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When Zenless Zone Zero was first released, there weren’t many Anomaly characters, and the special play style wasn’t very popular. Over time, however, the game has introduced many new Anomaly characters, elevating this play style from the lowest to the highest tier, with Alice being one of the prime examples.
Alice is an S-rank Anomaly damage dealer who stays on the battlefield most of the time. She is one of the most adaptable characters, especially regarding her W-Engine, drive discs, and team setups. When built correctly, she can help you clear even the toughest endgame challenges with ease.
Best Alice W-Engine
While Alice can equip any W-Engine, the full passive abilities only activate if the engine’s specialty matches her own (Anomaly). The top choice for her is the Practiced Perfection, which is her signature W-Engine. Here are other options you can consider:
| W-Engine | Rank | How it Synergizes with Alice |
|---|---|---|
| Practiced Perfection | S-Rank | Provides ATK and 60 Anomaly Mastery immediately. Boosts Physical DMG by 20% up to twice when she triggers Assault. |
| Sharpened Stinger | S-Rank | Offers considerable Anomaly proficiency and up to 36% Physical DMG bonus with three Dash Attacks or a Perfect Dodge. Once you reach three stacks, her Anomaly Buildup rate increases by 40%. |
| Weeping Gemini | A-Rank | Good free-to-play choice, grants substantial ATK and Anomaly proficiency. |
| Electro Lip-Gloss | A-Rank | Available through the battle pass, increases Anomaly proficiency, ATK, and damage dealt. |
| Rainforest Gourmet | A-Rank | Less powerful than others but still offers a decent boost to Anomaly proficiency and ATK. |
Best Alice Drive Discs
Alice has several options for her four-piece drive disc set, but Fanged Metal stands out because it significantly boosts her Physical damage and damage after triggering Assault. Other options include:
| Drive Disc Set | How it Synergizes with Alice |
|---|---|
| Fanged Metal (4 Pc) | Increases Physical DMG by 10%, with a 35% DMG boost after Assault. Effective for her Core ability. |
| Freedom Blues (4 Pc) | Grants 30 Anomaly Proficiency and reduces the target’s Anomaly Buildup Resistance after her EX Special Attack, not ideal if paired with Yuzuha. |
| Hormone Punk (4 Pc) | Slightly lower value but boosts ATK by up to 35% for 10 seconds every 20 seconds. |
| Phaethon’s Melody (2 Pc) | Best two-piece bonus, offering both Anomaly Mastery and indirect Proficiency. |
| Chaos Jazz (2 Pc) | Provides a decent Anomaly proficiency bonus, good if other sets aren’t available. |
Alice Drive Disc Stat Priority
Focus primarily on Anomaly Proficiency on Slot 4, followed by ATK Percent on Slot 5, and Anomaly Mastery on Slot 6. For sub-stats, prioritize:
- Anomaly Proficiency
- ATK Percent
- PEN (Penetration)
- Crit Rate or Crit Damage
While having a good Crit ratio can provide some extra damage, it’s not essential for beating endgame content. The main goal is to maximize AP and ATK Percent in sub-stats.
Best Alice Team Compositions
A typical team with Alice includes her and two supports. To maximize her damage and trigger more Disorders, it’s ideal to have an off-field Anomaly character like Vivian, Burnice, or Yanagi supporting her, with Yuzuha considered the best support for increasing Anomaly Buildup, ATK, and Disorder Damage.
Possible team setups include:
- Main team: Alice, Vivian or Burnice or Yanagi, Yuzuha
- Alternate F2P team: Alice, Astra Yao, Yuzuha
- F2P support team: Alice, Piper or Grace, Nicole or Lucy (their free-to-play counterparts)
If you lack off-field Anomaly characters, a double Support team comprising Alice and two other support characters like Astra Yao and Yuzuha (or Nicole and Lucy) can be effective, since Alice can trigger two Anomalies on her own and is fairly self-sufficient.
Alice Skill Overview and Priority
Alice’s kit is straightforward:
- She builds Blade Etiquette with each attack hit, capping at 300.
- Holding the attack button when Etiquette reaches 300 triggers her special attack, Polarized Assault, which deploys a separate Anomaly.
- Polarized Assault doesn’t consume her Physical Anomaly buildup and can combine with other Anomalies to trigger Disorders.
- She gains significant Blade Etiquette after her fifth hit, especially if she triggers Assault, assists, uses her EX Special Attack, or her Ultimate, which restores 200 Etiquette.
- Triggering Assault boosts her Physical Buildup rate and can increase her overall Mastery and Proficiency.
The key is to quickly reach 300 Etiquette to unleash many Polarized Assaults.
Alice Skill Upgrade Priority
Upgrade her core ability first, followed by her basic attack to level 12. Then, focus on her Skill and Ultimate. Her Assist skill can remain at a low level, and her Dash does not require upgrading. Max her skills for the most effective play.
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Once properly built, Alice excels with gear that boosts her AP, ATK Percent, and Anomaly Proficiency. Her kit emphasizes maintaining Blade Etiquette stacks and using Polarized Assault to efficiently trigger Disorders and amplify damage output.
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