Zenless Zone Zero 3.3 Spend Plan (Nov 2026): Phoenix vs Severian Banners, Pity Budget Table and the Best-Value Monochrome Packs
Quick answer: Phoenix and the Velina rerun stay up until Nov 11, 11:59 server time, then Severian and the Norma rerun run until Dec 1, 14:59. Every pull costs 160 Polychrome, and a guaranteed limited Agent from zero pity takes up to 28,800. Time your Zenless Zone Zero top up to the banner you actually want.
Author: Sarah Mitchell Publish at: 2026/11/01 15 min read
Quick answer: Phoenix and the Velina rerun stay up until Nov 11, 11:59 server time, then Severian and the Norma rerun run until Dec 1, 14:59. Every pull costs 160 Polychrome, and a guaranteed limited Agent from zero pity takes up to 28,800. Time your Zenless Zone Zero top up to the banner you actually want.
I've planned pulls in every ZZZ patch since launch, and 3.3 "Journey to the Sky" is a tricky one: two new S-Ranks, two reruns, and Sunbringer plus the Honkai: Star Rail collab already teased for what comes next. Below is the dated plan I'm using myself, with every deadline, free Polychrome source and pity budget in one place.
Key dates at a glance (checked Nov 1, 2026)
Now – Nov 11, 11:59 (server time): Phase I, Phoenix (new) + Velina (rerun)
Nov 11, 12:00 – Dec 1, 14:59 (server time): Phase II, Severian (new) + Norma (rerun)
Version 3.3 "Journey to the Sky" key art with the patch's two new S-Rank Agents, Phoenix and Severian. Source: HoYoverse, official 3.3 update announcement (zenless.hoyoverse.com, Oct 21, 2026).
1. ZZZ 3.3 banner timeline: who's on which channel, and when
Version 3.3 went live on Oct 21, 2026 and runs for 42 days. It's split into two Exclusive Channel phases. Here's the full lineup from the official notices.
Phase
Limited S-Rank Agent
Rerun S-Rank Agent
Signature W-Engines
Window (server time)
Phase I
Phoenix (Fire, Anomaly), "Into the Flames of Life"
Good news for savers: your pity count on Exclusive Channels carries over between banners. The official notice says the search count for guaranteed Signals is cumulative across all Exclusive Channels, while W-Engine Channels keep their own separate count.
The banners flip at the same server clock on every server, so the real-world moment differs. Server offsets below follow HoyoBuild's timer tool (America UTC-5, Europe UTC+1, Asia and TW/HK/MO UTC+8).
Server
Phase I ends
Phase II starts
Phase II ends
Same moments in UTC+8
Asia / TW, HK, MO (UTC+8)
Nov 11, 11:59
Nov 11, 12:00
Dec 1, 14:59
Nov 11 11:59 / Nov 11 12:00 / Dec 1 14:59
Europe (UTC+1)
Nov 11, 11:59
Nov 11, 12:00
Dec 1, 14:59
Nov 11 18:59 / Nov 11 19:00 / Dec 1 21:59
America (UTC-5)
Nov 11, 11:59
Nov 11, 12:00
Dec 1, 14:59
Nov 12 00:59 / Nov 12 01:00 / Dec 2 03:59
Veteran tip: if you're topping up for a last-minute Phoenix or Velina push, do it the evening before Nov 11 so the Monochrome is sitting in your balance well ahead of the switch.
Official Version 3.3 teaser "Journey to the Sky": Phoenix and Severian combat, the new Agents card (around 2:30), W-Engines (around 2:50) and the 3.3 events (around 3:30–4:10). Source: Zenless Zone Zero official YouTube channel, uploaded Oct 9, 2026.
New in 3.3: Bangboo Mech combat, shown with ranged laser fire. 5-second clip from the official 3.3 Special Program (7:58–8:03, uploaded Oct 9, 2026); the footage carries the on-screen note "This is under development and is not indicative of the final product."
2. Phase I: Phoenix and the Velina rerun (until Nov 11)
Phoenix is the new Fire Anomaly S-Rank, built around a Rebirth/revive gimmick. Velina, the Wind Anomaly S-Rank, returns alongside her. If you run Anomaly teams, this is your phase.
