Ultimate Guide to Burnice in Zenless Zone Zero: Skills, Builds, and Teams

Introduction

Burnice is the latest Anomaly Agent introduced in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ), and she brings a unique role with off-field damage and burn synergy. Whether you're building around her Fire-based skills or looking to create the perfect Anomaly team, this guide simplifies everything you need to know about Burnice’s skills, builds, and team composition.

Burnice Release Details in ZZZ

Burnice will debut in Version 1.2, with her banner running from October 16 to November 6, 2024, alongside Lucy and Nicole.

Burnice’s Skills Overview

Kit Overview

Burnice’s skills focus on her Core Passive and a special resource called "Heat." Here's a quick breakdown:

• Core Passive - Nitro-Fuel Cocktail: Generates Heat as she expends Energy, entering a scorched state that amplifies Fire damage.
• Scorched Enemies: Hitting scorched enemies triggers the Afterburn effect, consuming Heat for bonus Fire damage and Anomaly Buildup.
• Basic Attack: Can deal both Physical and Fire damage, and her Enhanced Basic Attack spins and sprays flames.
• Special Attacks: Include both single and double flamethrower modes, providing high Fire damage output and enabling Heat management.

Additional Abilities

• Burn Extender: Burnice can extend the duration of Burn, increasing Disorder damage when paired with other Anomaly Agents.
• Quick Assist: Her Ultimate skill generates Heat and applies scorch immediately, offering a quick swap back to other agents.

Burnice Build Guide

W-Engine Choices for Burnice

1. Flamemaker Shaker: Best-in-slot weapon that provides off-field Energy regen, damage buffs, and enhanced Anomaly Proficiency.
2. Electro Lip Gloss (P5): Offers ATK and damage buffs against Anomaly-affected enemies. Suitable for longer fights.
3. Fusion Compiler (P1): Boosts PEN Ratio and Anomaly Proficiency, enhancing Burnice's Fire damage.
4. Weeping Gemini: Good F2P option that increases Anomaly Proficiency when stacking Anomaly applications.
5. Rainforest Gourmet: Provides ATK boosts based on energy consumption, ideal for sustained battles.

Drive Disc Sets for Burnice

• Chaos Jazz (4-piece set): Increases Fire damage and buffs off-field Assist Attacks.
• Freedom Blues (2-piece set): Increases Anomaly Proficiency, best for general Anomaly builds.
• Swing Jazz (2-piece set): Enhances Energy regen, useful for consistency.

Recommended Stats

• Main Stats: Focus on Anomaly Proficiency, Fire DMG, and Anomaly Mastery.
• Substats: Prioritize Anomaly Proficiency, ATK%, PEN, and Crit Rate/Crit Damage.

Skill Prioritization

1. Core Passive
2. Special Attack
3. Chain Attack/Ultimate
4. Basic Attack
5. Assist
6. Dodge

Best Burnice Teams in ZZZ

1. Anomaly Team with Jane and Caesar

• Best synergy for Burnice, combining her Fire damage with Jane's Anomaly damage and Caesar's defensive buffs.
• Replaceable: Caesar with Seth or Lucy if needed.

2. F2P Team with Piper and Lucy

• Piper handles on-field damage, while Burnice contributes Burns and Afterburns.
• Lucy offers ATK buffs; Seth is an alternative for defense.

3. Grace and Rina Team

• Focuses on PEN Ratio and Anomaly Buildup.
• Ideal for longer battles with disorder-focused gameplay.

4. Mono Fire Team with Soldier 11

• Combines Fire Agents to create a pure Fire team.
• Best suited for Fire Anomaly damage but may require tweaking Burnice’s build towards Crit-based setups.

Conclusion

Burnice is a versatile Anomaly Agent in Zenless Zone Zero, adding a new layer to Fire-based Anomaly teams. While she’s best paired with other Anomaly Agents, she can fit into a variety of team compositions. Keep an eye on upcoming agents like Yanagi in Version 1.3, who might enhance Burnice’s team synergy even further!

Optimize your Burnice build and dominate the field with strategic team compositions and efficient Heat management.