How To Increase Inter-Knot Level Fast - XP Farming

How To Increase Inter-Knot Level in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). This includes what are Inter-Knot Levels, rewards, how to earn XP, farm XP, and more!

How to Level Up Fast (Earn EXP)

The most recommended and efficient way to increase your Inter-Knot Level is to collect upgrade materials. The list is listed in order of efficiency from top to bottom.

Collect Upgrade Materials (Stamina Consumption)

Every time you consume Battery Charge, you will earn Inter-Knot Credits based on the amount consumed. But you need to wait for the Battery Charge to recover once you use it up, so only do the ones that give you the materials you need.

Battery Charge Recovers over Time

Battery Charge recovers over time but it won't go above the limit, so you need to consume it regularly to prevent wasting it. Apart from just waiting for it to recover, you can also use items like the Ether Battery, Polychromes, or drink coffee at the Coffee Shop.

Compendium (Primer and Errands)

There are four types of tasks in your Compendium: Primer, Errands, Training, and Challenges. By meeting the requirements, you will receive Inter-Knot Credits. You can also receive various Enhancement Materials by completing simple tasks, so start by doing the Errands and try to complete them all.

Progress the Main Story

You can get lots of Inter-Knot Credits by completing Commissions for the first time, including the side-quests you get on the street. However, there is a limited amount depending on your progress, so it is important to use other methods as well.

Clear Side Commissions

You can accept Exploration Commissions, Combat Commissions, and also City Commissions in the overworld and complete them on the spot or in the HDD system. Completing these Commissions for the first time rewards you with Inter-Knot Level experience points. Since these Commissions don't use up Stamina, complete as many of those as you can.

Combat Commissions

Combat Commissions are Commissions that can be completed by defeating enemies and meeting certain conditions. Once all objectives are achieved, you can obtain the Rank S rewards.

Exploration Commissions

Exploration Commissions are Commissions that can be completed by meeting certain conditions while advancing through the map. Some of them are difficult to understand since they require the use of Devices to complete so it's best to check the Hollow Codex in the Workbench in those cases.

City Commissions

City Commissions are Commissions that occur in the city and are completed without using the HDD. You can track the Commissions you wish to proceed with from the schedule by talking to NPCs with the red exclamation point. You can track the Commissions from the schedule.

Complete Agent Stories

You can earn Inter-Knot Credit as a reward for completing Agent Stories (Individual Character Stories) for the first time. This can be done from the bookshelf (Archive).

Explore the Map

Locate the Mini Cargo Trucks and Bangboo you see around town to get Inter-Knot Credit and items. These are also the conditions for Mewmew Stamps so check them out when you see them.

Hollow Zero

Hollow Zero is a roguelike challenge where you explore a Hollow. You need to increase your Inter-Knot Level to unlock this feature so progress through the Main Story first. This does not require Battery Charge and you gain experience when you complete each stage for the first time and when you increase your License Level.

Notorious Hunt

Notorious Hunt rewards you up to three times per week and allows you to earn Core Skill Enhancement materials and Inter-Knot Level experience. It does not consume Battery Charge so don't forget to complete it before the weekly reset.

Advantages of Increasing Inter-Knot Level

Claim Inter-Knot Level Rewards

Each time your Inter-Knot Level increases by 1 level, you can obtain rewards. When your level increases, open the Inter-Knot Level tab from the Inter-Knot button at the bottom right of the screen and collect your rewards.

Tips	You can also check the content unlocked at each level on the Inter-Knot Level screen.

Main Story Progression

There are some parts where a certain Inter-Knot Level is required to progress in the Main Story. If you can't progress the Main Story, check the requirements and raise your Inter-Knot Level.

Increased Level Cap for Agent and W-Engine

When your Inter-Knot Level reaches 10, the level cap for Agents and W-Engines increases from 10 to 20. These level caps also increase with Reputation Promotions, but achieving that also requires a certain Inter-Knot Level.

Unlocks New Content

At Level 10, Combat Simulations and Hollow Zero are unlocked. As your Inter-Knot Level continues to rise, various content will be unlocked.

Reputation Promotion (Rank-Up)

You can check your Reputation from your Personal Homepage under Your Info, and Promotions require meeting several conditions including the Inter-Knot Level. Once these conditions are met, be sure to proceed with the Promotion.

High Rarity Discs in Routine Cleanup

When your Inter-Knot Level reaches 35, Routine Cleanup will start rewarding you with S-Rank Drive Discs. Do note that S-Rank discs do not drop if your level is below 35.

Purchase Inter-Knot Gift Boxes

You can purchase Inter-Knot Gift Boxes each time your Inter-Knot Level increases by 10. These boxes require Monochrome to buy, but they give you an equivalent amount of Polychromes and experience materials. If you're willing to spend money, it's better to get these boxes than exchanging items normally.

