Billy Best Builds and Teams

Billy is a playable Physical Attack character in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). See Billy's best build, best teams and bangboo, skill priority, W-Engines, Drive Discs, how to play Billy, and Billy's upgrade materials here!

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Billy Character Profile

Billy Kid Agent Information

Agent Information
Billy Kid VA (EN): Clifford Chapin	Rarity	Rank
	Attribute	Physical
	Specialty	Attack
	Faction	Cunning Hares AKA Gentle House
	Core Stat	CRIT Rate
	How to Get	Gacha / Free

Billy Tier List Ranking

Overall	DPS	Stun	Support
		-	-

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Billy Base Stats

Stat	Base @ Lv. 60
HP	25
ATK	712
DEF	606
Impact	91
Anomaly Mastery	91
Anomaly Proficiency	92

Billy Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths
• Can deal damage safely from a distance • Deals more damage when holding his Basic Attack • Has extra burst damage when using Ultimate after Chain Attack
Weaknesses
• Needs to stand still when holding Basic Attack, moving will remove the DMG boost • Needs dedicated Physical supports to shine, which 1.0 characters are currently lacking in

Billy is a Physical, Attack character who acts as the team's main DPS. His kit allows him to inflict damage from a distance and boost his damage when using his Basic Attack and Chain Attack.

Billy Best Builds

Billy DPS Build

Best W-Engine	Starlight Engine Replica
Alt. W-Engines	1. The Brimstone 2. Steel Cushion 3. Starlight Engine 4. Street Superstar
Drive Disc Build	Puffer Electro (4-pc) Woodpecker Electro (2-pc)
Disc Main Stats	6: ATK
	5: Physical DMG
	4: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
Disc Substats	CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, ATK%

This build maximizes Billy's damage output when he uses his Ultimate after using his Chain Attack for heavy burst damage and consistent damage through his Basic Attacks afterward.

Puffer Electro supports this burst playstyle further by providing an ATK boost after using Billy's Ultimate, making his Basic Attacks and Special Skill deal more damage.

Billy Best Teams and Bangboo

Billy F2P Team

Billy F2P			Bangboo
Billy Attack	Nicole Support	Anby Stun	Bagboo
Bangboo Alternatives		• Avocaboo

Billy is the Attack character of the team and acts as the main DPS. Nicole can reduce the enemies' DEF and gather them in one place while Anby inflicts Daze and can Shock enemies. They also activate all their Core Passives with this team comp.

Billy Premium Team

Billy Premium			Bangboo
Billy Attack	Nicole Support	Lycaon Stun	Amillion
Bangboo Alternatives		• Bagboo • Avocaboo

In this team, Billy is the main DPS Lycaon can help Stun the enemies with his kit. Billy can then freely attack them once they're Stunned.

Billy Best W-Engines

Recommended W-Engines

	W-Engine	Effect
1	Starlight Engine Replica	Knight Beam: Change Increases the equipper's Physical DMG against the target by 36% for 8s upon hitting an enemy at least 6 meters away with a Basic Attack or Dash Attack.
2	The Brimstone	Scorching Breath Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter, the equipper's ATK increases by 3.5% for 8s, stacking up to 8 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
3	Steel Cushion	Metal Cat Claws Increases Physical DMG by 20%. The equipper's DMG increases by 25% when attacking the enemy from behind.
4	Starlight Engine	Knight's Combo Launching a Dodge Counter or Quick Assist increases the equipper's ATK by 12% for 12s.
5	Street Superstar	Flaming Bars Whenever a squad member launches a Chain Attack, the equipper gains a Charge stack, stacking up to 3 times. Upon activating their own Ultimate, the equipper consumes all Charge stacks, and each stack increases the skill's DMG by 15%.

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Starlight Engine Replica is the Best for Billy

Starlight Engine Replica is a very accessible A Rank W-Engine for Billy since it increases his Physical DMG when he hits enemies from a distance.

Billy Best Drive Discs

Best Drive Discs and Set Bonuses

Drive Disc	Rating and Merits
Puffer Electro (4-pc) Woodpecker Electro (2-pc)	★★★ - Best Set! Puffer Electro increases Billy's PEN Ratio, Ultimate DMG, and ATK which is a great overall damage boost since his Ultimate gets a further DMG increase after using his Chain Attack. 2-piece Woodpecker is great to pair with this since it gives him more CRIT Rate.
Fanged Metal (4-pc) Woodpecker Electro (2-pc)	★★☆ - 2nd Best Fanged Metal increases Billy's Physical DMG and increases his DMG when an ally inflicts Assault on an enemy. 2-piece Woodpecker is also great to pair with this since it gives him more CRIT Rate.

