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Hollow Zero Guide and Rewards

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Zenless Zone Zero Hollow Zero Guide and Rewards

Hollow Zero is a TV array and a combat mode that challenges you to clear stages and zones in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). See how to unlock Hollow Zero, all modes and stages, including information on Resonia and Combat Configuration, and the rewards here!

Hollow Zero Latest Updates

Perpetrator Battle

Zenless Zone Zero Hollow Zero Phantom Paths 2.1

New content for Perpetrator Battle has been added in Version 2.3. Lucia's stages, Night Purifier, are now available for Proxies to challenge.

Perpetrator Battle Guide

How to Unlock Hollow Zero

Progress The Art of War Lite Edition in Chapter 1 - Intermission

Complete Chapter 1 - Intermission

Hollow Zero unlocks during the Art of War Lite Edition commission in Chapter 1 - Intermission. This intermission will come after completing Cat's Lost and Found, which is the part where you will unlock the time system and side commissions.

Chapter 1 - Intermission Quest Guide

Accessible via Scott Outpost

Accessible in Scott Outpost
Hollow Zero is accessible by going to the Scott Outpost Interior. It's inside the big tent and will be located on the left of the entrance.

What is Hollow Zero?

TV Array and Combat Challenges

TV Array and Combat Challenges

Hollow Zero is currently split into two categories: Depths Investigation and Area Investigation. The Depths Investigation is where all the main rewards can be obtained, including those that are reset every week.

Hollow Zero Game Modes

Modes Individual Guides
Lost VoidLost Void Task Force Investigation
Perpetrator Battle
Battlefront Purge
Shadow Operation
Special Operation
Withered DomainWithered Domain Qualification Assessment
Old Capital Metro
Construction Ruins
Abandoned Skyscraper
Withering Garden
Inferno Reap

Click to jump to a mode or stage guide!

Depths Investigation has two modes: Lost Void and Withered Domain, where Proxies will face various challenges to progress their License Level. Unlock higher License Levels to claim more rewards!

Area Investigation Category

The Mystery of Arpeggio Fault

Area Investigation is where you can access Hollow Zero events such as the Mystery of Arpeggio Fault. This is another roguelike game mode that uses the HDD Exploration format.

The Mystery of Arpeggio Fault Event Guide

Hollow Zero Lost Void

Lost Void Explained

Lost Void

In Lost Void, Proxies explore Hollow Zero by going through combat challenges with a set team of Agents. Before heading in, you can choose unique effects that will aid your squad.

The different modes in Lost Void will change up the different buffs you can select for your team. The availability of Agents will also depend on which mode you choose to play.

Task Force Investigation

Task Force Investigation Bosses

In Task Force Investigation, Proxies can explore Lost Void and take on the Miasma Priest or the Wandering Hunter as the final boss. More bosses may be added to this mode in future updates.

Rewards and featured Agents are reset regularly, so be sure to clear this at least once a week.

Task Force Investigation Guide

Perpetrator Battle

Perpetrator Battle
Face a series of combat challenges while using specific Agents. New Agents and challenges are added to this mode over time.

Perpetrator Battle Guide

Battlefront Purge

Geppetto

Explore Lost Void and confront Geppetto in the final encounter. Weekly buffs and modifiers are available to choose before entering.

Battlefront Purge Guide

Shadow Operation

Shadow Operation Stage
Fight your way through the Hollow with the help of several supplies that provide unique effects.

Shadow Operation Guide

Special Operation

Special Operation Stages
Here, Proxies will get to experience a special story mode involving some of the characters stationed at Scott Outpost.

Hollow Zero Lost Void Guide

Hollow Zero Withered Domain

Withered Domain Explained

Withered Domain Zones
In Withered Domain, Proxies will go through five different zones in the HDD Exploration format before challenging Nineveh in Inferno Reap - the sixth and final zone. Resonia kits obtained in the fifth zone, Withering Garden, can be saved and used against Nineveh in Inferno Reap.

Qualification Assessment

Edge Floor 2 Final Fight
Qualification Assessment is the first zone you can unlock in Withered Domain. This zone consists of two stages: the Edge and Frontline stages.

Qualification Assessment Guide

Old Capital Metro

Edge Floor 1 Exit and Defeat Bosses
Old Capital Metro is the second accessible zone in Hollow Zero. It consists of 5 stages: the Edge, Frontline, Interior, Heartland, and Core stages.

Old Capital Metro Guide

Construction Ruins

Frontline Floor 2 Defeat Boss
Construction Ruins is the third accessible zone in Hollow Zero. It consists of 4 stages: the Frontline, Interior, Heartland, and Core stages.

