Billy Kid

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Billy Kid

/Physical/Attack

Cunning Hares

Dtier

Introduction

Billy Kid is an A-rank Physical character in Zenless Zone Zero. Billy Kid's specialty is Attack. Faction: Cunning Hares.

On our Zenless Zone Zero tier list Billy Kid is D tier, 55th of the 57 characters ranked, from where 5 current tier lists put Billy Kid.

Other Physical characters in Zenless Zone Zero: Alice Thymefield, Caesar King, Corin Wickes, Dialyn, Jane Doe, Nekomiya Mana and 7 more.

Is Billy Kid good?

The free Physical attacker you get second, with a mobile, reactive style: he moves and shoots at once, controls space and hits everything around him. His Core adds 50% damage while crouching and his Additional Ability adds 50% Ultimate damage per Chain Attack, up to two, so he rewards careful routing.

He has aged badly as a main damage dealer, his Additional Ability limits his teammates, and he offers few set combos for beginners to lean on.

Strengths

  • Free
  • Mobile, space-controlling playstyle
  • Simple to start, deep to optimise

Weaknesses

  • Far weaker than modern damage dealers
  • Additional Ability limits team options
  • No clear routes for beginners

Best build for Billy Kid

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Main stats

Disc 4
CRIT DMG/CRIT Rate
Disc 5
ATK%/Physical DMG/PEN Ratio
Disc 6
ATK%
Substats
CRIT DMG=CRIT Rate >ATK% >PEN >ATK

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Profile

Billy Kid is a male Intelligent Construct. His birthday is November 25th, and he stands 188 cm (6'2") tall. Billy Kid is voiced by Chen Runqiu (陈润秋) in Chinese, Clifford Chapin in English, Hayashi Yū (林 勇) in Japanese, and Lee Joo-seung (이주승) in Korean. Billy Kid was released on 4 July 2024.

Background

"The Starlight Knights never lose!" — Billy Kid

This handsome cyborg with a cool and carefree personality is an avid fan of the Starlight Knight show, not only referring to himself as one of the Starlight Knights, but repeating many classic lines from the show.

He may look unreliable, but once he gets serious, Billy can take on any challenge...

He seems carefree, but his strength can be relied on..

Billy Kid shares his Trust progress with Starlight - Billy Kid.

My BGM is On

Impressions

Stories

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Details

Billy Kid, an AI construct that has passed the forbidden fruit test, is essentially a self-aware machine.

True to his name, despite having the appearance of a robot, he is quite childlike.

He's a big fan of the visual FX show "Starlight Knight" and wishes to be a hero like the main characters of the show. He often refers to himself as a Starlight Knight and imitates the lines in the show.

Such behavior appears to be only for comedic effect, however.

"Don’t make me sound like an idiot! I'm obviously very smart!" — Billy.

Increase Trust to Close to unlock more

Similar to Anby, there are gaps in Billy's personal history that remain unfilled.

The available information indicates that before joining Gentle House, Billy spent an extended period serving with another mysterious gang.

As of now, it appears Billy still maintains a close connection with a certain gang leader from the Outer Ring of New Eridu.

Cooperation Notes:

Belle

Weren't you obsessed with the Starlight Knight series as a kid, Wise?

That brings me back. You shouting "Starlight Mirage!" with your arms crossed...

Wise

There was never such a time. Please erase such non-existent memories from your mind.

It's been a long time since I was that age, after all, and my name doesn't have "kid" in it.

Stats

  • HP6,907
  • ATK712
  • DEF606

At level 60. Each bar is measured against the highest value in the Zenless Zone Zero roster.

Skills

19
  • Basic Attack: Full Firepower

    Basic Attack

    Press Basic Attack to activate: Unleashes a piercing attack, dealing Physical DMG. Repeatedly press or hold to enter Crouching Shot to extend the attack duration. Drag the the movement stick during Crouching Shot to launch Rolling Shot and adjust the character's position, dealing Physical DMG. Stop pressing or holding during Crouching Shot to launch Finishing Shot at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Standing Fire DMG Multiplier: 136.2% Standing Bullet DMG Multiplier: 15.3% Crouching Fire DMG Multiplier: 124.5% Crouching Bullet DMG Multiplier: 25.9% Rolling Shot DMG Multiplier: 124.5% Finishing Shot DMG Multiplier: 99.0% Standing Fire Daze Multiplier: 81.9% Standing Bullet Daze Multiplier: 9.4% Crouching Fire Daze Multiplier: 82.2% Crouching Bullet Daze Multiplier: 14.4% Rolling Shot Daze Multiplier: 82.2% Finishing Shot Daze Multiplier: 83.8%

