Grace Howard

S-Rank Agent

Grace Howard

/Electric/Anomaly

Belobog Heavy Industries

Btier

Introduction

Grace Howard is an S-rank Electric character in Zenless Zone Zero. Grace Howard's specialty is Anomaly. Faction: Belobog Heavy Industries.

On our Zenless Zone Zero tier list Grace Howard is B tier, 35th of the 57 characters ranked, from where 18 current tier lists put Grace Howard.

Other Electric characters in Zenless Zone Zero: Alexandrina Sebastiane, Anby Demara, Anton Ivanov, Asaba Harumasa, Cissia, Claret Flint and 6 more.

Is Grace Howard good?

A standard Electric Anomaly agent who swaps in and out quickly and builds heavy Shock, strongest in Disorder teams. Her Zap and Pulse stacks trigger up to four Ablooms per cycle, which scale with the Anomaly already on the target.

She's cheap to invest in and needs no limited weapons, but her skills push her backwards, repeated Shock adds nothing outside Disorder, and she's usually a stand-in when limited S-ranks are missing.

Strengths

  • Quick rotations with optional extra field time
  • Heavy Shock buildup
  • Cheap to build

Weaknesses

  • Skills push her backwards
  • Repeat Shocks add nothing outside Disorder
  • Outclassed by limited agents

Best build for Grace Howard

From 3 guides

W-Engine

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Main stats

Disc 4
Anomaly Proficiency/ATK%
Disc 5
Electric DMG/ATK%/PEN Ratio
Disc 6
Anomaly Mastery
Substats
Anomaly Proficiency >ATK% >PEN >ATK

Drive Disc (4-piece)

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    Thunder Metal(4)
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  2. 2
    Chaos Jazz(4)
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Drive Disc (2-piece)

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  1. 1
    Puffer Electro(2)
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  2. 2
    Swing Jazz(2)
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    Phaethon's Melody(2)
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  2. 4
    Freedom Blues(2)
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  3. 5
    Astral Voice(2)
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  4. 6
    Hormone Punk(2)
    1 of 2

Profile

Grace Howard carries the title "Lead Tech". Grace Howard is a female Human. Her birthday is April 14th, and she stands 170 cm (5'7") tall. Grace Howard is voiced by Xiaogan (小敢) in Chinese, Megan Shipman in English, Shiraishi Haruka (白石 晴香) in Japanese, and Kim Yea-lim (김예림) in Korean. Grace Howard was released on 4 July 2024.

Background

Comment 1:

"Did you say Grace?" Wrench jumped in and answered:

"Hm, she's the first person I've met nice enough to give me a massage."

"She's genuinely caring," Screw quickly added:

"Rather than being tightly wound, I prefer her way of tightening screws just right."

"Her intelligent mind is alluring and elegant as a well-engaged gearbox!"

"And very rational," Oil muttered:

"In her dictionary, there's no room for 'a little' or moderate amount.

It's all in precise 'milliliters'."

"Is there something odd going on with your microphone's audio?"

"Hmm, it's possible that a stray hair got in..."

"Mind if I check your inner parts for you?"

Her introduction on HoYoLAB

Impressions

Honestly, Grace's sleep schedule is kinda terrifying.

Grace always has a soft spot for cute machines.

The break-down components of Grace: 80% mad scientist, 10% tenderness, and 10%...

Stories

2
Agent Profile: Grace

Grace is a technical expert at Belobog Industries. She's the core talent in developing and patenting Belobog's in-Hollow machinery.

She's obsessed with gears, metal and wires — a true mechanical geek. She's eager to dismantle and study any machinery or equipment she takes an interest in: "Such sharp and strong lines, truly beautiful... I can't help but want to open it up and take a look."

Grace always shows extraordinary patience when dealing with machines, doting on the sophisticated metal constructions as if they were her own children.

According to the information at hand, Grace is probably the only one who can playfully refer to Koleda as "Sweet Pea" without receiving a kick in the shin.

Question: Based on Grace's understanding of machines, would she consider me one? I'm currently lacking a physical form, however, so I don't possess components like gears, metal, or wires.

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Both of Grace's parents, who were research workers related to the Hollow, disappeared during a dangerous expedition into a Hollow, and were soon presumed dead. Grace was adopted by her parents' former friend, Khors, the previous president of Belobog Industries, and Koleda's father. As a result, Grace and Koleda are "sisters," though not related by blood.

