Zenless Zone Zero Most Underrated Agents: Hidden Gems You Should Try
Not every top-performing agent sits at the very top of meta tier lists, several “off-meta” picks quietly overperform when built and slotted into the right team. These underrated agents bring unique utility, off-field value, or niche strengths that can supercharge specific comps in Zenless Zone Zero.
Lighter – Niche Stun Monster With Huge Ceilings
Community discussions and analysis pieces repeatedly point out that Lighter is one of the strongest Stun agents in the game, yet he’s still underplayed compared to more obvious frontliners. His kit excels at pumping Daze into elites and bosses while maintaining damage, turning every Stun window into a high-multiplier burst phase for your main DPS.
Lighter’s niche, high-skillplay style (charge management, timing heavy hits, and perfect assists) likely contributes to his “sleeper” status, but players who invest in him report Tier 0-level performance in Stun-centric teams. If you enjoy technical Stun play, he can anchor mono-Ice or dual-Stun squads that delete bosses during carefully prepared burst windows.
Nicole – Ether Support, Pull, and DEF-Shred Specialist
In several tier lists and opinion posts, Nicole sits around A‑tier instead of S+, but experienced players highlight her as one of the most flexible and forward-looking agents. She offers ranged Ether damage, crowd-control pulls (mini black holes), and built-in DEF-ignoring damage that scales well with investment.
Nicole also has rare Ether attribute coverage and strong synergy with Corruption/Disorder-focused builds and agents like Zhu Yuan, especially when paired with the right Bangboo. As more Ether and Disorder kits release, her ability to cluster mobs and amplify multi-hit AoE damage only grows in value, making her a sleeper core for future meta comps.
Rina – Ranged PEN Buffer and Safe DPS
Rina tends to be overshadowed by flashier melee DPS and headline supports, but breakdowns describe her as a highly mobile, ranged Electric agent whose core skill gives a powerful teamwide PEN ratio buff. Because she can attack safely from distance and boost penetration against armored targets, she shines in Hollow dives and content packed with high-DEF Ethereals.
Her Bangboo-centric combat style is also unusual; she can reposition easily and let her companions and skills chip away at enemies while keeping herself out of danger. If your roster lacks a strong PEN buffer or you prefer safer mid-distance play, Rina is a much better pick than her low popularity suggests.
Ju Fufu – “Support-Stun” Hybrid That Supercharges Burst Teams
Ju Fufu shows up as a strong Stun agent in some lists, but deeper analyses argue she’s closer to a premium hybrid support thanks to her massive damage buffs during Stun. Her Core skill can push the Stun damage multiplier up by around 60% when fully stacked, outpacing more famous Stun units like Lycaon in terms of how much extra damage your main DPS gets during a stun window.
Because she doesn’t need much field time, Ju Fufu slots smoothly into comps that want sustained on-field DPS (like Zhu Yuan) but still need someone to ramp Stun and amplify Stun-window burst. In teams built around unloading everything during Stun, she can outperform many traditional “pure” supports while still contributing strong Daze.
If your box includes these agents, it is worth revisiting them with modern builds and team comps, each can punch far above their perceived tier when played to their strengths in Zenless Zone Zero’s current environment.
