| Agent | Attribute | Rank | Fighting Style | Faction | Role | Weapon |
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Ice | S | Stun | Victoria Housekeeping Co. | Damage Dealer | Claws |
Lycaon’s Skills
Lycaon excels in delivering powerful Ice-based attacks and stunning his enemies. His skill set allows him to deal significant damage while maintaining high control and support for his team.
| Basic Attacks | Skill Name | Description |
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Moon Hunter | Press to activate. Unleashes up to 5 strikes in front, dealing Physical DMG. Hold down to charge up, increasing the power of the attack and dealing Ice DMG. |
| Dodge Skills | Skill Name | Description |
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Suitable Positioning | Press to activate. A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
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Keep it Clean | Press during a dodge to activate. Slides forward, launching a series of strikes in front, dealing Physical DMG. |
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Etiquette Manual | Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Strikes enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Assist Skills | Skill Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Wolf Pack | When the on-field character is launched, press to activate. Strikes enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
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Disrupted Hunt | When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate. Parries the enemy’s attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
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Vengeful Counterattack | Press after a Defensive Assist to activate. Creates an icicle in front, which strikes all enemies within range, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Special Attacks | Skill Name | Description |
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Time to Hunt | Press to activate. Unleashes a series of strikes in front, dealing Ice DMG. Hold down to charge up, increasing its power. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. |
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Thrill of the Hunt | When Lycaon has enough Energy, press to activate. Unleashes a series of powerful strikes in front, dealing massive Ice DMG. Hold down to charge up, consuming Energy and enhancing the power of the attack. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Chain Attack | Skill Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
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As You Wish | When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate. Unleashes a series of powerful strikes at enemies in a small area in front of him, dealing massive Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
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Mission Complete | When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate. Unleashes multiple powerful strikes at enemies in a large area, dealing massive Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
Lycaon Pros & Cons
Understanding Lycaon’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.
- Additional ability amplifies the standard Stun multiplier from 150% to 185% increasing team burst damage during the Stun window tremendously.
- Core ability applies 25% Ice Res Shred for 30 seconds allowing for near infinite uptime on enemies boosting the damage of Ice characters by an incredible amount.
- Deals massive amounts of Daze unconditionally with his charged basic attack combo allowing him to act as a main field Dazer delivering absurd Daze on the field while still having the option to support a Main DPS with Parries and EX’s when they are available.
- Has access to incredible teammates, allowing Lycaon to form one of the strongest teams in the game (Mono-Ice).
- Despite being incredible in Ice damage-focused teams, he can still provide value outside of them thanks to his incredible Daze and bonus stun multiplier.
- Charging up basic attacks and chaining them together requires a mild amount of timing to ensure time isn’t wasted in between each attack.
Lycaon’s Mindscapes
Mindscapes are special abilities that enhance Lycaon’s performance in combat. These abilities can be unlocked and leveled up to increase his effectiveness on the battlefield. Here’s a look at Lycaon’s Mindscapes:
| Mindscape | Description |
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| M1: Full Moon Momentum | When Lycaon’s EX Special Attack hits an enemy, the attack’s Daze increases by 12%. Can trigger once every 8s. When he charges his EX Special Attack to completion, this buff will increase by an additional 10%. |
| M2: Energy Feedback | When Stunning an enemy or triggering a squad member’s Chain Attack, Lycaon gains 5 Energy. Can trigger once every 1s. |
| M3: Attendant Training | Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2. |
| M4: Graceful Demeanor | If Lycaon is attacked while using a Basic Attack or Special Attack, he will immediately gain a Shield effect equal to 7.5% of his max HP, lasting for 15s. During the Shield’s duration, his Anti-Interrupt level is increased. This effect can trigger once every 15s. |
| M5: Alpha Nature | Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2. |
| M6: Ruthless Hunter | When a charged attack hits an enemy, the target suffers 10% increased DMG from Lycaon, stacking up to 5 times and lasting 12s. Only one stack can be gained per skill use, and repeated triggers reset the duration. |
Lycaon Detailed Stats (Level 60)
Lycaon’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 |
|---|---|
| HP | 8415.2 |
| DEF | 605.4 |
| ATK | 728.59 |
| CRIT Rate | 5% |
| CRIT DMG | 50% |
| PEN Ratio | 0% |
| Impact | 137 |
| Anomaly Mastery | 91 |
| Anomaly Proficiency | 90 |
| Energy Regen | 1.2 |
Lycaon Best Builds
Best W-Engines
W-Engines are essential for enhancing Lycaon’s abilities, providing unique passive effects and stat boosts. Here are the top choices for Lycaon:
| W-Engine | Description | |
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The Restrained | Increases DMG and Daze from Basic Attacks by up to 12% for 8s, stacking up to 5 times. |
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Hellfire Gears | Increases Energy Regen and Impact after using EX Special Attack. |
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Steam Oven | Increases Impact for every 10 Energy accumulated, stacking up to 8 times. |
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Precious Fossilized Core | Increases Daze inflicted on high HP targets. |
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[Vortex] Arrow | Increases Daze on the main target. |
Best Disk Drives Sets
Disk Drives are critical for boosting Lycaon’s stats and abilities. Combining the right sets can significantly enhance his performance:
| Disk Drive Set | Description | |
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Shockstar Disco (4-PC) | Increases Impact by 6% and Daze inflicted by 20% for Basic Attacks, Dash Attacks, and Dodge Counters. Best option for all Stun-focused characters granting 6% permanent Impact% from the 2-PPC and 20% increased Daze for Basic Attacks, Dash Attacks and Dodge Counters. |
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Swing Jazz | Increases Energy Regen by 20%. Recommended for combining with Shockstar Disco. |
| Freedom Blues | Increases Anomaly Proficiency by 30. Ideal for boosting anomaly damage. | |
| Polar Metal | Boosts overall damage. |
Lycaon’s Team Synergy
Lycaon’s synergy with other characters can greatly enhance team performance. Here are some of the best characters to pair with Lycaon:
Ellen
Ellen and Lycaon have two of the most powerful Bonus Abilities in the game so having them mutually activate it is incredible. However, that’s only the beginning of the synergies between these character’s. Perhaps the biggest Synergy is Lycaon’s absurdly broken 25% Ice Resist
Corin
Corin is a character fully dedicated to the path of Charged Attacks – something that makes dealing damage outside of Stun windows incredibly difficult for her. On top of this her kit also grants bonus damage against Stunned targets.
Lycaon is a versatile and dynamic character, bringing a mix of Ice damage and effective stuns to the team. While he may require some timing to play optimally, his unique abilities and synergy with other characters make him an invaluable asset in Zenless Zone Zero. Build him right, and Lycaon will be a powerhouse in your lineup!
