In Zenless Zone Zero, Banbu are special companions and proxy assistants that help agents in caverns. These partners differ from each other not only in appearance, but also in characteristics and skills, so among them we can distinguish the best options for certain units.
In this guide, we will tell you what exactly Banboos are, how they can be obtained and upgraded, and what abilities they have. Here a tier list of assistants will be presented and the teams in which they will be able to reveal themselves to the maximum will be indicated.
What are banboos in ZZZ
From the point of view of lore, banboos are special robotic companions or assistants who help people explore caverns. There are several varieties of these creatures in the game.
First Mate Eos
We are talking about the main assistant of the Phaetons, which they use when working with the HDD system. This is what players control while on the playing field in story quests and exploration missions. You cannot add him to the squad. As part of the CBT, it was possible to modify it in the workshop, but in the release version there is no such opportunity.
Battle Banbu
This article is mainly about them. The combat banbu can be considered a kind of fourth member of the squad, which follows the active character everywhere and provides him with comprehensive support with the help of three abilities:
- A (active skill) – banbu is performed with a certain frequency and, as a rule, , deals damage to enemies, but in some cases provides buffs to agents.
- B (additional ability) – a passive that buffs the banbu if certain requirements are met.
- C (chain of attacks) – allows the banbu to infiltrate the chain of attacks of characters and inflict great damage of one type or another on opponents. Not all companions may have this skill.
Let’s add that fighting banboos have their own characteristics, which determine the effectiveness of their abilities, so don’t forget to upgrade them. Access to these robotic rabbits will open after reaching Internot level 16 during the passage of “Chapter 1: Interlude.”
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Banbu helpers
They are found only in the Null Cavern and are in many ways similar to regular fighting banboos, except that they are unable to use chain attacks. You can keep no more than two banbu assistants with you at the same time. If you decide to take another one, you will have to replace the old companion with it.
How to get Banbu in Zenless Zone Zero
Banbu Banner
At this point in time, this is the main and only way to get new banboos in the game. “Banbu Channel: Superior Partner” is unlocked at Internot level 16 while completing “Chapter 1: Sideshow.” To perform spins, it uses banbulets – a special currency issued for completing the Zero Cavern, as a reward for events, when exchanged in the “Register of Signals” store, and so on. You can read more about all the methods in our separate article.
Note that this banner has a number of differences from other signal searches. Firstly, you can independently choose the S-rank banbu that you need, and with a 100% probability it will appear to you on the 80th attempt or earlier. Secondly, it only drops banboos with a rarity of 4 or 5 stars and B-rank amplifiers, that is, you will not be able to get other weapons or characters in this banner.
How to upgrade banboos in ZZZ
Improving banboos
Banbu, like characters and amplifiers, can be leveled up, which will increase their characteristics. To do this, you need to visit the Turbo tuning workshop, located on Sixth Street, to the left of the video rental store. To upgrade your companions, you will need special materials: patches, algorithmic modules and banbu system widgets, which can be obtained by completing the Zero Cavern, completing story orders or participating in events.
System optimization
You can max out your banbu to level 60. However, when you reach levels 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50, you will need to undergo optimization before you can continue to increase the level of the robot rabbit. This can be done by using different types of electrolytes.
You can get these materials by clearing the Zero Cavern, purchasing at the “141” minimarket, or disassembling a liquid conductor.
Updating the logical core
Note that when performing spins, you will often receive copies of banbu you already have. In this case, instead of the companion itself, you will be given its core. You will need this item to increase the rank of Banbu by upgrading it in the Turbo workshop. Thus, you can increase the effectiveness of his skills.
The rank of the creature is shown in the form of stars. The maximum you can get is 5 stars, that is, you need to get 4 duplicate Banbu. This is quite possible to achieve with A-ranked robot rabbits.
