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Zenless Zone Zero - Ben Character Guide

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

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Ben Character Profile

Ben Bigger Agent Information

Agent Information
Ben Ben Bigger
VA (EN):
Henry Schrader
Rarity
Attribute
Specialty
Faction
Core Stat Energy Regen
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Ben Tier List Ranking

Overall DPS Stun Support
ZZZ - Tier 3 - - ZZZ - Tier 3

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How would you rate Ben?

Tier 0 (SS Tier) 55
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Tier 1 (S Tier) 176
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Tier 2 (A Tier) 17
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Tier 3 (B Tier) 16
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Tier 4 (C Tier) 6
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Ben Base Stats

Stat Base @ Lv. 60
HP 8577
ATK 867
DEF 724
Impact 95
Anomaly Mastery 90
Anomaly Proficiency 86

Ben Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths
• Provide shields through their EX Special Attack.
• Provides a CRIT Rate increase to characters of the same faction or attribute through Ben's shield.
• Has great synergy with Koleda since Ben needs to be on the same team as Koleda to activate certain mechanics of her kit.
Weaknesses
• While Ben can be used in sub-optimal team comps during the early game, Ben is only viable in the mid to late game when paired together with Koleda.
• Has a slow attack speed and movement speed.

Ben is a free Defense unit that can provide shields and buffs. Ben is also viable on teams with Koleda. However, his slow attack speed and movement speed are underwhelming.

Ben Best Builds

Ben Defense Build

Best W-Engine
Alt. W-Engines
Drive Disc Build
Swing Jazz IconSwing Jazz (4-pc)
Soul Rock IconSoul Rock (2-pc)
Disc Main Stats 6: Energy Regen or Impact
5: DEF
4: DEF
Disc Substats DEF, CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG

This build maximizes the shield's HP that Ben provides and also buffs his ATK by increasing his DEF. Having Energy Regen on Ben is also important so that Ben can use their EX Special Attacks more frequently, increasing the uptime of their shields.

For Ben's Drive Discs, Swing Jazz increases their Energy Regen and also provides a DMG buff through their Chain Attack. The Soul Rock set simply increases Ben's DEF.

Ben Best Teams and Bangboo

Ben Fire-Stun Team

Ben Premium Team Bangboo
Ben Ben
Defense
Koleda Koleda
Stun
Soldier 11 Soldier 11
Attack
ZZZ - Rocketboo Rocketboo
Bangboo Alternatives

The team above is a mono-Fire team and activates the Additional Abilities of the three characters' Core Skills. With Ben and Koleda on the team, Koleda's kit gets upgraded.

Koleda builds up Daze and stun enemies. Ben can also generate Daze and provide a shield to their allies. When an enemy is stunned, Soldier 11 uses all of her abilities to maximize her damage.

Ben Best W-Engines

Recommended W-Engines

W-Engine Effect
1 ZZZ - Spring Embrace Spring Embrace Hot Spring Soup
Reduces DMG taken by 7.5%. When attacked, the equipper's Energy Generation Rate increases by 10% for 12s. When the equipper switches off-field, this buff will be transferred to the new on-field character with its duration refreshed. Passive effects of the same name do not stack.
2 ZZZ - Original Transmorpher Original Transmorpher Starlight Knight Flying Kick
Increases Max HP by 8%. When attacked, the equipper's Impact is increased by 10% for 12s.
3 ZZZ - Big Cylinder Big Cylinder Ten Ton Top
Reduces DMG taken by 7.5%. After being attacked, the next attack to hit an enemy will trigger a critical hit and deal 600% of the equipper's DEF as additional DMG. This effect can be triggered once every 7.5s.
4 ZZZ - Identity - Base Identity - Base Sinking Strike
When attacked, the equipper's DEF increases by 20% for 8s.

All W-Engine (Weapon) Guides

Spring Embrace is the Best for Ben

Spring Embrace is Ben's Best W-Engine as it increases their Energy Generation Rate when attacked by enemies. Note that when the effect is active, it also transfers to the character switching in. This increases Ben's supporting capabilities.

Ben Best Drive Discs

Best Drive Discs and Set Bonuses

Drive Disc Rating and Merits
ZZZ - Swing JazzSwing Jazz
(4-pc)
ZZZ - Soul RockSoul Rock
(2-pc)
★★★ - Best Set!
Swing Jazz increases Ben's Energy Regen and allows Ben to become a DMG buffer with their Chain Attack. Fill up the remaining slots with Soul Rock to increase Ben's DEF.
ZZZ - Shockstar DiscoShockstar Disco
(4-pc)
ZZZ - Swing JazzSwing Jazz
(2-pc)
★★☆ - 2nd Best
If you are using Ben as more of a stunner-type character, then equip 4 pieces of Shockstar Disco to increase his Impact and let their attack deal more Daze to enemies. Fill up the remaining slots with Swing Jazz to buff Ben's Energy Regen, allowing them to still use their Ex Special Skill and provide shields more frequently.

