Zenless Zone Zero’s upcoming Version 1.7 update is shaping up to be an exciting one, with the highly anticipated release of Hugo, a scythe-wielding melee bruiser. Leaks suggest that Hugo will bring a mix of Physical and Ice Damage, offering a dynamic and powerful combat style. His aggressive attacks and synergy with Support and Stun-oriented characters make him a potential meta-defining agent.
Here’s a breakdown of Hugo’s leaked abilities, Ultimate, and playstyle, along with insights into how he could fit into different team compositions.
Hugo’s Abilities and Combat Style
Hugo is designed to be a fast-paced melee attacker, capable of dealing sustained Physical and Ice Damage. His kit allows for a balance between rapid strikes and heavy-hitting burst attacks, making him an effective frontline DPS in various battle scenarios.
Basic & Enhanced Attacks
- Standard Combo: A four-hit chain attack dealing a mix of Physical and Ice Damage.
- Charged Strike: Holding the attack button on the fourth hit unleashes a more powerful attack, maximizing impact.
- Enhanced Basic Attack: Boosts Ice Damage output significantly. Holding the attack button in this mode triggers an even stronger strike, cutting through enemies.
- Energy Regeneration: Successful hits generate charge, replenishing energy after using his Ultimate.
Special & EX Special Attacks
- Special Attack: Delivers two rapid Ice-infused slashes, reducing the chance of interruptions during combat.
- EX Special Attack: Consumes energy to significantly boost Ice Damage and restore energy.
- Extended Resistance: Holding the EX button further increases damage output and improves resistance to disruption, making him harder to interrupt in battle.
Ultimate Ability: Chain Attack
Hugo’s Ultimate Ability is a devastating display of Ice Damage in a large area of effect (AoE).
- Attack Pattern: Swings his scythe in a wide arc, hitting multiple enemies at once.
- High Resistance: During this attack, he gains strong resistance to interruptions, allowing him to unleash full destruction without interference.
Core Passive: Final Judgment & Team Synergy
Hugo’s Core Passive introduces a strategic layer to his gameplay, enhancing his damage when paired with Support or Stun-oriented agents.
- Increased Ice Damage when attacking stunned enemies.
- Scaling Bonus: His damage output scales based on the remaining stun duration of the enemy.
- Daze Effect Reapplication: Hugo can extend stun durations, ensuring sustained crowd control and maximizing team damage.
This makes him an ideal choice for teams focused on Stun mechanics, allowing him to continuously dish out powerful Ice-based AoE damage.
Hugo’s Potential in the Meta
Hugo’s leaked kit suggests that he will be a top-tier melee attacker, thanks to his speed, durability, and Ice-elemental damage. His ability to sustain high Ice Damage, break enemy defenses, and synergize with Stun-based teammates makes him a valuable asset for many team compositions.
However, as with all leaks, his final kit may see adjustments before release. Stay tuned for official confirmations as Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.7 gets closer to launch!
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