Phoenix's limited Exclusive Channel "Into the Flames of Life". Source: HoYoverse, "V3.3 Limited-Time Channels (Phase I)" notice (zenless.hoyoverse.com, Oct 19, 2026).
Phoenix's flame-slash burst. 5-second clip from the official Version 3.3 teaser (0:52–0:57, Zenless Zone Zero YouTube, Oct 9, 2026).
Want to see Phoenix in action first? Her official character demo shows the revive mechanic and her Fire Anomaly combo string. You can also try both Agents in the "The Final Callback" Audition stage until Nov 11, 11:59 server time.
Phoenix Character Demo "Do Not Die Challenge": her Rebirth gimmick and Fire Anomaly combat. Source: Zenless Zone Zero official YouTube channel, uploaded Oct 16, 2026.
Cosmetics on sale this phase: Phoenix's outfits "The Illness Called Life" and "Daydream Complex" cost 1,350 Monochrome each (normally 1,680), or 2,350 Monochrome for the "Empty Daydreams" bundle with both. The sale runs until Dec 2, 05:59 (UTC+8).
3. Phase II: Severian and the Norma rerun (Nov 11 – Dec 1)
Severian is the new Wind Attack S-Rank, a dodge-counter damage dealer. Norma, the Fire Stun S-Rank, reruns next to him. Phase II opens Nov 11 at 12:00 server time and closes Dec 1 at 14:59.
Severian's dodge-counter wind slashes. 5-second clip from the official Version 3.3 teaser (1:09–1:14, Zenless Zone Zero YouTube, Oct 9, 2026).
His outfit "Solemnly Impeccable" goes on sale for 1,350 Monochrome (normally 1,680) from Nov 11, 12:00 server time until Dec 2, 05:59 (UTC+8).
4. 3.3 event countdown: free Polychrome still on the table
From today (Nov 1), these are the deadlines that matter for your pull count. Polychrome amounts come from the official event banners and notices unless marked as a community estimate.
Event / reward
Ends
Polychrome & key rewards
Twitch Drops (watch 120 min)
Nov 11, 23:59:59 (UTC+8)
50 Polychrome, 12,000 Denny, upgrade materials
Cyber Miracle Healer, on Duty!
Nov 16, 03:59 (server)
300 Polychrome, Boopons, materials
Issue-fix compensation (in-game mail)
Nov 20, 23:59 (UTC+8)
300 Polychrome
Trails of the Hobbling Crow (from Nov 11, 10:00)
Nov 30, 03:59 (server)
~300 Polychrome (community estimate) + limited title
Two bonus boosts worth logging in for: Advanced Bounty: Area Patrol pays double from Nov 4, 04:00 to Nov 9, 03:59, and Data Bounty: Combat Simulation pays double from Nov 25, 04:00 to Nov 30, 03:59 (server time).
The main 3.3 event "Spooky Funhouse Tales" (900 Polychrome on the event banner). Source: HoYoverse, event details notice (zenless.hoyoverse.com, Oct 21, 2026).
"Cyber Miracle Healer, on Duty!" runs until Nov 16, 03:59 server time (300 Polychrome). Source: HoYoverse, event details notice (Oct 26, 2026).
5. How much free Polychrome does 3.3 give?
HoYoverse doesn't publish a patch total, so players rely on community counts. The breakdown below is the widely shared breakdown by Chinese community creator HoYo青枫, covering the full 42-day version.
Source
Polychrome (community estimate)
Daily Errands + Ridu Weekly
2,880
Shiyu Defense + Deadly Assault
3,240
Enigma of the Labyrinth
1,250
Hollow Zero
1,000
"Journey to the Sky" content + achievements
1,000
Spooky Funhouse Tales
900
Update compensation
600
Annihilation Simulacrum
600
Cyber Miracle Healer / Trails of the Hobbling Crow / Repair! Drifting Art
Heads-up: the livestream code (JRNY2SKY) expired on Oct 11, so if you missed it, take 300 off your own total. For the long-run habits that keep this number high patch after patch, our Polychrome farming guide breaks down every recurring income source.