Construction Ruins Guide

Abandoned Skyscraper

Abandoned Skyscraper is the fourth accessible zone in Hollow Zero. It consists of 3 stages: the Interior, Heartland, and Core stages.

Abandoned Skyscraper Guide

Withering Garden

Random Resonia

Withering Garden is the fifth accessible zone in Hollow Zero. It only consists of one stage, but you can add modifiers to increase the difficulty and get more rewards.

Resonia kits obtained here can be saved and used in Inferno Reap.
Withering Garden Guide

Inferno Reap

Inferno Reap Nineveh Time Trial

Inferno Reap is the sixth zone of Hollow Zero and involves fighting an undefeatable version of Nineveh. Proxies will be rewarded by the total DMG that can deal to Nineveh in either a single fight or throughout all fights against her.

Be sure to bring your best characters with you and pair them up with the best Resonia Kit, which you can build by acquiring Resonia in the Withering Garden and saving them after your run.

Inferno Reap Guide and How to Beat

Other Hollow Zero Guides

Other Notable Hollow Zero Guides

Hollow Zero Guides
Zenless Zone Zero - List of All Resonia GuideList of Resonia Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) - List of All CorruptionList of Corruption

Hollow Zero Rewards

Total Lost Void License Level Rewards

Lost Void License Level Rewards
ZZZ - Polychrome Polychrome x3,200 ZZZ - Denny Denny x2,000,000 ZZZ - Inter-Knot Credit Inter-Knot Credit x24,000
ZZZ - Boopon Boopon x80 ZZZ - Victoria Housekeeping Coupon Victoria Housekeeping Coupon x40 ZZZ - Ether Electrolyte Ether Electrolyte x18
ZZZ - Energy Transfer Fluid Energy Transfer Fluid x12 ZZZ - Concentrated Cooling Fluid Concentrated Cooling Fluid x74 ZZZ - Bangboo System Widget Bangboo System Widget x5
ZZZ - Hamster Cage Pass Hamster Cage Pass x1 ZZZ - Tuning Calibrator Tuning Calibrator x1 ZZZ - Hi-Fi Master Copy Hi-Fi Master Copy x180

Lost Void License level rewards also include the Puppeteer's Letter namecard and Final Dose avatar. Proxies can also obtain five copies of Brawlerboo here.

You can get these rewards above as you play through different Lost Void modes. The License Level for Lost Void is currently capped at 200, but it may be increased in a future update.

Total Withered Domain License Level Rewards

Lost Void License Level Rewards
ZZZ - Polychrome Polychrome x1,440 ZZZ - Denny Denny x900,000 ZZZ - Inter-Knot Credit Inter-Knot Credit x10,800
ZZZ - Boopon Boopon x36 ZZZ - Ether Electrolyte Ether Electrolyte x18 ZZZ - Energy Transfer Fluid Energy Transfer Fluid x12
ZZZ - Concentrated Cooling Fluid Concentrated Cooling Fluid x30 ZZZ - Bangboo System Widget Bangboo System Widget x10 ZZZ - Tuning Calibrator Tuning Calibrator x1
ZZZ - Hi-Fi Master Copy Hi-Fi Master Copy x48

The Withered Domain License level rewards also include the Winding Roses namecard and Fragrant Infusion avatar. Proxies can also obtain five copies of Booressure here.

You can get these rewards above as you play through different Withered Domain zones. The License Level for Withered Domain is currently capped at 90, but it may be increased in a future update.

Collect Resonia, Corruption, Special Events, and Lost Items

Collection Rewards

One Task Completed
Denny Denny x1000
White Star Allowance
Note: This reward will progress after collecting the rewards for each task completed.

You can get additional rewards, mostly Polychromes, when you unlock a certain number of new Resonia, Corruption, Special Areas, and Lost Items. You can get the rewards by talking to Ray near Hollow Zero.

Bounty Commission Rewards

Casper
Completing Bounty Commissions will reward you Z-Merits that you can use in Casper's Shop to purchase valuable items, such as Master Tapes and Boopons.

Bounty Commissions also have other rewards such as Inter-Knot Credits, Polychromes, and Dennies!

How to Use Z-Merits

How to Play Hollow Zero

Hollow Zero Gameplay Guide

  1. Select Game Mode
  2. Explore Zones
  3. Collect Resonia
  4. Earn Investigation Points
  5. Level Up Investigation License
  6. Complete Bounty Commissions

Select Game Mode

Hollow Zero Select Mode

Interact with the Hollow Zero console at Scott Outpost and select your preferred mode. You can choose between Lost Void or Withered Domain.

