Best agents for Proto Punk in Zenless Zone Zero

Proto Punk in Zenless Zone Zero is one of the first Drive Disc sets to be featured outside the standard option. It is equipped with a powerful passive tailored to improve the shielding potential of characters. The Drive Disc passive also provides bonus damage to assisted attacks, triggered automatically during battle.

This article outlines the passive effect of Proto Punk and lists agents that can take advantage of it in ZZZ.

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Proto Punk Drive Disc effect in Zenless Zone Zero

New Drive Discs in version 1.2 (Image via HoYoverse)

The Defense characters in Zenless Zone Zero are usually the most versatile entities on the playable roster, and they can benefit greatly from Proto Punk Drive Disc, which rolls with the following passive:

• 2-Piece: Boosts the wielder’s Shield Effect by 15%.
• 4-Piece: When an ally triggers a Defensive Assist or Evasive Assist, all squad members deal 15% increased DMG. The effect lasts for 10 seconds.

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Best Zenless Zone Zero agents for Proto Punk

1) Caesar

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Caesar is the best agent for Proto Punk since she has honed the Defense fighting style to assist her squad with powerful shields and counter-hit abilities. The two-piece set bonus Drive Disc provides a one-of-a-kind buff that could improve the barrier she can provide.

Speaking of which, most of Caesar's abilities can generate the Radiant Aegis shield for teammates, increasing their attack while protecting them from interruptions.

The four-piece effect of Proto Punk requires either Defensive Assist or Evasive Assist, so it shouldn’t be difficult to trigger with Caesar on the team. Moreover, she will be a secondary member in the squad, so her attacks will be strengthened by the increased DMG.

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2) Seth

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Seth is one of the strongest A-rank agents in ZZZ with Defense specialization. Due to this defensive fighting style, he is able to grant shields to allies using his EX Special Attack. The fortification increases the Anomaly Proficiency of squadmates, so characters like Jane Doe and Grace can benefit from having him in the team.

Regardless, the Proto Punk Drive Disc can empower his shield and help teammates deal extra damage upon activating Defensive Assist or Evasive Assist.

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3) Ben

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Ben hails from the Belobog Heavy Industries faction in Zenless Zone Zero as a playable Defense character who can protect allies with shields in the face of adversity. Hence, he could use the bonus shield effect from Proto Punk to his advantage to impart powerful fortification.

Additionally, he deals quite a bit of damage with Defensive Assist. The four-piece effect of the Drive Disc will only empower his ability.