Ben Skill Priority

Skill Priority Explanation
Basic AttackBasic Attack ★★★☆☆ Ben will not have a lot of field time compared to their teammates, so this is a low-priority upgrade.
DodgeDodge ★★★☆☆ Barely used by Ben in combat, so his Dodge is a low-priority upgrade.
AssistAssist ★★★☆☆ There is no harm in raising Ben's Assist. But, upgrading it is a low-priority.
Special AttackSpecial Attack ★★★★★ Upgrade Ben's Special Attack first since it increases the DMG and Daze of all of his Special Attack's variations. This is a top-priority upgrade since you will be using Ben's Special Attack variations frequently.
Chain AttackChain Attack ★★★☆☆ Save this for last to increase Ben's damage and Daze.
Core Skill Core Skill ★★★★★ Upgrading Ben's Core Skill buffs the shields that they provide to their allies. This should be upgraded together with Ben's Special Attack.

Ben's damage and buffs come from his Special Attacks, so you will want to upgrade it first. All other skills are medium priority, so choose upgrading his Chain Attack because his Ultimate multipliers are found there. Lastly, upgrade Ben's Core Skill whenever you can as it gives Ben better DEF to ATK conversion which he would appreciate as a Defense unit.

Core Skill

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Core Passive - Guardian
Ben's ATK increases with his DEF. He gains 40% of his DEF as ATK. When Ben launches a follow-up attack during his EX Special Attack, all squad members gain a Shield of 15% of his DEF + 100, lasting for 30s.
Additional Ability - Contractual Agreement
When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: While the Shield from Core Passive: Guardian is in effect, the character's CRIT Rate is increased by 16%.
Quick Assist - Joint Account
When the on-field character is launched, press Assist to activate: Strikes enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.

Core Skill Enhancements

Total Core Stat Upgrade Bonus
Base Energy Regen +0.36/s
Base ATK +75
Final Core Passive Upgrade Effect
Ben's ATK increases with his DEF. He gains 80% of his DEF as ATK. When Ben launches a follow-up attack during his EX Special Attack, all squad members gain a Shield of 30% of his DEF + 550, lasting for 30s.

Core Enhancement
A • Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s
• Core Passive: Guardian Skill Lv. +1
B • Base ATK increases by 25
• Core Passive: Guardian Skill Lv. +1
C • Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s
• Core Passive: Guardian Skill Lv. +1
D • Base ATK increases by 25
• Core Passive: Guardian Skill Lv. +1
E • Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s
• Core Passive: Guardian Skill Lv. +1
F • Base ATK increases by 25
• Core Passive: Guardian Skill Lv. +1

Basic Attack

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Basic Attack - Debt Reconciliation
Press Basic Attack to activate: Unleashes up to 3 strikes, dealing Physical DMG.

Dodge

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Dodge - Missing Invoice
Press Dodge to activate: A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack - Incoming Expense
Press Basic Attack during a Dodge to activate: Strikes enemies in front of him, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter - Accounts Settled
Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Strike enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Defensive Assist - Risk Allocation
When the character on field is about to be attacked, press Assist to activate: Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. This skill excels at parrying enemy attacks and reduces the consumption of Assist Points when the character is under intense attacks. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up - Don't Break Contract
Press Basic Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate: Charges and strikes enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Special Attack

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Special Attack - Fiscal Fist
Press Special Attack to activate: Ben lifts his weapon, blocking the enemy's attack before unleashing a forward strike, dealing Physical DMG. Successfully blocking an attack enhances the power of this skill and trigggers Block Counter, dealing massive Physical DMG. Hold Special Attack to remain in the Blocking stance. While in the Blocking stance, Ben gains a Shield that weakens over time. After leaving the blocking stance, the Shield is removed and recovers over time. The Shield cannot exceed 16% of Ben's Max HP. Ben is invulnerable when activating Block. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while launching strikes.
EX Special Attack - Cashflow Counter
With enough Energy, press Special Attack to activate: Ben lifts his weapon, blocking the enemy's attacks before unleashing a forward strike, dealing Fire DMG. Successfully blocking an attack enhances the power of this skill and triggers Block Counter, dealing massive Fire DMG. Hold Special Attack to remain in the Blocking stance. While in the Blocking stance, Ben gains a Shield that weakens over time. After leaving the blocking stance, the Shield is removed and recovers over time. The Shield cannot exceed 16% of Ben's Max HP. When this skill is activated, the Shield is restored to its maximum value. After activating the skill, press Special Attack again to follow up with a powerful forward strike, dealing massive Fire DMG. Ben is invulnerable when activating Block. Ben is invulnerable while launching strikes.