    At skill level 12

  • Dodge: Risky Business

    Dodge

    Press Dodge to activate: A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Dash Attack: Starlight Sanction

    Dodge

    When dragging thethe movement stickduring a dodge, press Basic Attack: Launches a piercing attack at nearby enemies within a large area, dealing Physical DMG. When not dragging the the movement stick during a dodge, press Basic Attack: Launches a piercing attack at enemies in a line, dealing Physical DMG. 360-degree Shot DMG Multiplier: 126.8% Straight Shot DMG Multiplier: 78.6% 360-degree Shot Daze Multiplier: 94.9% Straight Shot Daze Multiplier: 29.4%

    At skill level 12

  • Dodge Counter: Fair Fight

    Dodge

    Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Pierces enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 443.6% Daze Multiplier: 290.2%

    At skill level 12

  • Quick Assist: Power of Teamwork

    Assist

    When the on-field character is launched, press Assist to activate: Launches a piercing attack at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack. DMG Multiplier: 186.9% Daze Multiplier: 140.7%

    At skill level 12

  • Evasive Assist: Flash Spin

    Assist

    When the character on field is about to be attacked, press Assist to activate: Dodges the enemy's attack and activates Vital View. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Assist Follow-Up: Fatal Shot

    Assist

    Press Basic Attack after an Evasive Assist to activate: Pierces enemies in a large area in front, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 778.2% Daze Multiplier: 512.8%

    At skill level 12

  • Special Attack: Stand Still

    Special Attack

    Press Special Attack to activate: Performs up to 3 piercing attacks in a line, dealing Physical DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier: 48.4% 2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 103.4% 3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 100.7% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier: 36.3% 2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 78.1% 3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 75.4%

    At skill level 12

  • EX Special Attack: Clearance Time

    Special Attack

    With enough Energy, press EX Special Attack to activate: Launches a powerful piercing attack in a line, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1088.3% Daze Multiplier: 659.5% Energy Cost to Use: 60

    At skill level 12

  • Chain Attack: Starlight Mirage

    Chain Attack

    When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Unleashes a powerful piercing attack at surrounding enemies in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1471.1% Daze Multiplier: 295.6%

    At skill level 12

  • Ultimate: Starlight, Shine Bright

    Chain Attack

    When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate: Unleashes a powerful piercing attack at surrounding enemies in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Core Passive: Steady Shot

    Core Skill

    Billy's DMG increases by 25% when he enters Crouching Shot during his Basic Attack. The effect ends if he moves, returns to standby, or is knocked back or launched by an attack. *Stats shown are at Base level. Damage Increase: 50% CRIT Rate: 4.8%

    At skill level 7 (F)

  • Additional Ability: Team Starlight

    Core Skill

    When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: After Billy uses a Chain Attack, the DMG of his next Ultimate is increased by 50%, stacking up to 2 times. This effect resets whenever an Ultimate is activated.

  • Dazzling Entrance

    Mindscape 1

    When Billy hits an enemy with a Dash Attack or Dodge Counter, he gains an additional 2.7 Energy. Can trigger once every 5s.

  • Roaming Gunslinger

    Mindscape 2

    Billy's Dodge Counter DMG increases by 25%. Rolling Shots during his Basic Attacks count as dodges, making Billy Invulnerable during skill activation and able to trigger Perfect Dodges. When a Rolling Shot triggers a Perfect Dodge, it will automatically follow up with a Dodge Counter.

  • Teachings of the Starlight Knights

    Mindscape 3

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

  • Starlight Ballistics

    Mindscape 4

    When Billy hits an enemy with his EX Special Attack, the skill's CRIT Rate increases based on the distance from the enemy. The closer he is to the target, the greater the effect, up to a maximum increase of 32%.

  • Lost Technological Construct

    Mindscape 5

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

  • Starlight Hero

    Mindscape 6

    When Billy accumulates 10 hits on enemies or triggers a Perfect Dodge, his DMG increases by 6%, stacking up to 5 times. The effect resets if he is knocked back or launched by an enemy.

How to get Billy Kid

Completing the Prologue Chapter of Phaethon's Story: Business x Strangeness x Justness

Art

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