Zenless Zone Zero Agent guide
Hugo Vlad Best Build
An Ice Attack Agent. Hugo Vlad's guide covers W-Engines, Drive Discs, teams and upgrade tips.
Hugo Vlad build overview
Hugo Vlad is a S-Rank Ice Attack Agent used as attack. Hugo Vlad's Attack build uses the listed main stats and team roles to keep the combat loop smooth. Finish Hugo Vlad's core setup before farming small substat upgrades.
Recommended main stats are DISC 6: ATK, DISC 5: Ice DMG, DISC 4: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG. After equipping the correct main stats, prioritize CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, ATK.
Best W-Engines
Myriad Eclipse is the primary W-Engine recommendation because its stats and passive support Hugo Vlad's Attack mechanics. Other tested options include Myriad Eclipse, Deep Sea Visitor, Severed Innocence.
Drive Discs and stats
The recommended setup is 4× Woodpecker Electro with 2× Branch and Blade Song. This setup boosts Hugo Vlad's direct damage during burst windows.
Recommended teams
- Recommended squad: Hugo Vlad (Attack), Anby Demara (Stun), Nicole Demara (Stun).
- Alternative squad: Hugo Vlad (Attack), Lighter (Stun).
Hugo Vlad's listed squads keep the key damage, Daze and support roles covered.
Skill priority
- Situational priority: Chain Attack.
- Situational priority: Dodge.
- Situational priority: Assist.
- Core priority: Core Skill.
- Damage priority: Basic Attack.
- Damage priority: Special Attack.
Hugo Vlad should raise the listed core and damage skills first. Finish Hugo Vlad's Agent level, W-Engine and Drive Disc main stats before chasing perfect substats.
Mindscape and investment
Hugo Vlad works at M0. For Hugo Vlad, For Hugo Vlad, M2 and M6 are the main upgrade points.
Frequently asked questions
Does Hugo Vlad need a signature W-Engine?
Hugo Vlad does not need the signature W-Engine. Use one of Hugo Vlad's listed W-Engines when the signature is unavailable.
What should be upgraded first?
Level Hugo Vlad and the W-Engine first. Then raise Hugo Vlad's listed core skills and finish the correct Drive Disc main stats.