Best Soldier 11 Build Guide for Zeneless Zone Zero (ZZZ) - W-Engines, Drive Discs & Skills

Soldier 11 Build in Zeneless Zone Zero

Soldier 11 is a powerful DPS character in Zeneless Zone Zero (ZZZ), but mastering her gameplay requires skill, especially in maintaining her Fire Suppression ability. This guide will cover her optimal build, including W-Engines, Drive Discs, and Mindscape Cinemas, as well as a breakdown of her key skills.

Best W-Engine for Soldier 11

The best W-Engines for Soldier 11 primarily boost her ATK and Crit Rate. Here’s a breakdown of the most effective options across different ranks:

S-Rank W-Engines

1. The Brimstone
   • Effect: Boosts ATK in both sub-stat and passive.
2. Riot Suppressor Mark VI
   • Effect: A viable stat-stick with strong overall boosts.
3. Steel Cushion
   • Effect: Similar viability as a stat-stick.

A-Rank W-Engines

1. Cannon Rotor
   • Effect: Provides Crit Rate (sub-stat) and ATK (passive).
2. Starlight Engine
   • Effect: Boosts ATK (sub-stat).
3. Street Superstar
   • Effect: Boosts ATK (sub-stat).

B-Rank W-Engines

1. [Lunar] Pleniluna
   • Effect: Increases Basic Attack, Dash Attack, and Dodge Counter DMG.
2. [Lunar] Decrescent
   • Effect: Boosts DMG after a Chain Attack or Ultimate.

Best Drive Discs for Soldier 11

Drive Discs are crucial to maximizing Soldier 11’s output. A 4-piece set or a combination of 2-piece sets can be used based on preference.

4-Piece Set Options

1. Inferno Metal
2. Woodpecker Electro
3. Hormone Punk

2-Piece Set Options

• Woodpecker Electro
• Inferno Metal
• Puffer Electro
• Hormone Punk
• Swing Jazz

Drive Discs Stat Priorities

• 4 Slot: Crit Rate/Crit DMG
• 5 Slot: Fire DMG Bonus
• 6 Slot: ATK/Energy Regen
• Sub-stat Priority: Crit Rate, Crit DMG, ATK, PEN

Soldier 11 Skills

Mastering Soldier 11’s skills is the key to unlocking her full damage potential, particularly with her Fire Suppression ability.

Fire Suppression Activation

1. Basic Attacks
   • Must be timed precisely to trigger Fire Suppression.
2. EX Special Attacks
3. Chain Attacks
4. Ultimates

• Fire Suppression lasts 15 seconds or 8 hits when triggered through EX Special Attacks, Chain Attacks, or Ultimates.
• Maintaining Fire Suppression through Basic Attacks requires careful timing, particularly for Soldier 11’s fourth hit, which has the highest multiplier.

Energy Management

• EX Special Attack costs 80 energy, so it can’t be spammed constantly.
• Chain Attacks and Ultimates provide alternative methods to maintain Fire Suppression when energy is low.

Mindscape Cinemas for Soldier 11

Mindscape Cinemas offer powerful effects that enhance Soldier 11’s abilities in combat.

Priority Mindscape Cinemas

1. Mindscape Cinema 1
   • Effect: Restores Energy to 80 if it’s below 40 when Soldier 11 enters combat or switches in. (Can trigger every 50s.)
   • Importance: Priority
2. Mindscape Cinema 6
   • Effect: After using EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, gain 8 stacks of Charge (max 8). When Fire Suppression is triggered, 1 stack of Charge is consumed to ignore 25% of the target’s Fire RES.
   • Importance: Priority

High-Importance Mindscape Cinemas

1. Mindscape Cinema 2
   • Effect: Increases Basic Attack and Dodge Counter DMG by 3% per stack, up to 12 stacks for 15 seconds. (Stacks have separate durations.)
   • Importance: High

Low-Importance Mindscape Cinemas

1. Mindscape Cinema 4
   • Effect: When Fire Suppression is triggered during the 1st, 2nd, or 3rd Basic Attack or Dash Attack, increases Anti-Interrupt Level and reduces DMG by 18%. If triggered during the 4th Basic Attack, Soldier 11 becomes invulnerable.
   • Importance: Low

Skill Leveling Mindscape Cinemas

1. Mindscape Cinema 3

   • Effect: Increases Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack levels by +2.
   • Importance: --

2. Mindscape Cinema 5

   • Effect: Increases Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack levels by +2.
   • Importance: --

This setup should optimize Soldier 11’s performance, focusing on managing Fire Suppression and maximizing her DPS potential. Mastering her skills, particularly the rhythm for Basic Attacks, is crucial for players looking to dominate in Zeneless Zone Zero.