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Billy Kid full body splash art — Zenless Zone Zero Physical Attack agent
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Billy Kid Skills, Mindscapes & Materials

A-Rank
Physical
Attack

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.

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Skills

Basic Attack

1 skill
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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
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Dodge

Dodge: Risky Business

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

  • Invulnerable
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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