Agent | Attribute | Rank | Fighting Style | Faction | Role | Weapon |
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Physical | A | Attack | Cunning Hares | Damage Dealer | Dual Revolvers |
Billy’s Skills
Billy excels in Physical-based attacks and maintaining high mobility during combat. His skill set allows him to deal significant damage while dodging and countering enemy attacks with ease.
Basic Attacks | Skill Name | Description |
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Full Firepower | Unleashes a piercing attack, dealing Physical DMG. Repeatedly press or hold to enter Crouching Shot to extend the attack duration. Move 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 | Skill Name | Description |
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Risky Business | A rapid dodge. Billy is invulnerable while using this skill. | |
Starlight Sanction | When moving the joystick during a dodge, press icon_normal. Launches a piercing attack at nearby enemies within a large area, dealing Physical DMG. When not moving the joystick during a dodge, press icon_normal. Launches a piercing attack at enemies in a line, dealing Physical DMG. | |
Fair Fight | Press icon_normal during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Pierces enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
Assist Skills | Skill Name | Description |
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Power of Teamwork | When the on-field character is launched, press switch to activate. Launches a piercing attack at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack. | |
Flash Spin | When the character on field is about to be attacked, press switch to activate. Dodges the enemy’s attack and activates Vital View. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. | |
Fatal Shot | Press icon_special after an Evasive Assist to activate. Pierces enemies in a large area in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
Special Attacks | Skill Name | Description |
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Stand Still | Performs up to 3 piercing attacks in a line, dealing Physical DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. | |
Clearance Time | When Billy has enough Energy, press icon_special_ready to activate. Launches a powerful piercing attack in a straight line, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
Chain Attack | Skill Name | Description |
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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. | |
Starlight Sparkle | When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press icon_ultimate 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. |
Billy Pros & Cons
Understanding Billy’s strengths and weaknesses is crucial to using him effectively in Zenless Zone Zero. Here’s a detailed look at what makes him shine and where he falls short.
- Is Free!
- Has a very mobile playstyle – the highest among all A-rank characters currently.
- Chain Attack, Dash Attack, Ultimate, and even Billy’s EX when lined up correctly all hit multiple enemies within a generous range making him good at taking out groups of small enemies.
- Easy to understand and play kit makes unlocking his full potential for any player incredibly easy.
- Biggest Starlight Knight Fan.
- Incredibly limited potential teammates he shares a faction or elemental synergy with.
- Outside of other Physical DPS who he’ll need to compete with field time for on. Anby and Nicole are his only non-DPS Element/Faction synergies who don’t take up said field time and even then, they aren’t perfect fits for Billy’s playstyle as a Ranged Physical DPS.
- Competes with many other A-Rank Physical DPS.
Billy’s Mindscapes
Mindscapes are special abilities that enhance Billy’s performance in combat. These abilities can be unlocked and leveled up to increase his effectiveness on the battlefield. Here’s a look at Billy’s Mindscapes:
Mindscape | Description |
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M1: 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. |
M2: Roaming Gunslinger | Billy’s Dodge Counter DMG increases by 25%. Rolling Shots during his Basic Attacks count 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 follow up a Dodge Counter. |
M3: Teachings of the Starlight Knights | Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2. |
M4: 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 the effect, up to a maximum increase of 32%. |
M5: Lost Technological Construct | Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2. |
M6: 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 Detailed Stats (Level 60)
Billy’s stats at max level provide insight into his combat capabilities. These stats determine his effectiveness in battle and help players understand how to best utilize his skills.
Stat | Value |
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HP | 6909.6 |
DEF | 605.4 |
ATK | 787.28 |
CRIT Rate | 19.4% |
CRIT DMG | 50% |
PEN Ratio | 0% |
Impact | 91 |
Anomaly Mastery | 92 |
Anomaly Proficiency | 91 |
Energy Regen | 1.2 |
Billy Best Builds
Best W-Engines
W-Engines are essential for enhancing Billy’s abilities, providing unique passive effects and stat boosts. Here are the top choices for Billy:
W-Engine | Description | |
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Starlight Engine Replica | Increases the equipper’s Physical DMG by up to 57.5% for 8s upon hitting an enemy at least 6 meters away with a Basic Attack or Dash Attack. | |
The Brimstone | Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter, the equipper’s ATK increases by up to 7% for 8s, stacking up to 8 times. | |
Steel Cushion | Increases Physical DMG by up to 40%. The equipper’s DMG increases by up to 50% when attacking the enemy from behind. | |
Starlight Engine | Launching a Dodge Counter or Quick Assist increases the equipper’s ATK by up to 19.2% for 12s. | |
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 up to 24%. |
Best Disk Drives Sets
Disk Drives are critical for boosting Billy’s stats and abilities. Combining the right sets can significantly enhance his performance:
Disk Drive Set | Description | |
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Puffer Electro (4-PC) | Increases PEN Ratio by 8%. Ultimate DMG increases by 20%. Launching an Ultimate increases the equipper’s ATK by 15% for 12s. | |
Woodpecker Electro (4-PC) | Increases CRIT Rate by 8%. Triggering a critical hit with a Basic Attack, Dodge Counter or EX Special Attack increases the equipper’s ATK by 9% for 6s. The buff duration for different skills are calculated separately. | |
Fanged Metal (4-PC) | Increases Physical DMG by 10%. Whenever a squad member inflicts Assault on an enemy, the equipper deals 35% increased damage to the target for 12s. |
Billy’s Team Synergy
Billy’s synergy with other characters can greatly enhance team performance. Here are some of the best characters to pair with Billy:
Nicole
Billy’s biggest issue is his access to good synergistic supportive options, especially ones that can enable his additional ability if possible. Fortunately for Billy, while there aren’t any Physical supports in 1.0, Nicole is a support who shares a faction with Billy, allowing them both to activate their additional abilities. Nicole also offers Billy other benefits – primarily through her excellent DEF shredding debuff capabilities. Nicole’s DEF shred is a great damage amplification tool but due to its low duration it should be deployed before Billy intends to execute burst damage and if possible weaved in between the teams rotation frequently to keep it active as much as possible.
Anby
As a Physical DPS Billy has very little access to Supportive Physical options with the other 3 Physical characters on release all being fellow DPS that take up much of the field time Billy would prefer for himself. Pairing Billy with Anby grants him access to his Additional Ability which provides his entire team a boat load of Daze through parries and EX’s, allowing him to run exactly the Supporters he wants with restriction.
Billy is a versatile and dynamic character, bringing a mix of Physical damage and effective mobility to the team. While he may have limited synergistic options, his unique abilities and easy-to-play kit make him an invaluable asset in Zenless Zone Zero. Build him right, and Billy will be a powerhouse in your lineup!