Anton Ivanov Guide and Best Builds for Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ)
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Introduction - Anton Ivanov
Anton Ivanov is an A-Rank Electric Attack Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. He specialises in dealing high damage through his Burst Mode, infusing his Drill with Electric Energy, and triggering Shock. Anton Ivanov belongs to the Belobog Heavy Industries faction alongside other characters such as Koleda Belobog, Grace Howard and Ben Bigger.
Leads Others in his passion for Work
A senior staff member of Belobog Industries, he's an on-site 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 and Straightforward
Open and honest, nothing can seem to upset him.
Banner Availability and How to Pull Anton Ivanov
Anton Ivanov is an A-Rank agent available to be pulled from all Character and W-Engine Banners in Zenless Zone Zero.
Anton Ivanov Strengths and Weaknesses
Strengths
Powerfull DPS thanks to his ability to trigger Shock multiple times in a row through his Burst Mode.- Has usefull Mindscapes, making him a good option to invest in for the long run.
- Boosts his own Damage.
- Easy to play.
Weaknesses
Damage mostly tied to his Burst Mode.- Not a lot of team options.
- Damage potential locked behind enemies remaining Shocked constantly.
Skills, Mindscapes, and Promotions
Skills, Mindscapes, and Promotions
| Skill | Description |
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| Basic Attack: Enthusiastic Drills | Press to activate: Unleashes up to 4 mixed attacks in front, dealing Physical DMG. The 4th hit is a Pile Driver Attack. |
| Basic Attack: Enthusiastic Drills (Burst Mode). | Press while in Burst Mode to activate: Unleashes up to 3 mixed attacks in front, dealing massive Electric DMG. During the 2nd Drill Attack and 3rd Piledriver Attack, press repeatedly or hold to extend the skill duration. |
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Dodge: Let's Move | Press to activate: A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. |
| Dash Attack: Fire with Fire | Press during a Dodge to activate: Rams into enemies in front of him, dealing Physical DMG. |
| Dodge Counter: Retaliation | Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Continuously strikes enemies in front of him with heavy punches, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack. |
| Dodge Counter: Overload Drill (Burst Mode) | While in Burst Mode, press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Launch a Drill Attack at enemies in front of him, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack. |
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Quick Assist: Shoulder-To-Shoulder | When the character in combat is launched, press to activate: Continuously strikes enemies in front of him with heavy punches, dealing Physical DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack. |
| Quick Assist: Protective Drill (Burst Mode) | When the on-field character is launched, press to activate: Attacks enemies in front with a Drill Attack, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack. |
| Defensive Assist: Iron Wrist | When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate: 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 | Press 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. |
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Special Attack: Spin, Bro! | Press to activate: Unleashes a Pile Driver Attack against enemies in a line in front, dealing Electric DMG. Anti-interrupt level is increased while using this skill. |
| EX Special Attack: Smash the Horizon, Bro! |
With enough Energy, press to activate: 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 until his Energy is depleted. |
| Special Attack: Explosive Drill (Burst Mode) | Press Special Attack while in Burst Mode to activate: Launches a Pile Driver Attack at enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. Anti-interrupt level is increased while using this skill. |
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Chain Attack: Go Go Go! | When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to Activate: Unleash 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! | When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: 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. |
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Core Passive: Brothers in Arms! | When Anton uses his Piledriver Attack, the skill's damage is increased by 12%(Lv.1). When he uses his Drill Attack, the skill's damage is increased by 20%(Lv.1). |
| Additional Ability: Teamwork | When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: While Anton is in Burst Mode, for every 4 critical hits, the next attack hitting Shocked enemies triggers an additional bout of Shock DMG at 45% of the original DMG. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s. |
Anton's Best Mindscapes
Anton is a character with overall amazing Mindscapes. Getting him up to M6 is definitely a good investment. If you don't want to go that high, investing in at least his M1 will provide a nice energy boost to himself, and his M2 will increase his survivability. Get at least his M4, as it will provide a CRIT Rate buff to all squad members.
