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Threshold Simulation - Branching Echoes Combat Guide

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Zenless Zone Zero Threshold Simulation Branching Echoes Guide

Threshold Simulation - Branching Echoes is a new combat mode coming to Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) 2.3. See all the guides on all hard battle modes, as well as the easy ones, and how to play Threshold Simulation here!

List of Contents

Threshold Stages
Battle 01 Hard
Battle 02 Hard
Battle 03 Hard
Battle 04 Hard
Battle 01 Easy
Battle 02 Easy
Battle 03 Easy
Last Node Easy
How to Play
Game Mode Info
Rewards
Release Date
Related Guides

Threshold Simulation Branching Echoes Stages

All Hard Mode Threshold Simulation Stages

Battle	Stages	Res
Battle 01	Final Stage	None
	Required 1-1	None
	Required 1-2	None
	Optional 1-3	None
Battle 02	Final Stage
	Required 2-1	None
	Required 2-2	None
	Optional 2-3	None
Battle 03	Final Stage
	Required 3-1	None
	Required 3-2
	Required 3-3	None
	Optional 3-4	None
Last Node	Final Stage
	Required 4-1	None
	Required 4-2
	Required 4-3
	Optional 4-4	None

All Easy Mode Threshold Simulation Stages

Battle	Stages	Res
Battle 01	Final Stage	None
Battle 01	Required 1-1
Battle 02	Final Stage
	Required 2-1
	Optional 2-2	None
Battle 03	Final Stage
	Required 3-1	None
	Required 3-2
	Optional 3-3
Last Node	Final Stage
	Required 4-1
	Required 4-2
	Optional 4-3

Threshold Simulation Battle 01 Hard

Battle 01 Hard Final Stage Guide

Final Stage Boss Information
Notorious - Marionette	Wk.
Notorious - Marionette	Res.	None
Enemy Details
• DMG dealt by Boss enemies increases by 25%. When a clone is destroyed or when the main body is stunned, 1/5 stacks of On Thin Ice is inflicted on Boss enemies, respectively. Each stack of On Thin Ice decreases the DMG dealt by the Boss by 5% and increases the Ice DMG and Electric DMG dealt to the Boss Agents by 10%. On Thin Ice will be reset when the enemy recovers from Stun. • Successfully destroying a dance partner grants 200 Performance Points. A maximum of 5,000 Performance Points can be obtained. • When an extra score multiplier is active in this stage, the Performance Points cap will increase accordingly.

How to Beat Notorious Marionette

Destroy the Dance Partner Often

The best way to defeat the Notorious Marionette is to keep destroying their partner as much as possible. You can gain about 5,000 Performance Points!

Avoid Spinning Twin Attacks

The Notorious Marionette separates and spins around, dealing a lot of DMG to your characters if they've been caught. Best switch to another character as you see their attack cues to counter them!

Battle 01 Hard Final Stage Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Graceful Mastery
	Interrupt
	Interrupt
	Raging Waves

Alternative Agents
Anton	Rina	Harumasa
Vivian	Yuzuha	Alice

Required Stage 1-1 Hard Guide

1-1 Stage Details

Multiplier	Lv.1 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.1. Lv.2 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.3. Lv.3 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.5.
Objectives	Defeat all enemies. More than 90s remaining. More than 150s remaining.
Enemies & Weaknesses	Thracian Farbauti

1-1 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Raging Waves
	Graceful Mastery
	Interrupt

Alternative Agents
Lycaon	Soukaku	Rina
Vivian	Hugo

Required Stage 1-2 Hard Guide

1-2 Stage Details

Multiplier	Lv.1 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.1. Lv.2 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.3. Lv.3 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.5.
Objectives	Defeat all enemies. More than 90s remaining. More than 150s remaining.
Enemies & Weaknesses	Miasmic Terror Raptor Armored Hati - Energized

1-2 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Raging Waves
	Interrupt

Alternative Agents
Lucy	Burnice	Ju Fufu

Optional Stage 1-3 Hard Guide

1-3 Stage Details

Multiplier	Lv.1 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.1. Lv.2 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.2. Lv.3 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.3.
Objectives	Total Agents defeated equal to or less than 4. Total Agents defeated equal to or less than 1. 0 Agents defeated.
Enemies & Weaknesses	Miasmic Abyssal Enforcer Bulky Enforcer Poacher

