Criminal Investigation Special Response TeamIntroduction
Seth Lowell is an A-rank Electric character in Zenless Zone Zero. Seth Lowell's specialty is Defense. Faction: Criminal Investigation Special Response Team.
On our Zenless Zone Zero tier list Seth Lowell is C tier, 52nd of the 57 characters ranked, from where 4 current tier lists put Seth Lowell.
Other Electric characters in Zenless Zone Zero: Alexandrina Sebastiane, Anby Demara, Anton Ivanov, Asaba Harumasa, Cissia, Claret Flint and 6 more.
Is Seth Lowell good?
An A-rank Electric defender who's really a support: his enhanced Basic Attack, fuelled by Resolve, triggers a Quick Assist for the agent placed before him (not after), giving them a shield and a long Anomaly buildup buff. He also cuts enemies' Anomaly Buildup RES by 20% for every element and builds Daze, all with little field time.
His shield and Anomaly buff only reach himself and one chosen ally, and his key EX Special and charged Basic are slow.
Strengths
- Long, easy buff and debuff uptime
- Little field time needed
- Decent shields
- Big Anomaly buildup buff for him and one ally
- 20% Anomaly Buildup RES shred
Weaknesses
- Shield and buff reach only one ally
- Slow key attacks
Best build for Seth Lowell
From 3 guidesW-Engine
4 options- 13 of 3
- 23 of 3
- 33 of 3
- 42 of 3
Main stats
- Disc 4
- ATK%
- Disc 5
- ATK%
/Electric DMG - Disc 6
- Energy Regen
- Substats
- ATK%
>Anomaly Proficiency >ATK >PEN
Drive Disc (4-piece)
3 options- 12 of 3
Astral Voice(4) - 22 of 3
Swing Jazz(4) - 33 of 3
Proto Punk(4)
Drive Disc (2-piece)
6 options- 12 of 2
Hormone Punk(2) - 21 of 2Swing Jazz(2)
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- 31 of 2
Chaos Jazz(2) - 41 of 2
Freedom Blues(2) - 51 of 2Proto Punk(2)
- 61 of 2
Shockstar Disco(2)
Profile
Seth Lowell carries the title "Rookie Officer". Seth Lowell is a male Thiren. His birthday is April 8th, and he stands 174 cm (5'9") tall. Seth Lowell is voiced by Xiu Yuan (修缘) in Chinese, Nazeeh Tarsha in English, Takanashi Kengo (高梨 謙吾) in Japanese, and Lim Chae-bin (임채빈) in Korean. Seth Lowell was released on 4 September 2024.
Background
Captain, I'll apprehend the perp!
Seth Lowell is a playable Agent in Zenless Zone Zero, and a Rookie Officer of the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team.
"I believe it won't be long before Seth is able to handle his own."
— Zhu Yuan
"The road ahead is still long yet"
— A "Constable"
"This kid tries as hard as ever when it comes to gritting his teeth and refusing to cry~"
— A "criminal" (?)
"Huh... you didn't know? He's known around here for being pretty well connected if you catch my drift..."
— Some indistinct yet striking figures
Seth is a member of the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team.
According to the archive, Seth is currently learning the ropes in Zhu Yuan's team.
He is full of passion, is hardworking, and looks forward to the day that he'll be able to hold his own in his job~
Seth Lowell
"First, gotta pretend to be completely harmless..."
"Ah... saw right through me, huh?"
"Well, whatever, guess it's time we talk with our fists instead!"
Somehow, we became friends? Seth is really easy to understand.
How come Seth is always treating people to meals?
Do Pub Sec officers make that much?
"I'm very happy to be Seth's friend"... Until that day arrives.
Despite the English localization referring to both Seth and Qingyi as "rookie officer" within PubSec, the original Chinese specifies their roles with greater clarity:
Seth's role is defined as 实习探员, implying that he is not yet a full-fledged officer and is still in training.
Qingyi's role is defined as 新人探员, implying she has recently become a full-fledged officer within the force.
