Should you pull for Hugo or Lighter in Zenless Zone Zero 1.7?

Hugo and Lighter are the featured Agents in the second half of the Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 update. The former is an S-Rank Ice Attack Agent while the latter is an S-Rank Fire Stun Agent.

Hugo has brought a unique mechanic to the meta along with a fantastic design, which has made him a fan favorite in the community. Lighter, on the other hand, has always been a popular Agent thanks to his powerful kit and swagger.

If you are unsure on who to pull for, this article has you covered with all the important analysis to help you choose between Hugo and Lighter in ZZZ 1.7.

Hugo and Lighter build, teams, and role in ZZZ

Hugo Lighter ZZZ

Hugo build tips in Zenless Zone Zero

As an Attack Agent in ZZZ, Hugo requires a good amount of CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG, along with solid ATK numbers.

You need to hit 100% CRIT Rate along with 140% CRIT DMG to get Hugo dealing huge damage on a regular basis. Hormone Punk will be Hugo’s best Drive Disc set as it will provide him with a lot of flat ATK.

Lighter build tips in Zenless Zone Zero

Building Lighter in ZZZ is very simple as the main stat you need to focus on is Impact. Anything else such as ATK%, CRIT, and PEN are a bonus. Therefore, Shockstar Disco is an absolute must for Ligher’s Drive Disc setup.

As for his W-Engines, most of them work perfectly for Lighter as they provide Impact or Energy Regen. However, his signature W-Engine, Blazing Laurel, is tailored for his kit and definitely worth pulling if you can do it.

Hugo role and teams in ZZZ

Hugo prefers teams that have two Stun Agents as this allows him to get the maximum value out of his Totalize mechanic. However, a standard Support and Stun comp will also work fine with Hugo. Listed below are some of Hugo’s best teams in Zenless Zone Zero:

  • Hugo + Lighter + Lycaon
  • Hugo + Qingyi + Lycaon
  • Hugo + Lycaon + Soukaku
  • Hugo + Lighter + Lucy
  • Hugo + Lighter + Astra Yao

Lighter role and teams in ZZZ

Lighter is best paired with Ice and Fire Attack Agents since his buffs are centered around boosting the team’s overall Fire and Ice damage. Here are some of Lighter’s best teams in Zenless Zone Zero:

  • Miyabi + Lighter + Astra Yao
  • Evelyn + Lighter + Astra Yao
  • Soldier 11 + Lighter + Lucy
  • Ellen + Lighter + Lycaon
  • Miyabi + Lighter + Soukaku

Is Hugo worth pulling in ZZZ?

Hugo in ZZZ Zenless Zone Zero

Hugo has quite a niche playstyle due to his Totalize mechanic. If you like a burst style team comp that deals massive damage in a short duration, Hugo is worth pulling for.

However, if you already have strong Attack Agents like Evelyn and Miyabi, it might be better to pull for Lighter as he brings way more value to an account simply because he is a top-tier Stun Agent while Hugo has a lot of competition in the meta.

Hugo vs Lighter in Zenless Zone Zero

Hugo and Lighter ZZZ

You can pull for Hugo in ZZZ if:

  • If you lack a strong Ice Attack Agent
  • If you like to see large damage numbers
  • If you prefer a burst-heavy playstyle

You can pull for Lighter in ZZZ if:

  • If you lack a premium Stun Agent like Qingyi or Trigger
  • If you have Miyabi or Evelyn
  • If you want a strong Agent that won’t fade away from the meta

Siddarth Narasimman
Siddarth Narasimman
Siddarth Narasimman is an Esports and Gaming writer who specializes in covering a wide array of games. His primary focus lies in Genshin Impact, Wuthering Waves, Zenless Zone Zero, League of Legends, Counter-Strike, and Valorant, with additional expertise on games such as Dead by Daylight, Marvel Rivals, and Hollow Knight.Apart from writing, Siddarth loves to hit the gym and spend time watching interesting videos and TV shows.

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