The best banboos in ZZZ: tier list
Below is the rating of all the banboos present in the game. At the top are companions that can inflict significant damage and effectively support the squad, for example, constantly supplying it with energy. Below are assistants with mediocre characteristics or that can only enhance the accumulation of anomalies, since this parameter is hardly noticeable during a real battle. The distribution was carried out according to the following principle:
- Tier I: The best banboos, capable of making battles with most monsters easier by dealing significant damage or effectively supporting allies. They will definitely be useful to you in the endgame.
- Tier II: reliable partners who have a minimum of disadvantages, so they will be useful during any battles.
- Tier III: good banboos who, however, they can only provide decent support when combined with certain agents.
- Tier IV: highly specialized banbu that will only be viable if a number of conditions are met. In other cases, it is better to avoid them.
We add that when compiling this tier list, the usefulness of banbu in the Zero Cavern, Shiyu Defense and Rally missions was taken into account. Thus, the top rows contain companions that will definitely not let you down in these modes.
| Shooting Range | Banbu | Features | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| I |
Amillion (Phys.) | Active skill deals huge damage. Having at least two agents from “Sly Hares” increases the damage of Banbu's chain of attacks. A useful assistant both at the beginning and at the end of the game. | Suitable for a team from the “Cunning Hares” (Billy, Enby and Nicole) or for physical training. damage (Nekomata, Enbi and Piper). |
| I |
Majordomo (Phys.) | Energy restoration is useful for any team in battle. The presence of at least two agents from Victoria further accelerates energy regeneration. The damage from a banboo chain of attacks is quite average. | A universal banboo, suitable for any squad, but the maximum benefit will come from a mono-Ice pack (Ellen, Lycaon and Sokaku) or an Electro team (Korin, Enbi and Rina).< /td> |
| I |
Foreman (Phys.) | Can cause huge damage with your drill. The presence of at least two Belobog agents increases the damage from a chain of Banbu attacks. Gives an even greater bonus if Shock or Burning is applied to the target. | Great for a team of Belobog (Anton, Kolyada and Grace), a mono-Fire pack (Soldier 11, Kolyada and Ben) or a mono-Fire pack (Soldier 11, Kolyada and Ben) Electric group (Anton, Grace and Rina). |
| I |
Shark (Ice) | The active skill deals significant ice damage and causes a large accumulation of ice attribute anomaly. Having at least two agents with ice attacks increases the accumulation of the anomaly even more when performing a chain of banbu attacks. Unfortunately, there are very few ice heroes in the game yet. | Perfectly suits the mono-Ice pack (Ellen, Lycaon and Sokaku). |
| I |
Rezonabu (Ester) | Summons a black hole that groups enemies at one point. The best choice when fighting large groups of ordinary enemies. To use an additional ability, you need at least 2 heroes with an ethereal attribute, and there is currently a big shortage of them in the game. | Thanks to the ability to group enemies, it is suitable for almost any squad as support, but a team with two ethereal characters will benefit the most . |
| I |
Plug (Electro) | Deals high Electro damage and accumulates an electrical attribute anomaly. The presence of at least two agents with electric attacks increases the accumulation of the anomaly even more when performing a chain of banbu attacks. | One of the best choices for a mono-Electric pack (Anton, Grace and Enby). |
| II |
Rocketabu (Fire) | The active skill deals significant fire damage in an area and accumulates an attribute anomaly. Having at least two agents with fire attacks increases the accumulation of the anomaly even more when performing a chain of banbu attacks. However, there are still very few enemies in the game that are vulnerable to Fire. | Suitable for a mono-Fire pack (Soldier 11, Kolyada and Lucy) or a team from Belobog (Kolyada, Grace and Ben). |
| II |
