Lycaon Build Guide and Release Date

Von Lycaon is an upcoming playable Ice Stun Agent in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). See Lycaon's builds and teams, kit overview, promotion and upgrade materials, and how to get Lycaon here!

The information below comes from the Close Beta Test 3 (CBT3) of the game and might change on release. We'll update this page once more details are available. Stay tuned!

Lycaon Character Profile

Lycaon Information and Voice Actors

Part of the Victoria Housekeeping Co.

Lycaon is a member of the Victoria Housekeeping Co. The organization includes the Ellen Joe, Corin Wickes, and Alexandrina so far!

Adept in Hand-to-Hand Combat

Lycaon has been shown to be adept in hand-to-hand combat with mechanically powered arms and legs to defeat enemies.

Lycaon Builds

We're still investigating the best builds for Lycaon. Stay tuned!

Lycaon W-Engine

We're still investigating the best W-Engine for Lycaon. Stay tuned!

Lycaon Drive Discs

We're still investigating the best Drive Discs for Lycaon. Stay tuned!

Lycaon Teams and Rotations

We're still investigating the best teams for Lycaon. Stay tuned!

Lycaon Kit Overview

How to Use Lycaon

• Step 1: Hold Buttons to Charge Attacks
• Step 2: Stun Enemies with Daze
• Step 3: Chain Attacks and Assists for Crowd Control
• Step 4: Metallic Paws for Setting Up Chain Attacks
• Step 5: Additional Ability for Stacking Up on DMG

Hold Buttons to Charge Attacks

Lycaon's attacks change depending on whether you press or hold the corresponding buttons. However, this only applies to his Basic Attacks, Special Attack, and EX Special Attack.

Doing so will cause more DMG to targets. Do keep in mind that merely pressing the button can also be advantageous as Lycaon's attacks will be quicker, and his EX Special Attack will consume less Energy.

Performs Well Against Bosses

Since Lycaon's main attacks target enemies directly in front of him, he excels in going up against bosses and other formidable opponents that usually fight alone.

Specializes in Stunning Enemies with Daze

Lycaon's Specialty is Stun, boasting a high Base Impact even in his early levels. Hence, he is effective for dazing enemies to enable Chain Attacks with party members.

Use Chain Attacks and Assists for Crowd Control

While Lycaon specializes in damaging enemies in front of him while he is on the field, his Assists and Chain Attacks deal Ice DMG to enemies in a radius, which gives him versatility when it comes to dealing with large hoardes of enemies.

Metallic Paws is Excellent for Setting Up Chain Attacks

If you're looking to initiate as much Chain Attacks as possible in record time, keeping the Metallic Paws Core Passive in mind will do wonders for you.

By charging each attack of his Basic Attack string, you can deal significantly more Daze to enemies, triggering Chain Attacks once their Daze Gauge is full!

Additional Ability is Great for Stacking Up on DMG

Should Lycaon be in a squad with a fellow Ice user or member of the Victoria Housekeeping Co., DMG against Stunned enemies will be significantly increased thanks to his Additional Ability.

Since Lycaon excels in building up Daze, after filling up an enemy's Daze Gauge, hit them with one of his attacks and follow up with an Attack specialist to deal maximum DMG!

Lycaon Promotion and Skill Upgrade Materials

We're still investigating the promotion and skill-up materials for Lycaon. Stay tuned!

Lycaon Skills and Attack Effects

Basic Attack

Skill Effects
Basic Attack - Moon Hunter Press Basic Attack to activate. Unleashes up to 5 strikes in front, dealing Physical DMG. Hold down Basic Attack to charge up, increasing the power of the attack and dealing Ice DMG.