1-3 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Graceful Mastery
	Graceful Mastery

Alternative Agents
Nekomata	Piper	Pulchra

Threshold Simulation Battle 02 Hard

Battle 02 Hard Final Stage Guide

Final Stage Boss Information
Sacrifice - Bringer	Wk.
Sacrifice - Bringer	Res.
Enemy Details
• When inflicting an Attribute Anomaly or Disorder on a boss enemy, all squad members gain 1 stack of Laser Focus, stacking up to 6 times. Each stack of Laser Focus increases the Agent's ATK by 8%. With at least 3 stacks of Laser Focus, inflicting an Attribute Anomaly will increase its duration by 5s. When Sacrifice - Bringer attacks with his Sacrificial Knife, all squad members' Laser Focus stacks will be reset. • Successfully interrupting a chant grants 2,000 Performance Points. A maximum of 5,000 Performance Points can be obtained. • When an extra score multiplier is active in this stage, the Performance Points cap will increase accordingly.

How to Beat Sacrifice Bringer

Interrupt Chant Immediately

Sacrifice Bringer - Interrupt Chant Immediately
At the start of the challenge, always take advantage of the golden or red attack cues and execute a perfect assist or a dodge counter to maximize the DMG and built up decibels for an ultimate.

Avoid using your ultimate until Bringer starts chanting. Break the chant, and once he's down, unleash all your character's Ultimate on them for maximum damage!

Battle 01 Hard Final Stage Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Spirit Break
	Collapse
	Spirit Break

Alternative Agents
Soukaku	Ellen

Required Stage 2-1 Hard Guide

2-1 Stage Details

Multiplier	Lv.1 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.1. Lv.2 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.3. Lv.3 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.5.
Objectives	Defeat all enemies. More than 90s remaining. More than 150s remaining.
Enemies & Weaknesses	Specialized Assault Bomber Guardian MK II

2-1 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Frosty Thunder
	Frosty Thunder

Alternative Agents
Anton	Grace	Rina
Harumasa

Required Stage 2-2 Hard Guide

2-2 Stage Details

Multiplier	Lv.1 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.1. Lv.2 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.3. Lv.3 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.5.
Objectives	Defeat all enemies. More than 90s remaining. More than 150s remaining.
Enemies & Weaknesses	Rampant Brute Wanted Enforcer Looter Arsonist

2-2 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Spirit Break
	Collapse
	Raging Waves

Alternative Agents
Lucy	Piper	Jane
Burnice	Pulchra	Vivian

Optional Stage 2-3 Hard Guide

2-3 Stage Details

Multiplier	Lv.1 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.1. Lv.2 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.2. Lv.3 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.3.
Objectives	Total Agents defeated equal to or less than 4. Total Agents defeated equal to or less than 1. 0 Agents defeated.
Enemies & Weaknesses	Hans - Overclocked Ionized - Dullahan Ionized - Nassellaria

2-3 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Raging Waves
	Spirit Break

Alternative Agents
Nicole	Zhu Yuan	Yanagi
Pan Yinhu

Threshold Simulation Battle 03 Hard

Battle 03 Hard Final Stage Guide

Final Stage Boss Information
Miasma Priest	Wk.
Miasma Priest	Res.
Enemy Details
• When the Miasma Priest switches phase, their Anomaly Buildup RES increases by 10% and CRIT DMG taken increases by 30%. This effect can stack up to 2 times and is cleared when Miasmic Shield breaks. • When an Agent successfully performs 3 Defensive Assists within 3 seconds, earn 1,000 Performance Points. A maximum of 5,000 Performance Points can be obtained. • When an extra score multiplier is active in this stage, the Performance Points cap will increase accordingly.

How to Beat Miasma Priest

Use Defense Assists for Points

To gain a maximum of 5,000 Performance Points, you must continuously perform three consecutive Defensive Assists during the Miasma Priest's barrage of attacks.

Use Ultimates Often

Whenever the Miasma Priest reels away to gather power, counter it by activating an agent's ultimate as it strikes to avoid taking damage while also dealing it.