6. Pull now or save for 3.4 (Sunbringer, Kafka and Robin)?
This is the big question on X right now. @Ringuu_'s "How many pulls do you have for Phoenix/Severian? Or just skip?" (Oct 6) drew 753 likes and 49 replies, and plenty of players say they're skipping 3.3 for Sunbringer. Here's what's confirmed and what isn't.
3.4: known vs rumor (as of Nov 1, 2026)
Topic
Status
Details
Sunbringer
Confirmed
Debuts in 3.4 as a new Void Hunter and the first "Enchainer" Agent (official @ZZZ_EN post, Oct 24; Agent Record, Oct 23). Press coverage describes Sunbringer as a three-in-one Agent.
ZZZ × Honkai: Star Rail collab
Confirmed
Kafka and Robin Agent Records published Oct 24; collab officially set for "Winter 2026".
3.3 end time
Confirmed
Dec 2, 06:00 (UTC+8), per the official 3.3 update notes.
3.4 launch on Dec 2
Expected
Follows from the 3.3 end time; HoYoverse hasn't posted a separate 3.4 launch notice yet.
3.4 Special Program
Estimate
SenseOS projects around Fri, Nov 20, 19:30 (UTC+8). The 3.3 program aired 12 days before launch.
Free Robin via login event
Rumor
Only from a user post on HoYoLAB; no official word.
Collab banner format (100% banner, separate pity, permanent?)
Rumor
HoYoverse hasn't said whether the collab uses normal Exclusive Channels or a special format.
Official "Agent Record | Sunbringer" lore teaser (14 seconds) for the confirmed 3.4 Agent. Source: Zenless Zone Zero official YouTube channel, uploaded Oct 23, 2026.
My decision table
Your situation
What I'd do
You run Anomaly teams and don't have Velina
Use Phase I. Velina's rerun is the banner many players are making an exception for this patch.
You want a new main DPS
Hold until Nov 11 and look at Severian (Wind Attack); your pity carries over from Phase I.
You mainly want Sunbringer
Skip 3.3, bank the ~103 free pulls and keep your pity. It carries into the next Exclusive Channel.
You want Kafka (and Robin if she's not free)
Plan for two separate 180-pull worst cases until HoYoverse confirms the banner format.
You're at 70+ pity and already guaranteed
Finish on whichever 3.3 banner you like. You only need 20 pulls or fewer (3,200 Polychrome).
You want everything
Budget per banner with the pity table below and top up just before each phase you commit to.
One more community consensus I agree with: Agent first, signature W-Engine later. The W-Engine Channel has its own pity (80 pulls hard pity, 75% featured rate per community guides), so skip it if you're saving.
7. How much Monochrome do I need at pity X?
The rules: 1 pull = 160 Polychrome (or 1 Encrypted Master Tape), an S-Rank is guaranteed by pull 90, and losing the 50/50 makes the next S-Rank the featured one. So the worst case for a specific limited Agent is 180 pulls. Monochrome converts 1:1 into Polychrome.
The table shows the worst-case gap from your current pity, plus the BitTopup pack combo that covers it with the least spend, based on Nov 1, 2026 prices.
Current pity
Guaranteed?
Pulls to secure the Agent
Polychrome needed
BitTopup pack combo
Combo price
0
No
180
28,800
300+30 + 2× 1980+260 + 3× 6480+1600
$317.71
0
Yes
90
14,400
300+30 + 1980+260 + 3280+600 + 6480+1600
$161.94
30
No
150
24,000
3× 6480+1600
$261.00
30
Yes
60
9,600
2× 300+30 + 980+110 + 6480+1600
$109.44
50
No
130
20,800
300+30 + 2× 1980+260 + 2× 6480+1600
$230.71
50
Yes
40
6,400
300+30 + 1980+260 + 3280+600
$74.94
60
No
120
19,200
3× 300+30 + 1980+260 + 2× 6480+1600
$213.38
60
Yes
30
4,800
300+30 + 2× 1980+260
$56.71
70
No
110
17,600
2× 300+30 + 980+110 + 2× 6480+1600
$196.44
70
Yes
20
3,200
3× 300+30 + 1980+260
$39.38
75
No
105
16,800
2× 300+30 + 2× 6480+1600
$182.82
75
Yes
15
2,400
300+30 + 1980+260
$30.56
80
No
100
16,000
2× 6480+1600
$174.00
80
Yes
10
1,600
2× 300+30 + 980+110
$22.44
How to use it in four steps:
Open the Exclusive Channel details in-game and note your current pity and whether your next S-Rank is guaranteed.
