Billy Kid Skills, Kit and Mindscapes
Introduction — Billy Kid
Billy Kid is an A-Rank Physical Ranged Attack Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. Our Billy Kid guide and best builds cover everything you need to know about Billy Kid's best builds, including skills, drive discs, team compositions and more. To learn more about Billy Kid, use the tabs above to switch to our build information for Billy Kid or his team compositions.
Billy Kid is one of the available members of the Cunning Hares Faction alongside Nekomata, Anby Demara, and Nicole Demara. He was a former Sons Of Calydon member, and the only person capable of beating Lighter. He is also the one who gave one of his robot arms to Caesar King.
A handsome cyborg with a casual and carefree personality.
He's an avid fan of the Starlight Knight show, not only referring to himself as one of the Starlight Knights, but repeating many classic lines from the show. Refers to his pair of special custom-made high-calibre revolvers as "ladies". They appear to have been a gift from an old friend. He may look unreliable, but once he gets serious Billy can take on any challenge.
Billy Kid Character Demo
Banner Availability & How to Pull Billy Kid
Billy Kid is currently available as a Rate-Up A-Rank Agent on the Exclusive Channel and also available from all Character and W-Engine banners in Zenless Zone Zero.
Billy is also given to you through the story, not long after the start, alongside two other Cunning Hares faction members: Nicole Demara, and Anby Demara.
Billy Kid's Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
Good F2P DPS who can attack with impressive range.- Powerful against multiple targets. He can take out multiple small enemies very fast.
- Extra Burst Damage if his skills are used in a certain order.
- Easy to play and high mobility on the field.
Weaknesses
Needs specific supports to get to his full potential.- Very limited team possibilities.
- A lot of Competition for Physical DPS Characters while Billy does not have the damage output to as easily compete.
- High risk of canceling his own DMG boosts.
Billy Kid's Core Passives
Billy's DMG increases by 50% when he enters Crouching Shot during his Basic Attack. The effect ends if he moves, returns to standby, or is knocked back or launched by an attack.
When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction:
After Billy uses a Chain Attack, the DMG of his next Ultimate is increased by 50%, stacking up to 2 times. This effect resets whenever an Ultimate is activated.
Billy Kid's Skills
Basic Attacks
Press 
to activate:
Unleashes a piercing attack, dealing Physical DMG.
Repeatedly press or hold to enter Crouching Shot to extend the attack duration.
Drag the stick during Crouching Shot to launch Rolling Shot and adjust the character's position, dealing Physical DMG.
Stop pressing or holding during Crouching Shot to launch Finishing Shot at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Attacks
Press 
to activate:
A quick dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
When dragging the stick during a dodge, press :
Launches a piercing attack at nearby enemies within a large area, dealing Physical DMG.
When not dragging the stick during a dodge, press :
Launches a piercing attack at enemies in a line, dealing Physical DMG.
Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Pierces enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist
When the active character is launched, press 
to activate:
Launches a piercing attack at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate:
Dodges the enemy's attack and activates Vital View.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Press after an Evasive Assist to activate:
Pierces enemies in a large area in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attacks
Press 
to activate:
Performs up to 3 piercing attacks in a line, dealing Physical DMG.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
With enough Energy, press 
to activate:
Launches a powerful piercing attack in a line, dealing massive Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Chain Attacks
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Unleashes a powerful piercing attack at surrounding enemies in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press 
to activate:
Unleashes a powerful piercing attack at surrounding enemies in a large area, dealing massive Physical DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Billy Kid's Mindscapes
When Billy hits an enemy with a Dash Attack or Dodge Counter, he gains an additional 2.7 Energy. Can trigger once every 5s.
Billy's Dodge Counter DMG increases by 25%. Rolling Shots during his Basic Attacks count as dodges, making Billy Invulnerable during skill activation and able to trigger Perfect Dodges. When a Rolling Shot triggers a Perfect Dodge, it will automatically follow up with a Dodge Counter.
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
When Billy hits an enemy with his EX Special Attack, the skill's CRIT Rate increases based on the distance from the enemy. The closer he is to the target, the greater the effect, up to a maximum increase of 32%.
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
When Billy accumulates 10 hits on enemies or triggers a Perfect Dodge, his DMG increases by 6%, stacking up to 5 times and lasting until he's knocked back or launched by an attack.
Changelog
- 25 Nov. 2025: Updated for 2.4.
- 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.
- 25 Sep. 2024: Team updated.
- 19 Aug. 2024: Build Updated.
- 13 Aug. 2024: Build Updated.
- 06 Jul. 2024: Build Updated.
- 15 Jun. 2024: Page added.
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