| # | Mindscape | Description |
|---|---|---|
| M1 | Warm-up Exercises | When Drill Attack hits an enemy, Anton gains additional Energy, up to a maximum of 5 Energy per skill use. |
| M2 | State of Flow | When Anton uses his EX Special Attack and enters Burst Mode, he gains a Shield that equals to 7.5% of his max HP. While in Burst Mode, entering combat or switching in reapplies the shield effect. This effect can trigger once every 15s. The Shield dissipates when Burst Mode ends. |
| M3 | Rotational Training | Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2. |
| M4 | Everyone Get Fired Up! | When Anton uses a Chain Attack or Ultimate, all squad members' CRIT Rate increases by 10% for 12s. |
| M5 | Jack of All Trades | Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2. |
| M6 | Break the Limit | 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 damage for 30s, stacking up to 6 times. Repeated triggers reset the duration. |
Anton's Promotion Passives
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| Core Skill Enhancement A |
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| Core Skill Enhancement B |
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| Core Skill Enhancement C |
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| Core Skill Enhancement D |
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| Core Skill Enhancement E |
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How to Play Anton Ivanov
Anton Ivanov is primarily played as the main damage dealer using his EX Special Attack to enter his Burst Mode to further increase his damage.
In order to play Anton Ivanov and maximise his power, you need to have a lot of Energy Regeneration due to Burst Mode constantly consuming energy when hitting an enemy. This means that Anton has a very high Energy requirement, and can be hard to build.
While under Burst Mode, Anton Ivanov's drill is infused with Electric power, and deals additional Shock DMG.
He is rather easy to play, as there is not much you have to do, outside of making sure you have enough energy to be able to stay in his Burst Mode as long as possible.
Once he has enough energy, use his EX Special Attack to enter burst mode, after that use his Basic Attack, Dodge Counter, EX Special Attack or Quick Assist to maximise his DPS, as they all have increased Electric DMG under Burst Mode.
Anton Ivanov's Best Build Options
| BiS W-Engine | Heartstring Nocturne |
| Alternative W-Engines |
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| Best Drive Discs | 4 Piece:
2 Piece:
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| Main Stats |
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While Anton's signature weapon is the Drill Rig - Red Axis, it is not his best option for his build. This W-Engine is tailored specifically for his kit, but the fact it comes with Energy Regen makes it a less viable option compared to the latest Engines providing CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG such as Heartstring Nocturne and Zanshin Herb Case, or a free option like Marcato Desire. You should only use Drill Rig - Red Axis if you really are low on Energy Regen.
Anton's best Drive Discs for this build is Thunder Metal, providing an additional Electric DMG boost. The other 2 sets are a great 2-piece option. His best substats to focus on are CRIT Rate, CRIT DMG, and ATK %.
Make sure Anton has decent energy, since his Burst Mode ends when you have no energy left.
Bangboo Information
Anton's best Bangboo is Plugboo which is great for his Shock team, as it provides additional anomaly buildup when more then 2 Electric agents are in the squad.
A similar option as A-Rank Bangboo is the 
Electroboo.
Safety is the best option if you go for a Belobog team.
If you are looking for a support type Bangboo, 
Exploreboo
or 
Avocaboo are viable options, as they provide small
buffs or healing to the team.
Anton Ivanov Team Comps and Synergy
| DPS | Anomaly/Stun | Support | Bangboo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Ivanov | Trigger | Astra Yao | Plugboo |
| Anton Ivanov | Qingyi | Astra Yao | Plugboo |
| Anton Ivanov | Grace Howard | Alexandrina Sebastiane | Plugboo |
Shock teams are the best ones for Anton Ivanov as it will allow him to maximise his damage. Astra Yao is one of the best support, providing Anton with various buffs, while also requiring very little field time. Anton can be paired with Trigger who does not need a ton of time on-field.
If you do not have Astra Yao, alternative options are Nicole Demara, Alexandrina Sebastiane, Lucy, or even Caesar King.
| DPS | Stun | Support | Bangboo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton Ivanov | Koleda Belobog | Ben Bigger | Safety |
This is the Belobog Heavy Industries team! Teaming Anton with Koleda Belobog and Ben Bigger will allow you to make use of their additional abilities, as well as their cooperation skills. Ben provides survivability, while Koleda provides additional crowd control and anomaly buildup to Anton. This is a great starting team, but will most likely not get you far into Endgame content.
Changelog
- 03 Jun. 2025: Updated for 2.0.
- 22 Apr. 2025: Updated for 1.7.
- 08 Feb. 2025: Updated for 1.5 Phase two.
- 29 Dec. 2024: W-Engine updated.
- 13 Aug. 2024: Build Updated.
- 06 Jul. 2024: Build Updated.
- 15 Jun. 2024: Page added.
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