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.
01What 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.
02What 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.
03What 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%.
04What 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.
05What 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.
06What 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.
07What 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.
Skills
12 skills
Basic Attack
1 skill
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
Dodge: Risky Business
Press the Dodge button to activate. A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Invulnerable
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
6 unlocks
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.
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.
C3
Teachings of the Starlight Knights
Skill levels
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2.
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%.
C5
Lost Technological Construct
Skill levels
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2.
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.