Lycaon Best Builds and Teams

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

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Von Lycaon Character Profile

Von Lycaon Agent Information

Agent Information
Von Lycaon VA (EN): Nicholas Thurkettle	Rarity	Rank
	Attribute	Ice
	Specialty	Stun
	Faction	Victoria Housekeeping Co.
	Core Stat	Impact
	How to Get	Gacha
	Story	Lycaon Agent Story

Lycaon Tier List Ranking

Overall	DPS	Stun	Support
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Lycaon Base Stats

Stat	Base @ Lv. 60
HP	8416
ATK	653
DEF	606
Impact	119
Anomaly Mastery	90
Anomaly Proficiency	91

Lycaon Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths
• Can deal a huge amount of Daze DMG. • Has the ability to increase the Stun Multiplier, which increases the DMG to Stunned enemies. • Can decrease the enemy's Ice RES, which is extremely useful for Ice-centric teams.
Weaknesses
• Attacks are short ranged, so Lycaon can be easily interrupted.

Lycaon is a powerful Stun unit who specializes in dealing tons of Daze with his Basic Attacks and can increase the DMG taken by Stunned enemies.

Lycaon can be used well on any team as their Stun unit, but he excels on Ice teams thanks to his Ice RES shred.

Lycaon Best Builds

Lycaon Impact Build

Best W-Engine	The Restrained
Alt. W-Engines	1. Ice-Jade Teapot 2. Hellfire Gears 3. Six Shooter 4. Steam Oven 5. Precious Fossilized Core
Drive Disc Build	Shockstar Disco (4-pc) Swing Jazz (2-pc)
Disc Main Stats	6: Impact
	5: Ice DMG
	4: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG
Disc Substats	CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate

This build makes the most out of Lycaon's Daze and makes him deal a decent amount of damage. Having Energy Regen on Lycaon is also important so that he can use his EX Special Attacks more frequently.

Shockstar Disco provides extra Daze to all of Lycaon's attacks and Swing Jazz increases his Energy Regen.

Lycaon Best Teams and Bangboo

Lycaon F2P Team

Lycaon F2P Team			Bangboo
Lycaon Stun	Corin Attack	Soukaku Support	Penguinboo
Bangboo Alternatives		• Bagboo • Sumoboo • Avocaboo

Corin would be Lycaon's best free-to-play Attack unit since both of them can activate each other's Core Skills. Soukaku can increase Corin's damage with her ATK buffs.

Lycaon Mono-Ice Team

Lycaon Premium Team			Bangboo
Lycaon Stun	Ellen Attack	Soukaku Support	Sharkboo
Bangboo Alternatives		• Butler • Bagboo • Penguinboo

Lycaon is the best Stun unit for Ellen since he can dish out a lot of Daze DMG and increase the stunned enemy's damage taken and provide Ice RES shred.

This combined with Soukaku's own DMG buffs will significantly increase Ellen's overall damage output.

Lycaon Best W-Engines

Recommended W-Engines

	W-Engine	Effect
1	The Restrained	Binding Chains When an attack hits an enemy, DMG and Daze from Basic Attacks increase by 6% for 8s, stacking up to 5 times. This effect can trigger at most once during each skill. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
2	Ice-Jade Teapot	Ringing Melody When a Basic Attack hits an enemy, the equipper gains a stack of Tea-riffic. Each stack of Tea-riffic increases the Impact of the equipper by 0.7%, for 8s, stacking up to 30 times. The duration of each stack is calculated separately. When gaining Tea-riffic, if the equipper has 15 or more stacks of Tea-riffic, the ATK of all squad members increases by 20% for 10s. Passive effects of the same name do not stack.
3	Hellfire Gears	Passionate Construction While off-field, the equipper's Energy Regen increases by 0.6/s. When using an EX Special Attack, the equipper's Impact is increased 10% for 10s, stacking up to 2 times. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
4	Six Shooter	Fire! The equipper gains 1 Charge stack every 3s, stacking up to 6 times. When launching an EX Special Attack, consumes all Charge stacks and each stack consumed increases the skill's Daze inflicted by 4%
5	Steam Oven	Thick Broth For every 10 Energy accumulated, the equipper's Impact increases by 2%, stacking up to 8 times. After Energy is consumed, this bonus remains for 8 more seconds. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
6	Precious Fossilized Core	Behemoth Hunter When the target's HP is no lower than 50%, the equipper inflicts 10% more Daze to the target. When the target's HP is no lower than 75%, this bonus is further enhanced by 10%.