Revolverbu (Phys.) | Deals physical damage and increases the accumulation of attribute anomaly. Having at least two agents with physical attacks increases the accumulation of anomaly even more when performing a chain of attacks from Banbu. The skill sometimes misfires, causing petals to fly out of the barrel. | Suitable for mono-Physical pack (Nekomata, Billy and Piper). |
| III |
Barobu | Specializes in energy restoration. Accelerates energy regeneration if the team has at least one “Support” agent. | It performs best in mono-Ice (Ellen, Lycaon and Sokaku), mono-Electric (Grace, Enby and Rina) and mono-Fire (Soldier 11, Kolyada and Lucy) packs. |
| III |
Electrobu (Electro) | Can constantly deal Electro damage to enemies. Having at least two agents with electrical attacks increases the accumulation of the anomaly even more when performing a chain of banbu attacks. | Well suited for a team aimed at electric attack chains (Billy, Enby and Rina). |
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Avocabu | Specializes in health restoration. Accelerates HP regeneration and increases the number of active skill uses if there is at least one “Support” agent in the team. Suitable for almost any squad that has a support. | It will perform best in a team aimed at electric chains of attacks (Billy, Enby and Rina). |
| III |
Bumabu (Phys.) | Active skill creates a decoy, which then explodes. If there is at least one “Defense” agent in the squad, then it puts a shield on all team members when a target is hit with a chain of banbu blows. | A good option for a team from “Belobog” (Grace, Enby and Ben).< /td> |
| III |
Seeker | The active skill gives a random buff: health restoration , shield or energy recovery. Increases the bonus if the squad has at least one “Support” agent. | Suitable for any squad with support, but will work best in a team from “Victoria” (Ellen, Lycaon and Rina), mono-Fire pack (Soldier 11, Kolyada and Lucy) and F2P group (Anton, Enby and Nicole). |
| III |
Pingwibu (Ice) | The active skill deals ice damage and causes an ice attribute anomaly to accumulate. Having at least two agents with ice attacks increases the accumulation of the anomaly even more when performing a chain of banbu attacks. Unfortunately, there are very few ice heroes in the game yet. | Good fit for the mono-Ice pack (Ellen, Lycaon and Sokaku). |
| III |
Magnitoba | Active skill attracts enemies, causing them physical damage. Pairs well with melee damage dealers. Increases the damage from the skill if there is an Anomaly agent in the team. There is no chain of attacks. | Suitable for any squad that has at least one “Anomaly” character (Grace and Piper). |
| IV |
Beelzebu (Ether) | The skill deals ethereal damage and accumulates an anomaly. Having at least two agents with ethereal attacks increases the accumulation of the anomaly even more when performing a chain of banbu attacks. It’s just that there is currently a shortage of ethereal heroes in the game. | Suitable for any team with two ethereal heroes (Zhu Yuan and Nicole). |
| IV |
Appletoe (Phys.) | The skill deals physical damage . Increases the damage dealt by a banboo chain if there is an agent with piercing attacks on the team. | Good for a team with piercing attacks (Billy or Zhu Yuan, Grace and Anton). |
| IV |
Crybaby (Fire) | The active skill deals fire damage and accumulates an attribute anomaly. Having at least two agents with fire attacks increases the accumulation of the anomaly even more when performing a chain of banbu attacks. However, there are still very few enemies in the game that are vulnerable to Fire. | A good choice for a mono-Fire pack (Soldier 11, Kolyada and Lucy). |
| IV |
Sumobu (Phys.) | The skill deals physical damage over an area and interrupts enemies. Increases the stun from the skill if there is an Intimidation agent in the squad. | Pairs well with a mono-Ice pack (Ellen, Lycaon and Sokaku), a fire team (Soldier 11, Grace and Kolyada) and an electric squad ( Anton, Anby and Nicole). |
| IV |
Packet (Phys.) | The active skill deals physical damage. Increases the damage from a chain of Banbu attacks if there is an “Assault” agent in the squad. Useful only in the early stages of the game. | Suitable for electric (Billy, Enby and Rina) and ice (Korin, Lycaon and Sokaku) units. |
These are all the Banbu that are currently present in Zenless Zone Zero. We hope our tier list will help you choose the best companions for your teams.
