Withering Garden Guide

Withering Garden is the 5th zone of Hollow Zero in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). See how to unlock Withering Garden, detailed walkthrough, stage info, best characters, best Resonia, and rewards here!

How to Unlock Withering Garden

Reach Inter-Knot Level 45

Withering Garden is considered Zone 5 or Nest of Hollow Zero, and you can unlock it after reaching Inter-Knot Level 45. Complete the Enchanting and Stunning, Withering Commission to access the Withering Garden zone with Ether Activity modifier.

Hollow Zero Guide and Rewards

Withering Garden Details and Walkthrough

Stage Info

Rec. Level	Level 50
Total No. of Floors	3 Floors
Best Elements
Elements to Avoid

Best Characters

Attack	Anton Ellen Zhu Yuan
Stun	Anby Lycaon Qingyi
Support	Nicole Soukaku Rina
Anomaly	Grace Yanagi

Enemies

Floor	Featured Enemies
#1	Notorious Dullahan Notorious - Thanatos Hati Notorious - Armored Hati Goblin Assault Gunner
#2	Autonomous Support Unit - Lightfoot Rover MK II Autonomous Support Unit - Guardian MK II Autonomous Tactical Unit - Typhon Slugger Thanatos Notorious - Thanatos Notorious Dullahan Hati Greta - Energized Hans - Energized Friday Greta Hans Friday
#3	Nineveh

Ether Activity

Ether Activity is a modifier that can make the Withering Garden more difficult in exchange for obtaining additional rewards such as Hi-Fi Master Copy, Ether Plating Agent, and Polychromes! Most modifiers are unavailable initially, and you must activate and clear the set before them to unlock them.

Exploration Mode

Blitz Mode

Withering Garden Walkthrough

Exploration Mode Walkthrough

Floor 1

#	Floor 1 Walkthrough
1	You will start the stage by picking one of the three Research Resonia, which are the [Research] Trigger Instinct, [Research] Overload Distribution, and [Research] Resource Conversion. Choose whichever you think suits your playstyle better.
2	The suspicious people from each Hollow Zero zone will appear together after picking your Research Resonia, offering a permanent buff and debuff. Try to match your selection based on your Research Resonium to get more value out of it.
3	You will start the stage on an area similar to Abandoned Skyscraper, which you can only choose one path over the other until you reach the exit and gain access to the next floor.
4	At the exit, you will fight at least two boss enemies before you can get to the next floor. ▶ Withering Garden Enemies

Floor 2

#	Floor 2 Walkthrough
1a	Just like other zones in Hollow Zero, you will begin in a safe area at the start of Floor 2. You will also meet the three suspicious people from the first floor in this area, offering you a service that comes with a "Risk Factor".
1b	The helpful items you can pick are random for each run, but the risk factor in exchange for that is fixed. You can either lose a portion of your Gear Coins, lose some HP, or sustain Corruptions. You can avoid the risk factor for one time, but it's best to save it for the last floor or rest area.
2	Collect all other rewards before heading to the transmission and then to the next area. You can also get the ones on the right if you cleared the previous floor with an S-rating!
3	The next area that will appear is random, but you can expect it to be similar to one of the stages you cleared before. Move around the tiles and try to get the most rewards until you reach the exit.
4	You will fight a boss enemy at the end of the floor. Note that you might fight two or three enemies at once. ▶ Withering Garden Enemies

Floor 3

#	Floor 2 Walkthrough
1	You will end up in a safe area again after getting out of Floor 2. You will reunite with the trio again and offer you the ones you didn't choose in floor 2. However, the risk factor you have to take will increase.
2	Get all the other items in the area before going to the next area via the transmission. Don't forget to claim the ones on the right if you cleared Floor 2 with an S-rating!
3a	Same as Floor 2, the next area will be random but will be the similar with the ones on other zones or stages. Always take the path that is most beneficial for your squad to be strong enough to beat the final boss.
3b	The next area will be another safe zone. You will meet the trio for the last time and offer you the last item that you didn't pick from the selection before. If you still have the "Can we just skip this part" option, it's best to use it now as the risk factor will be the highest here.
4	Head to the transmission and move towards the floor exit. Fight and defeat Nineveh and her minions to clear the stage and get its rewards! ▶ How to Beat Nineveh

Blitz Mode Walkthrough

Wave 1 Battle Flow

Resonia Selection (1 Resonium)
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Normal Enemy Mob Battle
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Resonia Selection (2 Resonia)
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Elite Enemy Battle x1
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Resonia Selection (2 Resonia)
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Gatekeeper Battle Boss x1 + Elite Enemy x1
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Resonium Supply Selection (1 Catalyzed Resonia Set of a specific specialization)
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Next Wave

The first wave will start with a mob of random enemies. Quickly take them out, select your desired Resonia, then move out. The next battle will be against a singular Elite Enemy. Once defeated, select your Resonia again, then proceed to the next area.

