Soldier 11 Agent Zenless Zone Zero | [Guide & Builds] 💣

Agent	Attribute	Rank	Fighting Style	Faction	Role	Weapon
	Fire	S	Attack	OBOLS Squad	DPS	Sword

Soldier 11 is an S-Rank character in Zenless Zone Zero, known for her Fire attribute and Attack fighting style. As a member of the OBOLS Squad faction, Soldier 11 excels in dealing fire damage and boosting team damage. She is a disciplined and determined warrior, always pushing herself to be the best. Explore her skills, strengths, weaknesses, and best builds below.

Soldier 11’s Skills

Soldier 11 excels in building up fire damage and providing significant boosts to the team’s overall performance. Her skill set focuses on enhancing her fire damage and increasing team damage output.

Basic Attacks	Skill Name	Description
	Basic Attack: Warmup Sparks	Press to activate. Unleashes up to 4 slashes, dealing Physical DMG.
	Basic Attack: Fire Suppression	Press Basic Attack at the right moment to activate. Unleashes a set of more powerful slashes, dealing Fire DMG.

Dodge Skills	Skill Name	Description
	Dodge: Tempered Fire	Press to activate. A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
	Dash Attack: Blazing Fire	Press icon_normal during a dodge to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
	Dash Attack: Fire Suppression	Press icon_normal during a dodge to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG.
	Dodge Counter: Backdraft	Press icon_normal during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Executes a powerful slash against enemies in front, dealing massive Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist Skills	Skill Name	Description
	Reactive Assist: Covering Fire	When the on-field character is launched, press to activate. Slashes enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
	Defensive Assist: Hold the Line	When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate. Parries the enemy’s attack, inflicting massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
	Assist Follow-Up: Reignition	Press icon_special after a Defensive Assist to activate. Charge and cross slash enemies in front, dealing Fire DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Special Attacks	Skill Name	Description
	Special Attack: Raging Fire	Press icon_special to activate. Slashes enemies nearby, dealing Fire DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
	EX Special Attack: Fervent Fire	When Soldier 11 has enough Energy, press icon_special_ready to activate. Unleashes a powerful slash at surrounding enemies, dealing massive Fire DMG. After using this skill, Soldier 11’s Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks will trigger Fire Suppression for up to 15s or 8 times. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Chain Attack	Skill Name	Description
	Chain Attack: Uplifting Flame	When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate. Unleashes a powerful upward slash at enemies in a small area, dealing massive Fire DMG. After using this skill, Soldier 11’s Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks trigger Fire Suppression for the next 15s, up to 8 times. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Soldier 11 Pros & Cons

Understanding Soldier 11’s strengths and weaknesses is crucial to using her effectively in Zenless Zone Zero. Here’s a detailed look at what makes her shine and where she falls short.

Pros

Has a full team of competitive A-Rank options (Ben as Stun and Lucy as Support) with the option to upgrade the team further with the addition of another S-Rank (Koleda) on release.
Only Fire damage dealer on release.
Incredibly simple playstyle once you get the hang of it.
Core Passive and Additional ability are a pile of free damage that doesn’t require you to do anything.

Cons

No stand-out features other than good damage output, putting her at risk of power creep from another Fire DPS that does her job better.
Basic attacks have a special “timed” mechanic, requiring you to pause a short moment in between each attack in order to deal maximum damage. This mechanic can be bypassed through the use of some abilities but should still be mastered to unlock Soldier 11’s full potential which won’t be for everyone.
Part of a faction with no other teammates currently on release limiting her synergies to only fire characters.

