Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) is here, and if you’re looking to bolster your Agent roster, understanding the banner system is crucial. Just like HoYoverse’s other titles, Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail, ZZZ utilizes gacha mechanics to acquire characters, weapons (W-Engines), and Bangboo. This guide will break down the current, next, and predicted 1.7 banners, helping you strategize your Polychrome spending.

Understanding ZZZ Banners:

• Event Banners (Exclusive Channel): These limited-time banners feature exclusive S-Rank characters not found in the standard banner pool. They typically offer the strongest characters in the game.
• Standard Banner (Star-Studded Cast/Stable Channel): A permanent banner with a select pool of Agents and W-Engines.
• Weapon Banners: These banners feature the character’s signature W-Engines.

Current Zenless Zone Zero Banners (April 2 – April 22, 2025):

Character Banners:

• Sights of Asphodel: Featuring Trigger (Electric, Stun)
• Unswerving Bullet: Featuring Zhu Yuan (Ether, Attack)
• Both banners include boosted pull rates for A-Rank characters Lucy (Fire, Support) and Billy (Physical, Attack).

Weapon Banners:

• Spectral Gaze (Stun) – Trigger’s signature W-Engine
• Riot Suppressor Mark VI (Attack) – Zhu Yuan’s signature W-Engine
• They also include a higher chance to pull Kaboom the Cannon (Support) and Starlight Engine Replica (Attack).

Next Zenless Zone Zero Banners (April 22 – May 14, 2025):

Character Banners:

• Vivian (Ether, Anomaly)
• Jane Doe (Physical, Anomaly)
• Both banners include boosted pull rates for a selection of A-Rank characters.

Weapon Banners:

• Sharpened Stinger (Anomaly) – Jane Doe’s signature W-Engine
• Vivian’s Signature W-Engine.

Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 Banners (April 22 – June 4, 2025):

Character Banners:

• Vivian (Ether, Anomaly)
• Hugo Vlad (Ice, Attack)
• Rerun: Jane Doe (Physical, Anomaly) (Phase One)
• Rerun: Lighter (Fire, Stun) (Phase Two)
• All character banners include boosted pull rates for a selection of A-Rank characters.

Weapon Banners:

• Sharpened Stinger (Anomaly) – Jane Doe’s signature W-Engine
• Blazing Laurel (Stun) – Lighter’s signature W-Engine
• Vivian’s Signature W-Engine.
• Hugo Vlad’s Signature W-Engine.

Zenless Zone Zero Standard Banner (Star-Studded Cast/Stable Channel):

Features S-Rank characters:

• Grace
• Koleda
• Lycaon
• Nekomata
• Rina
• Soldier 11

New player benefits: 20% discount on the first five ten-pulls and a guaranteed S-Rank within the first 50 Signal Searches.

Banner Drop Rates and Pulling Strategy:

• Guaranteed A-Rank or higher every 10 pulls.
• Guaranteed S-Rank every 90 pulls.
• Event banners offer a 50/50 chance for the featured S-Rank character. Losing the 50/50 guarantees the featured character on the next S-Rank pull.
• Event banners have increased drop rates for two additional A-Rank characters.
• Prioritize event banners for exclusive characters.

Tips for Players:

• Plan your Polychrome spending based on upcoming banners.
• Consider the synergy of characters with your team comps.
• Utilize the standard banner’s new player benefits.
• Keep up to date with livestreams for up to date information.

By understanding the banner system, you can maximize your chances of acquiring your desired Agents and W-Engines in Zenless Zone Zero. Happy pulling!