Quick Verdict: Pull or Skip?
Pull if:
- You run Burnice, Soldier 11, or Lighter and have no dedicated off-field ATK support
- You're missing Nicole or Astra Yao — Lucy fills that gap cleanly
- You're a new or returning player who missed her original banner
- You want a generalist support that works across multiple archetypes
Skip if:
- You already own Nicole or Astra Yao — their buffs outperform Lucy's 600 flat ATK in optimized endgame builds
- Your roster has zero Fire or Physical DPS
- You're saving for a confirmed v1.7 unit that directly upgrades your main team
- You're F2P with under 30 pity — the math gets tight
What the March 26 Deadline Actually Means
Most guides misread this. March 26 is not a banner deadline — it's a checkpoint. The All-New Program login event runs March 12 through April 22, 2025, rewarding 10 Encrypted Master Tapes over 7 login days. Phase 2 itself launches April 2. Those 10 tapes (1,600 Polychrome equivalent) go into your general pity pool. If you're already 60+ pulls in, they could be the difference between gambling and guaranteeing.
Kit Overview: How Lucy Actually Works
Lucy is a Fire Support from Sons of Calydon. Her entire design is built around staying off-field.
Stats at Level 60
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| HP | 8,025 |
| ATK | 583 |
| DEF | 612 |
| Impact | 86 |
| Anomaly Mastery | 94 |
| Anomaly Proficiency | 92 |
| Core Stat | Energy Regen |
The Rotation Loop
Switch Lucy in → summon three Guard Boars via Special Attack → fire EX Special (60 Energy) to activate Cheer On! → dodge-cancel → swap to DPS. Done. The boars persist off-field, dealing Physical DMG and Daze while distracting enemy aggro. You're back on your DPS in under three seconds.
Cheer On! grants allies and Bangboo ATK +13.8% of Lucy's ATK, capped at 600 flat ATK. To hit that cap, Lucy needs 2,475+ ATK herself — which is why endgame builds target 1,923–2,700 ATK depending on skill level. Her Core Passive amplifies Cheer On! by 140–200%, making Core and Special the top skill investment priorities.
Her Ultimate deals 572%×3 Fire DMG, recovers 10 squad Energy, and grants +20 Energy on the next switch-in. Useful, but in most scenarios you prioritize your DPS's Ultimate over hers.
One underrated mechanic: her EX Special triggers a Quick Assist, letting you chain directly into your DPS's assist attack. It's a rotation shortcut that saves real field time.
Meta Position in Version 1.6
352 players rated Lucy Tier 0 (SS) versus only 47 at Tier 1 (S). That gap reflects how she performs in practice, not just on paper.
Shiyu Defense is her best content. Floor 10 rewards 200 Polychrome bi-weekly versus 100 at Floor 7 — Lucy's ATK buff and off-field Daze make that jump achievable for teams that were previously borderline. She's also strong in Hollow Zero where minimal field time means no DPS uptime sacrifice.
Lucy vs. Other Supports
| Support | ATK Buff Type | Field Time | Best Pairing |
|---|---|---|---| | Lucy | 600 flat ATK (off-field) | Very Low | Fire/Physical DPS | | Nicole | % DEF Shred | Low | Ether teams | | Astra Yao | % ATK + other | Moderate | Flexible |
Lucy's flat ATK buff is easier to maintain than percentage-based buffs in early-to-mid game. In optimized endgame builds with high-ATK DPS units, Nicole or Astra Yao can pull ahead — but Lucy's faction synergy with Sons of Calydon and her Guard Boars' Daze contribution add utility those alternatives don't replicate.
Fire and Physical teams aren't going anywhere in v1.7. No confirmed upcoming unit directly obsoletes her role.
Best Teams for Lucy in 1.6
Team 1 — Fire Disorder (Meta) Lucy + Burnice + Yanagi + Rocketboo Burnice stacks off-field Fire Anomaly while Yanagi triggers Disorder. Lucy's boars add Daze, her ATK buff amplifies both Anomaly dealers. Rocketboo fits the off-field playstyle naturally.
