How to play Anton Ivanov in Zenless Zone Zero

"Sorry, I got held up by this strange guy asking if I wanted to play cards or something on my way here... Hm? You haven't started interviewing our president yet, have you? Don't forget to lower the mic stand a bit." — Anton Ivanov.

Leads Others in His Passion for Work. A senior staff member of Belobog Industries, he's an onsite project manager who's always ready to go. Energetic and Reliable. He's full of vigor and always rises to the occasion. Kind-Hearted Despite Appearances. With a sharp tongue but a soft heart, he can't say "no" to those in need. Strong, Sincere & Straightforward. Open and honest, nothing can seem to upset him.

Attributes and Role

• Rank: A
• Attribute: Electric
• Fighting Style: Attack
• Faction Belobog Heavy Industries (as Ben Bigger, Grace Howard and Koleda Belobog)

Free-to-Play Guide To Obtain Anton Ivanov

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Basic Attack

Enthusiastic Drills

• Activation: Press Basic Attack
• Effect: Unleashes up to 4 mixed attacks, dealing Physical DMG. The 4th-hit is a Piledriver Attack.

Enthusiastic Drills (Burst Mode)

• Activation: Press Basic Attack while in Burst Mode
• Effect: Unleashes up to 3 mixed atacks, dealing massive Electric DMG. During the 2nd Drill Attack and 3rd Piledrivers Attack, continually press or hold to increase the attack duration.

Dodge

Let's Move

• Activation: Press Dodge
• Effect: A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Dash Attack

Fire with Fire

• Activation: Press Basic Attack during a dodge
• Effect: Rams into enemies in front of him, dealing Physical DMG.

Dodge Counter

Retaliation

• Activation: Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge
• Effect: Continuously strikes enemies in front with heavy punches, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.

Special Attack

Overload Drill (Burst Mode)

• Activation: Press Special Attack
• Effect: Launch a Drill Attack at enemies in front, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is Invulnerable while using this skill.

EX Special Attack

Spin, Bro!

• Activation: Press Special Attack
• Effect: Unleashes a Pile Driver Attack against enemies in a line in front, dealing Electric DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Explosion Drill (Burst Mode)

• Activation: When Anton has enough energy, press Special Attack while in Burst Mode
• Effect: Launches a Piledriver Attack at enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill..

Smash the Horizon, Bro!

• Activation: When Anton has enough energy, press Special Attack and hold it
• Effect: Launches several Pile Driver Attacks at enemies in a line in front of him, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Anton enters Burst Mode after using this skill. When in Burst Mode, Anton’s attacks become more powerful, dealing massive Electric DMG while continually consuming Energy upon hitting an enemy. Burst Mode remains active for up to 30 seconds or until his Energy is depleted.

Chain Attack

Go Go Go

• Activation: When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate
• Effect: Unleashes a Pile Driver Attack onto the ground in front of him over a large area, dealing massive Electric DMG to enemies within range. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Ultimate

Go Go Go Go Go

• Activation: When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate
• Effect: Unleashes a Pile Driver Attack onto the ground in front of him over a large area, dealing massive Electric DMG to enemies within range. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Brothers in Arms

• Effect: When Anton uses his Piledriver Attack, the skill’s DMG is increased by 12%/14%/16%/18%/20%/22%/24% and when he uses his Drill Attack, the skill’s DMG is increased by 20%/23.3%/26.6%/30%/33.3%/36.6%/40%.

Additional Ability

Teamwork

• Effect: When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: While Anton is in Burst Mode and when attacking Shocked enemies, for every 5 critical hits, an additional bout of Shock DMG is triggered at 30% of the original DMG. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s.

Reactive Assist

Shoulder-To-Shoulder

• Activation: When the on-field character is launched, press Assist Attack
• Effect: Continuously strikes enemies in front of him with heavy punches, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.

Protective Drill (Burst Mode)

• Activation: When the character in combat is knocked back, press Assist Attack
• Effect: Attacks enemies in front with a Drill Attack, dealing massie Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.

Defensive Assist

Iron Wrist

• Activation: When the character on field is about to be attacked, press Assist Attack
• Effect: Parries the enemy’s attack, dealing massive Daze. This skill excels at parrying enemy attacks and reduces the consumption of Assist Points when the character is under intense attacks. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist Follow-Up

Limit Burst

• Activation: Press Special Attack after a Defensive Assist
• Effect: Press Special Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate. Launches a Drill Attack that ends in a Pile Driver Attack, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

A. Warm-Up Exercises

• *Effect:*When Drill Attack hits an enemy, Anton gains additional Energy. During a single use, a max of 5 Energy can be gained.

B. State of Flow

• Effect: When Anton uses his EX Special Attack and enters Burst Mode, he gains a Shield based on his Energy and equal to 3 -9% of his max HP. The greater his Energy, the larger the Shield. The Shield dissipates when leaving Burst Mode.

C. Rotational Training

• Effect: Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

D. Everyone Get Fired Up!

• *Effect:*When Anton uses a Chain Attack or Ultimate, the squad’s CRIT Rate increases by 10% for 12s.

E. Jack of All Trades

• Effect: Basic Attack, Dodge, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

F. Break The Limit

• Effect: When Anton’s Pile Driver Attack triggers a critical hit, his Basic Attack: Enthusiastic Drills (Burst Mode) and Dodge Counter: Overload Drill (Burst Mode) deal 4% more DMG for 30s, stacking up to 6 times. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

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