Lucia Guide and Best Builds

Lucia is an Ether Support Agent in Zenless Zone Zero.

Lucia is a member of the Spook Shack faction alongside Ukinami Yuzuha, Alice Thymefield, Komano Manato, and Yidhari.

"Before meeting her in-person, I'd always wonder... if I was chatting with some fairy living in a Hollow~"

"Whether it's a story or a prank, you need the author's conviction to make it captivating. And her determined writing style can make even ghost stories and sleep-talking feel as real and powerful as a news report!"

"No fair!! That's not even a Starlight Knight move!"

"Hold up! Let me get this straight. First, you say you're neither a ghost nor a criminal, Second, you're telling me that squatting on the AC unit outside the video store is some kind of necessary security measure?!"

Banner Availability & How to Pull Lucia

Lucia is not currently available on any Banners. Lucia was last available to be pulled in Version 2.3.

Lucia's Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

• All buffs work well with all Rupture Agents.
• Flexible Best-in-Slot Building.
• Low Mindscape Cinema investment recommended, but not required.
• Primarily attacks and buffs off-field.

Weaknesses

• Requires active uptime on-field to generate Dream Points.
• Building High Maximum HP is difficult and expensive.
• Easily replaceable in non-Rupture squads.
• Remembering which buff to refresh may be difficult.

Lucia's general gameplay revolves around building Dream Points and maintaining squad-wide buffs attained from her Dream state. There is a lot of terminology with Lucia's skills, so let's break it down.

You can split Lucia's skills into two categories: Whim attacks and Harmony attacks.

Whims are skills that generate Dream Points, which are accumulated to enable Lucia's Dream state. Harmonies are skills enabling Darkbreaker, a buff that increases both HP, Sheer Force, and various sources of damage. Harmony skills also deal 70% of Lucia's maximum HP as additional DMG.

When Lucia is in the Dream state and she attacks with Whims, the skills will be upgraded and considered as Harmony. These skill upgrades will also enable Darkbreaker, same as the Harmony skills listed above.

Lucia's Dream state is how she provides buffs and additional damage to her squad in combat. To enter the state, Lucia requires Dream Points, which she can accumulate from attacking with her kit. She must be on the field in order to generate Dream Points.

Thanks to Core Passive: Lost Nocturne, Lucia immediately begins with 60 Dream Points upon entering battle. She requires 100 Dream Points to enter the Dream state. To generate Dream Points, Lucia needs to use either Whim or Harmony. The following outlines how each type works:

Once Lucia reaches 100 Dream Points from attacking, she will immediately enter the Dream state. This state ends when she reaches 0 Dream Points, or her Dream state buff Ether Veil: Wellspring, naturally ends. She cannot generate any Dream Points while in the Dream state.

To consume Dream Points while under the Dream state, Lucia must deal damage (either by skills or Aftershock). Aftershock DMG is enabled while Lucia is in the Dream state and is off-field, and this happens every 8s. After four attacks (skills or Aftershocks), or 32s, her Dream state will end. For more information, consult Core Passive: Lost Nocturne.

Lucia primarily provides three buffs, all with different activation conditions, buffs, and Mindscape Cinema bonuses:

Notably, Darkbreaker is a buff Lucia can apply outside of the Dream state. Otherwise, she must be in the Dream state to apply Ether Veil or Dreamer's Nursery Rhyme. If you have Secret Friend, Lucia can re-apply the buff without the Dream state active.

It is important for Lucia to keep these buffs up for as long as possible, but the maintenance part is relatively simple. If Lucia's not in her Dream state, prioritize attacking with Basic Attack: Orbital Combo or her various skills. If Dream state is active, keep Lucia off-field for about 30s, where she will deal Aftershock DMG and refresh all three buffs. Once Dream state ends, switch back to Lucia and generate Dream Points again.

Lucia's most compatible Bangboo is Miss Esme. This is the Spook Shack faction's Bangboo, and Lucia can also enable its Additional Ability alone at Level 3 or higher.

If you want a similar Bangboo to Miss Esme, you can also consider Booressure or Exploreboo. However, keep in mind that Exploreboo's buffs are randomized, and both Booressure and Miss Esme provide Energy.

If you are playing with Rupture agents, all Energy-related Bangboo will not affect their Adrenaline Generation or Accumulation. As such, if Lucia can accumulate enough Energy on her own, it is highly recommended to use a Bangboo of the Rupture Agent's choice instead.

Lucia's squad synergies are primarily around Rupture agents: Lucia provides maximum HP increases, CRIT DMG bonuses, increased Sheer Force, and etc. As such, all Rupture Agents are generally compatible with Lucia and her Additional Ability: Ballad of the Long Night. If you have an account or squad that focuses on Rupture agents, Lucia is a solid choice for the Support slot.

The final Agent slot is fairly flexible, so players should choose someone that works with Rupture agents more than someone necessarily compatible with Lucia herself. For example, Ju Fufu is a solid choice, as her Core Passive: Fu-rocious Might provides high CRIT DMG and Additional Ability: Aura of Authority increases Decibel limits.