Team 2 — Fire DPS Standard Lucy + Soldier 11 (or Lighter) + Flex + Rocketboo Classic Fire team. Lucy's buff feeds directly into Soldier 11's damage windows. Add Lighter for Stun utility if available.
Team 3 — Rupture (Emerging) Lucy + Yixuan/Pan Yinhu + Belion Less tested but community-confirmed viable. Lucy's ATK buff supports Rupture-focused DPS cleanly.
F2P note: No Burnice or Yanagi? Lucy + Soldier 11 + any standard Stun unit works fine. The Guard Boars' Daze partially compensates for lacking a dedicated Stun character.
Real limitation: Fast, highly mobile enemies that Guard Boars can't track. This affects certain Shiyu Defense elites. Plan your team's Daze coverage to account for it.
What Pulling Lucy Actually Costs
ZZZ Pity System
- 1 pull = 160 Polychrome
- S-Rank base rate: 0.6%
- Soft pity: ~75–80 pulls (rate jumps to ~6.6%)
- Hard pity: 90 pulls = 14,400 Polychrome guaranteed
- 50/50: First S-Rank is 50/50 featured; lose it and the next is guaranteed Lucy
Cost by Player Type
| Player Type | Situation | Estimated Polychrome |
|---|---|---|
| F2P (fresh pity) | 0 pity, no guarantee | 13,000–15,000 (avg 80 pulls) |
| F2P (60 pity, guaranteed) | 30 pulls to hard pity | ~4,800 |
| Dolphin (Monthly Card) | 0 pity | 115–129 pulls possible for two copies |
| Whale | Chasing M6 | 6× hard pity worst case |
Average realistic cost for one Lucy: 80 pulls / 12,800 Polychrome. At 60 pity with a guarantee, worst case is 30 pulls / 4,800 Polychrome.
Check your pity now: Signal Search → Details → History, count pulls since your last S-Rank. This single step changes your entire pull calculus.
If you're running low on Polychromes and don't want to miss the Phase 2 window, you can buy Zenless Zone Zero Polychromes for Lucy's banner through BitTopup — fast delivery and competitive rates.
Free Polychrome Before April 22
F2P players can realistically accumulate 13,000–15,000 Polychrome across a full phase. Here's the breakdown.
All-New Program Login Event (March 12–April 22)
Log in for 7 days total (non-consecutive) to claim:
| Day | Reward |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Encrypted Master Tape ×1 |
| Day 2 | Encrypted Master Tape ×1 |
| Day 3 | Encrypted Master Tape ×2 |
| Day 4 | Encrypted Master Tape ×1 |
| Day 5 | Encrypted Master Tape ×1 |
| Day 6 | Encrypted Master Tape ×1 |
| Day 7 | Encrypted Master Tape ×3 |
Total: 10 tapes = 1,600 Polychrome equivalent. Requirement: Inter-Knot Level 8 + Prologue completion.
Other Active Sources
- Daily Commissions: Consistent small income across the phase
- Shiyu Defense: 200 Polychrome at Floor 10, 100 at Floor 7 — bi-weekly
- Hollow Zero: Weekly Polychrome from completing runs
- Version 1.6 events: Additional Polychrome from limited-time missions
The login tapes alone won't carry you to a guarantee. Combined with Shiyu clears and event rewards, F2P players entering Phase 2 at 60+ pity are in a genuinely strong position.
Signature W-Engine: Skip It
Kaboom the Cannon grants squad ATK +2.5% per friendly hit, stacking up to 4× for 8 seconds. Strong in sustained combat, but the stacking requirement hurts in burst-heavy rotations.
Practical Alternatives
| W-Engine | Effect | Accessibility |
|---|---|---|
| Kaboom the Cannon | Squad ATK +10% (4 stacks) | Limited banner |
| Reverb-Mark III | Chain/Ult +8% squad ATK 10s | Standard/craftable |
| Weeping Cradle | Off-field ER + DMG bonus | Standard |
| Moonlight Sonata | Extended buff duration | Standard |
Reverb-Mark III is the recommendation for most players. It triggers on Chain Attacks and Ultimates — exactly when Lucy is rotating — and stacks cleanly with Cheer On!. Spend Polychromes on Lucy's character banner first.