Explore Various Zones

Explore Various Zones

Regardless of which mode you choose, you will be tasked with exploring various zones and stages as you make your way toward the final boss.

List of All Bosses

Collect Resonia to Get Combat and Exploration Buffs

Collect Resonia to Get Combat and Exploration Buffs

In Hollow Zero, navigating the floors will earn you various types of Resonia, which buff your Agents and help them defeat your opponents, including the boss at the end of the exploration.

Also, obtaining Resonia of the same type will allow them to join together and become one, which makes them more powerful.

Earn Investigation Points

Earn Investigation Points

Exploring Hollow Zero gives you Investigation Points, which you can use to raise the level of your Investigation License. The Investigation License progression for Lost Void and Withered Domain is separate.

There is a limit to how many points you can earn per week. This limit increases as you level up your License.

Level Up Investigation License to Get Rewards

Level Up Investigation License

Leveling up your Investigation License will net you various rewards and also increase the weekly limit of Investigation Points you can earn through exploration.

The maximum level for the Investigation License is until Level 60.

All Hollow Zero Rewards ▲

Complete Bounty Commissions

Complete Bounty Commissions

Aside from the Investigation License and Combat Configuration, Hollow Zero also has Bounty Commissions. These are time-limited commissions that give you rewards upon completion and refresh weekly.

The tasks for each Bounty Commission are random and the rewards also change every reset.

Zenless Zone Zero Related Guides

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How to Level Up Characters How to Build and Enhance Characters
How to Ascend (Promote) Characters How to Recover Battery Charge
How to Raise Your Inter-Knot Level All Inter-Knot Level Rewards
Daily and Weekly Server Reset Times How to Change the Time
List of All Achievements Trophy Guide
Missing Mini Cargo Truck Locations and Rewards Reroll Guide
Microtransactions and Best In-App Purchases How to Increase Agent Trust Level
Fast Travel Guide: How to Teleport How to Modify and Upgrade W-Engines
How to Gain Energy How to Heal Characters
Compendium Guide List of Primer Trials and All Rewards
Best Standard Banner Character Guide How to Get Promoters for Random Play
Exploration Elements Workbench Guide
How to Level Up Drive Discs How to Upgrade Core Skills
How to Pet Cats Public Telephone Guide
How to Change Your Name All Stats Explained
How to Raise Your Proxy Rank Immersive Storytelling Mode Guide
How to Get and Change Namecards Skill Enhancement Guide
How to Take Pictures How to Level Up and Ascend Bangboos
Best Battery Priority Guide Best A-Rank W-Engine to Get from the Bundle
Combat Guides
Basic Combat Guide How to Daze and Stun
Chain Attack Guide Ultimate and Decibel Rating
Perfect Dodge and Counter Perfect Assists and Parries
Attribute Anomaly What are Additional Skills?
How to Destroy Enemy Parts How to Do EX Special Attacks
How Do Shields Work? -
Items and Collectibles
How to Farm Polychromes How to Get and Use Residual Signal
How to Get and Use Fading Signal How to Get and Use Encrypted Master Tape
Best Ways to Farm Denny (Money) How to Get and Use HIA Commemorative Coin
How to Get and Use W-Engine Chip How to Get and Use Ether Battery
How to Get and Use Boopon How to Get and Use Bangbuck
How to Get and Use Monochrome Exclusive Skins for W-Engines
How to Get Dynamic Wallpapers How to Collect Observation Data
How to Use Photowall How to Get Cat Food Cans
HIA Coins Sixth Street Locations HIA Coins Brant Street Locations
HIA Coins Lumina Square Locations HIA Coins Ballet Twins Road Locations
Game Modes and Dailies
Dailies - Errands Guide Hollow Deep Dive Explained
Officer Mewmew Medal Locations and Challenges Notorious Hunt Guide
Routine Cleanup Guide Casual vs Challenge Mode
Frequently Asked Questions
Should You Choose Belle or Wise? Does Zenless Zone Zero Have Crossplay?
Are There Multiplayer Features? How to Transfer Data
How to Exit the Game How to Play With Controller on PC/Mobile
Birthday Guide: What Do You Get On Your Birthday Which Server Should I Use?
New Eridu City Fund Battle Pass Guide Can You Reset an Account?

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1 Anonymous Anonymous over 1 year

You do hit a limit on Z-Merits. In the safe zone, they'll be greyed out once you hit that limit. I've been grinding Hollow Zero too much this week lol

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