Short verdict: to spin or miss?
Turn around if:
- You play as Bernice, Soldier 11 or Lighter and you don't have a dedicated APC support that runs out of pocket.
- You don't have Nicole or Astra Yao-Lucy will close this niche perfectly
- You are a newcomer or a returning player who missed her first banner
- You need a universal caliper that is suitable for multiple team archetypes
Skip it if:
- You already have Nicole or Astra Yao-their buffs are more efficient than Lucy's fixed 600 ATCs in optimized endgame builds.
- There is no fire or physical DD in your roster.
- You save up on a confirmed character version 1.7, which will be a direct reinforcement of your main team.
- You are an F2P player and you have less than 30 spins to the guarantor-math gets too tough
What it really means Deadline March 26
Most guides interpret this incorrectly. March 26 is not the end of the banner. a control point. The event "Absolutely new program"(entry to the game) runs from March 12 to April 22, 2025 and rewards 10 Encrypted Master Films in 7 days of entry. Phase 2 itself starts on April 2. These 10 films If you already have 60 + spins, they can be the deciding factor between risk and guaranteed receipt.
Character Review: How Lucy Actually Works
Lucy is a fire-type sapphire from the Sons of Calidon faction. Her entire design is built on staying out of the battlefield.
Characteristics at the 60th level
| Features | Value |
|---|---|
| HP | 8,025 |
| А Т К | 583 |
| З А Ш | 612 |
| Impulse | 86 |
| Mastery of Anomaly | 94 |
| Anomaly control | 92 |
| Main characteristics | Energy Recovery |
Р о т и я
Switch to Lucy → Call Three Guardians with Special Attack → Use EX-Special Attack (60 energies) to Activate "The fans!" → Cancel the animation in a jerk → switch to DD. Done. Boars stay on the field, causing physical damage and accumulating Stunning, as well as distracting enemies on yourself. You return to your DD in less than three seconds.
"The fans!" To reach this limit, Lucy needs 2475 + ATK, which is why endgame builds target 1923 - 2700 ATK depending on skill level. Basic passive Enhances Fans! by 140 - 200%, so pumping Basic Skills and Special Attacks is the top priority.
Her У л т а inflicts 572% × 3 fire damage, restores 10 energy to the squad and gives +20 energy to the next character when entering the field. Useful, but in most situations you will prioritize the Ulta of your DD rather than her.
Underrated Mechanics: Its EX-Special Attack Activates Quick assistanceallowing you to immediately counterattack your DD. This is a reduction in rotation that saves valuable time on the battlefield.
Position in meta version 1.6
352 players rated Lucy as a Tier 0 (SS) character, and only 47 as Tier 1 (S). This gap reflects her real effectiveness, not just theory.
Defence of Shiui - The 10th floor gives 200 polychromes every two weeks versus 100 on the 7th floor - ATK buffs and Lucy 's Stunning make this jump achievable for teams that used to be on the edge . She is also strong in " Zero Cave " , where minimal time on the pitch means no damage to DD .
Lucy vs other sapphires
| С а п п о р о т| Type of Baffa ATK| Time in the field| The Best Link|
|---|---|---|---||Lucie| 600 ATK fixed (out of pocket)| Very little| Fire/Phys.DD||Н о л ь| % Reduced Protection| Little| Ethereal teams||Astra Yao| % ATK + other| Medium| Flexibility|
Lucy 's ATK fixed buffs are easier to maintain than percentage buffs in the early and mid-stages of the game . In optimized endgame builds with high ATK scores , Nicole or Astra Yao can make a leap forward , but Lucy 's fractional synergy with the Sons of Calidon and the Guardian Cabans ' contribution to Stunning add utility that alternatives cannot replicate .
Fire and physical commands will not go anywhere in version 1.7 . There are no confirmed future characters that would directly devalue her role .
Best teams for Lucy in 1.6 .
Team 1 - Fire Dissonance (Meta) Lucy + Bernis + Yanagi + Rocketbu . Bernice accumulates a fiery Anomaly out of his pocket while Yanagi causes Dissonance . Lucy 's boars add Stunning , and her ATK buff amplifies both Anomaly characters . Rocketbu fits perfectly into the style of the game " out of pocket " .
