Billy Kid Guide and Best Builds for Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ)
Billy Kid is an A-Rank Physical Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. Check out our Billy Guide for his best build, skills, talents and team compositions.
Introduction - Billy Kid
Billy Kid is an -Rank Physical Ranged Attack Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. He specializes in dealing heavy Physical damage while taking care of large groups of enemies with his long-range Firearms. Billy Kid belongs to the Cunning Hares Faction alongside other characters such as Nekomata and Nicole Demara.
A handsome cyborg with a casual and carefree personality. He's an avid fan of the Starlight Knight show, not only referring to himself as one of the Starlight Knights, but repeating many classic lines from the show. Refers to his pair of special custom-made high-caliber revolvers as "ladies". They appear to have been a gift from an old friend. He may look unreliable, but once he gets serious Billy can take on any challenge.
How to Pull Billy
Billy Kid can be pulled at a regular rate from all Channels, excluding the Bangboo Channel. He is also given to you through the story, not long after the start, alongside two other Cunning Hares faction members: Nicole Demara, and Anby Demara.
Skills, Talents, and Promotions
| Skill | Description | Damage Types |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Attack: Full Firepower | Press Basic Attack to activate. Unleashes a piercing attack, dealing Physical damage. Hold or press repeatedly Basic Attack to enter Crouching Shot to extend the attack duration. Move during Crouching Shot to launch Rolling Shot and adjust the character's position, dealing Physical damage. Stop holding or pressing Basic Attack during Crouching Shot to launch Finishing Shot at enemies in front, dealing Physical damage. |
| Skill | Description | Damage Types |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge: Risky Business | Press Dodge to activate. A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. | — |
| Dash Attack: Starlight Sanction | When moving during a Dodge, press Basic Attack. Launches a piercing attack at nearby enemies within a large area, dealing Physical damage. When not moving during a Dodge, press Basic Attack: Launches a piercing attack at enemies in a line, dealing Physical damage. |
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| Dodge Counter: Fair Fight | Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Pierces enemies in front, dealing Physical damage. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Skill | Description | Damage Types |
|---|---|---|
| Special Attack: Stand Still | Press Special Attack to activate. Performs up to 3 piercing attacks in a line, dealing Physical damage. Anti-interrupt level is increased while using this skill. | |
| EX Special Attack: Clearance Time | When Billy has enough energy, press EX Special Attack to activate. Launches a powerful piercing attack in a straight line, dealing massive Physical damage. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Skill | Description | Damage Types |
|---|---|---|
| Chain Attack: Starlight Mirage | When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the Character to activate. Unleash a powerful piercing attack at surrounding enemies in a large area, dealing massive Physical damage. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. | |
| Ultimate: Starlight Sparkle | When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate Attack to activate. Unleashes a powerful piercing attack at surrounding enemies in a large area, dealing massive Physical damage. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Skill | Description | Damage Types |
|---|---|---|
| Core Passive: Steady Shot | Billy's damage increases by 25% when he enters Crouching Shot during his Basic Attack. The effect ends if he moves, returns to standby, or is knocked back or launched by an attack. | — |
| Additional Ability: Team Starlight | When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: After Billy uses a Chain Attack, the damage of his next Ultimate Attack is increased by 50%, stacking up 2 times. This effect resets whenever an Ultimate is activated. | — |
| Reactive Assist: Power of Teamwork | When the on-field character is launched, press Switch to launch this attack. Launches a piercing attack at enemies in front, dealing Physical damage. Character is invulnerable during the attack. | |
| Evasive Assist: Flash Spin | When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press Switch to activate. Dodge the enemy's attack and activate Vital View. Character is Invulnerable while using this skill. | — |
| Assist Follow-Up: Fatal Shot | Press Special Attack after an Evasive Assist to activate. Pierce enemies in a wide area in front, dealing Physical damage. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Talent | Description |
|---|---|
| Talent A: 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. |
| Talent B: Roaming Gunslinger | Billy's Dodge Counter damage increases by 25%. Rolling Shots during his Basic Attacks are treated as dodges, making Billy invulnerable during the skill, and able to trigger Perfect Dodges. When a Rolling Shot triggers a perfect Dodge, it will automatically become a Dodge Counter. |
| Talent C: Teachings of the Starlight Knights | Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Level +2. |
| Talent D: Starlight Ballistics | When Billy hits an enemy with his EX Special Attack, the skill's Crit Rate is increased based on the distance from the enemy. The closer he is to the target, the greater effect, up to a maximum increase of 32%. |
| Talent E: Lost Technological Construct | Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Level +2. |
| Talent F: Starlight Hero | When Billy accumulates 10 hits on enemies, or triggers a Perfect Dodge, his damage increases by 6%, stacking up to 5 times, and lasting until he's knocked back or launched by an attack. |
How to Play Billy
Billy Kid is mainly focused on dealing with large crowds of enemies. His gameplay revolves around dealing Physical damage in a large radius by shooting down targets while keeping a large distance.
While holding the Basic Attack button down:
- Enter Crouching Shot to extend the duration of the attack and increase his DMG by 25%.
- Move during Crouching Shot to enter Rolling Shot and increase his Dodge Counter DMG by 25%.
- Release the Basic Attack button to launch Finishing Shot, a powerful attack that deals heavy Physical damage.
Billy Kid also has increased energy regeneration thanks to his Talent Dazzling Entrance, allowing you to use his EX Special Attack more often.
Overall, Billy is a very powerful Agent that you get for free at the beginning of the game, allowing you to have a team member that has the ability to take down large crowds of enemies in a short time, making him a good choice to clear content early in the game.
Character Build
Team Comps and Synergy
Bangboo Information
Changelog
- 15 Jun. 2024: Page added.
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