Anton Build and Guide Zenless Zone Zero

Anton is an A Rank character in Zenless Zone Zero with the Electric attribute. He is part of Belobog Heavy Industries and focuses on Attack. When Anton enters Burst Mode, his attacks get a big boost and hit enemies over and over. You need enough Energy to enter Burst Mode, which also helps you use short buffs from your teammates.

Anton is full of energy and fights directly. He works as a senior staff member and project manager at Belobog Heavy Industries, leading with strength and reliability.

This guide has all you need to know about Anton: his skills, strengths, weaknesses, and the best way to build him. Read on to make Anton a strong member of your team.

Anton Build

Anton Best W-Engines

The Brimstone: Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter, the equipper’s ATK increases by 7% for 8s, stacking up to 8 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

Drill Rig – Red Axis: When launching an EX Special Attack or Chain Attack, Electric DMG from Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks increases by 80% for 10s. This effect can trigger once every 15s.

Cannon Rotor: Increases ATK by 12%. Attacks that land a CRIT on an enemy will inflict an additional 200% of ATK as DMG. This effect can only be triggered once every6s.

Street Superstar: Whenever a squad member launches a Chain Attack, the equipper gains a Charge stack, stacking up to 3 times. Upon activating their own Ultimate, the equipper consumes all Charge stacks, and each stack increases the skill’s DMG by 24%.

Anton Best Disk Drives Gear Sets

4X Woodpecker Electro:

• (2)Increases CRIT Rate by 8%.
• (4)Triggering a critical hit with a Basic Attack, Dodge Counter or EX Special Attack increases the equippers ATK by 9% for 6s. The buff duration for different skills are calculated separately.

4X Thunder Metal:

• (2)Increases Electric DMG by 10%.
• (4)As long as an enemy in combat is Shocked, the equipper’s ATK is increased by 28%.

4X Puffer Electro:

• (2)Increases PEN Ratio by 8%.
• (4)Ultimate DMG increases by 20%. Launching an Ultimate increases the equippers ATK by 15% for 12s.

Anton Disk Drives Stats

Main Stats:

• Disk 4: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
• Disk 5: Electric DMG
• Disk 6: Energy Regen

Sub Stats:

• CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
• ATK%
• PEN / ATK

Best Anton Team

Anby + Rina + Anton + Electroboo

Anby + Grace + Anton + Electroboo

Rina + Grace + Anton + Electroboo

Anton Skills

Core Skills

Core Passive: Brothers in Arms

When Anton’s uses his Drill Attack, the skill’s damage is increased by 8%, and when he uses his Piledriver Attack, the skill’s damage is increased by 8%.

Additional Ability: Teamwork

When there are at least 2 Electric Agents in your squad: The enhancement effects Anton gains from Core Passive: Brothers in Arms! is increased to 145% of the original. When there are least 2 Pierce Agents in your squad: When Anton’s Chain Attack hits a Stunned enemy, their Stun DMG Multiplier increases by 22% (only trigger once for the team).

Skills

Basic Attack: Turbo Volt

Press to activate: Unleashes up to 4 mixed attacks in front, dealing Physical DMG. The 4th-hit is a Piledriver Attack.

Basic Attack: Enthusiastic Drills (Burst Mode)

Press while Anton is in Burst Mode to activate: Unleashes up to 3 mixed attacks in front, dealing massive Electric DMG. During the 2nd Drill Attack and 3rd Piledriver Attack, press repeatedly or hold to extend the skill duration.

Dodge Skills

Dodge: Let’s Move

Press to activate: A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Dash Attack: Fire with Fire

Press during a Dodge to activate: Rams into enemies in front of him, dealing Physical DMG.

Dodge Counter: Retaliation

Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Continuously strikes enemies in front with heavy punches, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.

Dodge Counter: Overload Drill (Burst Mode)

While in Burst Mode, press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Launches a Drill Attack at enemies in front of him, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.

Special Attack Skills

Special Attack: Spin, Bro!

Press while in Burst Mode to activate: Launches a Pile Driver Attack at enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Special Attack: Smash the Horizon, Bro!

With enough Energy, press to activate: Launches several Pile Driver Attacks at enemies in a line in front of him, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Anton enters Burst Mode after using this skill. When in Burst Mode, Anton’s attacks become more powerful, dealing massive Electric DMG while continually consuming Energy upon hitting an enemy. Burst Mode remains active until his Energy is depleted.

EX Special Attack: Explosive Drill (Burst Mode)

Press to activate: Unleashes a Pile Driver Attack against enemies in a line in front, dealing Electric DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Chain Attacks Skills

Chain Attack: Go Go Go!

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Unleashes a Pile Driver Attack onto the ground in front of him over a large area, dealing massive Electric DMG to enemies within range. Character is invulnerable while using this skill

Ultimate: Go Go Go Go Go!

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: Unleashes a Pile Driver Attack onto the ground in front of him over a large area, dealing massive Electric DMG to enemies within range. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist Skills

Quick Assist: Shoulder-To-Shoulder

When the character in combat is launched, press to activate: Continuously strikes enemies in front of him with heavy punches, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.

Evasive Assist: Protective Drill (Burst Mode)

When the on-field character is launched, press to activate: Attacks enemies in front with a Drill Attack, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.

Assist Follow-Up: Iron Wrist

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate: Parries the enemy’s attack, dealing massive Daze. This skill excels at parrying enemy attacks and reduces the consumption of Assist Points when the character is under intense attacks. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Anton Mindscapes

1. Warm-up Exercise: When Drill Attack hits an enemy, Anton gains additional Energy, up to a maximum of 5 Energy per skill use.
2. State of Flow: When Anton uses his EX Special Attack and enters Burst Mode, he gains a Shield that equals to 7.5% of his max HP. While in Burst Mode, entering combat or switching in reapplies the Shield effect. This effect can trigger once every 15s. The Shield dissipates when Burst Mode ends.
3. Rotational Training: Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
4. Everyone Get Fired Up!: When Anton uses a Chain Attack or Ultimate, all squad members’ CRIT Rate increases by 10% for 12s.
5. Jack of All Trades: Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
6. Break the Limit: When Anton’s Piledriver Attack triggers a critical hit, his Basic Attack: Enthusiastic Drills (Burst Mode) and Dodge Counter: Overload Drill (Burst Mode) deal 4% more DMG for 30s, stacking up to 6 times. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

Anton Stats

HP: 580	ATK: 114
DEF: 50	Impact: 95
Crit Rate: 5%	Crit DMG: 50%
Pen Ratio: 0	Anomaly Proficiency: 86
Energy Regen: 1.2%	Anomaly Mastery: 90