Battle 03 Hard Final Stage Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Raging Waves
	Graceful Mastery

Alternative Agents
Jane	Astra	Pulchra
Pan Yinhu

Required Stage 3-1 Hard Guide

3-1 Stage Details

Multiplier	Lv.1 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.1. Lv.2 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.3. Lv.3 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.5.
Objectives	Defeat all enemies. More than 90s remaining. More than 150s remaining.
Enemies & Weaknesses	Typhon Challenger Doppelganger Bellum

3-1 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Chasing Blade
	Raging Waves

Alternative Agents
Koleda	Pulchra	Pan Yinhu

Required Stage 3-2 Hard Guide

3-2 Stage Details

Multiplier	Lv.1 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.1. Lv.2 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.3. Lv.3 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.5.
Objectives	Defeat all enemies. More than 90s remaining. More than 150s remaining.
Enemies & Weaknesses	Terror Raptor Miasma Spawn

3-2 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Chasing Blade
	Chasing Blade

Alternative Agents
Anton	Rina	Yanagi
Harumasa

Required Stage 3-3 Hard Guide

3-3 Stage Details

Multiplier	Lv.1 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.1. Lv.2 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.3. Lv.3 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.5.
Objectives	Defeat all enemies. More than 90s remaining. More than 150s remaining.
Enemies & Weaknesses	Notorious Dullahan Armored Hati

3-3 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Graceful Mastery
	Chasing Blade
	Chasing Blade

Alternative Agents
Soukaku	Vivian	Yixuan

Optional Stage 3-4 Hard Guide

3-4 Stage Details

Multiplier	Lv.1 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.1. Lv.2 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.2. Lv.3 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.3.
Objectives	Total Agents defeated equal to or less than 4. Total Agents defeated equal to or less than 1. 0 Agents defeated.
Enemies & Weaknesses	Miasmic Doppelganger Jane Bulky Intimidator

3-4 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Graceful Mastery
	Graceful Mastery

Alternative Agents
Nicole	Zhu Yuan	Yanagi
Pan Yinhu

Threshold Simulation Battle 04 Hard

Battle 04 Hard Final Stage Guide

Final Stage Boss Information
The Defiler	Wk.
The Defiler	Res.
Enemy Details
• When an Agent hits The Defiler with Defensive Assist, the whole squad gains 1 stack of Adjudication; when an Agent knock down The Defiler attacking in mid-air, the whole squad gains 4 stacks of Adjudication. Adjudication can stack up to 6 times and lasts for 30 seconds. Repeated triggers reset the duration. • For each stack of Adjudication, the Agent's CRIT DMG is increased by 8%. • The Defiler receives 25% less Attribute Anomaly DMG. • When an Agent causes Impaired status, they gain 2500 Performance Points; when an Agent shoots down the Defiler while it's attacking mid-air, they gain 1500 Performance Points, up to a maximum of 5000 Performance Points. • When an extra score multiplier** is active in this stage, the Performance Points cap will increase accordingly.

How to Beat The Defiler

Destroy the Blade During the Tsunami Attack

Destroy the Blade for a Barrier

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 one-shot 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

Chain Defensive Assists Against the 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

Use Defensive Assists Against the 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!

Battle 04 Hard Final Stage Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Fiery Assault
	Interrupt

Alternative Agents
Anton	Harumasa	Astra
Pulchra

Required Stage 4-1 Hard Guide

4-1 Stage Details

Multiplier	Lv.1 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.1. Lv.2 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.3. Lv.3 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.5.
Objectives	Defeat all enemies. More than 90s remaining. More than 150s remaining.
Enemies & Weaknesses	Miasmic Frenzied Maniac Miasmic Trinox

4-1 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Raging Waves
	Spirit Break

Alternative Agents
Burnice	Pulchra	Pan Yinhu
Manato

Required Stage 4-2 Hard Guide

4-2 Stage Details

Multiplier	Lv.1 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.1. Lv.2 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.3. Lv.3 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.5.
Objectives	Defeat all enemies. More than 90s remaining. More than 150s remaining.
Enemies & Weaknesses	Miasmic Thracian Miasma Spawn

4-2 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Raging Waves
	Spirit Break

Alternative Agents
Burnice	Pulchra	Pan Yinhu
Yuzuha	Alice

Required Stage 4-3 Hard Guide

4-3 Stage Details

Multiplier	Lv.1 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.1. Lv.2 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.3. Lv.3 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.5.
Objectives	Defeat all enemies. More than 90s remaining. More than 150s remaining.
Enemies & Weaknesses	Miasma Ravager Avarus Exalting Hymnist

4-3 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Collapse
	Raging Waves
	Spirit Break