You can also choose other Stun agents, such as Koleda Belobog or Lighter, depending on matching Attribute(s) with the Rupture Agent or enemies.

Note it is fairly difficult to slot Lucia into a non-Rupture focused squad, as the Support spot is generally competitive or already filled in by someone else. They may be more accessible, or built well enough already.

7.

Skills, Mindscapes, and Promotions

Skills Mindscapes Promotions

Basic Dodge Assist Special Chain Core

Skill	Description
Basic Attack: Orbital Combo	Press to activate: Perform up to five forward strikes, dealing Ether DMG. The fifth attack is a Whim, conjuring an Ethereal figure that inflicts Ether DMG on enemies in a circular area ahead. When in combat and not in the Dream state, Lucia gains 40 Dream Points upon using this Whim.

Skill	Description
Dodge: Fading Silhouette	Press to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: Refraction	Press during a dodge to activate: Deliver a quick strike forward, dealing Ether DMG.
Dodge Counter: Stardust Echo	Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: This Dodge Counter is a Whim. When activated, summons an Ethereal figure that delivers a downward attack in a circular area ahead, dealing Ether DMG. If not in the Dream state, Lucia gains 20 Dream Points upon using this Whim. This effect can trigger once every 5s. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Skill	Description
Quick Assist: Crushing Mist	When the active character is launched, press to activate: This Quick Assist is a Whim. When activated, it summons an Ethereal figure that delivers a downward attack in a circular area ahead, dealing Ether DMG. If not in the Dream state, Lucia gains 20 Dream Points upon using this Whim. This effect can trigger once every 5s. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist: Voice of Illusory Dreams	When the on-field character is about to be attacked, press to activate: Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up: Harmony of Painted Dreams	Press after a Defensive Assist to activate: This Assist Follow-Up is a Harmony. When activated, it summons an Ethereal figure that delivers a downward attack in a circular area ahead, dealing Ether DMG. If not in the Dream state, Lucia gains 40 Dream Points upon using this Harmony. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Skill	Description
Special Attack: Symphony of the Reaper - Storm	Press to activate: This Special Attack is a Whim. When activated, it recreates an Ethereal figure that slashes forward in a line, dealing Ether DMG. When in combat and not in the Dream state, Lucia gains 20 Dream Points upon using this Whim. This effect can trigger once every 5s.
EX Special Attack: Symphony of the Reaper - Daybreak	With enough Energy, press to activate: This EX Special Attack is a Harmony. When activated, it summons an Ethereal figure that delivers a powerful forward slash in a line, dealing Ether DMG. When Lucia uses any Harmony, all squad members gain the Darkbreaker state. While in Darkbreaker state, Sheer Force increases by 12. Every 200 points of Lucia's initial Max HP grants an additional 7.40 Sheer Force. The Darkbreaker state can increase Sheer Force by up to a maximum of 900.00, lasting 20s and repeated triggers reset the duration. When Lucia's initial Max HP reaches 24,000, the above bonus effect reaches its maximum value. When any Harmony deals DMG, Lucia increases the final attack's DMG by an additional 70.00% of her Max HP. If she activates this EX Special Attack while in the Dream state and under the effect of Ether Veil: Wellspring, Ether Veil: Wellspring duration is extended by 16s. After activating her EX Special Attack, Lucia can immediately follow up with the 5th hit of her Basic Attack. If not in the Dream state, Lucia gains 60 Dream Points upon using this Harmony. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Skill	Description
Chain Attack: Stage of Brilliance	When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: This Chain Attack is a Harmony. When activated, it summons an Ethereal figure that pulls in enemies in a circular area ahead and deals Ether DMG. If not in the Dream state, Lucia gains 40 Dream Points upon using this Harmony. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate: Charge, Great Armor!	When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: This Ultimate is a Harmony. When activated, Lucia summons an Ethereal figure and rides it forward in a charge. Holding a directional button allows her to steer and extend the charge, up to 3s. During the charge, Anti-Interrupt Level is increased, DMG taken is reduced by 40%, and when Lucia takes fatal DMG, she remains in battle with HP not dropping below 1. When the charge ends, Lucia unleashes a powerful strike in a large area around her, dealing Ether DMG. A Quick Assist is triggered when this skill hits an enemy, and after the skill is used, it leaves behind a Starlight Convergence. Starlight Convergence lasts 8s. While inside Starlight Convergence, the currently active character gains HP regeneration equal to 1.60% of Lucia's Max HP per second. This effect ends 4s after leaving the Starlight Convergence or immediately when switching out. After activation, if Lucia is in the Dream state and Ether Veil: Wellspring is active, Ether Veil: Wellspring duration is extended by 32s. If not in the Dream state, Lucia gains 100 Dream Points upon using this Harmony. If she is in the Dream state when activating this Harmony, she will gain 100 Dream Points and re-enter Dream state the next time she exits it. This effect cannot be stacked. Character is invulnerable while performing the powerful strike.

