Developers from miHoYo studio have implemented a unique mechanic of companions in the game Zenless Zone Zero – cute in appearance, but powerful in battle companions known as Banbu. They are your loyal allies throughout the game, capable of having a significant impact on the course of battles. In this guide, we will take a detailed look at how Banbu function and identify their strengths.
Banbu play a key role in Zenless Zone Zero, providing useful buffs and extra damage to enemies. Below, we will present a list of the most powerful allies in the game and explain their unique abilities.
Who are the Banbu in Zenless Zone Zero: Tier List
Banbu are adorable creatures designed to enhance gameplay with their unique skills and abilities. Each specializes in different aspects of combat and exploration, making them invaluable allies in your adventure through the dangerous streets of New Eridu.
Each Battle Banbu has an active skill that automatically activates in battle to assist your agents. Some of them can also initiate chain attacks, which can occur after the chain attack of the agent preceding their turn. Banbu chain attacks do not count towards your chain attack total. These skills are not just extras, but a necessary part of your strategy, providing advantages that can turn the tide in your favor. Including these versatile companions in your lineup elevates your gameplay to a new level.
Tier list of the most useful banbus in Zenless Zone Zero:
- Majordomo, Sharkbu
- Amillion, Raketabu, Shtekerbu, Prorab
- Revolverbu, Resonaboo
This list is based on the overall usefulness and effectiveness of Banbu for your squad. The position on the list reflects the Banbu’s versatility, but all Banbu can perform equally well in combat.
S-Rank Banbu
Majordomo
The Majordomo is able to restore energy for the target character and increase energy recovery by 20% if there are Victoria faction agents in the team. His chain attack deals significant physical damage.
Recommended Team Composition: The Majordomo works best when paired with Victoria faction agents such as Ellen and Corin.
How to obtain: Can be obtained from searching for a banbu signal.
Shark
Shark sets a trap that deals heavy ice damage and accumulates ice attribute anomalies. With two or more ice characters in the team, the accumulated anomaly increases to 80%.
Recommended Team Composition: Requires a team with Ice characters such as Ellen and Sokaku.
How to obtain: Can be obtained from searching for a banbu signal.
A-Rank Banbu
Foreman
The Foreman uses an electric drill to deal heavy physical damage to enemies. With members of the Belobog faction, his damage is increased by 20%. With the Burn or Shock status, the chain attack damage is increased to 40%.
Recommended team composition: The Foreman is effective when paired with members of the Belobog faction, such as Kolyada and Ben.
How to obtain: Can be obtained from searching for a banbu signal.
Amillion
Amillion uses a machine gun to deal heavy physical damage to enemies. His chain attack is enhanced by the presence of members of the Sly Hares faction, increasing damage by up to 36%.
Recommended Team Composition: Works well with members of the Sly Hares faction such as Nicole and Enby.
How to obtain: Can be obtained from searching for a banbu signal.
Rocketaboo
Rocketaboo uses a rocket to deal fire damage to enemies and accumulates fire attribute anomalies. With two or more fire characters in the team, the accumulated anomaly increases to 80%.
Recommended Team Composition: Works effectively with Fire characters such as Kolyada and Ben.
How to obtain: Can be obtained from searching for a banbu signal.
Startbu
Startbu summons a racing car to deal physical damage to enemies and accumulates a high level of imbalance. When there are two or more physical characters in the team, the chain attack damage increases to 80%.
Recommended Team Composition: Pairs with physical characters such as Billy and Nekomata.
How to obtain: Can be obtained from searching for a banbu signal.
B-Rank Banbu
Beelzeboo, Pinguiboo, Lucky, Crybaboo, Electraboo
These Banbu will boost the team’s attributes and their abilities when there are two or more characters with the same attribute.
Recommended Team Composition: Includes characters with appropriate attack attributes.
How to obtain: Can be obtained from the Banbu Signal Search; Electrobu can be exchanged for En-Nies in the shop.
Bumaboo, Packet
Boomaboo and Packet Man combine offensive and defensive abilities. Their active skills and chain attacks can deal physical damage and provide protection to the team.
Recommended team composition: Boomaboo – defensive characters like Ben; Packet Man – offensive characters like Soldier 11 and Ellen.
How to obtain: Can be obtained from the Banbu Signal Search; The Packet Man can be unlocked during the main storyline.
Avocabu, Seeker, Sumobu, Barobu
These Banbu have healing abilities or beneficial effects for the team. Their abilities can be enhanced by having certain characters in the team.
Recommended Team Composition: Includes relevant characters to enhance their active skills.
Methods of obtaining: Can be obtained from the Banbu signal search; Avocabu can be exchanged for En-Nies in the shop; Barobu can be obtained in the game mode Zero Cave.
Apple-to-be
Bullseye uses darts to deal physical damage and increases chain attack damage when in the presence of characters with breakthrough-type moves.
Recommended Team Composition: Includes characters with Breakthrough type moves.
How to obtain: Can be obtained from searching for a banbu signal.