Cooperation Notes:

Belle: Is it just me... or does Grace sound just like a human being talking to a cat whenever she's talking to machines?

Wise: You mean the way you talk to cats, right?

More importantly, is Fairy already thinking about philosophical questions like "Who am I?"

Stats

  • HP7,482
  • ATK750
  • DEF600

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

Skills

19
  • Basic Attack: High-Pressure Spike

    Basic Attack

    Press Basic Attack to activate: Unleashes up to 4 attacks, dealing Physical DMG and Electrical DMG. While launching Basic Attacks, move thethe movement stick to attack while moving. This allows Grace to reposition herself and deals Physical DMG. While Grace is launching Basic Attacks, her Basic Attack combo will not be interrupted by her Special Attacks, EX Special Attacks, Dodge, Dash Attacks, or Dodge Counter. 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier: 111.2% 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier: 120.2% 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier: 250.2% 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier: 373.3% Moving Shot DMG Multiplier: 81.0% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier: 27.9% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier: 52.3% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier: 107.9% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier: 161.1% Moving Shot Daze Multiplier: 61.2%

    At skill level 12

  • Dodge: Safety Regulation

    Dodge

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

  • Dash Attack: Quick Inspection

    Dodge

    Press Basic Attack during a dodge to activate: Slide forward while shooting, dealing Physical DMG.

  • Dodge Counter: Violation Penalty

    Dodge

    Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Throws a grenade at enemies, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Quick Assist: Incident Management

    Assist

    When the on-field character is launched in the air, press Assist to activate: Throws a grenade at the enemy, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Evasive Assist: Rapid Risk Response

    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: Counter Volt Needle

    Assist

    Press Basic Attack after an Evasive Assist to activate: Unleashes a spinning hail of bullets against enemies in front and throws a grenade, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Special Attack: Obstruction Removal

    Special Attack

    Press Special Attack to activate: Throws a grenade to the front, dealing Electric DMG. Upon use, move the the movement stick to change directions. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

  • EX Special Attack: Supercharged Obstruction Removal

    Special Attack

    With enough Energy, press EX Special Attack to activate: Leap in the air and throw two grenades to the front, dealing massive Electric DMG. Upon use, drag thethe movement stick to change directions. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Chain Attack: Collaborative Construction

    Chain Attack

    When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Throws three grenades into the air then strafes to detonate them, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Ultimate: Demolition Blast - Beware

    Chain Attack

    When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate: Throws a custom grenade which explodes in the air and splits into four smaller grenades, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

  • Core Passive: Pre-Driven Needle

    Core Skill

    When Grace's Basic Attack or Dash Attack hits an enemy and deals Physical DMG, she gains 1 stack of Zap (up to 8 stacks). Upon reaching maximum stacks, using a Special Attack or EX Special Attack will consume all stacks of Zap, increasing the accumulated Electric Anomaly Buildup by 65%. *Stats shown are at Base level. Electric Anomaly Buildup: 130%

    At skill level 7 (F)

  • Additional Ability: Tech Support Dept.

    Core Skill

    When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: Upon hitting an enemy with an EX Special Attack, the next Shock effect inflicted on the target increases Shock DMG by 18%. This effect can stack up to 2 times, and each enemy can trigger it once per skill use. Resets when the Shock effect ends.

  • Recharge Chamber

    Mindscape 1

    When the 4th hit of Grace's Basic Attack hits an enemy, all squad members gain 0.25 Energy. Within the same move, this effect can grant a max of 2 Energy to all squad members.

  • Lightning Piercer

    Mindscape 2

    When Grace's grenade hits an enemy during a Basic Attack, Special Attack, or EX Special Attack, the target's Electric RES is reduced by 8.5%, and Electric Anomaly Buildup RES is reduced by 8.5%, lasting for 8s.

  • Chief Mechanic

    Mindscape 3

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

  • Burst Capacitor

    Mindscape 4

    When Grace uses her EX Special Attack, she gains 6 stacks of Charge (max 6 stacks). When her Basic Attack or Dash Attack hits an enemy, 1 stack of Charge is consumed, increasing her Energy Generation Rate of the attack by 20%.

  • "Frosty Cold Iron Witch"

    Mindscape 5

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

  • Detonation Trigger

    Mindscape 6

    When all Zap stacks are consumed to activate a Special Attack or EX Special Attack, Grace's skill is enhanced, tossing an extra grenade and increasing each grenade's DMG to 200%.

Art

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