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Billy Kid full body splash art — Zenless Zone Zero Physical Attack agent
Cunning Hares

Cunning Hares

Billy Kid

A-Rank
Physical
Attack
RoleA-Rank Physical AttackBest W-EngineThe BrimstoneDrive DiscWoodpecker Electro 4pcTop substatCRIT Rate = CRIT DMG

Best W-Engines

Percentages are full-team damage calculations relative to the best W-Engine at S1 (100%). Calc data via Prydwen, 2026-10-24.

Best Drive Discs

Main Stats

Disc 44
CRIT Rate% = CRIT DMG%

CRIT Rate% = CRIT DMG%

Disc 55
PEN Ratio >= ATK % > Physical DMG %

PEN Ratio >= ATK % > Physical DMG %

Disc 66
ATK%

ATK%

Substat Priority

#1
CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG

CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG

#2
ATK%

ATK%

#3
PEN = ATK

PEN = ATK

Skill Priority

1
Core Skill

Core Skill

2
Chain Attack

Chain Attack

3
Special Attack

Special Attack

4
Dodge

Dodge

5
Basic Attack

Basic Attack

6
Assist

Assist

Best Teams

Billy Kid team guideView →

Build Summary

Billy Kid Build Summary — ZZZ A-Rank Physical Attack

✓ Verified buildT2 (Crit DPS) — Oct 2026

The best Billy Kid build in Zenless Zone Zero (Version 3.3) is The Brimstone with Woodpecker Electro 4-piece and Branch & Blade Song 2-piece, CRIT Rate% = CRIT DMG% / PEN Ratio >= ATK % > Physical DMG % / ATK% main stats. Prydwen's Oct 2026 tier list ranks Billy Kid T2.

The best W-Engine for Billy Kid in Zenless Zone Zero is The Brimstone — At R5 Brimstone is Billy's best engine: his loop of Basic Attacks, Dash Attacks and Dodge Counters keeps stacks high. At P1 it is still competitive, though the weaker effect loses some ground to other premium picks. Even without dupes it is the strongest standard banner option for him. If you don't have it, Cloudcleave Radiance, Heartstring Nocturne, Steel Cushion, Starlight Engine Replica, Starlight Engine, Street Superstar, Cannon Rotor, Gilded Blossom are solid alternatives.

For Drive Discs, run 4-piece Woodpecker Electro with 2-piece Branch & Blade Song, using Disk 4 — CRIT Rate% = CRIT DMG%, Disk 5 — PEN Ratio >= ATK % > Physical DMG %, Disk 6 — ATK% as main stats, and prioritise CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG and ATK% on substats.

Level Core Skill first, then Chain Attack, Special Attack, Dodge, Basic Attack, Assist.

The best Billy Kid team (Nicole Demara + Anby Demara) pairs Billy Kid with Nicole Demara, Anby Demara. The free starter squad, and all three Core Passives activate together. Nicole groups enemies and shreds DEF, Anby supplies Daze and Shock, and Billy fires into the Stun window.

Role
A-Rank Physical Attack
Tier List Rank
T2 (Crit DPS) — Oct 2026
Faction
Cunning Hares
Best W-Engine
The Brimstone
Alternative W-Engines
Cloudcleave Radiance, Heartstring Nocturne, Steel Cushion, Starlight Engine Replica, Starlight Engine, Street Superstar, Cannon Rotor, Gilded Blossom
Best Disc Sets
Woodpecker Electro (4pc) + Branch & Blade Song (2pc)
Alternative Disc Sets
Shadow Harmony, Puffer Electro, Hormone Punk, Woodpecker Electro
Main Stats
Disk 4 — CRIT Rate% = CRIT DMG%, Disk 5 — PEN Ratio >= ATK % > Physical DMG %, Disk 6 — ATK%
Substats Priority
CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > PEN = ATK
Skill Priority
Core Skill > Chain Attack > Special Attack > Dodge > Basic Attack > Assist
Best Team — Nicole Demara + Anby Demara
Billy Kid + Nicole Demara + Anby Demara
Other Teams
Nicole Demara + Dialyn
Release Date
2024-07-04
Last Updated
2026-10-24

Billy Kid Build FAQ

What is the best W-Engine for Billy Kid in Zenless Zone Zero?

The best W-Engine for Billy Kid in Zenless Zone Zero is The Brimstone. At R5 Brimstone is Billy's best engine: his loop of Basic Attacks, Dash Attacks and Dodge Counters keeps stacks high. At P1 it is still competitive, though the weaker effect loses some ground to other premium picks. Even without dupes it is the strongest standard banner option for him.

What is the best Drive Disc set for Billy Kid in Zenless Zone Zero?

The best Drive Disc build for Billy Kid in Zenless Zone Zero is 4-piece Woodpecker Electro with 2-piece Branch & Blade Song.

What are the best main stats for Billy Kid in Zenless Zone Zero?

