Nicole Best Build and Team Comp

Best build and team for Nicole (Nicole Demara) in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). See the best W-Engine/weapon, Driver Disc, upgrade priority, promotion & enhancement materials!

Agent	Signatured Weapon
Nicole	The Vault

Nicole - Tier and Basic Info

Nicole - Basic Information

Attribute/Specialty Type/Faction	Ether Support Strike Cunning Hares
Role
Signatured W-Engine	The Vault Skin Effect
How to Get	Get from Early Story Star-Studded Cast (Stable Gacha)

Status

Tier and Rating

Rating		Features
		- Versatile support character that can gather enemies and apply DEF debuffs - Energy Field that pulls enemies will remain for a while after switching characters - Ether DMG buff is also strong but Nicole is the only Ether attacker at this point

User Score

Nicole's Strength

Supporter that can Gather Enemies and Apply DEF Debuffs

Nicole can generate an Energy Field to gather enemies and also apply DEF debuffs. Her Energy Field remains effective for a while after switching characters so you can prevent enemies from being pushed back and also extend her DEF debuff.

▲ Check ammunition at the top of the screen

DEF Debuff can be activated frequently

Nicole's DEF debuff is activated with her Energy Field and also when she consumes her ammunition when using the Basic and Dash attacks. Most of her attacks will replenish her ammunition automatically so you can easily apply the debuff even if you are out of Energy.

Additional Ability Increases Ether DMG

Nicole doesn't just have versatile Support skills but also her Additional Ability that increases Ether DMG in addition to the DEF debuff she applies to enemies. This helps both Ether Attribute Attackers and her own attacks.

Nicole's Weakness

EX Special ATK costs lots of Energy

Nicole's EX Special ATK costs 60 points of Energy (80 when charged). Her normal Special ATK can't extend the debuff duration or activate Quick Assist so it will be hard to deploy the Energy Field to pull enemies frequently.

Currently there are no Ether Attackers

Nicole can demonstrate even higher support performance for Ether attackers, but currently Nicole is the only Ether Character. Currently there are no squads that can utilize her best performance.

Tips!	It's been announced that Zhu Yuan, who will be released soon, will be an Ether Attack character so there are hopes for a strong Ether team once she's released.

Nicole - Strategy and Combo

Place the Attacker in the Next Slot

Nicole leaves an energy field and debuff on the combat field for the next Attacker. The next character is determined by the order of characters in the team, so be sure to place the Attacker on her right (first slot when Nicole is placed in the third character slot)

Leave a Energy Field and Connect to the Attacker

Nicole leaves a energy field (and debuff) with a pulling effect with EX Special Attack or Signature Move Skills, which you can connect to the next Attacker with Quick Support. If you don't have enough energy, you can use attacks like Basic Attack to accumulate it, but try to switch as fast as possible.

Nicole - Best Build (W-Engine/Disc Drive)

Recommended Drive Disc

Support Specialized Build

Drive Disc	Set Effect
Swing Jazz x4	2-Pieces: Energy Regen increases by 20% 4-Pieces: Launching a Chain Attackor Ultimate increases all squad members' DMG by 15% for 12s. Passive effects of the same name do not stack.
Chaotic Metal ×2	2-Pieces: Ether DMG +10%
Recommended Base Stat
［4］	ATK etc.
［5］	Ether DMG etc.
［6］	Energy Regen
Recommended Random Stats
ATK (%)/Anomaly Proficiency

Recommended W-engine

W-engine	Recommendation
The Vault	Recommend: - Increase DMG/Energy Regen for whole team - Advanced Stats increase Energy Regen - Does not last long but Nicole's Energy Field can cover for that
Unfettered Game Ball	Recommend: - Increase CRIT Rate for whole team when Attribute is strong against enemy - Advanced Stats increase Energy Regen - Obtain in New Eridu City Fund
Kaboom the Cannon	Recommend: - Buff entire team's ATK continuously - Advanced Stats increase Energy Regen
Slice of Time	Recommend: - Recover Decibels and Energy periodically - Can be activated using other characters even when not in battle
[Reverb] Mark II	Recommend: - Increase Anomaly Buildup for whole team - Advanced Stats increase Energy Regen

Nicole - Best Team Comp

Zhu Yuan Team

			Bangboo
Zhu Yuan	Anby	Nicole	Amillion

Use Ether Buff Effect

This team has the Ether Attack character Zhu Yuan as the main DPS and uses Nicole's Additional Ability, the Ether damage enhancement. Stun the enemy with Anby, apply the Ether effect with Nicole, then deal damage with Zhu Yuan.

Nekomata Pulling Team

			Bangboo
Nekomiya	Piper	Nicole	Amillion

Deal Damage with Nekomata

Gather enemies with Nicole and apply Assault with Piper to assist Nekomata who will be dealing damage. Nicole's pulling effect is especially useful. Gathering enemies with Nicole then defeating them at once with Nekomata is really powerful. This team is recommended especially if you like using Nekomata.

Activate Nekomata's Quick Assist

Nekomata's Quick Assist is really strong so it's important to use Nicole to gather the enemies then use Quick Assist to switch to Nekomata. You can also enhance Nekomata's Catwalk by using Piper to apply Assault to the enemies, so remember to do that as well.

[Low-cost Gacha] Anton Burst Team

			Bangboo
Anton	Anby	Nicole	Electroboo

Makes Use of Energy Field

Gather enemies using Nicole and deal damage using Anton's Burst mode. Anton can deal high damage but is going to be weak against enemy attacks, so Nicole can cover for that in this team.