Billy Skill Priority

Skill	Priority	Explanation
Core Skill	★★★★★	Billy's Core Skill increases the DMG boost he gets when he uses Crouching Shot during his Basic Attack. Max this out since this is a big DMG boost for him.
Basic Attack	★★★★★	Billy's Basic Attacks are his consistent source of damage, so max this Skill out first.
Dodge	★★★☆☆	Billy still does some damage through his Dodge Skills, but this is less of a priority than his Basic Attack and Chain Attack.
Assist	★★☆☆☆	Billy's Assist Skill allows him to deal some damage, but it's less of a priority than his other Skills.
Special Attack	★★★☆☆	Billy's Special Attack packs some damage, so max this out after his Basic Attack and Chain Attack.
Chain Attack	★★★★☆	Billy's Chain Attack and Ultimate deal a lot of burst damage, so max this out after his Basic Attack. It also gets a DMG boost from his Core Skill.

Billy's damage as DPS comes mostly from his Basic Attack, so aim to upgrade this first. If you have extra materials, go for his Chain Attack as he can spray a decent amount of AoE damage around him with his Ultimate. Lastly, upgrade his Core Skill when able.

Core Skill

Core

Basic

Dodge

Asst

Spe

Chain

Skill Effects
Core Passive - Steady Shot Billy's DMG increases by 25% when he enters Crouching Shot during his Basic Attack. The effect ends if he moves, returns to standby, or is knocked back or launched by an attack.
Additional Ability - Team Starlight When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: After Billy uses a Chain Attack, the DMG of his next Ultimate is increased by 50%, stacking up to 2 times. This effect resets whenever an Ultimate is activated.

Core Skill Enhancements

Total Core Stat Upgrade Bonus
CRIT Rate +14.4% Base ATK +75
Final Core Passive Upgrade Effect
Billy's DMG increases by 50% when he enters Crouching Shot during his Basic Attack. The effect ends if he moves, returns to standby, or is knocked back or launched by an attack.

Basic Attack

Core

Basic

Dodge

Asst

Spe

Chain

Skill Effects

Basic Attack - Full Firepower Press to Basic Attack to activate. Unleashes a piercing attack, dealing Physical DMG. Repeatedly press or hold to enter Crouching Shot to extend the attack duration. Move the joystick during Crouching Shot to launch Rolling Shot and adjust the character's position, dealing Physical DMG. Stop pressing or holding during Crouching Shot to launch Finishing Shot at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.

Dodge

Core

Basic

Dodge

Asst

Spe

Chain

Skill Effects
Dodge - Risky Business Press to Dodge activate. A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack - Starlight Sanction When moving the joystick during a dodge, press Basic Attack. Launches a piercing attack at nearby enemies within a large area, dealing Physical DMG. When not moving the joystick during a dodge, press Basic Attack. Launches a piercing attack at enemies in a line, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter - Fair Fight Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Pierces enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist

Core

Basic

Dodge

Asst

Spe

Chain

Skill Effects
Quick Assist - Power of Teamwork When the on-field character is launched, press Assist to activate. Launches a piercing attack at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.
Defensive Assist - Flash Spin When the character on field is about to be attacked, press Assist to activate. Dodges the enemy's attack and activates Vital View. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up - Fatal Shot Press Basic Attack after an Evasive Assist to activate. Pierces enemies in a large area in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Special Attack

Core

Basic

Dodge

Asst

Spe

Chain

Skill Effects
Special Attack - Stand Still With enough Energy, press EX Special Attack to activate. Launches a powerful piercing attack in a line, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
EX Special Attack - Clearance Time When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate. Launches a powerful piercing attack in a line, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Chain Attack

Core

Basic

Dodge

Asst

Spe

Chain

Skill Effects
Chain Attack - Starlight Mirage When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate. Unleashes a powerful piercing attack at surrounding enemies in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate - Starlight Sparkle When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Chain Attack to activate. Unleashes a powerful piercing attack at surrounding enemies in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

How to Play Billy

• Use Crouching Shots Frequently
• Use Dash Attack and Ultimate to Take Out Multiple Enemies
• Use Ultimate After Chain Attack
• Evasive Assist is Great for Dodging

Use Crouching Shots Frequently

Holding down Billy's Basic Attack makes him use Crouching Shot, where he deals damage while standing still. Use this frequently since it synergizes with his Core Passive, where it increases his DMG dealt during Crouching Shot.

However, keep in mind that Billy will lose the DMG bonus if he gets knocked back or interrupted. It also does poorly against mobile enemies.

Use Dash Attack and Ultimate to Take Out Multiple Enemies

Billy's Basic and Special Attacks only go in a straight line, so they have a hard time hitting multiple enemies. Utilize his Dash Attack and Ultimate when you're facing a group of enemies since they both deal AoE damage.

Use Ultimate After Chain Attack

Chain Attack and Ultimate Combo
Trigger Chain Attack → Use Ultimate → Press Special Attack / EX Special Attack → Press Basic Attack → Hold for Crouching Shot

Billy can do a lot of burst damage thanks to his Core Skill which increases the damage of his Ultimate by 50% if he uses it after his Chain Attack. The buff can stack twice which allows his Ultimate to do massive burst damage.

This combo allows Billy to do a ton of damage in a short time before following it up with consistent damage from his Basic Attacks into Crouching Shot. This playstyle gets amplified even more if you use the Puffer Electro Disc Set.