Mindscapes: How Many Copies Do You Need?
M0 is the correct stopping point for F2P and most low-spenders. The kit is fully functional from the start.
- M0: Full Guard Boar summons, Cheer On! buff, complete functionality. 95% of players stop here.
- M2+: Enables the Chain cancel trick — canceling mid-Chain to double Chain the same agent (e.g., Piper → Lucy → Piper), funneling Decibels and refreshing Cheer On!. Meaningful for optimized rotations, not game-changing.
- M6 (Fierce Fangs of Fire): Ally EX Specials during Cheer On! trigger a 300% ATK Fire DMG explosion from boars, extending the buff by +5 seconds up to 3× per 30 seconds. A significant upgrade — but requires 6 copies. Whale-tier only.
M0 Lucy clears all current content comfortably. Chase M6 only if you're committed to her as your primary support long-term.
The ATK Cap Mechanic Most Players Miss
Lucy's 600 flat ATK buff scales off her own ATK — 13.8% of Lucy's ATK, capped at 600. Most players focus entirely on their DPS's stats and treat Lucy as a passive buffer. But every point of ATK on Lucy's build below the 2,475 threshold translates directly to more buff for your entire team.
Prioritize ATK% on Lucy's Drive Disc main stats (slots 4/5/6) over CRIT stats until you hit the cap. Community endgame targets: 1,923–2,700 ATK depending on Special skill level.
- Recommended set: Swing Jazz 4-piece (Energy Regen + team DMG on Chain/Ultimate triggers)
- Secondary option: Hormone Punk 2-piece
- Skill priority: Core and Special (five-star priority) → Assist and Chain (three-star) → Dodge (two-star, don't waste materials here)
Save or Spend? Planning Beyond v1.6
Pity carries over between banners — always. Your accumulated pulls never reset when a banner ends. Skipping Lucy doesn't waste pity, but it doesn't advance it either unless you pull.
Pull Lucy now if:
- You have 60+ pity with a guarantee locked
- You actively use Fire or Physical DPS
- No confirmed v1.7 unit fills a more critical roster gap
Save for v1.7 if:
- You're at 0 pity with under 10,000 Polychrome
- A v1.7 unit directly upgrades your main team
- You already have Nicole or Astra Yao
Phase 2 also features Trigger (Electric Stun) and Zhu Yuan (Ether Attack). If either fits your roster better, that's a legitimate redirect. Lucy is a rerun — she will return. For players who want to stay competitive across both phases without draining reserves, you can top up Polychromes for Zenless Zone Zero via BitTopup to keep options open.
FAQ
Is Lucy worth it for F2P? Yes, conditionally. At 60+ pity with a guarantee, she's an excellent investment for Fire/Physical teams. At 0 pity with under 10,000 Polychrome, the risk profile changes — you could hit hard pity (14,400 Polychrome) without a guarantee. Check your pity first.
How long is Lucy's Phase 2 banner available? Phase 2 launches April 2, 2025, and runs through the version cycle — typically late April/early May. The All-New Program login event (10 free tapes) closes April 22, which is the more pressing deadline.
Can I get Lucy from the standard banner? No. She's limited S-Rank only. Missing Phase 2 means waiting for her next rerun.
Does pity carry over if I skip her banner? Yes — pity is universal across limited banners in ZZZ. Skipping doesn't reset anything.
Is the Signature W-Engine worth it? For most players, no. Reverb-Mark III performs well enough that the Signature is a luxury, not a necessity.
What's the single most important thing to check before pulling? Your current pity count. Signal Search → Details → History, count pulls since your last S-Rank. At 60+ with a guarantee, Lucy is a much safer pull. At 0 with limited Polychrome, the math is riskier.
