Anton Build Guide and Release Date

Anton Ivanov is an upcoming playable Electric Attack Agent in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). See Anton's builds and teams, kit overview, promotion and upgrade materials, and how to get Anton 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!

Anton Character Profile

Anton Information and Voice Actors

Part of the Belobog Heavy Industries

Anton Ivanov is a member of the Belobog Heavy Industries. The company is headed by Koleda Belobog that seems to related to mining and technology.

Uses a Drill-Like Weapon

Anton, being from a mining company, wields a weapon resembling a drill. He then infuses this drill with Electric energy to defeat Ethereals in Hollows.

Anton Builds

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

Anton W-Engine

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Anton Drive Discs

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Anton Teams and Rotations

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Anton Kit Overview

How to Use Anton

• Step 1: Burst Mode for Increased DMG
• Step 2: Energy Regen Rate Centered
• Step 3: Burst Mode Continuously Uses Energy

Burst Mode for Increased DMG

Whenever Anton uses his EX Special Attack, he enters Burst Mode where he wields his drill and infuses it with Electric energy for increased DMG. During this mode, certain attacks will change.

For example, the 2nd and 3rd hits of his Basic Attack can be prolonged by pressing the button while in Burst Mode.

Energy Regen Rate Centered

A tip for playing as Anton is to fill him with Energy Regeneration Rate to keep his Energy up, making for easier access to Burst Mode. That way, you can deal continuous and more consistent DMG!

Burst Mode Continuously Uses Energy

Instead of using up all the Energy he's accumulated when casting his EX Special Attack, Anton's Energy Meter determines the duration of Burst Mode.

Whenever Anton attacks during Burst Mode, he consumes Energy slowly.

Anton Promotion and Skill Upgrade Materials

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

Anton Skills and Attack Effects

Basic Attack

Skill Effects
Basic Attack - Enthusiastic Drills Press Basic Attack to activate. Unleashes up to 4 mixed attacks in front, dealing Physical DMG. The 4th-hit is a Piledriver Attack.
Basic Attack - Enthusiastic Drills (Burst Mode) Press Basic Attack while Anton is in Burst Mode to activate. Unleashes up to 3 mixed attacks in front of him, dealing massive Electric DMG. During the 2nd Drill Attack and 3rd Pile Driver Attack, repeatedly pressing or holding Basic Attack increases the attack duration.

Dodge

Skill Effects
Dodge - Let's Move Press Dodge to activate. A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack - Fire With Fire Press Basic Attack during a Dodge to activate. Rams into enemies in front of him, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter - Retaliation Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Continuously strikes enemies in front with heavy punches, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.
Dodge Counter - Overload Drill (Burst Mode) While in Burst Mode, press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Launches a Drill Attack at enemies in front of him, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.

Special Attack

Skill Effects
Special Attack - Spin, Bro! Press Special Attack to activate. Unleashes a Pile Driver Attack against enemies in a line in front, dealing Electric DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack - Smash the Horizon, Bro! When Anton has enough Energy, press Special Attack to activate. Launches several Pile Driver Attacks at enemies in a line in front of him, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Anton enters Burst Mode after using this skill. When in Burst Mode, Anton's attacks become more powerful, dealing massive Electric DMG while continually consuming Energy upon hitting an enemy. Burst Mode remains active for up to 30 seconds or until his Energy is depleted.
Special Attack - Explosive Drill (Burst Mode) Press Special Attack while in Burst Mode to activate. Launches a Pile Driver Attack at enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Chain Attack

Skill Effects
Chain Attack - Go Go Go! When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate. Unleashes a Pile Driver Attack onto the ground in front of him over a large area, dealing massive Electric DMG to enemies within range. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate - Go Go Go Go Go! When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Chain Attack to activate. Unleashes a Pile Driver Attack onto the ground in front of him over a large area, dealing massive Electric DMG to enemies within range. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Core Skill

Skill Effects
Core Passive - Brothers in Arms! When Anton uses his Pile Driver Attack, the skill's DMG is increased by 12%. When he uses his Drill Attack, the skill's DMG is increased by 17.5%.
Additional Ability - Teamwork When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: While Anton is in Burst Mode and when attacking Shocked enemies, for every 5 critical hits, an additional bout of Shock DMG is triggered at 30% of the original DMG. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s.
Reactive Assist - Shoulder-To-Shoulder When the character in combat is launched, press Perfect Assist to activate. Continuously strikes enemies in front of him with heavy punches, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.
Reactive Assist - Protective Drill (Burst Mode) When the on-field character is launched, press Perfect Assist to activate. Attacks enemies in front with a Drill Attack, dealing massie Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.
Defensive Assist - Iron Wrist When the character on field is about to be attacked, press Perfect 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 - Limit Burst Press Special Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate. Launches a Drill Attack that ends in a Pile Driver Attack, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Anton Talent Upgrades

Talent List and Effects

	Talent Effect
A	Warm-Up Exercises When Drill Attack hits an enemy, Anton gains additional Energy. During a single use, a max of 5 Energy can be gained.
B	State of Flow When Anton uses his EX Special Attack and enters Burst Mode, he gains a Shield based on his Energy and equal to 3 -9% of his max HP. The greater his Energy, the larger the Shield. The Shield dissipates when leaving Burst Mode.
C	Rotational Training Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
D	Everyone Get Fired Up! When Anton uses a Chain Attack or Ultimate, the squad's CRIT Rate increases by 10% for 12s.
E	Jack of All Trades Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
F	Break the Limit When Anton's Pile Driver Attack triggers a critical hit, his Basic Attack: Enthusiastic Drills (Burst Mode) and Dodge Counter: Overload Drill (Burst Mode) deal 4% more DMG for 30s, stacking up to 6 times. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

How to Get Anton

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Star-Studded Cast	Mellow Waveride

Anton is a permanent A-Rank character and is available to pull from all banners except Bangboo banners.

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Anton Release Date

Releases on July 3, 2024

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

Anton 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.

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