Anton Needs to Accumulate Energy

The basic strategy is to Stun the enemy with Anby, gather enemies with Nicole, then defeat them with Anton. Keep in mind that Anton is going to need Energy to activate his EX Special Attack in order to deal high damage.

Recommended Characters

Character	Recommendation
Zhu Yuan	Recommend: - Ether Attacker that can use Nicole's buff - High burst damage is also a good match with Nicole's Debuff
Nekomata	Recommend: - Additional Ability activates when another character in your squad shares the same Faction - Works well with using the Energy Field and charging at the enemies - Utilize high burst damage against enemies
Billy	Recommend: - Additional Ability activates when another character in your squad shares the same Faction - Works well with the Energy Field that doesn't move and crouch shooting
Anby	Recommend: - Additional Ability activates when another character in your squad shares the same Faction

Recommended Bangboo

Bangboo	Recommendation/Ranking
Amillion	Recommend: - Activate Additional Ability with 2 Cunning Hares Factions - Simple Physical Damage Bangboo
Resonaboo	Recommend: - Additional Ability cannot be activated - Helps grant Ether Attribute Anomaly
Devilboo	Recommend: - Additional Ability cannot be activated - Helps grant Ether Attribute Anomaly - Limited number of times
Booressure	Recommend: - Additional Ability automatically activated with 1 Support - Helps restore Energy - Chain Attack cannot be used
Exploreboo	Recommend: - Additional Ability automatically activated with 1 Support - Random Energy/Durability Support - Chain Attack cannot be used

Nicole - Skill Upgrade Priorities and Effect

Skill Upgrade Priorities

Skill	Recommendation
Basic Attack
Dodge
Assist
Special Attack
Chain Attack
Core Skill

Skill Effect

Basic Dodge Sup Spe QTE Core

Basic Attack: Cunning Combo

Press 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 enhancced, increasing the power of her bullets.

Dodge: Speed Demon

Press to attack: A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Drag the joystick to dodge, then hold to reload while dodging, enhancing Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks up to 8 times.

Dash Attack: Jack in the Box

When dragging the joystick during a dodge, press : Dashes in the target direction and strikes nearby enemies, dealing Physical DMG. When not dragging the joystick during a dodge, press 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.

Dodge Counter: Diverted Bombard

Press 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.

Reactive Assist: Emergency Bombard

When the on-field character is launched, press 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.

Defensive Assist: The Hare Strikes Back!

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate. Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist Follow-Up: Window of Opportunity

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

Special Attack: Sugarcoated Bullet

Press to active: 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

With enough Energy, press to activate. A powerful raanged strike, generating an energy field that pulls enemies towards its center to deal Ether DMG. Hold down to charge up this attack, during which a small energy field is generated aat the muzzle as Energy is consumed, dealing bonus DMG to enemies nearby. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. A Quick Assist is triggered when this skills hits an enemy. Automaticaly reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack up to 8 times.

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 Quick 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 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. When using this skill, other squad members recover 10 Energy. The next character to switch in gains an additional 20 Energy. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. A Quick Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy. Automatically reloads after the attack to enhance Basic Attack and Dash Attack to up to 8 times.

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 hiits an enemy, the target's DEF is reduced by 20% for 3.5s.

Additional Ability: Hare of Many Burrows

When another character in your squad dhares the same Attribute of 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 3.5s.

Best Mindscape Cinema for Nicole

Effect and Recommended Mindscape Cinema

Recommend C1 and C4

Nicole can extend the duration of her EX Special Attack at C1, making the debuff last longer. At C4, her Energy Field becomes larger and at C6 her allies' CRIT Rate increases so if you want more support for your allies get C1 or C4.

Nicole - Promotion/Skill Enhancement Materials

All Required Materials

Ruler Certification Seal×30	Advanced Support Certification Seal×32	Basic Support Certification Seal×4
Hamster Cage Pass×1	Specialized Ether Chip×50	Advanced Ether Chip×15
Basic Ether Chip×5	Ferocious Grip×9	HDD: Murderous Obituary×60

Required Denny

Denny ×1205000

Materials for Promotion

Lv.20	Basic Support Certification Seal ×4 Denny ×24000
Lv.30	Advanced Support Certification Seal ×12 Denny ×56000
Lv.40	Advanced Support Certification Seal ×20 Denny ×120000
Lv.50	Ruler Certification Seal ×10 Denny ×200000
Lv.60	Ruler Certification Seal ×20 Denny ×400000

Materials for Skill Enhancement (Each Lvl)

Lv.2	Basic Ether Chip×2
Lv.3	Basic Ether Chip×3
Lv.4	Advanced Ether Chip×2
Lv.5	Advanced Ether Chip×3
Lv.6	Advanced Ether Chip×4
Lv.7	Advanced Ether Chip×6
Lv.8	Specialized Ether Chip×5
Lv.9	Specialized Ether Chip×8
Lv.10	Specialized Ether Chip×10
Lv.11	Specialized Ether Chip×12
Lv.12	Specialized Ether Chip×15 Hamster Cage Pass×1

Materials for Core Skill Enhancement

	Denny ×5000
	HDD: Murderous Obituary×2 Denny ×12000
	HDD: Murderous Obituary×4 Denny ×28000
	Ferocious Grip×2 HDD: Murderous Obituary×9 Denny ×60000
	Ferocious Grip×3 HDD: Murderous Obituary×15 Denny ×100000
	Ferocious Grip×4 HDD: Murderous Obituary×30 Denny ×200000

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