Find your row and read the "Polychrome needed" column.
Subtract the Polychrome you already hold, plus 160 for every Encrypted Master Tape (don't forget the 10 Tapes from All-New Program).
Cover what's left with the smallest pack combo from the pack table in the next section.
Example: you're at 70 pity on a 50/50 for Severian with 9,000 Polychrome and 10 Tapes saved. That's 9,000 + 1,600 = 10,600, so you're 7,000 short of 17,600. One 6480+1600 pack (8,080 Monochrome) covers it in one order.
8. Monochrome packs: price, pulls and the best value
Here's what each BitTopup pack buys in pulls, next to the official US App Store price for the same regular pack (prices checked Nov 1, 2026).
Pack (regular amount)
Monochrome
Pulls (160 each)
BitTopup price
Official US price
You save
BitTopup cost per pull
300 + 30
330
2 (+10 left)
$4.41
$4.99
$0.58
$2.14
980 + 110
1,090
6 (+130 left)
$13.62
$14.99
$1.37
$2.00
1980 + 260
2,240
14
$26.15
$29.99
$3.84
$1.87
3280 + 600
3,880
24 (+40 left)
$44.38
$49.99
$5.61
$1.83
6480 + 1600
8,080
50 (+80 left)
$87.00
$99.99
$12.99
$1.72
8080 × 2
16,160
101
$174.01
$199.98
$25.97
$1.72
8080 × 4
32,320
202
$348.01
$399.96
$51.95
$1.72
8080 × 8
64,640
404
$696.02
$799.92
$103.90
$1.72
Every pack in this table is 9–13% below the official price, and the per-pull cost drops as the pack grows. The 6480+1600 pack is the sweet spot: $1.72 a pull versus $1.98 at the official price.
BitTopup vs official US price per Monochrome pack, 9% to 13% lower on every tier shown. Original BitTopup graphic; data: bittopup.com product page (USD) and the ZZZ US App Store in-app price list, regular packs, checked Nov 1, 2026.
How much Monochrome each US$1 buys: 74.8–92.9 on BitTopup vs 66.1–80.8 at the official price. Original BitTopup graphic; same sources, regular packs, checked Nov 1, 2026.
Pull cost through the 6480+1600 pack: $1.72 vs $1.98 per pull, $155.05 vs $178.20 to hard pity (90), $310.10 vs $356.40 for a worst-case limited S-Rank (180). Original BitTopup graphic; 160 Polychrome per pull and pity rules per the ZZZ Wiki (Exclusive Channel), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Ready to lock in your budget? Grab the pack that matches your pity row on our ZZZ Monochrome top-up page. You only need your UID and server.
9. 3.3 spend priority: where each dollar goes furthest
If you're spending anything this patch, this is the order I'd go in:
Inter-Knot Membership (in-game monthly pass). 300 Monochrome instantly plus 90 Polychrome a day for 30 days, 3,000 in total. That's nearly 19 pulls, as long as you log in daily. Wondering if the Inter-Knot Membership is worth it for your play style? That guide runs the per-pull numbers.
New Eridu City Fund, Growth Plan (in-game battle pass). 680 Polychrome on purchase and 1,480 across the track, plus materials and a Lv.30 W-Engine selector that includes the new A-Rank Bloodmarrow Coffer. Purchases close Nov 30, 02:59 server time, so buy it once you're sure you'll level it.
Bulk Monochrome for the banner you're committed to. The BitTopup 6480+1600 pack at $87.00 gives you 50 pulls at $1.72 each. Smaller packs are perfect for topping off a gap from the pity table.
Cosmetics last. Phoenix outfits are 1,350 Monochrome each (2,350 for both) and Severian's is 1,350 from Nov 11. Nice to have, zero pulls.
10. How to top up Monochrome on BitTopup in 2 minutes
Find your UID: it's in the bottom-left corner of the screen during gameplay, or on your Proxy Profile card from the main menu.