Command 2 - Standard Fire DD Lucy + Soldier 11 (or Lighter) + Slot to choose from + Rocketbu . Classic fire team . Buff Lucy directly feeds Soldier 11 damage windows . Add a Lighter for Stunning if there is one .
Team 3 - Breakthrough (New) Lucy + Iyuan/Pan Yinhu + Belion . Less tested , but community confirmed viability . Buff ATK Lucy is excellent in supporting Division-oriented DD .
Note for F2P : No Bernice or Yanagi ? Lucy + Soldier 11 + any standard Stunning character will work fine . Stunning from Guardians partially compensates for the lack of a specialized Stunning character .
The real limitation : Fast , very mobile enemies that the Guardians can't track . This applies to some elite enemies in Shiyu Defense . Plan Stunning coverage in the team with that in mind .
What time will Lucy really cost ?
Guarantor system in ZZZ
- 1 spin = 160 polychromes
- Basic chance of S-rank : 0.6%
- Soft Pity (Soft Pity) : ~75 - 80 spins (chance increases to~6.6%)
- The Hard Pity (Hard Pity) : 90 spins = 14,400 polychromes guaranteed
- 50/50 : The first S-rank is 50/50 per event character ; if lost , the next one will be guaranteed to Lucy .
Costs for different types of players
| Type of player | The situation | Estimated number of polychromes |
|---|---|---|
| F2P (from scratch) | 0 Guarantor , without Guarantee | 13,000 - 15,000 (average of 80 steals) |
| F2P (60 guarantee , there is a guarantee) | 30 points to the hard guarantee | ~4 800 |
| Dolphin (Monthly Card) | 0 Guaranty | Probably 115 - 129 spins for two copies |
| Keith | Pursuit of the M6 | 6 × Hard Guarantor at Worst |
The average realistic cost of a Lucy : 80 twists/12,800 polychromes . If you have 60 spins to the guarantor , the worst-case scenario is 30 twists/4,800 polychromes .
Check your guarantor counter right now : Search for Signal → Details → History , count the twists since you received your last S-rank . This simple step will change your entire resource calculation .
If you run out of polychromes and don't want to miss the Phase 2 window , you can Buy Polychromes for Zenless Zone Zero on Lucy's banner through loot hub-quick delivery and profitable courses.
Free Polychroms until April 22
F2P players can actually accumulate 13,000 - 15,000 polychromes in a full phase. Here is a breakdown.
The event "Absolutely New Program"(March 12-April 22)
Enter the game for 7 days (not necessarily in a row) to receive:
| The Day | Award |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Encrypted master tape × 1 |
| Day 1 | Encrypted master tape × 1 |
| Day 3: | Encrypted master tape × 2 |
| Day 3 | Encrypted master tape × 1 |
| Day 5: | Encrypted master tape × 1 |
| Day 6 | Encrypted master tape × 1 |
| Day 7 | Encrypted master tape x3 |
Total: 10 films = equivalent to 1,600 polychromes. Requirement: 8th level Internet + completion of the prologue.
Other Active Sources
- Daily instructions: Stable low income throughout the phase
- Defence of Shiyu: 200 polychromes on the 10th floor, 100 on the 7th-every two weeks
- The Zero Cavern: Weekly Polychroms for Passing
- Events of version 1.6: Additional polychromes for time-limited missions
Combined with Shiyu sweep and event awards, F2P players entering Phase 2 with 60 + twists are in a very strong position.
Signatures Amplification: Skip It
"The Qabom-Gun" It gives the squad +2.5% ATK for each hit of an ally, adding up to 4 times for 8 seconds. Strong in a long battle, but the requirement to accumulate stocks hinders in rotations focused on quick damage.
