Scarlet Invitation Commission - Passing Off as Fake Agent Story Guide

Scarlet Invitation, also known as Passing Off as Fake, is Soldier 11's first Agent Story in Zenless Zone Zero 1.0 (ZZZ). See how to unlock the Scarlet Invitation commission, a walkthrough on how to complete it, a Hollow guide for Passing Off as Fake, and its rewards here!

Scarlet Invitation Commission Information

Passing Off as Fake Quest Details

HDD Chapter	Prologue - Chapter 1
Enemy Level	25
Location	Sixth Street, Abandoned Metro
Client	Soldier 11
Difficulty	⬤⬤⬤〇〇〇
Rec. Attributes
Time	Midnight

Passing Off as Fake is one of the subquests in Mole in the Hole. Accepting that commission will unlock several quests under it, which can all be completed at different times to finish the questline.

Mole in the Hole Quest Guide

Appears as Scarlet Invitation on the Schedule

This Agent Story is also known as the Scarlet Invitation commission on the Schedule.

How to Unlock Scarlet Invitation

Unlocked During Chapter 1 Intermission

Soldier 11's Agent Story and Scarlet Invitation will automatically be unlocked while progressing through the Chapter 1 Intermission. This quest must be completed to progress the story.

Chapter 1 Intermission Quest Guide

Scarlet Invitation Walkthrough

Scarlet Invitation Guide

1. Talk to Soldier 11
2. Complete the Commission Using the HDD
3. Talk to Belle/Wise

Talk to Soldier 11 in the Parking Lot

After starting the Agent story, Shepherd will discuss a deal with you on the cafe in Sixth Street. Approach and speak with your client, Soldier 11, on the parking lot after closing the deal with Shepherd.

Complete the Commission Using the HDD

After speaking with Soldier 11, return to Random Play and discuss the commission with Wise or Belle to start the commission.

Passing Off as Fake Hollow Map

Talk to Belle/Wise

Talk to the sibling after clearing the HDD to end the Agent Story.

Passing Off as Fake Hollow Guide

Passing Off as Fake Full Map and Route

Passing Off as Fake HDD Map Contents

Hollow Deep Dive System Events and Guide

Step-By-Step Guide

1. Collect the First Observation Data
2. Fight the Enemy and Reveal Tiles
3. Go to the Top Commission Objective
4. Fight Second Enemy
5. Go to the Right Commission Objective
6. Open the Gear Coin Gate
7. Head to the Gold Excavation Tile
8. Go to the Bottom Commission Objective
9. Head to the Critical Stage

Collect The First Observation Data

As you begin the stage, you can immediately collect one Observation Data by heading right and up near the top most Commission Objective

Fight the Enemy and Reveal Tiles

From your current position, fight off the enemy found beside the locked tiles. Doing so will reveal a portion of the map, a second Observation Data, and a supply box.

Go to the Top Commission Objective

As per Mr. Mole's request, head to the top Commission Objective and place the first transmitter there.

Fight the Second Enemy

Similar to the previous steps, you need to defeat the enemy to reveal adjacent tiles near the objective. Defeat the enemy, and collect your third Observation Data.

The other two tiles will contain another supply box and an Ether Dewdrop you can to heal immediately, or revive an incapacitated Agent.

Go to the Right Commission Objective

After defeating the enemy and collecting your rewards, do not forget to place the second transmitter on the nearby Commission Objective tile.

Open the Gear Coin Gate

As you head to the Gear Coin Gate, make sure to collect the Gear Coin tiles near the second Commission Objective tile and the Gear Coin gate itself.

Head to the Gold Excavation Tile

After opening the gate, head right to reveal more of the incoming area. Afterwards, head to the Gold Excavation tile.

A dialogue will appear about an incoming trap, so make sure to move right again to avoid damage!

Go to the Bottom Commission Objective

After avoiding the trap, defeat the third enemy blocking your way. Place the transmitter on the Third Commission Objective found below the enemy.

Head to the Critical Stage

Once all transmitters have been placed, you can now head to the Critical Stage to finish the HDD.

Scarlet Invitation Commission Rewards

Passing Off as Fake Quest Rewards

All Quest Rewards
Senior Investigator's Supply Box x2	Polychrome x60	Inter-Knot Credit x500
Elite Investigator's Supply Box x2	Denny x10000	Bangboo Algorithm Module x2

Scarlet Invitation Schedule Rewards

All Quest Rewards
W-Engine Energy Module x2	Senior Investigator Log x4	Polychrome x25
Inter-Knot Credit x400	Ether Plating Agent x1	Denny x12500

Zenless Zone Zero Related Guides

All Agent Commissions

List of All Agent Commissions

Character	Agent Commissions
Nekomata	1. Cat and Mouse Misplaced 2. Cat on Patrol 3. Caught by the Cat Burglar
Soldier 11	1. Passing Off as Fake 2. Deep Treason 3. Mole in the Hole (III)
Grace	1. Grace's Frankenstein 2. The Iron Witch (II) 3. Witch's Trial
Koleda	1. Schoolyard Powerhouse (I) 2. Back to School 3. Farewell, School
Lycaon	1. Thieves and Guardians 2. And the True Heroes are Always Behind the Scenes (II) 3. Liars and Traitors
Rina	1. Until Your Memory Fades (I) 2. Until Your Memory Fades (II) 3. Sweetcakes that Never Expire
Qingyi	1. The Case of a Missing Bangboo (I) 2. The Case of a Missing Bangboo (II) 3. Save Bangboo Teddy

All Commissions Guide