The last area will be a Gatekeeper Battle. Defeating Gatekeeper Bosses will allow you to proceed to the next area. Take out any distractions by focusing on the Elite Enemy first, then go all-out on the boss!

Wave 2 Battle Flow

Resonia Selection (1 Resonium)
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Elite Enemy Battle x1
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Resonia Selection (2 Resonia)
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Elite Enemy Battle x2
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Resonia Selection (2 Resonia)
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Gatekeeper Battle Boss x1
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Resonium Supply Selection (1 Catalyzed Resonia Set of a specific specialization)
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Next Wave
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Resonia Selection (1 Resonia)
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Nineveh Final Boss

The second wave will consist of one difficult battle after another, pitting you against Elite Enemies. Be sure to select your Resonia after each battle!

The Gatekeeper Boss may be an Expert Challenge boss or a Notorious Hunt boss, so be prepared for anything! Once all of them are done for, it's time to face Nineveh for one final battle.

How to Beat Nineveh

Recommended Resonia

Get Freeze, Electric, or Ether Resonia

Resonia	Effects
Cutie Cold Pack	Agent Ice DMG increases by 15%
Freezing Gun	Upon triggering Shatter, the Agent inflicts additional Daze equal to 140% of Impact on the target if the target is not Stunned.
Ice Bag	Freezing an enemy increases the Agent's DEF by 5%, stacking up to 4 times.
Ice Bucket	Launching an EX Special Attack grants the Agent 8 stacks of Ice Mark.
Ice Cube Tray	When an Ultimate hits an enemy and deals Ice DMG, the Agent gains 36 stacks of Ice Mark.
Ice Maker	Freezing an enemy increases all squad members' CRIT DMG by 40% for 15s.
Ice Shaver	Shatter DMG increases by 50%. When Shatter is triggered, hitting enemies increases the Agent's Ice Anomaly Buildup Rate by 20% for 5s.
Icicle Shooter	Triggering Shatter leaves an icy mist that lasts 10s. This effect can trigger once every 10s. Ice DMG against enemies caught in the mist deal 80% more CRIT DMG.
Portable Cooler	Freeze lasts 2s longer.
Portable Ice Maker	Freezing an enemy grants all squad members 12 stacks of Ice Mark.
Freezing Spray	Triggering Ice Mark increases the Agent's Ice Anomaly Buildup Rate by 30%.
Amplification Bracelet	Agents with Zap deal 25% more Electric DMG.
Conductive Coil	Dealing Electric DMG grants all squad members 1 stacks of Zap. This effect can trigger once every 3s.
Electric Baton	Inflicting Shock on an enemy grants all squad members 10 stacks of Zap.
EMP Grenade	Agent Electric DMG increases by 15%.
Hand Crank Generator	Agents deal 15% more DMG to Shocked enemies.
Lightning Rod	Dealing Electric DMG triggers Jolt, inflicting Electric DMG equal to 1,200% of ATK.
Lightning Trident	Hitting an enemy with an EX Special Attack grants all squad members 6 stacks of Zap.
Outdoor Battery	Increases the stack limit of Zap from 20 to 30. Dealing Electric DMG grants all squad members 1 stack of Zap. This effect can trigger once every 1s.
Stun Gun	Inflicting Shock on an enemy generates 10 Energy for all squad members. This effect can trigger once every 15s.
Thunder Whip	Shock lasts 3s longer.
Tesla Sphere	Agents generate 3% Decibels upon hitting a Shocked enemy. This effect can trigger once every 10s.
Electroboo	All squad members' Electric DMG increases by 10%.
Devilboo	All squad members' Ether DMG increases by 15%.
Plugboo	All squad members' Electric DMG increases by 15%.
Penguinboo	All squad members' Ice DMG increases
Resonaboo	All squad members' Ether DMG increases by 15%.
Sharkboo	All squad members' Ice DMG increases by 15%.
Scrap Amplifier	Each point of Anomaly Proficiency increases the Agent's Ether DMG by 0.2%, up to a maximum increase of 30%.
Rusty W-Engine	Corruption DMG increases by 40%
Net Launcher	Agents deal 30% more DMG to Corrupted enemies.
Trashed Harpoon Gun	Inflicting Corruption on an enemy grants 1 stack of Activity to all squad members. Corrupted enemies have their Ether Res reduced by 20%.
Unstable Tranquilizer	Dealing Ether DMG to an enemy increases Attribute Anomaly DMG 50% against the target for 10s.
Collective Emblem	Increases the chance for [Ether] Resonia to appear.
Frozen Timer	Agent Ether DMG increases by 15%.
Depleted Battery	Agent Ether Anomaly Buildup Rate increases by 15%.
Broken Chip	Launching a Chain Attack increases all squad members' Anomaly Proficiency by 25 for 15s.
Faulty Jammer	Corrupted enemies have their ATK reduced by 15%.
Deteriorating Filter	Dealing Ether DMG grants all squad members 1 stack of Activity. This effect can trigger once every 10s.
Suppressive Bracelet	Launching an EX Special Attack grants 1 stack of Activity to all squad members.
Cracked Drive	Corruption lasts 2s longer.
Invalid Adapter	Each Standard Ether type Resonium owned increases Agent Ether Anomaly Buildup Rate by 4%, up to a maximum increase of 32%.