Chain Attack

Zenless Zone Zero - Core SkillCore Zenless Zone Zero - Basic AttackBasic Zenless Zone Zero - DodgeDodge Zenless Zone Zero - AssistAsst Zenless Zone Zero - Special AttackSpe Zenless Zone Zero - Chain AttackChain
Skill Effects
Chain Attack - Signed and Sealed
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Unleashes a powerful strike at enemies in front in a large area, dealing massive Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate - Complete Payback
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Chain Attack to activate: Unleashes a powerful strike at enemies in front in a large area, dealing massive Fire DMG. When activating the skill, additionally recover 3 Assist Points. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

How to Play Ben

Special Attack Can Block Attacks

Special Attack Activation

Press Special Attack Button

Hold Special Attack Button

Ben's Special Attack can block an enemy's attack, which deals more damage compared to not blocking. You can hold down the Special Attack button for Ben to gain a shield that weakens over time and delay Ben's claw attack.

Ben's normal Special Attack will rarely be used in an actual fight. But, it is still good to know the difference between the two ways to activate it.

Ex Special Attack Can Provide Shields

Ben's Ex Special Attack works the same way as their normal Special Attack. However, Ben's Ex Special Attack deals more damage compared to the normal one.

Also, you can cast a Follow-up Attack that deals damage and also give a shield to allies. The shield's HP is based on Ben's DEF and upgrading their Core Skill further improves the shield!

How to Trigger the Follow-up Attack

When you press or hold the Special Attack button to activate Ben's Ex Special Attack, the Follow-up Attack can be activated.

Do note that you only have around two seconds to activate it. But, you do not need to hit an enemy for the shield effect to activate!

Additional Ability Provides CRIT Rate

If the Additional Ability of Ben's Core Skill is active, the shield Ben provides can also increase CRIT Rate. Do note that this effect will only activate if at least one member of the team is a Fire or a Belobog Heavy Industries character.

Ultimate Recovers Assist Points

Ben's Ultimate deals massive AoE damage and will also recover 3 Assist Points. While you will mainly be using your Main DPS's Ultimate, it can be used if ever you run out of Assist Points and you want to trigger Perfect Assists immediately!

Koleda Works Extremely Well with Ben

Koleda

Ben does not have any abilities that rely on Koleda being on the same team. But, Koleda's Enhanced Basic Attacks, Special Attacks, and Ultimate will gain an additional mechanic where Ben does a Coordinated Attack with her.

Koleda Best Builds and Teams

Ben Promotion and Skill Upgrade Materials

Ben Total Upgrade Materials

Total Promotion Materials
Denny Icon Denny x800,000
Total Skill Upgrade Materials
Denny Icon Denny x500,000
Total Core Skill Upgrade Materials
Denny Denny x400,000

Promotion Materials Per Level

Lv. Character Promotion Materials
10

20
ZZZ - Denny Denny x24,000
20

30
ZZZ - Denny Denny x56,000
30

40
ZZZ - Denny Denny x120,000
40

50
ZZZ - Denny Denny x200,000
50

60
ZZZ - Denny Denny x400,000

Skill Materials Per Level

Lv. Skill Materials
02
ZZZ - Denny Denny x2,000
03
ZZZ - Denny Denny x3,000
04
ZZZ - Denny Denny x6,000
05
ZZZ - Denny Denny x9,000
06
ZZZ - Denny Denny x12,000
07
ZZZ - Denny Denny x18,000
08
ZZZ - Denny Denny x45,000
09
ZZZ - Denny Denny x67,500
10
ZZZ - Denny Denny x90,000
11
ZZZ - Denny Denny x112,500
12
ZZZ - Denny Denny x135,000

Core Skill Materials Per Level

Materials
A
Denny Denny x5,000
B
Denny Denny x12,000
C
Denny Denny x28,000
D
Denny Denny x60,000
E
Denny Denny x100,000
F
Denny Denny x200,000

Ben Mindscape Cinema (Duplicates)

Recommended Cinema

Why We Recommend It
M1 ★★★★☆ - Great
This upgrade reduces the blocked enemy's DMG when Ben uses his Special Attack variations. This is great whenever you are fighting bosses.
M2 ★★★☆☆ - Good
Ben's Special Attack variations will deal more damage if Ben has a lot of DEF. A good upgrade but not necessary for his gameplay since he will not be the team's DPS.
M4 ★★☆☆☆ - Okay
This upgrades the DMG of Ben's counter during his Special Attacks. Similar to Ben's C2, you do not typically use Ben as a damage dealer so this is also not an essential upgrade for Ben.
M6 ★★★☆☆ - Good
This upgrade increases the Daze inflicted on enemies when Ben uses certain attacks after casting their EX Special Attack. A good upgrade since it allows Ben to build up more Daze and eventually stun enemies.

