How to play Lighter in Zenless Zone Zero

In Zenless Zone Zero, Lighter is a formidable S-Rank agent, thanks to his strong damage output, debuffs, and stagger potential. He hails from the Fire roster, specializing in the Stun fighting style. However, he plays more like a hardcore support unit, empowering agents from Ice and Fire elements.

This article explains the optimal way to play Lighter in ZZZ.

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Lighter’s abilities in Zenless Zone Zero, explained

Lighter (Image via HoYoverse)

To unleash optimal rotations for Lighter in Zenless Zone Zero, it is important to understand how his abilities work. The following section outlines some of the notable aspects of his kit:

Basic Attack

• Performs five forward strikes dealing Physical DMG and Fire DMG.
• Pressing the Basic Attack repeatedly or holding it down during the third and fifth hits of the jabs will extend the combo.
• During the third hit of the Basic Attack, dragging the joystick and repeatedly pressing the ability lets Lighter unleash a series of melee follow-ups.

Special Attack

• Launches an uppercut, dealing Fire DMG.
• The Special Attack can be pressed during a shuffle dodge to unleash a series of punches. Lighter gains bonus anti-Interruption while using this skill.
• Upon activating the EX Special Attack, he leaps into the air with a powerful uppercut, dealing massive Fire DMG.
• The EX Special Attack can be cast during shuffle dodge to unleash a powerful punch combo. Lighter remains invulnerable while using the ability.

Core Passive: Accelerant

Lighter gains Morale over time and recovers more for each point of Energy consumed by teammates. When Morale exceeds a certain amount, he launches a Quick Assist upon switching into the battle. At the same time, he enters the Morale Burst state by executing the fifth hit of his Basic Attack.

If he jabs an enemy in the empowered state, it will reduce their Ice and Fire Resistance. Lighter can follow up with a finishing move when Morale is exhausted. The attack will inflict a Collapse effect on the target and extend their stunned duration.

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Lighter’s playstyle in Zenless Zone Zero, explained

With a proper Lighter build in Zenless Zone Zero, you can tackle any challenges. However, he will require Ice or Fire agents on his team to excel during combat.

Coming to Lighter's playstyle, his Basic Attack is the most crucial aspect of his kit, as it deals solid Fire DMG when chained with his other ability, and lowers the Ice and Fire resistance of targets. His jabs are powered up in the Morale Burst state, so always look out for the small bar under his icon. Once his Morale reaches 80, launch the fifth hit of the string to enter Morale Burst.

You can skip to the fifth hit by pressing the Basic Attack button after activating the EX Special skill. You can apply this neat combo to maximize his damage output or to unleash the final jab. Just switch to DPS after applying the debuff, to take advantage of the bonus damage. Lighter is essentially a bruiser, and should be played like one.

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