Channels

• Official Discord: Join for real-time discussions and announcements
• Reddit Community: r/ZenlessZoneZero for player discussions and guides
• Official Website: zenless.hoyoverse.com for news and updates
• YouTube Channel: Official trailers and character showcases

Community Resources

• Game8 Wiki: Comprehensive character database and guides
• Prydwen Institute: Detailed analytics and tier list methodology
• Icy Veins: Strategy guides and character builds
• Mobalytics: Performance analytics and team optimization

Conclusion

The Zenless Zone Zero tier list for June 2026 reflects a diverse and evolving meta with multiple viable team compositions. While Tier 0 characters like Ye Shunguang and Miyabi dominate the current landscape, the game offers enough variety that players can succeed with various team builds based on their preferred playstyle and available characters.

Remember that player skill and team synergy often outweigh raw tier rankings. Focus on building characters you enjoy playing while ensuring balanced team composition. The meta continues to evolve with each update, so stay connected with the community for the latest strategies and developments.

This tier list is regularly updated to reflect the current meta and game balance. Check back monthly for the latest rankings and analysis.