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

Mindscape Cinema List and Effects

Cinema Effect
M1 Reacting Force
When successfully Blocking an enemy with Ben's Special Attack or EX Special Attack, the DMG dealt by the blocked enemy is reduced by 30% for 15s.
M2 Offense Through Defense
When successfully triggering a Block Counter during Ben's Special Attack or EX Special Attack, inflict an additional 300% of Ben's DEF as DMG.
M3 Careful Accounting
Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M4 Agile Adaptation
When successfully blocking enemy DMG with Ben's invulnerable effect during his Special Attack or EX Special Attack, the following counter deals 30% more DMG.
M5 Meticulous Detail
Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M6 Wild Spirit
After launching an attack or follow-up attack during Ben's EX Special Attack, Daze inflicted by Basic Attacks, Dash Attack, and Dodge Counter is increased by 20%, lasting 12s.

How to Get Ben

Pull from the Standard Banner

Zenless Zone Zero - Star-Studded Cast Banner

Ben can be acquired at a standard rate in the Star-Studded Cast Permanent Banner.

Note that Ben or any character cannot be pulled from the Bangboo Banner.

Star-Studded Cast Permanent Banner Guide

Can Be Obtained for Free

Get Characters For Free

Ben is available to get for free by progressing the game and completing the Call Ben Main Commission during Chapter 2!

List of All Free Characters

Ben Voice Actor and Lore

Voice Actor and Basic Info

English VA Henry Schrader
Japanese VA Hamada Kenji
Korean VA Han Bok-hyeon
Chinese VA Meng Xianglong (孟祥龙)
Gender Male
Birthday December 23
Height 192cm

Zenless Zone Zero Related Guides

Zenless Zone Zero - List of All Characters

List of All Characters

By Rarity
S Rank Rarity S Rank A Rank Rarity A Rank
By Attribute
Physical Physical Fire Fire Ice Ice Electric Electric Ether Ether
By Specialty
Attack Attack Stun Stun Support Support
Anomaly Anomaly Defense Defense Rupture Rupture
By Faction
Gentle House The Cunning Hares Victoria Housekeeping Co. Victoria Housekeeping Co. Belobog Heavy Industries Belobog Heavy Industries
Section 6 Hollow Special Operations Section 6 Obol Squad Obol Squad NEDF Silver Squad Silver Squad
Criminal Investigation Special Response Team Special Response Team Sons of Calydon Faction Sons of Calydon Stars of LyraStars of Lyra
MockingbirdMockingbird Yunkui Summit Yunkui Summit Spook Shack Spook Shack
Krampus Compliance Authority Krampus Compliance Authority Angels of Delusion FactionAngels of Delusion -
Other
Upcoming CharactersUpcoming Characters Free-to-Play CharactersAll Free Characters All Agent Builds All Character Builds

S Rarity Characters

Nekomata IconNekomata Lycaon IconLycaon Soldier 11 IconSoldier 11
Miyabi IconMiyabi Koleda IconKoleda Grace IconGrace
Ellen IconEllen Rina IconRina Zhu Yuan IconZhu Yuan
Qingyi IconQingyi Jane IconJane Caesar IconCaesar
Burnice IconBurnice Yanagi IconYanagi Lighter IconLighter
Harumasa IconHarumasa Astra IconAstra Evelyn IconEvelyn
Soldier 0 Anby IconSoldier 0 Anby Trigger IconTrigger Vivian IconVivian
Hugo IconHugo Yixuan IconYixuan Ju Fufu IconJu Fufu
Yuzuha IconYuzuha Alice IconAlice Seed IconSeed
Orphie and Magus IconOrphie and Magus Lucia IconLucia Yidhari IconYidhari
Dialyn IconDialyn

A Rarity Characters

Anby IconAnby Billy IconBilly Nicole IconNicole
Anton IconAnton Corin IconCorin Ben IconBen
Soukaku IconSoukaku Lucy IconLucy Piper IconPiper
Seth IconSeth Pulchra IconPulchra Pan Yinhu IconPan Yinhu
Manato IconManato

Unreleased Characters

Banyue IconBanyue Zhao IconZhao Ye Shunguang IconYe Shunguang

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31 Anonymous Anonymous 3 months

fr!

30 ScottishNomad1988 ScottishNomad1988 4 months

This guy deserves to be a lot higher than Tier 3. He is a beast at dealing with enemies that attack quickly, like Miasma Jane. Makes the fights a lot less dodge intensive and he interrupts combos with ease. He's definitely one of my most dependable characters!

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