In Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ), Banbu vs. Ethereals is the main event of patch 1.4, in which you will have to help teacher Zvezdochka teach the Banbu kids how to defeat Ethereals at various levels to pass the certification. To do this, you will have to choose the right fighters, place them in the right places and build the right battle tactics.
In this guide, we will tell you how to start this event and complete all its missions. As a reward, you can get a corner of the tactical board, polychromes, and various materials.
How to start the Banbu vs. Ethereals event in Zenless Zone Zero
This event started on December 20 at 10:00 AM, and the issuance of temporary rewards will end on January 20 at 03:59 AM server time. After that, the event will be transferred to the Reedu Chronicles category. To participate in it, you will have to meet a couple of conditions, namely:
- Reach at least Internot level 15.
- Complete the Agent story called “The Mole in the Cavern (I)”.
Once you have completed the above requirements, you should automatically receive the first event task. Or you can open the events section, find the page of the desired event, and then click the “Go” button to automatically be transferred to the Reverb Arena.
Next, talk to Teacher Star, standing near the monitor, and agree to help him. After that, the main menu of the event will open. Click on the “To Battle” button to begin completing the first tests. Next, we will tell you in detail how to pass them.
Basic Attestation (Day 1)
Basic certification 1
First, place the Bullseye on the top right tile to start the challenge.
Once you have accumulated 16 assessment points, place the Plugger on the right middle cell to continue stopping enemies moving towards the base in time.
Once you have accumulated 24 assessment points, buy a second Shtekerbu and place it near Yablochkobu to help him quickly deal with the sudden swarm of Ethereals.
At the end, after accumulating another 18 points, place the second Applebu next to the middle Pluggerbu to complete the battle formation. If you followed our instructions, you should be able to complete the stage with flying colors.
Basic Attestation 2
First, place Bullseye on the center tile as shown in the image below.
As soon as you accumulate 10 points, immediately buy Pingweeb and place it right under Bullseye to block the monsters' path.
After accumulating 16 points, take the Plug and place it on the far right bottom cell to attack enemies in the area and on the left and right.
Once you have 18 points, place a second Bullseye right above the first one to help him out.
Once you have 15 more points, place another Pingweeb to the right of Bullseye to block the passage for the Ethereals earlier.
At the end, after gaining 24 points, buy a second Shtekerbu and place it in the upper-right cell to complete the defensive formation. If you followed our instructions, you should be able to complete the stage perfectly.
Basic Attestation 3
Before the start of the test, equip Pingwibu's Training Log to strengthen the corresponding Banbu.
Buy Applebu and place it in the bottom center tile on the right side.
Once you have 10 assessment points, buy Pingwibu and place it on the upper route to prevent enemies from passing it.
Then help Pingwib on the upper route, place one Shtekerbu to the right of him, as shown in the picture below.
Enemies will continue to primarily attack the top lane, so bolster your defenses there by placing a second Bullseye next to the Shtekerbu.
Once you reach 15 points again, place a second Pingvibu underneath the first Bullseye to secure the bottom route.
When the top Pingwibu has a little less than 10% health left, remove it from the route by clicking on the red arrow.
Once you have 18 points, upgrade the bottom Pingweeb by clicking on the double green arrow as shown in the screenshot below.
Deal with the remaining two enemies by placing another Pingweeb above the top Yablochkobu. If you followed our instructions, you should be able to complete the stage with flying colors.
Basic Attestation 4
Select “Pingwibu Training Log” again before starting the test. Then place Pingwibu to the right of the center left cell.
Once you have accumulated 16 assessment points, place Shtekerbu right behind Pingwibu to help him deal with enemies.
Next, place Apple on the top center tile next to the arrow sign to give even more support to Pingvib.
As soon as Pingweeb's health drops below 10% and a shooting enemy approaches him, immediately remove Banbu from the field so that he does not have time to be defeated.
When the shooting enemy dies, place Pingweebu back in the same place as before.
After accumulating 14 points, remove the Shtekerba from the field and place the Avocaba in its place.
Destroy a crowd of opponents by placing Shtekerba directly under Avocaba.
Finally, place another Pingwibu directly below the first one to complete the battle formation. If you followed our instructions, you should be able to complete the stage with flying colors.
Basic Attestation 5
Equip both new gears in the main menu, and once the challenge starts, place the Bullseye on the top-most tile on the right.
Once you have 10 assessment points, buy the Pingweeb and place it right in the center of the crossroads.
Place Avocabu right under Applejack so that he can heal both Banbus.
When you have 16 points, place the Plugger under the Avocaba.
Next, place another Pingwibu directly below the first one, as demonstrated in the image below.
Recover 24 assessment points, place the second Pluggerboo directly to the right of Avocaboo. If you followed our instructions, you should be able to complete the stage with a perfect score.
Basic Assessment 6
Equip both new equipments from the main menu, and after the trial starts, place the Seeker on the center left tile to speed up your assessment points.
Next, block the opponents with Pingweeb, placing it right in front of the Seeker on the central route.
After accumulating 14 points, place Avocabu directly behind Pingweeb to restore its health.
When you have 12 points, place Applebu on the top center tile, near Pingubu, to help him.
Next, place the Plug directly under the Avocaba in order to prepare for the arrival of opponents on the lower route.
You'll need to block even more opponents by placing a second Pingweeb right below the first one.
Next, you'll need to upgrade both Pingweebs by clicking on the green double arrows to unlock their advanced abilities (36 points needed).
After you upgrade both Pingweebs, remove the Seeker and put in its place Applejack, since you will no longer need the acceleration of accumulation of points.
If you followed all our instructions, you should have passed all the tests with flying colors. Now you can move on to the next day.