Skill	Description
Core Passive: Lost Nocturne	When entering the battlefield, Lucia immediately gains 60 Dream Points. If her Dream Points reaches 100 upon activating a Whim or Harmony, she enters the Dream state. When entering the Dream state, it triggers a Quick Assist and simultaneously activates Ether Veil: Wellspring. While Ether Veil: Wellspring is active, all squad members' Max HP increase by 5%, lasting 40s. Repeated triggers extend the duration, up to a max of 300s. While Lucia is in the Dream state, using any Whim consumes 25 Dream Points and upgrades it to Harmony. Whenever another active character's attack hits an enemy, Lucia consumes 25 Dream Points to unleash an Aftershock. This Aftershock is a Harmony. After Lucia triggers a skill upgrade or Aftershock, Aftershock cannot be triggered for 8s. When Lucia triggers a skill upgrade or an Aftershock, all squad members gain the Dreamer's Nursery Rhyme state. While in Dreamer's Nursery Rhyme state, DMG dealt increases by 20% for 12s. Repeated triggers reset the duration. If Lucia runs out of Dream Points or she leaves the Ether Veil, she exits the Dream state.
Additional Ability: Ballad of the Long Night	When another character in your squad is a Rupture or Stun character: When applying Darkbreaker, additionally applies a 30% CRIT DMG increase effect.

7.1.

Lucia's Best Mindscapes

How much to invest in Lucia's Mindscape Cinema depends whether or not you have agents who use Sheer Force. Lucia has many decent Mindscape Cinema upgrades, but if you want the best quality-of-life improvement, you should only invest up to her Secret Friend.

Secret Friend not only ignores enemies' All-Attribute RES, it also provides a small increase to Decibel generation and stacks called Echo. These Echo stacks essentially allow Lucia to maintain Dreamer's Nursery Rhyme (from Core Passive: Lost Nocturne) even after leaving the Dream state. The less time Lucia needs to re-build Dream Points, the more time your active agents can deal damage.

If you have an account with several Rupture agents, you can also consider investing in Great Magician. The Sheer DMG increase is only active when agents are buffed by Ether Veil: Wellspring, which its duration can be increased up to 300s. Even if the buff is only 40-88s long on average, this is still a good opportunity for your Rupture agents to deal increased damage.

Late-Night Hours is a pretty simple, yet effective, Mindscape upgrade. This is not a Mindscape to intentionally invest in, but it is a quality-of-life improvement that every squad will enjoy.

If you are looking to increase Lucia's personal damage output, and have no investment plans for other squads or agents, you should invest in The Never-Ending Journey. This Mindscape will guarantee critical hits with all Harmony attacks and deal increased CRIT DMG. In addition, you should be building as much HP on Lucia as possible, which the ATK buff will benefit from.

#	Mindscape	Description
M1	Secret Friend	When Dreamer's Nursery Rhyme deals additional DMG, ignore 18% of enemy All-Attribute RES and have 5% increased Decibel Generation Rate. Each time Lucia performs a skill upgrade, she gains 1 stack of Echo, stacking up to 4 times. When Dreamer's Nursery Rhyme ends, if Lucia has any Echo stacks, 1 stack is consumed to reapply Dreamer's Nursery Rhyme to all squad members.
M2	Great Magician	While Lucia is inside Ether Veil: Wellspring, Harmony deals 15% more DMG. Agents in the Darkbreaker state gain an additional 15% Sheer DMG increase while in Ether Veil: Wellspring.
M3	The Best Partner	Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M4	Late-Night Hours	When Ether Veil is activated or extended on the field, Lucia grants all squad members 100 Decibels. This effect can trigger once every 15s.
M5	Dream Watcher	Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
M6	The Never-Ending Journey	When Lucia is inside any Ether Veil, her ATK increases by 2% of her initial Max HP, and Harmony always triggers a CRIT with Harmony CRIT DMG increased by 30%.

7.2.

Lucia's Promotion Passives

Skill	Description
Core Skill Enhancement A	Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s Core Passive: Lost Nocturne Skill Lv.+1 While in Dreamer's Nursery Rhyme state, the bonus DMG dealt increases to 11.7%.
Core Skill Enhancement B	Base ATK increases by 25 Core Passive: Lost Nocturne Skill Lv.+1 While in Dreamer's Nursery Rhyme state, the bonus DMG dealt increases to 13.3%.
Core Skill Enhancement C	Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s Core Passive: Lost Nocturne Skill Lv.+1 While in Dreamer's Nursery Rhyme state, the bonus DMG dealt increases to 15.0%.
Core Skill Enhancement D	Base ATK increases by 25 Core Passive: Lost Nocturne Skill Lv.+1 While in Dreamer's Nursery Rhyme state, the bonus DMG dealt increases to 16.7%.
Core Skill Enhancement E	Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s Core Passive: Lost Nocturne Skill Lv.+1 While in Dreamer's Nursery Rhyme state, the bonus DMG dealt increases to 18.3%.
Core Skill Enhancement F	Base ATK increases by 25 Core Passive: Lost Nocturne Skill Lv.+1 While in Dreamer's Nursery Rhyme state, the bonus DMG dealt increases to 20%.

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