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The Restrained is the Best for Lycaon

The Restrained is easily Lycaon's Best W-Engine as it provides more Daze for his Basic Attacks.

Lycaon Best Drive Discs

Best Drive Discs and Set Bonuses

Drive Disc	Rating and Merits
Shockstar Disco (4-pc) Swing Jazz (2-pc)	★★★ - Best Set! Shockstar Disco increases Lycaon's Impact and lets his attacks deal more Daze to enemies which synergize well with his kit. 2-piece Swing Jazz increases Lycaon's Energy Regen which allows him to do more EX Special Attacks.
Shockstar Disco (4-pc) Polar Metal (2-pc)	★★☆ - 2nd Best Polar Metal can be used instead of Swing Jazz if you want Lycaon to deal more DMG to enemies.

Lycaon Skill Priority

Skill	Priority	Explanation
Core Skill	★★★★★	Lycaon's Core Skill increases his Daze, which is an important stat for Stun characters like him.
Basic Attack	★★★★★	You will be using Lycaon's Basic Attacks for the most part when he is on the field.
Dodge	★★☆☆☆	While this increases the Daze when upgraded, you won't be using Lycaon's Dash Attack that often when you get used to him.
Assist	★☆☆☆☆	Lycaon's Assist Skill allows him to deal some Daze, but it's less of a priority compared to his other Skills.
Special Attack	★★★★☆	You will be using Lycaon's Special Attack as your main DMG source, so upgrade this alongside her Core Skill.
Chain Attack	★☆☆☆☆	Upgrading Lycaon's Chain Attack increases both the DMG and Daze of this Skill.

Lycaon mostly accumulate Daze using his basic attacks, so it should be the first thing to maximize first. His Special Attack comes second as it is also one of his damage and stun sources. Lastly, always upgrade his Core Skill when able.

Core Skill

Core

Basic

Dodge

Asst

Spe

Chain

Skill Effects
Core Passive - Metallic Paws When Lycaon charges his Basic Attack to completion, the attack deals 40% increased Daze. When EX Special Attack or Assist Follow-Up hits an enemy, the target's Ice DMG Res decreases by 25% for 30s.
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%.

Core Skill Enhancements

Total Core Stat Upgrade Bonus
Base Impact +18 Base ATK +75
Final Core Passive Upgrade Effect
When Lycaon charges his Basic Attack to completion, the attack deals 80% increased Daze. When EX Special Attack or Assist Follow-Up hits an enemy, the target's Ice DMG Res decreases by 25% for 30s.

Basic Attack

Core

Basic

Dodge

Asst

Spe

Chain

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

Core

Basic

Dodge

Asst

Spe

Chain

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.

Assist

Core

Basic

Dodge

Asst

Spe

Chain

Skill Effects
Quick Assist - Wolf Pack When the on-field character is launched, press 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 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.

Special Attack

Core

Basic

Dodge

Asst

Spe

Chain

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

Chain Attack

Core

Basic

Dodge

Asst

Spe

Chain

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.

How to Play Lycaon

• Charged Basic and Special Deal More Daze
• Attack Stunned Enemies to Increase the DMG Multiplier
• Use Ultimate for Massive Daze

Hold Down Basic and Special Attacks to Deal More Daze

Lycaon's Basic and Special Attacks deal a lot more Daze when held down. So we recommend holding down the Basic Attack and Special Attack to stun the enemy as soon as you can.

Lycaon Daze Combo

Lycaon Daze Combo
Charged EX Special Attack 2x → Charged Basic Attack Combo → Repeat Until Stunned

Do two Charged EX Specials and then transition into a Charged Basic Attack Combo. Repeat the combo until the enemy is stunned. This combo will easily Stun enemies in no time.

Attack Stunned Enemies to Increase the DMG Multiplier

When Lycaon attacks a stunned enemy, the Stun DMG multiplier will increase. Make sure to attack the stunned enemy with Lycaon before switching to the Attack unit.

This can only work if there's another Ice or Victoria Housekeeping Co. agent in the party.

Use Ultimate for Massive Daze

Lycaon's Ultimate can deal a great amount of Daze onto enemies at a wide AoE. This is very useful if you need to Stun multiple enemies.

