Leaks forZenless Zone Zero’s 1.6 update have started, and they show that a popular new agent will be free. Update 1.5 has been a fun intermediate content drop until the next part of the story begins.Astra Yao and her best buildshave turned out to be a top support option and continue HoYoverse’s excellent creations in that regard. Meanwhile, the second half will introduce her bodyguard Evelyn, who may prove to be a top DPS option.
So far, the only confirmed information about 1.6 has come from drip marketing. The S-Rank agents both come from the Obol Squad, Trigger, who is an Electric Stun unit, and Silver Solider Anby, who is an Electric Attack unit. Anby seems to be continuing the trend of important lower-tier characters getting a top-tier form at some point throughout the story. This has raised the question of whether (and when) Nicole or Billy will get a new form.
Pulchra Could Be A Free Event Reward
A Positive Character Trend Continues In ZZZ
Pulchra is a Feline Thiren first introduced in 1.2 during her fight with Burnice. She quickly gained popularity due to her design and helped out by the quality of her fight.She is confirmed to be an A-Rank Physical Stun agent from the Sons of Calydon, making her a perfect match forCaesar and her best build. This alone could make her a compelling character, as it is the first time this combo has been used in-game and could fit into certain teams.
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However,early leaks are showing that Pulchra will be given away for free from an in-game event, while also being on the banners. This has become a common trend among new 4-Stars in HoYoverse games, giving players a free copy without needing to pull them. This is a huge boon as it prevents players who build pity from losing it or wasting pulls if they want the new character. This also benefits them as, if the character turns out to be strong, it encourages pulling on the banner to earn the duplicates for Constellations/Eidolons/Mindscapes.
How Zenless Zone Zero’s New Mechanic Is Similar To What’s In HSR
A New Fighting Style That’s A Lot Like Honkai: Star Rail
1.6 leaks are also showing a new gameplay mechanic being added called Additional Attacks. Based on early looks, these will function similarly to how follow-up attacks work inHonkai: Star Rail. This is a huge step forZenlessas it could lead to a whole new fighting style growing in popularity.Zenlessis currently limited to Attack unit DPS teams that focus on one character doing most of the work, orAnomaly/Disorder teamswith more limitations but often higher bursts.
How Zenless Zone Zero’s Additional Attacks Work
Additional Attacks Show Off Teamwork At Its Finest
Additional Attacks work with certain characters having parts of their kits that trigger the attack.When the on-field character triggers the effect, the game will slow down and the off-field character whose condition has been met will perform an attack before disappearing. The attack will have a set element type but is not considered a new damage type. However, it will be able to trigger other beneficial effects from character kits or drive discs.
Overall, these additions could be a huge moment for the future ofZenless. The character additions are a sign of how HoYoverse is not afraid to upgrade or add past characters.
In Pulchra’s case, it is currently unknown how she triggers her, but she does have Additional Attacks.This will be a huge boon for those who pull for Silver Solider Anby, but skip Trigger. As they will have someone to pair with SS Anby, as Pulchra could still be a good stunner, and work with her preferred attack style. Along with the free version, pulling for SS Anby may reward Mindscapes for Pulchra, which will increase her strength even more.
Overall, these additions could be a huge moment for the future ofZenless. The character additions are a sign of how HoYoverse is not afraid to upgrade or add past characters. Meanwhile, Additional Attacks show that the hit gacha game does have plans to innovate now and then to keep combat feeling fresh. Thus,Zenless Zone Zeroreleasing a highly popular past character with a whole new combat mechanic is a huge sign for the future of the franchise.