Alternative Agents
Pulchra	Pan Yinhu	Yuzuha

Optional Stage 4-4 Hard Guide

4-4 Stage Details

Multiplier	Lv.1 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.1. Lv.2 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.2. Lv.3 In the Final stage, score multiplier increases by 0.3.
Objectives	Total Agents defeated equal to or less than 4. Total Agents defeated equal to or less than 1. 0 Agents defeated.
Enemies & Weaknesses	Miasmic Doppelganger Jane Bulky Intimidator

4-4 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Spirit Break
	Spirit Break

Alternative Agents
Nicole	Zhu Yuan	Yanagi
Pan Yinhu

Threshold Simulation Battle 01 Easy

Battle 01 Final Stage Guide

Final Stage Boss Information
Notorious - Dead End Butcher	Wk.
Notorious - Dead End Butcher	Res.	None
Enemy Details
• DMG dealt to boss enemies by Attribute Anomaly is increased by 50%. While Notorious - Dead End Butcher is in Ether Enhanced state, the DMG it takes is reduced by 15%, and the Daze value dealt by Agents to it is reduced by 30%. Triggering Disorder on Notorious - Dead End Butcher immediately forces it to exit the Ether Enhanced state. • Successfully triggering Perfect Dodge grants 200 Performance Points. A maximum of 5,000 Performance Points can be obtained. • When an extra score multiplier is active in this stage, the Performance Points cap will increase accordingly.

How to Beat Notorious Dead End Butcher

Beware of the Disappearing Attack

The Notorious Dead End Butcher will disappear momentarily, then an attack cue will appear. Counter it by executing a Perfect Dodge or switching via a Perfect Assist.

Avoid Ether Missiles

This variant of the Dead End Butcher can also gather what looks like ether into a ball; it will follow you and explode. It will chip a lot of HP off your agents, so best dodge it before it explodes.

Counter Torrent of Hits

The Notorious Dead End Butcher will gather ether in their hammer, and once it's full, they will unleash a torrent of attacks that can only be countered by switching via a Perfect Assist and repeatedly pressing the attack button.

Battle 1 Final Stage Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Spirit Break
	Worn Out
	Worn Out
	Worn Out

Alternative Agents
Nicole	Soukaku	Zhu Yuan
Pulchra	Pan Yinhu

Required Stage 1-1 Guide

1-1 Stage Details

Objectives	Defeat All Enemies More than 90s remaining More than 150s remaining
Enemies & Weakneses	Guardian MK II Private Jaeger Patrol Jaeger

1-1 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Chasing Blade
	Spirit Break

Alternative Agents
Anby	Anton	Grace
Rina	Seth	Harumasa
Pulchra	Seed

Threshold Simulation Battle 02 Easy

Battle 02 Final Stage Guide

Final Stage Boss Information
Notorious - Pompey	Wk.
Notorious - Pompey	Res.
Enemy Details
• When the Agent hits the boss enemy with a Defensive Assist or Chain Attack, they applies 1 stack of Weakening to the target. For each stack of Weakening on the target, Agent CRIT DMG is increased by 10%. When the boss enemy has 4 stacks of Weakening, Defensive Assist will deflect the boss enemy's attack, causing a Stagger effect. • Successfully triggering Perfect Assist grants 300 Performance Points. A maximum of 5,000 Performance Points can be obtained. • When an extra score multiplier is active in this stage, the Performance Points cap will increase accordingly.

How to Beat Notorious Pompey

Stagger Notorious Pompey with Defensive Assists

Notorious Pompey will have the gold or red Perfect Assist cues during its AoE attacks and launch to an Agent with a quick strike—Counter Notorious Pompey's attacks with Perfect Assists or Dodge Counters.

Build up the Weakening stacks using Chain Attacks and Defensive Assists. Use the Defensive Assist at four stacks to stagger the boss and make an opening; use Agent Ultimates when it's stunned.

You can also earn more Performance Points by landing Perfect Assists; therefore, using the attack cues to counter is essential.