Lycaon Promotion and Skill Upgrade Materials

Lycaon Total Upgrade Materials

Total Promotion Materials
Basic Stun Certification Seal x4 Advanced Stun Certification Seal x32 Buster Certification Seal x30 Denny x800,000
Total Skill Upgrade Materials
Basic Freeze Chip x5 Advanced Freeze Chip x15 Specialized Freeze Chip x50 Hamster Cage Pass x5 Denny x500,000
Total Core Skill Upgrade Materials
Finale Dance Shoes x9 Higher Dimensional Data - Ethereal Pursuit x60 Denny x400,000

Promotion Materials Per Level

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

Skill Materials Per Level

Lv.	Skill Materials
02	Denny x2,000 Basic Freeze Chip x2
03	Denny x3,000 Basic Freeze Chip x3
04	Denny x6,000 Advanced Freeze Chip x2
05	Denny x9,000 Advanced Freeze Chip x3
06	Denny x12,000 Advanced Freeze Chip x4
07	Denny x18,000 Advanced Freeze Chip x6
08	Denny x45,000 Specialized Freeze Chip x5
09	Denny x67,500 Specialized Freeze Chip x8
10	Denny x90,000 Specialized Freeze Chip x10
11	Denny x112,500 Specialized Freeze Chip x12
12	Denny x135,000 Hamster Cage Pass x1 Specialized Freeze 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	Finale Dance Shoes x2 Higher Dimensional Data - Ethereal Pursuit x9 Denny x60,000
E	Finale Dance Shoes x3 Higher Dimensional Data - Ethereal Pursuit x15 Denny x100,000
F	Finale Dance Shoes x4 Higher Dimensional Data - Ethereal Pursuit x30 Denny x200,000

Lycaon Mindscape Cinema (Duplicates)

Recommended Cinema

	Why We Recommend It
C1	★★★★★ - Amazing Lycaon's EX Special Attack gets an increased amount of Daze, which makes his already amazing Stunning capability a lot better.
C2	★★★☆☆ - Good Lycaon gains more Energy after Stunning an enemy or through other units' Chain Attacks. This helps him use his EX Special Attack more often.
C4	★★☆☆☆ - Okay Lycaon can now gain a shield if he gets attacked while using a Basic or Special Attack. Very useful to avoid interruption, but it doesn't improve his kit that much.
C6	★★★☆☆ - Good Lycaon's charged attack deals increased DMG. It improves Lycaon's DMG output but isn't really needed since he's a Stun character.

C3 and C5 are excluded since they are only for skill enhancement.

Mindscape Cinema List and Effects

	Cinema Effect
M1	Full Moon Momentum When Lycaon's EX Special Attack hits an enemy, the attack's Daze increases by 12%. This effect can trigger once every 8s. When he charges his EX Special Attack to completion, this buff will increase by an additional 10%.
M2	Energy Feedback When Stunning an enemy or triggering a squad member's Chain Attack, Lycaon gains 5 Energy. Can trigger once every 1s.
M3	Attendant Training Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M4	Graceful Demeanor If Lycaon is attacked while using a Basic Attack or Special Attack, he will immediately gain a Shield effect equal to 7.5% of his max HP, lasting for 15s. During the Shield's duration, his Anti-Interrupt level is increased. This effect can trigger once every 15s.
M5	Alpha Nature Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M6	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.

How to Get Lycaon

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Lycaon is a permanent character that is available to get from all Character banners available right now in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ)!

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After 300 pulls from Star-Studded Cast, you can pick a Standard S-Rank character for free, including Lycaon!

Lycaon Voice Actor and Lore

Voice Actor and Basic Info

English VA	Nicholas Thurkettle
Japanese VA	Kobayashi Chikahiro
Korean VA	Jang Min-hyeok
Chinese VA	Wang Yuhang (王宇航)
Gender	Male
Birthday	October 04
Height	198cm

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List of All Characters

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S Rank															A Rank
By Gender
Male															Female
By Attribute
Physical						Fire						Ice						Electric						Ether
By Specialty
Attack						Stun						Support						Anomaly						Defense
By Type
Strike										Slash										Pierce
By Faction
Cunning Hares										Victoria Housekeeping Co.										Belobog Heavy Industries
Section 6										Obol Squad										Criminal Investigation Team
Sons of Calydon										-										-
Other
Upcoming Characters															All Free Characters

S Rarity Characters

Nekomata	Lycaon	Soldier 11
Koleda	Grace	Ellen
Rina	Zhu Yuan	Qingyi
Jane	Caesar	Burnice
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Anby	Billy	Nicole
Anton	Corin	Ben
Soukaku	Lucy	Piper
Seth

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