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How to Beat The Defiler Boss Guide
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The Defiler is a type of Boss in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). See the information on The Defiler, how to unlock its boss card, how to beat it, and its release date here!
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The Defiler Basic Information
The Defiler Overview
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How to Unlock The Defiler
Unlocked in the Main Story
The Defiler's boss card can be unlocked by encountering it in the Season 2 Chapter 3 Story Quest, Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night.
Season 2 Chapter 3 Story Quest Guide
How to Beat the Defiler
Defiler Boss Guide
Destroy the Blade During the Tsunami Attack
The Defiler's deadliest attack is its Miasma Tsunami, reminiscent to Nineveh's Ether Wave attack. She will charge up a massive attack before setting off an explosion that is guaranteed to oneshot your active character.
To negate this, destroy the massive sword that the Defiler will implant into the ground during initiating this attack. Doing so will form a barrier that you can use for cover to wait out the tsunami.
Chain Defensive Assists Against Miasmic Troopers
Another notable attack by the Defiler is where she floats out of the arena and sends forth illusory MIasmic Troopers holding riot shields to charge at you.
When you see these mobs, be sure to use your Defensive Assists on each hit to destroy the illusions, negate any incoming DMG, and render the Defiler vulnerable for a short time!
Use Defensive Assists Against Miasmic Blades
Finally, the last attack you need to pay attention to is the Miasmic Blade attack, where the Defiler flies out of reach and sends forth waves of Miasma at you.
Use Defensive Assists against this attack to send the waves back to the Defiler and forcefully ground her. This will also render her vulnerable for a short time, allowing you to deal your own bouts of DMG!
The Defiler Boss Release Date
Released on September 4, 2025
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The Defiler boss released in Version 2.2 on September 4, 2025! This enemy was previewed in the 2.2 Livestream, which aired on August 22, 2025.
2.2 Release Date and Banners Guide
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List of All Boss Enemies
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How to Beat The Defiler Boss Guide
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