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Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) How to Get and Use Master Tape

Master Tape is a Currency used to do Signal Searches in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). Learn how to get Master Tape, how to use it, and how to buy it!

All Ways to Get Master Tape

There are plenty of ways to get Master Tapes for free. Click on a link in the table below to jump to that section!

How to Get Free Master Tapes
Signal Shop Events Battle Pass
Agent Promotion Inter-Knot Level Up Primer
How to Buy Master Tapes
Shop Bundles

How to Get Free Master Tapes

Buy at the Signal Shop

The most common way to obtain Master Tapes for free is by purchasing it from the Signal Shop. Currencies used will vary depending on where it is sourced, so spend your resources wisely!

Master Tape Exchange

Master Tape Exchange
You may purchase Master Tapes at the Master Tape Exchange for 160 Polychromes each.

All Ways to Get Polychromes and How to Farm

Residual Signal

Residual Signal Purchase Items from the Signal Shop
You may also use 20 Residual Signals, earned by getting a duplicate of an Agent or W-Engine with an A-Rank or higher during Signal Searches, to obtain 1 Master Tape.

Fading Signal

Fading Signal Purchase Items from the Signal Shop
Similar to the Residual Signals, you may also exchange 90 Fading Signals for 1 Master Tape capped at 5 times monthly.

Claim as Event Rewards

Road to Proxy Greatness Event Rewards
Events may also offer Master Tapes as a reward, like the Road to Proxy Greatness event which nets you a total of 40 Master Tapes once completed.

List of All Events

Obtain Through New Eridu City Fund

Level Up New Eridu City Fund
You may obtain free Master Tapes by leveling up the Basic Plan on the New Eridu City Fund, granting you 1 Master Tape per 10 levels.

Promote Agents

Agent Promotion Rewards
Promoting Agents at levels 10, 30, and 50 will give you 1 Master Tape each for free.

Level Up Your Inter-Knot

Inter-Knot Level Rewards
2 Master Tapes will be rewarded to you per 5 levels that you surpass on your Inter-Knot Level.

How to Raise Your Inter-Knot Level

Complete Primer Trials

Primer Objectives
Completing a Trial on the Primer will grant you 1 Master Tape apart from other rewards upon completing the prerequisite objectives.

How to Buy Master Tapes

Purchase Shop Bundles

Purchase Shop Bundles
You may purchase Shop Bundles through the Shop menu which immediately grants you Master Tapes in exchange for real world money; the cost of which will be reflected in your local currency.

How to Use Master Tape

Spend in Stable Channel Signal Search

Spend in Stable Channel Signal Search
Use your Master Tapes to conduct Signal Searches on the Stable Channel, which contains a pool of both permanent Agents and W-Engines.

At the beginning of the game, take advantage of the discounted Signal Searches which allows you to do 10 Signal Searches with only 8 Master Tapes instead of 10, though this halts once you reach the limit of five 10 Signal Searches.

Signal Search Guide

Master Tape Effects and Basic Information

Master Tape
Master TapeMaster Tape
Rarity S Type Currency
Effects Required item for Signal Searches on Stable Channel.
Description This medium can be used to convert audio band signals into visual information. Video store operators may find master tapes to be the most suitable option for maintaining confidentiality.

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List of All Achievements Trophy Guide
Missing Mini Cargo Truck Locations and Rewards Reroll Guide
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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
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Chain Attack Guide Ultimate and Decibel Rating
Perfect Dodge and Counter Perfect Assists and Parries
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How to Destroy Enemy Parts How to Do EX Special Attacks
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Items and Collectibles
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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
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Routine Cleanup Guide Casual vs Challenge Mode
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