Evasive Assist is Great for Dodging

Billy's Assist Skill is Evasive, meaning you can use it to dodge certain attacks that would otherwise hit your active character. Use this when Billy is on standby to easily dodge attacks.

Billy Promotion and Skill Upgrade Materials

Billy Total Upgrade Materials

Total Promotion Materials
Basic Attack Certification Seal x4 Advanced Attack Certification Seal x32 Pioneer's Certification Seal x30 Denny x800,000
Total Skill Upgrade Materials
Basic Physical Chip x5 Advanced Physical Chip x15 Specialized Physical Chip x50 Hamster Cage Pass x5 Denny x500,000
Total Core Skill Upgrade Materials
Ferocious Grip x9 Higher Dimensional Data - Ethereal Pursuit x60 Denny x400,000

Promotion Materials Per Level

Lv.	Character Promotion Materials
10 ↓ 20	Denny x24,000 Basic Attack Certification Seal x4
20 ↓ 30	Denny x56,000 Advanced Attack Certification Seal x12
30 ↓ 40	Denny x120,000 Advanced Attack Certification Seal x20
40 ↓ 50	Denny x200,000 Pioneer's Certification Seal x10
50 ↓ 60	Denny x400,000 Pioneer's Certification Seal x20

Skill Materials Per Level

Lv.	Skill Materials
02	Denny x2,000 Basic Physical Chip x2
03	Denny x3,000 Basic Physical Chip x3
04	Denny x6,000 Advanced Physical Chip x2
05	Denny x9,000 Advanced Physical Chip x3
06	Denny x12,000 Advanced Physical Chip x4
07	Denny x18,000 Advanced Physical Chip x6
08	Denny x45,000 Specialized Physical Chip x5
09	Denny x67,500 Specialized Physical Chip x8
10	Denny x90,000 Specialized Physical Chip x10
11	Denny x112,500 Specialized Physical Chip x12
12	Denny x135,000 Hamster Cage Pass x1 Specialized Physical Chip x15

Core Skill Materials Per Level

	Materials
A	Denny x5,000
B	Higher Dimensional Data - Ethereal Pursuit x2 Denny x12,000
C	Higher Dimensional Data - Ethereal Pursuit x4 Denny x28,000
D	Ferocious Grip x2 Higher Dimensional Data - Ethereal Pursuit x9 Denny x60,000
E	Ferocious Grip x3 Higher Dimensional Data - Ethereal Pursuit x15 Denny x100,000
F	Ferocious Grip x4 Higher Dimensional Data - Ethereal Pursuit x30 Denny x200,000

Billy Mindscape Cinema (Duplicates)

Recommended Cinema

	Why We Recommend It
M1	★★☆☆☆ - Okay This gives Billy some Energy when he performs his Dodge Skill. The cooldown is pretty long, so it's just okay to have.
M2	★★★☆☆ - Good This gives Billy extra damage to his Dodge Counter. Even though it makes his Rolling Shots count as dodges and have invulnerability, it's pretty hard to use and makes his rotation longer.
M4	★★★☆☆ - Good This gives Billy's EX Special Attack a CRIT Rate boost which becomes greater the closer you are to the enemy. This goes against his playstyle, which is dealing damage from a distance. It is good to have but not a necessity.
M6	★★★★★ - Amazing This gives Billy a stacking DMG increase after hitting enemies or doing Perfect Dodges. This is amazing for the damage increase and synergizes well with his C2, making it useful.

M3 and M5 are excluded since they are only for skill enhancement.

Mindscape Cinema List and Effects

	Cinema Effect
M1	Dazzling Entrance When Billy hits an enemy with a Dash Attack or Dodge Counter, he gains an additional 2.7 Energy. Can trigger once every 5s.
M2	Roaming Gunslinger Billy's Dodge Counter DMG increases by 25%. Rolling Shots during his Basic Attacks are count as dodges, making Billy invulnerable during skill activation and able to trigger Perfect Dodges. When a Rolling Shot triggers a Perfect Dodge, it will automatically become a Dodge Counter.
M3	Teachings of the Starlight Knights Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M4	Starlight Ballistics When Billy hits an enemy with his EX Special Attack, the skill's CRIT Rate is increased based on the distance from the enemy. The closer he is to the target, the greater the effect, up to a maximum increase of 32%.
M5	Lost Technological Construct Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M6	Starlight Hero When Billy accumulates 10 hits on enemies or triggers a Perfect Dodge, his DMG increases by 6%, stacking up to 5 times. The effect resets if he is knocked back or launched by an enemy.

How to Get Billy Kid

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Version 1.3 November 6, 2024 - November 27, 2024

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Billy is an A-Rank character that is available to get from all Character and W-Engine banners available right now in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ)!

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Can Be Obtained for Free

Billy Kid is available to get for free through Zenless Zone Zero's pre-registration reward. Make sure to check your mail for your very own Corin!

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Billy Voice Actor and Lore

Voice Actor and Basic Info

English VA	Clifford Chapin
Japanese VA	Yuu Hayashi
Korean VA	Lee Joo-seung
Chinese VA	Chen Runqiu (陈润秋)
Gender	Male
Birthday	November 25
Height	188cm

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