Zenless Zone Zero Proxies Guide: Skills, Synergies, and Hidden Features
Proxies are at the heart of Zenless Zone Zero’s (ZZZ) narrative and gameplay loop, functioning as the player’s alter ego and acting as guides, strategists, and unlockers of unique skills and secret features. Here’s your all-in-one guide to what Proxies do, their vital skills, synergy mechanics, and lesser-known gameplay functions.
What Are Proxies?
- Proxies are guides-for-hire who assist Hollow Raiders and Agents through treacherous Hollows, often operating outside sanctioned organizations (Zenless ZZZ Wiki, Pocket Tactics Proxy Guide).
- The two central Proxies are sibling duo Belle and Wise. You pick one to play as; the other serves as NPC support in the story (UltimateGacha Proxies Explained).
- Through the “Hollow Deep Dive” (HDD) system, Proxies project consciousness into Bangboo units to assist agents remotely, placing them at the center of all Hollow exploration and commission strategy.
Proxy Skills & Mechanics
| Skill Type | Functionality |
|---|---|
| Agent Management | Assemble up to three agents and Bangboo, assign W-Engines, direct team synergy |
| Skill Unlocks | Unlock new agent skills by acquiring duplicates, raising Proxy Rank |
| Battle Assists | Swap and activate quick assists for defensive/evasive combat advantage (IGN Combat Guide) |
| Commission Handling | Accept, complete, and optimize commission runs for rewards/EXP |
| Inter-Knot Network Access | Share advice, receive jobs, and interact with other Proxies |
Raising Proxy Rank increases level caps for agents and gear, enables higher-tier commissions, and unlocks more advanced features (Game8 Proxy Rank Guide).
Team Synergy Mechanics
- Synergy Core Activation: Agents from the same faction or attribute boost each other’s skill effectiveness.
- Hidden Combos: Experimenting with agent skills (e.g., pairing Stun + DPS + Support) unlocks bonus effects and passive buffs (VGL Mastering ZZZ).
- Environmental Triggers: Some proxies can trigger secret interactions in dungeons for unique buffs and bonus loot.
- Assist Skills: Swap agents during specific combat triggers (e.g., Parry/Perfect Dodge) to unleash quick assists and new combo chains (IGN Combat Guide).
Hidden Features & Tricks
- Bangboo Encounter System: Proxies unlock hidden encounters for every character, rewarding bonus upgrade materials when triggered (YouTube Hidden Features Guide).
- Promoter Bonuses: Choosing S-rank promoters for your Video Store increases skill material drops, A-Rank gives two, S-Rank gives five per cycle (YouTube Hidden Features Guide).
- Proxy Tutorials Access: Unlocked by in-game encounters with new mechanics, revisit in the Proxy Handbook for deeper mastery (Zenless ZZZ Wiki Tutorial).
- Faction/Element Synergy: Activate hidden abilities by keeping agents from matching attributes/factions.
Quick Pro Tips
- Always raise Proxy Rank for better commissions and gear unlocks (Game8 Proxy Rank Guide).
- Experiment with agent skill combos, many are not listed in patch notes or basic tutorials.
- Watch for unique conversation/commission triggers in Hollows, these unlock extra story, lore, or materials.
Outbound Sources
- Zenless Zone Zero Wiki Proxy Page
- UltimateGacha Proxies Guide
- Pocket Tactics Proxy Feature
- Game8 Proxy Rank Guide
- IGN Beginner Combat Guide
- YouTube Hidden Features Guide
- VGL Mastering ZZZ Tips
- Zenless ZZZ Wiki Tutorial
Master Proxy skills, activate advanced synergies, and uncover hidden features to become the ultimate guide in Zenless Zone Zero!