Main stat priority for Billy Kid in Zenless Zone Zero: Disk 4 — CRIT Rate% = CRIT DMG%; Disk 5 — PEN Ratio >= ATK % > Physical DMG %; Disk 6 — ATK%.

What is the substat priority for Billy Kid in Zenless Zone Zero?

Billy Kid in Zenless Zone Zero prioritizes CRIT Rate = CRIT DMG > ATK% > PEN = ATK substats.

What is the skill priority for Billy Kid in Zenless Zone Zero?

Skill upgrade priority for Billy Kid in Zenless Zone Zero: Core Skill > Chain Attack > Special Attack > Dodge > Basic Attack > Assist.

What is the best team for Billy Kid in Zenless Zone Zero?

The best team for Billy Kid in Zenless Zone Zero pairs Billy Kid with Nicole Demara and Anby Demara. The free starter squad, and all three Core Passives activate together. Nicole groups enemies and shreds DEF, Anby supplies Daze and Shock, and Billy fires into the Stun window.

What tier is Billy Kid in the ZZZ tier list?

Prydwen's Oct 2026 tier list places Billy Kid in Zenless Zone Zero at T2 as a Crit DPS.

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Skills

Basic Attack

1 skill
Basic Attack skill icon
Basic Attack

Basic Attack: Full Firepower

Press the Basic Attack button to activate. Unleashes a piercing attack, dealing Physical DMG. Repeatedly press or hold to enter Crouching Shot and extend the attack duration. Drag the joystick during Crouching Shot to launch Rolling Shot and adjust position, dealing Physical DMG. Stop pressing during Crouching Shot to launch Finishing Shot at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.

  • Physical
  • Crouching Shot
  • Rolling Shot
  • Finishing Shot

Dodge

3 skills
Dodge skill icon
Dodge

Dodge: Risky Business

Press the Dodge button to activate. A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Invulnerable
Dodge skill icon
Dash Attack

Dash Attack: Starlight Sanction

During a dodge, press the Basic Attack button. If dragging the joystick: launches a piercing attack at nearby enemies in a large area (360°), dealing Physical DMG. If not dragging: launches a piercing attack at enemies in a line, dealing Physical DMG.

  • Physical
  • AoE
Dodge skill icon
Dodge Counter

Dodge Counter: Fair Fight

Press the Basic Attack button during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Pierces enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Invulnerable

Assist

3 skills
Assist skill icon
Quick Assist

Quick Assist: Power of Teamwork

When the active character is launched, press the Switch button to activate. Launches a piercing attack at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Invulnerable
Assist skill icon
Evasive Assist

Evasive Assist: Flash Spin

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press the Switch button to activate. Dodges the enemy's attack and activates Vital View. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Evasive
  • Invulnerable
Assist skill icon
Assist Follow-Up

Assist Follow-Up: Fatal Shot

Press the Basic Attack button after an Evasive Assist to activate. Pierces enemies in a large area in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • AoE
  • Invulnerable

Special Attack

2 skills
Special Attack skill icon
Special Attack

Special Attack: Stand Still

Press the Special Attack button to activate. Performs up to 3 piercing attacks in a line, dealing Physical DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

  • Physical
  • Anti-Interrupt
Special Attack skill icon
EX Special Attack

EX Special Attack: Clearance Time

With enough Energy, press the Special Attack button to activate. Launches a powerful piercing attack in a line, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Energy Cost: 60.

  • Physical
  • Invulnerable
  • Energy Cost: 60

Chain Attack & Ultimate

2 skills
Chain Attack skill icon
Chain Attack

Chain Attack: 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.

  • Physical
  • AoE
  • Invulnerable
Ultimate skill icon
Ultimate

Ultimate: Starlight, Shine Bright

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press the Ultimate button 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.

  • Physical
  • AoE
  • Invulnerable

Core Passive

1 skill
Core Skill skill icon
Core Passive

Core Passive: Steady Shot

Billy's DMG increases by 50% 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 DMG of his next Ultimate is increased by 50%, stacking up to 2 times. This effect resets whenever an Ultimate is activated.

  • Crouching Shot
  • DMG Bonus
  • Ultimate Buff

Mindscape Cinema

Billy Kid Mindscape Cinema artwork
  1. C1

    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.

  2. C2

    Roaming Gunslinger

    Billy's Dodge Counter DMG increases by 25%. Rolling Shots during his Basic Attacks count as dodges, making Billy Invulnerable during skill activation and able to trigger Perfect Dodges. When a Rolling Shot triggers a Perfect Dodge, it will automatically follow up with a Dodge Counter.

  3. C3

    Teachings of the Starlight Knights

    Skill levels

    Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2.

  4. C4

    Starlight Ballistics

    When Billy hits an enemy with his EX Special Attack, the skill's CRIT Rate increases 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%.

  5. C5

    Lost Technological Construct

    Skill levels

    Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2.

  6. C6

    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.

Skill Upgrade Priority

01Core SkillCore SkillPriority
02Chain AttackChain Attack
03Special AttackSpecial Attack
04DodgeDodge
05Basic AttackBasic Attack
06AssistAssist

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