Lucia is an S-Rank Ether Support Agent from Spook Shack, introduced in Zenless Zone Zero 2.3’s Wandering Night Lantern banner. She’s designed to enhance Rupture-focused squads by boosting their Sheer Force, max HP, and teamwide DMG, while providing off-field utility through her Dream and Ether Veil mechanics.
Lucia Overview
- Rarity: S-Rank
- Attribute: Ether
- Specialty: Support (Sheer Force / HP Buff)
- Faction: Spook Shack
- Weapon Type: W-Engine
Lucia excels at amplifying her team’s damage output rather than dealing heavy hits herself. By activating Ether Veil: Wellspring, she increases all allies’ Max HP and enhances their damage through Darkbreaker, a unique buff that scales with her own HP. Her playstyle rewards tight rotation management and timing rather than button-mashing DPS.
How Lucia’s Kit Works
Lucia’s gameplay revolves around two key systems — Dream Points and the Ether Veil.
1. Building and Spending Dream Points
Lucia gains Dream Points through her Whim attacks.
At 100 Dream Points, she enters the Dream State, automatically activating Ether Veil: Wellspring, a field effect that boosts Max HP for 40 seconds and can be extended up to five minutes through repeated triggers.
2. Upgrading Whim to Harmony
While Dream is active, Whim skills transform into Harmony skills.
Each Harmony consumes 25 Dream Points and applies Dreamer’s Nursery Rhyme, a buff that increases teamwide damage for 12 seconds. Recasting the buff keeps damage uptime consistent.
3. Applying the Darkbreaker State
Using any Harmony places the entire squad under Darkbreaker, which increases Sheer Force—a stat that improves damage against weakened enemies. This effect scales directly with Lucia’s Max HP, encouraging players to stack HP% stats to maximize value.
4. Off-Field Support Through Aftershocks
Even while off-field, Lucia passively launches Aftershock attacks whenever an active ally lands a hit. These Aftershocks consume Dream Points but provide constant DPS and keep buffs active.
5. Ultimate – Starlight Convergence
Lucia’s Ultimate deals massive Ether DMG in a wide area and leaves behind a healing zone that regenerates HP based on her Max HP. If used in Dream State, it extends the Ether Veil’s duration, sustaining buffs longer.
Best W-Engines for Lucia
1. Dreamlit Hearth (S-Rank – Signature)
Lucia’s best-in-slot option.
- Increases Energy Regen and boosts both team DMG and Max HP when she activates Ether Veil.
- Sub-stat: HP %, further improving Sheer Force scaling and healing.
2. Weeping Cradle (S-Rank Alternative)
- Grants +0.6 Energy Regen per second while off-field.
- Every 8 seconds, her attacks raise team DMG for 3 seconds — excellent for sustained buff rotations.
3. Kaboom the Cannon (A-Rank F2P Option)
- Adds stacking ATK buffs for the team whenever any member lands hits.
- Ideal for players without Dreamlit Hearth; provides consistent team damage uptime.
4. The Vault (A-Rank Alternative)
- Boosts ATK % and Energy Regen after triggering a Chain Attack or Ultimate.
- Smooth synergy with Lucia’s frequent Harmony chains.
Best Drive Disc Sets
4-Piece Moonlight Lullaby + 2-Piece Yunkui Tales
Best Overall Setup
- Moonlight Lullaby (4 pc)
- +20 % Energy Regen (2-pc)
- +18 % team DMG for 25 s when using EX Special Attack or Ultimate (4-pc).
- Yunkui Tales (2 pc)
- +10 % HP to boost all HP-scaled buffs.
This combination perfectly fits Lucia’s rotation—frequent EX Special Attacks sustain near-permanent DMG buffs.
Alternative: 4-pc Moonlight Lullaby + 2-pc Swing Jazz
Adds more Energy Regen for players focusing on faster ability uptime.
Recommended Main Stats
| Slot | Main Stat |
|---|---|
| 4 | HP % |
| 5 | HP % |
| 6 | Energy Regen |
Sub-Stats Priority: HP %, HP, Energy Regen.
Aim for around 24 000 HP to cap her Sheer Force bonus.
Lucia Skill Priority
Lucia’s skill tree rewards focusing on her support mechanics before anything else.
| Skill | Priority | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| EX Special Attack | ★★★★★ | Main source of Harmony & Darkbreaker buffs. |
| Ultimate | ★★★★★ | Extends Ether Veil and provides team healing. |
| Core Skill | ★★★★☆ | Improves Dream Point generation and buff duration. |
| Assist | ★★★☆☆ | Provides Aftershock DPS and Daze utility. |
| Basic Attack | ★★☆☆☆ | Useful for Dream Point generation only. |
| Dodge | ★☆☆☆☆ | Least impact on support function. |
Mindscape Cinema Upgrades
| Level | Effect | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| M1 – Secret Friend | Dreamer’s Nursery Rhyme ignores 18 % enemy RES and recasts automatically via Echo stacks. | ★★★★★ |
| M2 – Great Magician | Harmony DMG +15 % and Darkbreaker Sheer DMG +15 % while in Ether Veil. | ★★★★★ |
| M4 – Late-Night Hours | Grants +100 Decibels when Ether Veil is activated. | ★★★☆☆ |
| M6 – The Never-Ending Journey | Harmony always CRITs and gains +30 % CRIT DMG. | ★★★★★ |
Best Team Compositions
1. Premium Team – Yixuan + Ju Fufu + Lucia
Lucia provides HP and Sheer Force buffs, while Yixuan triggers frequent attacks that activate Aftershocks, and Ju Fufu handles burst and crowd-control.
