PEN Ratio stat guide in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). Includes how to add PEN base values, increase PEN accumulate, charge faster, W-Engine Drive Discs bonus set effects, tips and more!
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Impact | CRIT Rate & Crit DMG | ||||
Anomaly Mastery | Anomaly Proficiency | ||||
PEN Ratio and PEN | Energy Regen |
PEN Ratio/PEN Effect
PEN Ratio | Ignore enemy's DEF by the percentage of PEN Ratio |
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PEN | Ignore enemy's DEF by PEN value |
PEN Ratio Ignores a Percentage of the Enemy's DEF

PEN Ratio is an effect that ignores the enemy's DEF by a certain percentage based on your own PEN Ratio. The PEN value increase with the enemy's DEF, making it particularly effective against powerful enemies like bosses.
PEN Ignores a Set Amount of Enemy's Def

PEN is an effect that allows you to ignore the enemy's DEF by your own PEN. Since you can ignore the opponent's DEF by the actual value of PEN, you can especially damage enemies with low DEF.
PEN Ratio is Generally More Effective
If the enemy's DEF is high, it's best to prioritize increasing the PEN Ratio because it provides greater benefits in such situations. PEN should be viewed as a supporting factor to enhance the effectiveness of the PEN Ratio.
Combat System GuideHow to Increase PEN Ratio & PEN
Equip W-Engine that Increases PEN Ratio & PEN

You can increase PEN Ratio and PEN stats by equipping a W-Engine with the relevant additional stats. Make sure to equip it accordingly with the W-Engine’s Skills to maximize effectiveness.
W-Engine Upgrade & Level Up GuideStrengthen PEN Ratio and PEN with Drive Disc

You can also increase the PEN Ratio and PEN by equipping the Drive Disc. PEN Ratio or PEN may be given as a random status.
Drive Disc GuidePEN Ratio UP Set Effect is Also Powerful
The 2-Pieces effect of "Puffer Electro" has the effect of increasing the PEN Ratio. The effect is activated just by equipping the same Drive Disc, so you can strengthen your status mainly by PEN Ratio.
Can be Enhanced using Character Skills

There are also characters with skills effects that increase PEN Ratio. If you want to increase the PEN Ratio, it is also a good idea to check other Agent characters.
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