Dodge

Skill Effects
Dodge - Suitable Positioning Press Dodge to activate. A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack - Keep it Clean Press Basic Attack during a dodge to activate. Slides forward, launching a series of strikes in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter - Etiquette Manual Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Strikes enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Special Attack

Skill Effects
Special Attack - Time to Hunt Press Special Attack to activate. Unleashes a series of strikes in front, dealing Ice DMG. Hold down to charge up, increasing its power. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack - Thrill of the Hunt When Lycaon has enough Energy, press Special Attack to activate. Unleashes a series of powerful strikes in front, dealing massive Ice DMG. Hold down to charge up, consuming Energy and enhancing the power of the attack. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Chain Attack

Skill Effects
Chain Attack - As You Wish When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate. Unleashes a series of powerful strikes at enemies in a small area in front of him, dealing massive Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate - Mission Complete When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Chain Attack to activate. Unleashes multiple powerful strikes at enemies in a large area, dealing massive Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Core Skill

Skill Effects
Core Passive - Metallic Paws When Lycaon charges his Basic Attack to completion, the attack deals 40% increased Daze.
Additional Ability - Elegant Predator When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: When Lycaon hits a Stunned enemy, the target's Stun DMG Multiplier increases by 35% (only activates once for the entire squad)
Reactive Assist - Wolf Pack When the on-field character is launched, press Perfect Assist to activate. Strikes enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist - Disrupted Hunt When the character on field is about to be attacked, press Perfect Assist to activate. Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up - Vengeful Counterattack Press Special Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate. Creates an icicle in front, which strikes all enemies within range, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Lycaon Talent Upgrades

Talent List and Effects

	Talent Effect
A	Full Moon Momentum When Lycaon charges his Special Attack or EX Special Attack to completion, the attack will deal 15% increased Daze. Can trigger once every 8s.
B	Energy Feedback When Stunning an enemy or triggering a squad member's Chain Attack, Lycaon gains 5 Energy. Can trigger once every 1s.
C	Attendant Training Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
D	Graceful Demeanor If attacked while charging or during a charged attack, Lycaon will immediately gain a Shield effect equal to 5% of his max HP, lasting for 5s. His Anti-Interrupt is increased for the Shield's duration. This effect can trigger once every 15s.
E	Alpha Nature Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
F	Ruthless Hunter When a charged attack hits an enemy, the target suffers 10% increased DMG from Lycaon, stacking up to 5 times and lasting 12s. Only one stack can be gained per skill use, and repeated triggers reset the duration.

Talent A for Additional Daze

Lycaon's first Talent, Full Moon Momentum, will also enable his Special Attack and EX Special Attack to deal more Daze to enemies, just like his Basic Attacks. Acquire it to stun enemies more consistently!

Talent D for a Shield While Charging

Lykaon's Talent D, Graceful Demeanor, will grant him a shield if he is attacked while charging. This in turn will grant you more time to charge his attacks without being interrupted.

How to Get Lycaon

Pull From Standard Banner

All Available Banners
Star-Studded Cast	Mellow Waveride

Lycaon is available to pull from all banners except Bangboo banners and W-Engine banners. He is a permanent S-Rank character, and along with fellow S-Rank characters Grace, Rina, Koleda, Nekomata, and Soldier 11.

Signal Search Guide

Recruit After 300 Signal Searches

After 300 Signal Searches in the Star-Studded Cast Signal Search Standard Banner, you will be able to recruit a permanent S-Rank character for free, including Lycaon!

Lycaon Release Date

Releases on July 3, 2024

Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) Release Date
Release Date	July 3, 2024

Lycaon will release on July 03, 2024 along with the game! This was teased in the Apple App Store. The year of release was first announced in ZZZ's TGA Announcement Video that featured all 15 characters' skills.

Zenless Zone Zero TGA Video

ZZZ Release Date and Details

Zenless Zone Zero Related Guides

List of All Characters

All Characters By Attribute

Agent Attributes
Ice		Electric		Fire
Physical			Ether

List of Playable Characters

All Playable Characters
Anby	Anton	Ben Bigger
Billy	Corin	Ellen
Grace	Hoshimi Miyabi	Koleda
Lycaon	Nekomata	Nicole
Rina	Soldier 11	Soukaku
Zhu Yuan

All Factions

Factions in New Eridu
Gentle House	Victoria Housekeeping Co.
Belobog Heavy Industries	Section 6