Anton Ivanov Skills, Kit and Mindscapes
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Introduction — Anton Ivanov
Anton Ivanov is an A-Rank Electric Attack Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. Our Anton Ivanov guide and best builds cover everything you need to know about Anton Ivanov's best builds, including skills, drive discs, team compositions and more. To learn more about Anton Ivanov, use the tabs above to switch to our build information for Anton Ivanov or his team compositions.
Anton Ivanov is one of the available members of the Belobog Heavy Industries faction alongside 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."
"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 & 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's Strengths & 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.
Anton Ivanov's Core Passives
When Anton uses his Piledriver Attack, the skill's DMG is increased by 24% and when he uses his Drill Attack, the skill's DMG is increased by 40%.
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 Ivanov's Skills
Basic Attacks
Press 
to activate:
Unleashes up to 4 mixed attacks in front, dealing Physical DMG.
The 4th hit is a Piledriver Attack.
Press while Anton is 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.
Dodge Attacks
Press 
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Press during a Dodge to activate:
Rams into enemies in front of him, dealing Physical DMG.
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Continuously strikes enemies in front with heavy punches, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
While in Burst Mode, press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Launches a Drill Attack at enemies in front of him, dealing massive Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable during the attack.
Assist
When the active character is launched, press 
to activate:
Continuously strikes enemies in front of him with heavy punches, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
When the active character is launched, press to activate:
Attacks enemies in front with a Drill Attack, dealing massive Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable during the attack.
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.
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Launches a Drill Attack that ends in a Piledriver Attack, dealing Electric DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attacks
Press 
to activate:
Unleashes a Piledriver Attack against enemies in a line in front, dealing Electric DMG.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
With enough Energy, press 
to activate:
Launches several Piledriver 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.
Press while in Burst Mode to activate:
Launches a Piledriver Attack at enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
Chain Attacks
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Unleashes a Piledriver 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.
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press 
to activate:
Unleashes a Piledriver 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.
Anton Ivanov's Mindscapes
When Drill Attack hits an enemy, Anton gains additional Energy, up to a maximum of 5 Energy per skill use.
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.
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
When Anton uses a Chain Attack or Ultimate, all squad members' CRIT Rate increases by 10% for 12s.
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
When Anton's Piledriver 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.
Changelog
- 10 Dec. 2025: Updated build, teams, and guide.
- 13 Oct. 2025: Updated for 2.3.
- 03 Sep. 2025: Updated for 2.2.
- 15 Jul. 2025: Updated for 2.1.
- 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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