Despite being a Cat Thiren, Seth's uniform resembles that of a K9 unit.
Stories
2Agent Profile: Seth Lowell
Seth, a rookie officer in the Public Security Criminal Investigation Special Response Team, is a key player in providing fire support during criminal investigations.
He graduated at the top of his class in the academy and could have landed a higher position, but he chose the tougher path of the Special Response Team.
His impressive profile makes him seem like a genius, but he's actually a hard worker who has had his own struggles. There have been times when he practiced the subjects he wasn't good at until he cried.
Seth is quite smart, but his personality often leads to him being taken advantage of by cunning criminals, or sometimes, coworkers (?).
The subject he's worst at is infiltration. Rumor has it that he holds the academy record for "fastest to get busted" in infiltration tasks.
Based on the video intel we have, he seems a bit slow to catch on.
For instance, when someone is being sarcastic, it takes him a long time to realize it.
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The profile shows that Seth has an older brother who holds a higher position in Public Security.
To some, Seth is a rookie riding on family connections within Public Security, but he got in on his own merit and has nothing to do with his brother's influence.
Currently, they are not on good terms. When they encounter each other at work, they pretend not to know one another.
Seth views his brother as a rival he must surpass, and is working hard to achieve that goal.
Cooperation Notes:
Belle
Seth really is a feline Thiren! He's like a kitty magnet.
Wise
I remember seeing him being completely surrounded by stray cats on the street once.
Must be nice to be so loved by cats.
Stats
- HP8,701
- ATK568
- DEF746
At level 60. Each bar is measured against the highest value in the Zenless Zone Zero roster.
Skills
20Basic Attack: Lightning Strike
Basic AttackPress Basic Attack to activate: Unleashes up to 4 attacks in front, dealing Physical DMG and Electric DMG. 1st-Hit DMG Multiplier: 72.5% 2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 113.7% 3rd-Hit DMG Multiplier: 386.9% 4th-Hit DMG Multiplier: 195.3% 1st-Hit Daze Multiplier: 28% 2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 68.2% 3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier: 227.2% 4th-Hit Daze Multiplier: 121.2%
At skill level 12
Basic Attack: Lightning Strike - Electrified
Basic AttackWhen Resolve is above 75%, hold Basic Attack to activate: Consume 75% Resolve to launch consecutive attacks in front, followed by a Finishing Move, dealing Electric DMG. When the Finishing Move hits an enemy, it triggers the Quick Assist of the squad member positioned before Seth. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. Rush Attack DMG Multiplier: 765.6% Finishing Strike DMG Multiplier: 848.8% Rush Attack Daze Multiplier: 243.1% Finishing Strike Daze Multiplier: 219.2%
At skill level 12
Dodge: Evasion Maneuver
DodgePress Dodge to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: Thunder Assault
DodgePress Basic Attack during a Dodge to activate: Charge forward with a shield attack, dealing Physical DMG. Damage received during the move is decreased by 40%. DMG Multiplier: 220% Daze Multiplier: 82.5%
At skill level 12
Dodge Counter: Retreat to Advance
DodgePress Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Unleash a quick downward slash on enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. After the move, hold EX Special Attack to chain into EX Special Attack: Thunder Shield Rush - High Voltage, enabling faster charging. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 461% Daze Multiplier: 300.1%
At skill level 12
Quick Assist: Armed Support
AssistWhen the on-field character is launched, press Assist to activate: Unleash a quick downward slash on enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. After the move, hold EX Special Attack to chain into EX Special Attack: Thunder Shield Rush - High Voltage, enabling faster charging. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 200% Daze Multiplier: 150.6%
At skill level 12
Defensive Assist: Thundershield
AssistWhen the on-field character is about to be attacked, press Assist to activate: Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. Seth gains 25% Resolve upon activating the skill. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. Light Defensive Daze Multiplier: 371% Heavy Defensive Daze Multiplier: 467.9% Chain Defensive Daze Multiplier: 227.6%
