Expert Challenge is where you can farm A Rank Core Skill Materials by defeating Elite Enemies in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). See all Expert Challenge enemies and rewards, what Expert Challenges are, and how to unlock it here!

Expert Challenge Updates

New Boss in Version 1.4

As revealed in the Version 1.4 Livestream, a new boss will be available to challenge in Expert Challenge. Thracian, which is an Ethereal Proxies have fought before, will not be available to fight, and comes with its own boss drops!

Thracian, along with a new unnamed Notorious Hunt boss, will be available to fight in their respective challenges upon the release of Version 1.4 on December 18, 2024.

Version 1.4 Release Date and Banners Guide

How to Unlock Expert Challenge

Complete the Two Belobog Commisions in Chapter 2

Expert Challenges are unlocked once you complete the two Belobog commisions, Mechanical Love and Let's Go Bro! in Chapter 2: A Call From the Hollow's Heart.

You will then get a call from the Hollow Investigative Association saying you've unlocked this VR Device challenge.
Main Commissions and Chapter List

Unlock Expert Challenge Bosses

At the start, Proxies can challenge 4 bosses to gain Higher Dimensional Data and other materials. In order to unlock new bosses to fight in Expert Challenges, Proxies must finish Soldier 11's Agent Story: Mole in the Hole.

Soldier 11 Agent Story Quest Guide

Expert Challenge Enemies and Rewards

All Expert Challenge Bosses and Each Rewards

Enemy	Weakness and Resistances	Rewards
Notorious - Dullahan	Weaknesses: Ice Ether Resistances: None	▸ Higher Dimensional Data - Murderous Obituary ▸ Audio Booster Master Copy ▸ Denny
Troublemaker - Wanted Enforcer	Weaknesses: Fire Physical Resistances: Ice	▸ Higher Dimensional Data - Crimson Awe ▸ Audio Booster Master Copy ▸ Denny
Notorious - Armored Hati	Weaknesses: Ice Ether Resistances: None	▸ Higher Dimensional Data - Ethereal Pursuit ▸ Audio Booster Master Copy ▸ Denny
Hans - Energized	Weaknesses: Fire Resistances: Physical	▸ Higher Dimensional Data - Steel Malice ▸ Audio Booster Master Copy ▸ Denny
Typhon Slugger	Weaknesses: Electric Resistances: Fire	▸ Higher Dimensional Data - Destructive Advance ▸ Audio Booster Master Copy ▸ Denny
Rampant Brute	Weaknesses: Fire Physical Resistances: Ice	▸ Higher Dimensional Data - Falling Fist ▸ Audio Booster Master Copy ▸ Denny
Ionized Doppelganger Jane Doe	Weakness: Physical Resistance: Ice	▸ Higher Dimensional Data - Stealth Phantom ▸ Audio Booster Master Copy ▸ Denny

What are Expert Challenges?

Defeat Bosses to Farm Core Skill Mats

Expert Challenges are straightforward VR battles that bring you against a singular Elite Enemy, that rewards Proxies with valuable materials for their Agents. Each stage can modify both the Agent's or the Boss' stat.

Materials from these challenges are mainly used to upgrade Core Skills, like their respective Passives.

Costs Battery Charges

Like any other VR Modes, Expert Challenges would cost Battery Charges. Here, it will cost you 40 Battery Charges in one challenge.

However, Proxies can challenge these stages as much as they can, as long as they have enough charges per round.

How to Recover Battery Charge

Zenless Zone Zero Related Guides

VR Device Guide

All VR Device Challenges

List of All VR Device Challenges
Combat Simulation	Expert Challenge
VR Training	Simulated Battle Trial