Rank: A
Faction: Cunning Hares
Specialty: Attack
Attribute: Physical
Billy Rating
Billy is an A Rank character in Zenless Zone Zero with the Physical attribute. He is part of the Attack Specialty and comes from the Gentle House faction, also known as Cunning Hares. Billy is one of the first characters you meet in the game, and he quickly becomes a trusted ally because of his fun banter and love for Starlight Knights. To make Billy strong, you need the best build.
Billy is the only pure ranged character among the starters. He is easy to control and can keep a safe distance from enemies while attacking. His gameplay is about moving as little as possible and hitting hard, which is great for players who like simple combat.
The best build for Billy focuses on increasing his critical hits and using his power to trigger the strong physical anomaly called Assault. Even though he might not be the best attack character, his physical attribute makes him a strong damage dealer. Plus, Billy is free when you start the game, which is a big bonus.
Billy Build
Billy Best W-Engines
Starlight Engine Replica: Increases the equipper’s Physical DMG by 57.5% for 8s upon hitting an enemy at least 6 meters away with a Basic Attack or Dash Attack.
The Brimstone: When an attack hits an enemy, DMG and Daze from Basic Attacks increase by 12% for 8s, stacking up to 5 times. This effect can trigger at most once during each skill. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
Steel Cushion: When the target’s HP is no lower than 50%, the equipper inflicts 16% more Daze. When the target’s HP is no lower than 75%, this bonus is further enhanced by 16%.
[Lunar] Pleniluna: The equipper’s attacks inflict 12% more Daze on their main target.
Billy 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.
2X Fanged Metal:
- (2)Increases Physical DMG by 10%.
Billy Disk Drives Stats
Main Stats:
- Disk 4: CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
- Disk 5: Physical DMG
- Disk 6: ATK%
Sub Stats:
- CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG
- ATK%
- PEN Ratio
Best Billy Team
Billy +
Zhu Yuan +
Nicole + Amillion
Billy +
Anby +
Nicole + Amillion
Billy +
Anby +
Soukaku + Amillion
Billy Skills
Core Skills
Core Passive: Steady Shot
Billy’s damage is increased by 13% when he enters Crouching Shot during his Basic Attack. The effect ends if he moves, returns to standby, or is staggered by an attack.
Additional Ability: Team Starlight
When there are at least 2 Physical Agents in your squad: When Billy hits an enemy with an EX special Attack or Assist Follow-Up the Anomaly Buildup dealt to the struck target is increased by 75%. When there are at least 1 Slash and 1 Pierce Agent in your squad: When Billy hits an enemy with an Assist Attack, his Decibel Rate Gain increases by 60%.
Skills
Basic Attack: Full Firepower
Press to activate: Unleashes a piercing attack, dealing Physical DMG. Repeatedly press or hold to enter Crouching Shot to extend the attack duration. Drag the Joystick during Crouching Shot to launch Rolling Shot and adjust the character’s position, dealing Physical DMG. Stop pressing or holding during Crouching Shot to launch Finishing Shot at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Skills
Dodge: Risky Business
Press to activate: A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: Starlight Sanction
When dragging the Joystick during a dodge, press : Launches a piercing attack at nearby enemies within a large area, dealing Physical DMG. When not dragging the Joystick during a dodge, press
: Launches a piercing attack at enemies in a line, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter: Fair Fight
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Pierces enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attack Skills
Special Attack: Stand Still
Press to activate: Performs up to 3 piercing attacks in a line, dealing Physical DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack: Clearance Time
With enough Energy, press to activate: Launches a powerful piercing attack in a line, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attacks Skills
Chain Attack: Starlight Mirage
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Unleashes a powerful piercing attack at surrounding enemies in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate: Starlight, Shine Bright
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: Unleashes a powerful piercing attack at surrounding enemies in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Skills
Quick Assist: Power of Teamwork
When the on-field character is launched, press to activate: Launches a piercing attack at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.
Evasive Assist: Flash Spin
When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate: Dodges the enemy’s attack and activates Vital View. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up: Fatal Shot
Press after an Evasive Assist to activate: Pierces enemies in a large area in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Billy Mindscapes
- Dazzling Entrance: When Billy hits an enemy with a Dash Attack or Dodge Counter, he gains an additional 2.7 Energy. Can trigger once every 5s.
- Roaming Gunslinger: Billy’s Dodge Counter DMG increases by 25%. Rolling Shots during his Basic Attacks count as dodges, making Billy Invulnerable during skill activation and able to trigger Perfect Dodges. When a Rolling Shot triggers a Perfect Dodge, it will automatically follow up with a Dodge Counter.
- Teachings of the Starlight Knights: Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
- Starlight Ballistics: When Billy hits an enemy with his EX Special Attack, the skill’s CRIT Rate increases based on the distance from the enemy. The closer he is to the target, the greater the effect, up to a maximum increase of 32%.
- Street Experience: Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
- Starlight Hero: When Billy accumulates 10 hits on enemies or triggers a Perfect Dodge, his DMG increases by 6%, stacking up to 5 times and lasting until he’s knocked back or launched by an attack.
Billy Stats
HP: 555 | ATK: 113 |
DEF: 49 | Impact: 91 |
Crit Rate: 5% | Crit DMG: 50% |
Pen Ratio: 0 | Anomaly Proficiency: 92 |
Energy Regen: 1.2% | Anomaly Mastery: 91 |