Battle 2 Final Stage Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Worn Out
	Aberration
	Final Assault
	Worn Out

Alternative Agents
Ben	Piper	Jane
Caesar	Pulchra	Pan Yinhu

Required Stage 2-1 Guide

2-1 Stage Details

Objectives	Defeat All Enemies More than 90s remaining More than 150s remaining
Enemies & Weakneses	Lumberjack Lightfoot Rover MK II Harrier Jaeger

2-1 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Final Assault
	Aberration

Alternative Agents
Anby	Anton	Grace
Rina	Seth	Harumasa
Pulchra	Seed

Optional Stage 2-2 Guide

2-2 Stage Details

Objectives	Defeat All Enemies More than 90s remaining More than 150s remaining
Enemies & Weakneses	Notorious - Armored Hati Specter Sordidus

2-2 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Aberration
	Final Assault
	Lingering Illness

Alternative Agents
Nicole	Lycaon	Soukaku
Koleda	Ellen	Zhu Yuan
Astra	Pulchra

Threshold Simulation Battle 03 Easy

Battle 03 Final Stage Guide

Final Stage Boss Information
Typhon Destroyer	Wk.
Typhon Destroyer	Res.
Enemy Details
• Agents inflict Overwhelmed when landing a Defensive Assist hit against a Boss enemy, and 3 stacks of Overwhelmed when accumulating 3 Defensive Assist hits and triggering Impaired. Each stack of Overwhelmed increases Daze by 15%, and Chain Attack and Ultimate DMG taken while Stunned by 10%. The enemy will fix the impaired parts and reset the impairment level while charging, and will reset its Overwhelmed stacks after recovering from Stun. • Assist Points are not consumed for this battle. • Successfully triggering a Perfect Assist grants 200 Performance Points. • Successfully causing Impaired grants 600 Performance Points. A maximum of 5,000 Performance Points can be obtained. • When an extra score multiplier is active in this stage, the Performance Points cap will increase accordingly.

How to Beat Typhon Destroyer

Frequently Dodge or Execute Assists

From the get-go, expect the Typhon Destroyer to be increasingly aggressive in its attacks, so it's best to either dodge or do assists to avoid tanking too much damage against this enemy.

Inflict Shock Effect

The best way to defeat the Typhon Destroyer is to inflict the Shock effect, slow it down, and stagger it. This will give you the opportunity to beat it a lot faster!

Battle 3 Final Stage Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Combined Attack
	Aberration
	Combined Attack
	Aberration

Alternative Agents
Anby	Anton	Grace
Rina	Piper	Pulchra
Orphie and Magus

Required Stage 3-1 Guide

3-1 Stage Details

Objectives	Defeat All Enemies More than 90s remaining More than 150s remaining
Enemies & Weakneses	Metro Goblin Newborn Dullahan Faun

3-1 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Aberration
	Worn Out

Alternative Agents
Nicole	Lycaon	Soukaku
Ellen	Zhu Yuan	Lighter
Pulchra	Hugo

Required Stage 3-2 Guide

3-2 Stage Details

Objectives	Defeat All Enemies More than 90s remaining More than 150s remaining
Enemies & Weakneses	Greta - Energized Vicious Striker Greedy Ranger

3-2 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Worn Out
	Worn Out

Alternative Agents
Ben	Soldier 11	Koleda
Lucy	Burnice	Pulchra

Optional Stage 3-3 Guide

3-3 Stage Details

Objectives	Defeat All Enemies More than 90s remaining More than 150s remaining
Enemies & Weakneses	Rampant Brute Troublemaker - Wanted Enforcer

3-3 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Worn Out
	Aberration
	Aberration

Alternative Agents
Ben	Soldier 11	Koleda
Lucy	Burnice	Pulchra

Threshold Simulation Last Node Easy

Last Node Final Stage Guide

Final Stage Boss Information
Miasma Priest	Wk.
Miasma Priest	Res.
Enemy Details
• When the Miasma Priest switches phase, their Anomaly Buildup RES increases by 10% and CRIT DMG taken increases by 30%. This effect can stack up to 2 times and is cleared when Miasmic Shield breaks. • When an Agent successfully performs 3 Defensive Assists within 3 seconds, earn 1,000 Performance Points. A maximum of 5,000 Performance Points can be obtained. • When an extra score multiplier is active in this stage, the Performance Points cap will increase accordingly.

How to Beat Miasma Priest

Use Defense Assists for Points

To gain a maximum of 5,000 Performance Points, you must continuously perform three consecutive Defensive Assists during the Miasma Priest's barrage of attacks.

Use Ultimates Often

Whenever the Miasma Priest reels away to gather power, counter it by activating an agent's ultimate as it strikes to avoid taking damage while also dealing it.

