Anton Ivanov Guide and Best Builds for Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ)
Anton Ivanov is an A-Rank Electric Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. Check out our Anton Guide for his best build, skills, talents and team compositions.
Introduction - Anton Ivanov
Anton Ivanov is an -Rank Electric Attack Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. He specializes in dealing heavy Electric damage as well as increased damage through his Burst Mode, infusing his Drill with Electric Energy. Anton Ivanov belongs to the Belobog Heavy Industries faction alongside other characters such as Grace Howard and Ben Bigger.
Leads Others in his passion for Work
A senior staff member of Belobog Industries, he's an onsite project manager who's always ready to go.
Energetic and Reliable
He's full of vigor and always rises to the occasion.
Kind-hearted Despite Appearances
With a sharp tongue but a soft heart, he can't say "no" to those in need.
Strong, Sincere and Straightforward
Open and honest, nothing can seem to upset him.
How to Pull Anton
Anton Ivanov can be pulled at a regular rate from all Channels, excluding the Bangboo Channel.
Skills, Talents, and Promotions
| Skill | Description | Damage Types |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Attack: Enthusiastic Drills | Press to activate. Unleashes up to 4 mixed attacks in front, dealing Physical damage. The 4th hit is a Pile Driver Attack. | |
| Basic Attack: Enthusiastic Drills (Burst Mode). |
Press while in Burst Mode to activate. Unleashes up to 3 mixed attacks, dealing massive Electric Damage. During the 2nd Drill Attack and 3rd Pile Driver Attack, repeatedly pressing or holding Basic Attack increases the attack duration. |
| Skill | Description | Damage Types |
|---|---|---|
| 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 damage. | |
| Dodge Counter: Retaliation | Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Continuously strikes enemies in front of him with heavy punches, dealing Physical damage. Character is invulnerable while using this attack. | |
| Dodge Counter: Overload Drill (Burst Mode). | While in Burst Mode press during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Launch a Drill Attack at enemies in front, dealing massive Electric damage. Character is invulnerable during the attack. |
| Skill | Description | Damage Types |
|---|---|---|
| Special Attack: Spin, Bro! | Press to activate. Unleashes a Pile Driver Attack against enemies in a line in front, dealing Electric damage. Anti-interrupt level is increased while using this skill. | |
| EX Special Attack: Smash the Horizon, Bro! |
When Anton has enough Energy, press to activate. Launches several Pile Driver Attacks at enemies in a line, dealing massive Electric damage. 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 damage while continually consuming Energy upon hitting an enemy. Burst Mode remains active for up to 30 seconds or until his Energy is depleted |
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| Special Attack: Explosive Drill (Burst Mode) | Press Special Attack while in Burst Mode to activate. Launches a Pile Driver Attack at enemies in front, dealing Electric damage. Anti-interrupt level is increased while using this skill. |
| Skill | Description | Damage Types |
|---|---|---|
| Chain Attack: Go Go Go! | When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the Agent to Activate. Unleash a Pile Driver Attack onto the ground in front of him over a large area, dealing massive Electric damage 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 damage to enemies within range. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Skill | Description | Damage Types |
|---|---|---|
| Core Passive: Brothers in Arms! | When Anton uses his Pile Driver Attack, the skill's damage is increased by 12%. When he uses his Drill Attack, the skill's damage is increased by 17.5%. | — |
| Additional Ability: Teamwork | When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: While Anton is in Burst Mode and when attacking Shocked enemies, for every 5 critical hits, an additional bout of Shock damage is triggered at 30% of the original damage. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s. | — |
| Reactive 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 damage. Character is invulnerable during the attack. | |
| Reactive 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 damage. Character is invulnerable during the attack. | |
| Defensive Assist: Iron Wrist | When the character in combat 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 Assit Points when the character is under intense attacks. Character is Invulnerable while using this skill. | — |
| Assist Follow-Up: Limit Burst | Press after a Defensive Assist to activate. Launches a Drill Attack that ends in a Pile Driver Attack, dealing Electric damage. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Talent | Description |
|---|---|
| Talent A: Warm-up Exercises | When Drill Attack hits an enemy, Anton gains additional Energy. During a single use, a max of 5 Energy can be obtained. |
| Talent B: State of Flow | When Anton uses his EX Special Attack and enters Burst Mode, he gains a Shield based on his Energy, and equal to 3-9% of his max HP. The greater his Energy, the larger the Shield. The Shield dissipates when leaving Burst Mode. |
| Talent C: Rotational Training | Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2. |
| Talent D: Everyone Get Fired Up! | When Anton uses a Chain Attack or Ultimate, the squad's CRIT Rate increases by 10% for 12s. |
| Talent E: Jack of All Trades | Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2. |
| Talent F: Break the Limit | When Anton's Pile Driver Attack triggers a critical hit, his Basic Attack Enthusiastic Drills (burst Mode) and Dodge counter overload Drill (Burst Mode) deal 4% more damage for 30s, stacking up to 6 times. Triggering multiple times resets the duration. |
How to Play Anton
Anton Ivanov is primarily played as a damage dealer using his EX Special Attack to enter his Burst Mode to further increase his damage.
In order to play Anton Ivanov and maximize his power, you need to have a lot Energy Regeneration due to Burst Mode constantly consuming energy when hitting an enemy.
While under Burst Mode, Anton Ivanov's drill is infused with Electric power and deal additional Shock DMG.
Character Build
Team Comps and Synergy
Bangboo Information
Changelog
- 15 Jun. 2024: Page added.
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