Participate in Limited Time Events

Zenless Zone Zero's limited-time events have some requirements, such as reaching a certain Inter-Knot Level. The required level varies depending on the event, but you can earn rewards such as limited Bangboo and items, so raise your level to be able to get those rewards.

Features Unlocked

Combat Simulation Difficulty

More Combat Simulation difficulty levels are unlocked as your Inter-Knot Level increases. The higher the difficulty level, the more efficiently you can collect materials so be sure to go around the stages with the highest difficulty level possible.

Hollow Zero Stages

You need to raise your Inter-Knot Level to unlock Hollow Zero stages. Since the requirements include completing the previous stage, subsequent stages cannot be unlocked without raising the Inter-Knot Level.

Features Unlocked & Required Levels

Your Inter-Knot Level is not the only condition required to unlock these features. For the most part, you will be able to unlock the contents listed above by progressing through the Main Story.

What to Do When You're Stuck

Advance Through the Story Until Level 8

Proceed With the Tutorial

Once you're done choosing the main character, it's a straight path until Inter-Knot Level 8. If you're unsure what to do, then follow the instructions at the top left of the screen

Cannot Change the Main Character

There is currently no way to change the gender of the main character. This is a Point of No Return, so choose between Belle and Wise carefully.

Main Character Gender Difference

Clear All 4 Commissions Up to the Proxy and the Hare

There are four Commissions that must be completed to reach Inter-Knot Level 8: The Hare and the Proxy, The Ultimate Collectibles, Logistics Disaster, and The Proxy and the Hare.

It's Easier if you Enhance your Character

Even if you're rerolling the game, you can progress battles faster by leveling up 3 agents to level 10 during the tutorial.

Proceed Through the Story Until Events Are Unlocked

After clearing "The Proxy and the Hare", follow the instructions at the top left of the screen and proceed to the point where you can take a picture of the cat "Inky". This will unlock Events and you will also obtain some rewards.

How to Enter Redemption Code

Navigate to Menu → Others → Exchange Code to proceed to the screen where you can input the Redeem code. Enter the Redeem code here to obtain items such as Polychromes, which can be exchanged for Master Tapes.

Redemption Code List

Reach Level 8 to Unlock 50 Gacha Pulls

After reaching Inter-Knot Level 8 and unlocking Events, you can claim rewards that will give you 50 consecutive gacha pulls. As a starting goal, aim to reach Level 8 regardless of whether you plan to reroll or not.

Tip!	The Star-Studded Cast in the Permanent Channel offers a discount for the first 50 pulls, and you are guaranteed to get one S-Rank Agent within those 50 draws!

Play Combat Simulation Until You Reach Level 26 to 30

To reach levels 26 or 30, begin by taking on Combat Simulation challenges. Focus on gathering Promotion or Skill upgrade materials and earning experience points to enhance your Characters. It’s important to enhance them as much as you can to make it easier to complete the later stages.

We Also Recommend Expert Challenge

Expert Challenge is also recommended, although its priority is lower than Combat Simulation. Search for locations where you can find Core Skill Enhancement materials for the character you want to strengthen.

Complete Side Commissions until Level 34

If you want to reach level 34, start by tackling the Side Commissions that become available when you reach level 30. Continue using your stamina primarily for Combat Simulation and work on developing your characters to complete the Side Commissions.

Start Routine Cleanup From Level 35

After reaching level 35, you will be able to obtain S-Rank Drive Discs from Routine Cleanup. Allocate your Stamina to enhancing Characters, W-Engine, and Drive Discs to address their weak points.

Zenless Zone Zero Related Guides

Recommended Guides

Recommended Guides
Reroll Tier List	Early Game Guide	Wise/Belle Difference	Redeem Codes
Best Characters	Best Team Comps	Best W-Engines	Best Bangboos
Story Commission	Side Commission	Gacha List	Event List
Combat System	Enhancing Agents	Best Settings	What to Do Daily
Databases
Character List	W-Engine List	Bangboo List	Voice Actor List
Collectibles
Disc Farming	Mewmew	HIA Coins	Cargo Trucks

Other Recommended Guides

Other Recommended Guides
Free 100 Gacha Pulls	How to Reroll	Best A-Rank Agent
Pre-Registration Event	System Requirements	Multiplayer & Co-Op

Shops and Features

Shops and Features
Mewmew	Coffee Shop	Noodle Shop
Newsstand	Remodeling Shop	Music Store
Arcade	Gadget Store	Convenience Store
Sage in a Barrel

Characters (Agents)

S Rank Characters

A Rank Characters