Last Node Final Stage Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Clarity
	Graceful Mastery
	Interrupt
	Graceful Mastery

Alternative Agents
Nicole	Piper	Pulchra
Pan Yinhu

Required Stage 4-1 Guide

4-1 Stage Details

Objectives	Defeat All Enemies More than 90s remaining More than 150s remaining
Enemies & Weakneses	Shielded Defender Dullahan - Energized Hoplitai - Energized

4-1 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Interrupt
	Graceful Mastery
	Interrupt

Alternative Agents
Billy	Nekomata	Corin
Ben	Koleda	Piper
Jane	Caesar	Pulchra
Manato

Required Stage 4-2 Guide

4-2 Stage Details

Objectives	Defeat All Enemies More than 90s remaining More than 150s remaining
Enemies & Weakneses	Friday Demolition Jaeger

4-2 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Interrupt
	Graceful Mastery
	Interrupt

Alternative Agents
Anby	Anton	Grace
Rina	Seth	Pulchra
Orphie and Magus

Optional Stage 4-3 Guide

4-3 Stage Details

Objectives	Defeat All Enemies More than 90s remaining More than 150s remaining
Enemies & Weakneses	Doppelganger Manato

4-3 Best Teams

Best Teams & Bangboo	Buff
	Graceful Mastery
	Interrupt

Alternative Agents
Soukaku	Ellen	Astra
Vivian

How to Play Threshold Simulation

Threshold Simulation Guide

Plan For Multiple Squads
Select Appropriate Buffs
Clear Stages to Increase Score Multiplier
Aim For High Scores Against the Boss

Plan For Multiple Squads

Threshold Simulation Multiple Squads
When progressing through Threshold Simulation, Agents and Bangboo cannot be used again within a battle node. Each stage within a battle node will require unique teams.

Due to this restriction, you will need to take a look at enemy weaknesses and plan your teams accordingly.

Select Appropriate Buffs

Threshold Simulation Buffs
Each stage in Threshold Simulation will come with a set of buffs you can apply to your team. Choose the one that works best with your current lineup for a better chance at clearing all objectives.

Clear Stages to Increase Score Multiplier

Threshold Simulation Score Multiplier
Clearing fights before the final one in each battle node will increase your score multiplier against the boss. Clearing most of these encounters is required to continue progress, but some will be optional.

Aim For High Scores Against the Boss

Threshold Simulation Challenge Results
Once you take on the boss of a battle node, aim for a high score to ensure you get all of the rewards. To do this, be sure to once again select the appropriate buff for the team you are using and take advantage of boss mechanics.

What is Threshold Simulation - Branching Echoes?

New Combat Game Mode

What is Threshold Simulation Branching Echoes

Threshold Simulation - Branching Echoes is a new game mode coming in Version 2.3. Here, you might fight through Combat Nodes that have three stages within and make a choice to reach an ending in Story Nodes!

Threshold Simulation Rewards

Easy Mode Rewards

Easy Mode Rewards
Polychrome x380 Denny x180,000 Official Investigator Log x12

You can earn up to 380 Polychromes by completing all objectives in Threshold Simulation Easy Mode. Easy Mode is available permanently and rewards do not reset.

Hard Mode Rewards

Hard Mode Rewards
Polychrome x600 Denny x210,000 Original Chip x30 Hi-Fi Master Copy x18 Tuning Calibrator x1

You can earn up to 600 Polychromes by completing all objectives in Threshold Simulation Hard Mode. Hard Mode is only available for set periods and rewards do reset with each new period.

New Avatar, Title, and Namecard

Final Gambit Namecard
The Undefeated Simulation Commander title is rewarded to Proxies after unlocking 1 ending in the Ending Collection, while the A Thousand Paths, A Thousand Changes avatar is obtained after unlocking 2 endings. Additionally, players can get the Final Gambit namecard after achieving a high score of 400,000 points in Hard Mode.

Titles and Badges Guide

Threshold Simulation - Branching Echoes Release Date

Released in Version 2.3

Zenless Zone Zero 2.3 Release Date

Release Date	October 15, 2025

Threshold Simulation: Branching Echoes was released on October 15, 2025 during Version 2.3. The new combat mode was first announced during the 2.3 Livestream.

2.3 Release Date and Banners Guide

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