Practical Alternatives
| Amplificator | Effects | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Б а б а х-п у ш к а | Attack force +10%(4 levels) | Limited Banner |
| Р е в е р б е р а т о р-III | Chain attack/Ulta +8% to force of attack of the detachment at 10 s | Standard/Crafting |
| Crying Cradle | Recovering energy off the field + damage bonus | Standard Standard |
| The Moon Sonata | Extended duration of Buffet | Standard |
Recommended for "Reverberation-Mark III" For most players. It works in Chain Attacks and Ults-just when Lucy is in rotation-and goes well with Fans!. First, spend polychromes on Lucy's character banner.
Mindscapes: How Many Copies Do You Need?
M0 is the right stopping point for F2P and most players who spend little. The skill set is fully functional from the start.
- М 0: Full call of Caban Guardians, buffs of Fans!, full functionality. 95% of players stay here.
- M2 +: Opens the Trick with Cancel Chain Attack-undo in the middle of the Chain to use the Chain twice on the same agent (e.g. Piper → Lucy → Piper), accumulating Decibels and updating Fans!. Useful for optimized rotations, but does not change the game dramatically.
- M6 (ferocious fangs of fire): EX-special Allied attacks during the action of "Fans!" cause an explosion of fire damage from boars at the rate of 300% of the ATK, extending the buffs by +5 seconds to 3 times every 30 seconds. Significant improvement, but requires 6 copies. Only for "whales".
Lucy M0 comfortably closes all current content. Chase the M6 only if you plan to use it as your primary support in the long run.
The mechanics of the ATK limit that many people miss
Lucy's fixed 600-unit ATC buff scales from her own ATC-13.8% of Lucy's ATC, with a limit of 600. Most players focus fully on their DD stats and treat Lucy as a passive buffer. But each ATK unit in Lucy's build below the threshold of 2475 directly turns into an amplification for your entire team.
Give priority to ATC% in the main Disk states (4/5/6 slots) instead of CRIT stats until you reach the limit. Endgame targets: 1923 - 2700 ATK depending on the level of Special Attack.
- Recommended Set: 4 parts of Swing Jazz (Energy Recovery + Team Damage when Chain Attack/Ulta is triggered)
- The second option: 2 parts of "Gormon-punk"
- Priority of Skills: Basic and Special Attack (Five Stars) → Help and Chain (Three Stars) → Push (Two Stars, Don't Spend Material Here)
Saving or spending? Planning after 1.6
The guarantee is transferred between banners-always. Your accumulated spins are never reset after the banner ends. Lucy pass does not spend the guarantor, nor does it bring it closer if you do not spin.
Turn to Lucy now if:
- You have 60 + cool and a guaranteed character
- You actively use fire or physical DD
- No confirmed 1.7 character closes a more critical hole in the roster
Please copy to 1.7 if:
- You have 0 cool and less than 10,000 polychromes
- Character 1.7 directly enhances your core team
- You already have Nicole or Astra Yao!
The second phase also introduces Trigger (Electric Mill) and Zhu Yuan (Ether Attack). If either of them suits your roster better, this is a legitimate reason to redirect resources. Lucy is a rerun, she will come back. For players who want to stay competitive in both phases without depleting stocks, you can do the same. Features of Zero Zero Zero through the Loot-Hub to maintain flexibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lucy worth it for F2P? Yes, under certain conditions. At 60 + spins and guarantor is a great investment for fire/physical teams. At 0 twists and less than 10,000 polychromes, the risk profile changes-you can walk to a hard guarantor (14,400 polychromes) without a guarantee of receipt. First check your counter.
How long is Lucy's banner available in Phase 2? Phase 2 starts on April 2, 2025 and runs the entire version cycle-usually until late April/early May. The All-New Program event (10 free films) ends on April 22, this is a more important deadline.
Can I get Lucy from the standard banner? No. It is only available in the limited S-rank. Passing Phase 2 means waiting for its next run.
Will the guarantor be transferred if I miss her banner? Yes, the guarantee is universal for all limited banners in ZZZ. The pass does not reset anything.
Is there a signature amplifier? For most players, no. Reverberation-Mark III works well enough that signature is a luxury, not a necessity.
What's the most important thing to check before you turn? Your current guarantor counter. Search for signal → Details → History, count the twists since the last S-rank. At 60 + with guarantor Lucy is a much safer choice. At 0 and limited polychromes, math is riskier.
