Hugo is an S-Rank Ice Attack Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. The leader of the Mockingbird faction brings a new, burst focused, playstyle to the game with his unique Totalize mechanic which deals more damage depending on the remaining stun duration.
However, achieving said damage requires the best Drive Discs and W-Engine. This article provides a detailed guide on how to build Hugo in Zenless Zone Zero.
Hugo Best Drive Discs in ZZZ
Listed below are the best Drive Disc options for Hugo in Zenless Zone Zero:
- 4-pc Hormone Punk and 2-pc Branch and Blade Song
- 4-pc Hormone Punk and 2-pc Polar Metal
- 4-pc Hormone Punk and 2-pc Woodpecker Electro
- 4-pc Hormone Punk and 2-pc Astral Voice
- 4-pc Hormone Punk and 2-pc Puffer Electro
Hugo’s Drive Disc options are a bit awkward at the moment as none of them fit his burst-heavy playstyle. A 4-pc Hormone Punk is the closest to a BiS option for Hugo in ZZZ at the moment.
The damage boost it provides is very noticeable and Hugo’s short burst window allows him to make the most out of the buff’s duration.
The 2-pc options vary depending on the stats that you want. Here is a quick rundown to help you decide which 2-pc option to go for:
- More CRIT Rate – Woodpecker Electro
- More CRIT DMG – Branch and Blade Song
- More Ice DMG – Polar Metal
- More general damage – Astral Voice or Puffer Electro
Hugo Drive Disc stats, substats and skill priority in ZZZ
Hugo’s recommended Drive Disc stats and substats should focus on improving his damage output. Focus on getting the follow stats for Hugo’s Drive Discs:
- Drive Disc 4: CRIT Rate/DMG
- Drive Disc 5: Ice DMG Bonus
- Drive Disc 6: ATK%
Substat priority: CRIT Rate > ATK% > CRIT DMG > PEN
It is recommended to focus on getting at least 100% CRIT Rate on Hugo. If you have trouble getting to 100% CRIT Rate, considering getting a CRIT Rate Disc for the 4th slot along with a 2-pc Woodpecker Electro.
Going for a W-Engine like Marcato Desire or Myriad Eclipse is also recommended to gain more CRIT Rate for Hugo.
As for Hugo’s skill priority, the following order is the most optimal:
Core skill > Chain Attack = EX Special > Basic Attack > Assist > Dodge
Hugo Best W-Engines in ZZZ
Here are some of Hugo’s best W-Engines in Zenless Zone Zero:
- Myriad Eclipse (Hugo’s Signature W-Engine)
- Deep Sea Visitor
- Severed Innocence
- The Brimstone
- Heartstring Nocturne
- Marcato Desire
- Starlight Engine
- Cannon Rotor
Myriad Eclispe is Hugo’s best W-Engine as it is his signature. It provides buffs tailored to his kit and a ludicrous amount of ATK, CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG.
Other S-Rank W-Engines like Deep Sea Visitor, Severed Innocence and Heartstring Nocturne are also strong stat-sticks even if Hugo can’t make the best use of their effects.
As for A-Rank and F2P W-Engines, Marcato Desire stands out as the best thanks to its CRIT Rate sub-stat. Other solid options include Cannon Rotor and Starlight Engine.