Soldier 11’s Mindscapes

Mindscapes are special abilities that enhance Soldier 11’s performance in combat. These abilities can be unlocked and leveled up to increase her effectiveness on the battlefield. Here’s a look at Soldier 11’s Mindscapes:

Mindscape	Description
M1: Rapid Heat	When Soldier 11 enters combat or switches in, if her Energy is less than 40, her Energy is recovered to 80. This effect can trigger once every 50s.
M2: Scorching Convergence	When triggering Fire Suppression, Basic Attack, Dash Attack, and Dodge Counter DMG increases by 3%, up to 12 stacks, lasting 15s, with the duration of each stack calculated separately.
M3: Elite Soldier	Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M4: Indulgent Blaze	If Fire Suppression is triggered during the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd hit of a Basic Attack or for a Dash Attack, Anti-Interrupt Level is increased and DMG received is reduced by 18% during the triggering attack. If Fire Suppression is triggered during the 4th hit of a Basic Attack, she becomes invulnerable during skill activation.
M5: Perfect Soldier	Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M6: Scorching Flow	When Soldier 11 uses her EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, she gains 8 stacks of Charge (max 8 stacks). When Fire Suppression is triggered, 1 stack of Charge is consumed, causing the current move to ignore 25% of the target’s Fire RES.

Soldier 11’s Best Builds

Building Soldier 11 to her full potential involves selecting the right W-Engines and Disk Drive sets. Here’s a look at the best options for maximizing her performance.

Best W-Engines

W-Engines are essential for enhancing Soldier 11’s abilities, providing unique passive effects and stat boosts. Here are the top choices for Soldier 11:

	W-Engine	Description
	The Brimstone	Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter, the equipper’s ATK increases by 3.5/4.4/5.2/6/7% for 8s, stacking up to 8 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
	Starlight Engine	Launching a Dodge Counter or Quick Assist increases the equipper’s ATK by 12/13.8/15.6/17.4/19.2% 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 15/17.2/19.5/21.7/24%.
	Cannon Rotor	Increases ATK by 7.5/8.6/9.7/10.8/12%. Attacks that land a CRIT on an enemy will inflict an additional 200% of ATK as DMG. This effect can only be triggered once every 8/7.5/7/6.5/6s.

Best Disk Drives Sets

Disk Drives are critical for boosting Soldier 11’s stats and abilities. Combining the right sets can significantly enhance her performance:

	Disk Drive Set	Description
	Inferno Metal	Increases Fire DMG by 10%. Upon hitting a Burning enemy, the equipper’s CRIT Rate is increased by 28% for 8s.
	Puffer Electro	Increases PEN Ratio by 8%. Ultimate DMG increases by 20%. Launching an Ultimate increases the equippers ATK by 15% for 12s.
	Woodpecker Electro	Increases CRIT Rate by 8%. 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.

Soldier 11’s Team Synergy

Soldier 11’s synergy with other characters can greatly enhance team performance. Here are some of the best characters to pair with Soldier 11:

Lucy

Due to the nature of Soldier 11’s kit, she wants to spend some time on-field in order to execute her fully charged EX Spinning Slash, meaning she ideally doesn’t want to compete with other damage dealers who would soak up the time she needs.

Koleda

Koleda is the Stun character of choice for Soldier 11’s best teams. Koleda mutually activates Soldier 11’s very important Additional Ability and her own if it isn’t already activated yet by a character like Lucy. Stunning enemies in a timely manner is incredibly important to Soldier 11.

Ben

Ben is a more F2P accessible option for Soldier 11’s Stun slot than Koleda and similar to her can activate Soldier 11’s Additional Ability while also activating his own. Ben can’t bring as much Daze as Koleda but grants Soldier 11 different benefits to somewhat make up for this,

Soldier 11’s Teams

If a column has multiple characters, the bigger one is the priority choice for the team while the smaller ones are alternatives. If they are the same size, either of them can be used.

MONO-FIRE TEAM

Soldier 11 – DPS
Koleda – STUN
Lucy – SUPPORT

MONO-FIRE TEAM

Soldier 11 – DPS
Ben – STUN
Lucy – SUPPORT

Soldier 11 is a versatile fire damage dealer who can provide significant boosts and debuffs, enhancing the team’s overall performance in battle. With the right team composition and build, Soldier 11 can be a powerful asset in Zenless Zone Zero, helping to turn the tide of battle in your favor.