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Nicole Demara full body splash art — Zenless Zone Zero Ether Support agent
Cunning Hares

Cunning Hares

Nicole Demara Skills, Mindscapes & Materials

A-Rank
Ether
Support

The best Nicole Demara build in Zenless Zone Zero (Version 3.3) is The Vault with Moonlight Lullaby 4-piece and Phaethon's Melody 2-piece, ATK% = Anomaly Proficiency / Ether DMG% > ATK% / Energy Regen = ATK% main stats. Prydwen's Oct 2026 tier list ranks Nicole Demara T0.5.

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Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Strongest DEF reduction in the game — 20% DEF reduction from EX Special is universally valuable
  • A-rank rarity makes her extremely accessible for all players
  • Versatile support that fits into any Ether or mixed composition needing DEF shred

Weaknesses

  • DEF reduction requires cycling EX Special — rotation-dependent uptime
  • Less impactful in teams that already have other DEF reduction sources

Prydwen T0.5 (Support) — Oct 2026

Skills

Basic Attack

2 skills
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Basic Attack

Basic Attack: Cunning Combo

Press the Basic Attack button to activate. Perform up to 3 attacks forward, dealing Physical DMG.

  • Physical
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Basic AttackEnhanced

Basic Attack: Do As I Please

After reloading, press the Basic Attack button to activate. Perform up to 3 enhanced attacks forward, dealing Ether DMG. This skill can be used up to 8 times based on available Reload count.

  • Ether
  • Reload

Dodge

3 skills
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Dodge

Dodge: Speed Demon

Press the Dodge button to activate. A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. While dodging, hold the Dodge button to activate a longer dodge that covers more ground, triggering a Reload — Nicole enters a ready state for enhanced attacks.

  • Invulnerable
  • Reload
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Dash Attack

Dash Attack: Jack in the Box

Press the Basic Attack button during a dodge to activate. Depending on the dodge direction, perform different follow-up attacks dealing Physical or Ether DMG.

  • Physical
  • Ether
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Dodge Counter

Dodge Counter: Diverted Bombard

Press the Basic Attack button during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Launch a barrage of Ether shots at enemies ahead, dealing Ether DMG. Triggers a Reload upon activation. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Ether
  • Reload
  • Invulnerable

Assist

3 skills
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Quick Assist

Quick Assist: Emergency Bombard

When the active character is launched, press the Switch button to activate. Fire an Ether barrage at enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG. Triggers a Reload upon activation. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Ether
  • Reload
  • Invulnerable
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Defensive Assist

Defensive Assist: The Hare Strikes Back!

When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press the Switch button to activate. Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Daze
  • Parry
  • Invulnerable
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Assist Follow-Up

Assist Follow-Up: Window of Opportunity

Press the Basic Attack button after a Defensive Assist to activate. Fire an Ether barrage at enemies ahead, dealing Ether DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Ether
  • Invulnerable

Special Attack

2 skills
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Special Attack

Special Attack: Sugarcoated Bullet

Press the Special Attack button to activate. Fire an explosive Ether bullet at enemies ahead, dealing Ether DMG. Triggers a Reload upon activation.

  • Ether
  • Reload
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EX Special Attack

EX Special Attack: Stuffed Sugarcoated Bullet

With enough Energy, press the Special Attack button to activate. Fire a large Ether bullet that creates a sustained energy field on impact, pulling enemies within range toward its center and dealing Ether DMG. Hold the Special Attack button to extend the field duration, consuming 20 Energy per second. After using this skill, the next switch-in triggers a Quick Assist. Triggers a Reload upon activation. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Energy Cost: 60 (or 20/s when held).

  • Ether
  • Energy Field
  • Pull
  • Quick Assist Trigger
  • Reload
  • Invulnerable
  • Energy Cost: 60

Chain Attack & Ultimate

2 skills
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Chain Attack

Chain Attack: Ether Shellacking

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate. Deploy an energy field that pulls enemies toward its center and deals Ether DMG. After using this skill, the next switch-in triggers a Quick Assist. Triggers a Reload upon activation. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Ether
  • Energy Field
  • Pull
  • Quick Assist Trigger
  • Reload
  • Invulnerable
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Ultimate

Ultimate: Ether Grenade

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press the Ultimate button to activate. Hurl an Ether grenade that creates a large energy field on impact, pulling enemies within range toward its center and dealing massive Ether DMG. All squad members gain 10 Energy; the next character to switch in gains an additional 20 Energy. After using this skill, the next switch-in triggers a Quick Assist. Triggers a Reload upon activation. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Ether
  • Energy Field
  • Pull
  • Quick Assist Trigger
  • Energy Recovery
  • Reload
  • Invulnerable

Core Passive

1 skill
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Core Passive

Core Passive: Mechanical Case

When Nicole's enhanced bullets (Do As I Please) or her energy field hit an enemy, that enemy's DEF decreases by 40% for 3.5s (repeated triggers refresh duration).

Additional Ability · Hare of Many Burrows

When another character in your squad is an Attack character or shares the same Faction: all squad members deal 25% more Ether DMG to any enemy affected by Nicole's DEF debuff.

  • DEF Reduction
  • Ether DMG Buff

Mindscape Cinema

Nicole Demara Mindscape Cinema artwork
  1. C1

    Supercharged Bomb

    EX Special Attack: Stuffed Sugarcoated Bullet DMG and Anomaly Buildup increase by 16%. When the EX Special Attack is held, the energy field's duration is extended proportionally to the hold time.

  2. C2

    Charging Device

    When Nicole's DEF debuff is applied to an enemy, she generates 5 Energy. This effect can trigger once every 15s.

  3. C3

    A Hare's Cunning

    Skill levels

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

  4. C4

    Field Expansion

    The diameter of Nicole's energy field increases by 3m.

  5. C5

    Industry Star

    Skill levels

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

  6. C6

    Corrupting Energy Field

    DMG dealt inside Nicole's energy field causes all squad members' CRIT Rate against the affected target to increase by 1.5%, stacking up to 10 times. Each stack lasts 12s independently.

Skill Upgrade Priority

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

Advancement Materials

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Skill Materials

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