Open the Zenless Zone Zero page on BitTopup and enter your UID.
Pick your server: Asia, America, Europe or TW/HK/MO.
Choose your pack and pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard or a popular local payment method.
Check your in-game mailbox or Monochrome balance. Orders are typically completed within a few minutes.
No password needed: BitTopup only uses your UID and server, so you never share login details or verification codes. Customer support is available 24/7, and if an order is never delivered you get a full refund.
Pre-checkout checklist
UID starts with
Server to select
10
America
13
Asia
15
Europe
17
TW/HK/MO
Double-check every digit of your UID against the in-game Proxy Profile card.
Match the server to your UID prefix (per the ZZZ Fandom wiki UID page).
After paying, confirm the Monochrome landed in your mailbox or balance; restarting the client refreshes it.
Keep your order ID and confirmation email until the Monochrome shows up. Support can trace any order with your order ID and UID.
11. Questions players are asking right now
These came up again and again on X and Reddit between September and October 2026. Here are straight answers.
"How many pulls will I have when 3.4 drops if I skip 3.3?"
Take your current stash and add roughly 103 free limited pulls for the full patch (community estimate), or about 126 with Inter-Knot Membership. Remember the compensation mail expires on Nov 20, 23:59 (UTC+8), and the 10 All-New Program Tapes on Dec 1.
"I'm at pity 70 on a 50/50. Can I get Phoenix and still save for Sunbringer?"
Worst case for Phoenix from there is 110 pulls (17,600 Polychrome). If you win the 50/50 early, every leftover pull and your reset pity roll straight into the next Exclusive Channel. Pity carries over, so nothing is wasted.
"Do the collab banners share pity with normal banners?"
HoYoverse hasn't announced the collab banner format yet. Plan for the worst case: a separate 180-pull worst case for each collab Agent you want.
"Is Velina's signature W-Engine worth it on the rerun?"
Players are split: some guides call Joyau Dore close to mandatory, while many Reddit players get by with alternatives. If you're saving for 3.4, take the Agent and leave the W-Engine Channel alone.
"What's the main source of pulls for a new player?"
Story, exploration and achievements on top of the recurring sources in the free Polychrome table above. Shiyu Defense + Deadly Assault alone are worth an estimated 3,240 Polychrome this patch.
12. FAQ
When does the Phoenix banner end?
Nov 11, 2026 at 11:59 server time. That's Nov 11 11:59 for Asia and TW/HK/MO, Nov 11 18:59 (UTC+8) for Europe, and Nov 12 00:59 (UTC+8) for America.
When does Severian's banner start and end?
Phase II runs from Nov 11, 12:00 to Dec 1, 14:59 server time, with Norma's rerun alongside him.
Does my pity carry over from Phoenix to Severian?
Yes. The guaranteed-Signal count is cumulative across all Exclusive Channels. W-Engine Channels track their own count.
How many pulls is the 6480+1600 pack?
8,080 Monochrome = 50 pulls with 80 left over. On BitTopup that's $87.00, or $1.72 a pull.
How much Polychrome is a guaranteed limited S-Rank?
Up to 28,800 Polychrome (180 pulls) from zero pity without a guarantee, or 14,400 (90 pulls) if your next S-Rank is already guaranteed.
When does 3.3 end and 3.4 start?
3.3 ends Dec 2, 2026 at 06:00 (UTC+8), and 3.4 is expected to follow right after. Sunbringer is confirmed for 3.4.
What's the deadline for the 3.3 compensation?
Claim the 300-Polychrome issue-fix compensation before Nov 20, 2026, 23:59 (UTC+8).
How fast does a BitTopup top-up arrive?
Orders are typically completed within a few minutes and land in your in-game mailbox or Monochrome balance. Contact 24/7 support with your order ID if you need a hand.
Which payment methods can I use?
Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, Mastercard and popular local payment methods.
Where do I find my UID?
Bottom-left of the screen during gameplay, or on your Proxy Profile card from the main menu. Prefix 10 = America, 13 = Asia, 15 = Europe, 17 = TW/HK/MO.
That's the whole plan. Pick your banner, check your pity row, grab the free Polychrome before each deadline, and top up only the gap. See you on the Exclusive Channel, Proxy.