Most Resonia That Will Appear is Random

Most of the Resonia you will get are random unless they are indicated in the Shop or special event tiles. It means you won't have full control on which Resonia will appear, but you can always refresh it if you have unlocked Resonium Converters from the Combat Configuration!

Resonia in Blitz Mode

The Resonia in Blitz Mode are highly likely going to be aligned with the Agents you have selected. Though they may be random, the game will try and pair you up with your Agents' playstyles.

Should you have an Agent that excels in Dodge Counters, Dodge Resonia will be in the mix. If you have characters that rely on inflicting Assault, Onslaught Resonia will be offered to you.

List of All Resonia

Collect Inferno Reap Resonia Kit in Exploration Mode

When it comes to collecting Resonia for Inferno Reap, it's recommended that Proxies do so in Exploration Mode as opposed to Blitz Mode. The reason for this is that at most, you can only get 16-18 Resonia in the latter.

However, when exploring the Withering Garden manually, you will have access to multiple sources of Resonia, from Bangboo Merchants to event tiles. You may even keep Artifice Resonia in your kits, which can come in quite handy!

Inferno Reap Guide

Withering Garden Rewards

First Clear Rewards

Regular Rewards
Inter-Knot Credit x600 Polychrome x80 Investigation Point x2000 Withered Crystal: Iron Red x400 Withered Crystal: Ink-Yellow x400 Withered Crystal: Heaven's Azure x400 Boopon x1

The First Clear Rewards are the same for both Exploration Mode and Blitz Mode.

Regular Rewards

Regular Rewards
Bangboo System Widget x15-18 Investigation Point x4000 Withered Crystal: Iron Red x200 Withered Crystal: Ink-Yellow x200 Withered Crystal: Heaven's Azure x200 Denny x4500

Ether Activity Exploration Mode Rewards

Ether Activity 1	Hi-Fi Master Copy x3 Polychrome x60
Ether Activity 2	Hi-Fi Master Copy x3 Polychrome x60
Ether Activity 3	Hi-Fi Master Copy x3 Polychrome x60
Ether Activity 4	Hi-Fi Master Copy x3 Polychrome x60
Ether Activity 5	Hi-Fi Master Copy x3 Polychrome x60
Ether Activity 6	Hi-Fi Master Copy x3 Polychrome x60
Ether Activity 7	Hi-Fi Master Copy x3 Polychrome x60
Ether Activity 8	Hi-Fi Master Copy x3 Polychrome x60
Ether Activity 9	Hi-Fi Master Copy x6 Ether Plating Agent x2
Ether Activity 10	Hi-Fi Master Copy x6 Ether Plating Agent x2
Ether Activity 11	Tuning Calibrator x1 Ether Plating Agent x2

Ether Activity Blitz Mode Rewards

Ether Activity 1	Hi-Fi Master Copy x3 Polychrome x60
Ether Activity 2	Hi-Fi Master Copy x3 Polychrome x60
Ether Activity 3	Hi-Fi Master Copy x3 Polychrome x60
Ether Activity 4	Hi-Fi Master Copy x3 Polychrome x60
Ether Activity 5	Hi-Fi Master Copy x3 Polychrome x60
Ether Activity 6	Hi-Fi Master Copy x3 Polychrome x60
Ether Activity 7	Hi-Fi Master Copy x3 Polychrome x60
Ether Activity 8	Hi-Fi Master Copy x3 Polychrome x60
Ether Activity 9	Hi-Fi Master Copy x6 Ether Plating Agent x2
Ether Activity 10	Hi-Fi Master Copy x6 Ether Plating Agent x2
Ether Activity 11	Tuning Calibrator x1 Ether Plating Agent x2

Zenless Zone Zero Related Guides

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List of Hollow Zero Zones

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