At skill level 12
Assist Follow-Up: Public Security Ruling
AssistPress Basic Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate: Launch a forward thrust attack, followed by two horizontal slashes, dealing Electric DMG. When the skill hits an enemy, it triggers the Quick Assist of the squad member positioned before Seth. After activating the move, hold EX Special Attack to transition to EX Special Attack: Thunder Shield Rush - High Voltage and charge faster. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 857.5% Daze Multiplier: 567.2%
At skill level 12
Special Attack: Thunder Shield Rush
Special AttackPress Special Attack to activate: Launch two shield attacks forward, dealing Electric DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 138.5% Daze Multiplier: 104.4%
At skill level 12
EX Special Attack: Thunder Shield Rush - High Voltage
Special AttackWith enough Energy, press EX Special Attack to activate: Unleash a series of slashes in front, dealing massive Electric DMG. Hold EX Special Attackto charge the move, and Seth will dash forward, unleashing a series of powerful slashes, dealing massive Electric DMG. Activating the move accumulates 75% Resolve. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while charging this skill, and damage taken is reduced by 40%. Seth is invulnerable during the consecutive slashes. DMG Multiplier: 1292.8% Daze Multiplier: 810.9% DMG Multiplier: 1999.7% Daze Multiplier: 1273.6%
At skill level 12
Chain Attack: Final Judgement
Chain AttackWhen a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Launch a series of slashes in front, dealing massive Electric DMG. Activating the move accumulates 75% Resolve. After the move, hold EX Special Attack to chain into EX Special Attack: Thunder Shield Rush - High Voltage, enabling faster charging. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 1409.2% Daze Multiplier: 458%
At skill level 12
Ultimate: Justice Prevails
Chain AttackWhen Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate: Launch a series of upward attacks in front, followed by a Finishing Move, dealing massive Electric DMG. Activating the move accumulates 75% Resolve, and grants 3 additional Assist Points. After the move, hold EX Special Attack to chain into EX Special Attack: Thunder Shield Rush - High Voltage, enabling faster charging. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. DMG Multiplier: 4049.4% Daze Multiplier: 605.7%
At skill level 12
Core Passive: Protector
Core SkillWhen Seth uses EX Special Attack: Thunder Shield Rush - High Voltage, he gains a Shield of Firm Resolve equal to 40% of his initial ATK, up to a max of 3,000 points, and lasting 25s. This effect can trigger once every 10s. When Basic Attack: Lightning Strike - Electrified or Assist Follow-Up: Public Security Ruling triggers a Quick Assist or Chain Attack, causing another squad member to enter the field, that squad member gains a Shield of Firm Resolve equal to 40% of Seth's initial ATK, up to a max of 3,000 points, and lasting 25s. This effect can trigger once every 10s. Having a Shield of Firm Resolve increases Anomaly Proficiency by 50. *Stats shown are at Base level.
Additional Ability: High Spirit
Core SkillWhen another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: When Seth's Chain Attack: Final Judgement or Finishing Move during Basic Attack: Lightning Strike - Electrified hits an enemy, the target's Anomaly Buildup RES to all Attributes is reduced by 20%, lasting 20s.
Heroism
Mindscape 1The shield value provided by Shield of Firm Resolve and its maximum limit is increased by 30%. When Shield of Firm Resolve ends, the Anomaly Proficiency increase provided by Core Passive: Protector lasts an additional 10s.
Recklessness of Youth
Mindscape 2Upon entering battle, Seth immediately gains 75% Resolve. Hitting an enemy with Basic Attack: Lightning Strike - Electrified increases the move's accumulated Electric Anomaly Buildup by 35%.
Slow Reflexes
Mindscape 3Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
Core Aspiration
Mindscape 4The Daze caused by Defensive Assist: Thundershield is increased by 25%.
Distant Admiration
Mindscape 5Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
Idealist
Mindscape 6When Seth lands a Finishing Move on an enemy with Basic Attack: Lightning Strike - Electrified, it deals additional damage equal to 500% of his ATK. The attack is guaranteed to trigger a critical hit, and CRIT DMG is increased by 60%.
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