Ben Build and Guide Zenless Zone Zero

Ben is a Fire Defense character in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). This guide will show you everything you need to know about Ben: best build, best teams, skills, W-Engines, Drive Discs, and upgrade materials. Ben is a free Defense unit who gives shields and buffs to your team.

He works well with Koleda but is slow in attack and movement. Even so, Ben can boost damage, stun enemies, and give shields and Crit Buffs by blocking and countering attacks with his EX Special Attacks. He is an A Rank character from the Belobog Heavy Industries faction, and he can attack, stun, and support. Check out this guide for the best W-Engine, Driver Disc, and upgrade tips for Ben.

Ben Build

Ben Best W-Engines

Spring Embrace: Reduces DMG taken12%. When attacked, the equipper’s Energy Generation Rate increased by 16% for 12s. When the equipper switches off-field, this buff will be transferred to the new on-field character with its duration refreshed. Passive effects of the same name do not stack.

Original Transmorpher: Increases Max HP by 12.5%. When attacked, the equipper’s Impact is increased by 16% for 12s.

[Identity] Base: When attacked, the equipper’s DEF increases by 32% for 8s.

Ben Best Disk Drives Gear Sets

4X Shockstar Disco:

• (2)Increases Impact by 6%.
• (4)Basic Attacks, Dash Attacks, and Dodge Counters, inflict 20% more Daze upon the main target.

2X Swing Jazz:

• Energy Regen Increases By 20%.

Ben Disk Drives Stats

Main Stats:

• Disk 4: DEF%
• Disk 5: DEF%
• Disk 6: Impact

Sub Stats:

• DEF%
• DEF%
• HP%

Best Ben Team

Koleda + Soldier 11 + Ben + Rocketboo

Ben Skills

Core Skills

Core Passive: Guardian

Bens ATK is directly tied to his DEF, increasing by 40% of his own DEF. When BEN launches a follow-up attack during his EX Special Attack, he gains a Shield worth 15% of his DEF, lasting 30s.

Additional Ability: Contractual Agreement

When there are at least 2 Fire Agents in your squad: When Ben hits an enemy with an EX Special Attack or Assist attack, the anomaly Buildup dealt to the struck target is increased by 75%. When there are at least 2 Strike Agents in your squad: Bens Core Passive: Guardian will provide all squad members with a Shield.

Skills

Basic Attack: Debt Reconciliation

Press to activate: Unleashes up to 3 strikes, dealing Physical DMG.

Dodge Skills

Dodge: Missing Invoice

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

Dash Attack: Blazing Fire

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

Dodge Counter: Incoming Expense

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

Dodge Counter: Accounts Settled

Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Strike enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Special Attack Skills

Special Attack: Fiscal Fist

Press to activate: Ben lifts his weapon, blocking the enemy’s attack before unleashing a forward strike, dealing Physical DMG. Successfully blocking an attack enhances the power of this skill and triggers Block Counter, dealing massive Physical DMG. Hold to remain in the Blocking stance. While in the Blocking stance, Ben gains a Shield that weakens over time. After leaving the blocking stance, the Shield is removed and recovers over time. The Shield cannot exceed 16% of Ben’s Max HP. Ben is invulnerable when activating Block. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while launching strikes.

EX Special Attack: Cashflow Counter

With enough Energy, press to activate: Ben lifts his weapon, blocking the enemy’s attacks before unleashing a forward strike, dealing Fire DMG. Successfully blocking an attack enhances the power of this skill and triggers Block Counter, dealing massive Fire DMG. Hold to remain in the Blocking stance. While in the Blocking stance, Ben gains a Shield that weakens over time. After leaving the blocking stance, the Shield is removed and recovers over time. The Shield cannot exceed 16 of Ben’s Max HP. When this skill is activated, the Shield is restored to its maximum value. After activating the skill, press again to follow up with a powerful forward strike, dealing massive Fire DMG. Ben is invulnerable when activating Block. Ben is invulnerable while launching strikes.

Chain Attacks Skills

Chain Attack: Signed and Sealed

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Unleashes a powerful strike at enemies in front in a large area, dealing massive Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Ultimate: Complete Payback

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: Unleashes a powerful strike at enemies in front in a large area, dealing massive Fire DMG. When activating the skill, additionally recover 3 Assist Points. Character is invulnerable while using this skill

Assist Skills

Quick Assist: Joint Account

When the on-field character is launched, press to activate: Strikes enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.

Evasive Assist: Risk Allocation

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.

Assist Follow-Up: Don’t Break Contract

Press after a Defensive Assist to activate: Charges and strikes enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Ben Mindscapes

1. Reacting Force: When successfully Blocking an enemy with Ben’s Special Attack or EX Special Attack, the DMG dealt by the blocked enemy is reduced by 30% for 15s.
2. Offense Through Defense: When successfully triggering a Block Counter during Ben’s Special Attack or EX Special Attack, inflict an additional 300% of Ben’s DEF as DMG.
3. Careful Accounting: Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
4. Agile Adaptation: When successfully blocking enemy DMG with Ben’s invulnerable effect during his Special Attack or EX Special Attack, the following counter deals 30% more DMG.
5. Meticulous Detail: Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
6. Wild spirit: After launching an attack or follow-up attack during Ben’s EX Special Attack, Daze inflicted by Basic Attacks, Dash Attack, and Dodge Counter is increased by 20%, lasting 12s.

Ben Stats

HP: 690	ATK: 94
DEF: 58	Impact: 95
Crit Rate: 5%	Crit DMG: 50%
Pen Ratio: 0	Anomaly Proficiency: 86
Energy Regen: 1.2%	Anomaly Mastery: 90