A perfectly synchronized high-damage, safe composition for late-game challenges.
2. Balanced Team – Yidhari + Ju Fufu + Lucia
Yidhari’s HP-based rupture damage benefits directly from Lucia’s Veil boosts. Ju Fufu amplifies crits and supports stuns, while Lucia maintains uptime and survivability.
3. Budget Team – Manato + Pulchra + Lucia
An excellent F2P choice. Manato acts as a Rupture DPS, Pulchra provides Stun control, and Lucia keeps both buffed through Darkbreaker and Aftershocks.
Lucia Promotion Materials in Zenless Zone Zero
Lucia’s promotion path from level 1 → 60 follows the Support-type material system used for Ether characters.
Here’s the detailed breakdown for every ascension tier:
| Level Cap | Dennies Cost | Required Materials |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 24,000 | ×4 Basic Support Certification Seal |
| 30 | 56,000 | ×12 Advanced Support Certification Seal |
| 40 | 120,000 | ×20 Advanced Support Certification Seal |
| 50 | 200,000 | ×10 Ruler Certification Seal |
| 60 | 400,000 | ×20 Ruler Certification Seal |
| Total (0 → 60) | 800,000 Dennies | 4 Basic, 32 Advanced, 30 Ruler Certification Seals |
Where to Farm: All Certification Seals drop from Combat Simulation → Agent Promotion. Increasing the number of Enemy Cards used increases rewards but consumes more Battery (20 per card, up to 100 Battery).
Lucia Skill Enhancement Materials in Zenless Zone Zero
Lucia’s abilities rely heavily on Ether Chips, Dennies, and special boss drops tied to Ether units.
Skill Level-Up Materials (Per Skill)
| Skill Level | Dennies | Required Materials |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2,000 | ×2 Basic Ether Chip |
| 3 | 3,000 | ×3 Basic Ether Chip |
| 4 | 6,000 | ×2 Advanced Ether Chip |
| 5 | 9,000 | ×3 Advanced Ether Chip |
| 6 | 12,000 | ×4 Advanced Ether Chip |
| 7 | 18,000 | ×6 Advanced Ether Chip |
| 8 | 45,000 | ×5 Specialized Ether Chip |
| 9 | 67,500 | ×8 Specialized Ether Chip |
| 10 | 90,000 | ×10 Specialized Ether Chip |
| 11 | 112,500 | ×12 Specialized Ether Chip |
| 12 | 135,000 | ×15 Specialized Ether Chip, ×1 Hamster Cage Pass |
Total for One Skill: ≈ 500k Dennies, 5 Basic Ether Chip, 15 Advanced Ether Chip, 50 Specialized Ether Chip, 1 Hamster Cage Pass.
Core Skill Enhancement Materials
| Tier | Dennies | Boss Drops | Weekly Boss Drops |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 5,000 | – | – |
| B | 12,000 | ×2 Higher Dimensional Data: Corrupted Dreamsteel | – |
| C | 28,000 | ×4 Higher Dimensional Data: Corrupted Dreamsteel | – |
| D | 60,000 | ×9 Higher Dimensional Data: Corrupted Dreamsteel | ×2 Crimson Miasma Spike |
| E | 100,000 | ×15 Higher Dimensional Data: Corrupted Dreamsteel | ×3 Crimson Miasma Spike |
| F | 200,000 | ×30 Higher Dimensional Data: Corrupted Dreamsteel | ×4 Crimson Miasma Spike |
| Total | 405,000 Dennies | ×60 Corrupted Dreamsteel, ×9 Crimson Miasma Spike |
Where to Farm:
- Higher Dimensional Data: Corrupted Dreamsteel → from Normal Boss: Wandering Hunter
- Crimson Miasma Spike → from Weekly Boss: Sacrifice Bringer
- Hamster Cage Pass → from City Fund Rewards or Time-Limited Events
Full Upgrade Totals (All Skills + Core Skill)
| Material | Total Needed |
|---|---|
| Basic Ether Chip | 25 |
| Advanced Ether Chip | 75 |
| Specialized Ether Chip | 250 |
| Higher Dimensional Data: Corrupted Dreamsteel | 60 |
| Crimson Miasma Spike / Sycophant’s Refinement | 9 |
| Hamster Cage Pass | 5 |
| Dennies | ≈ 3.7 million |
Tip: Prioritize farming Combat Simulations for Ether Chips and Expert Challenges for boss materials before Lucia’s banner to save time later.
Playstyle Tips
- Start with Dream Point generation: Use Basic and Special Attacks until you reach 100 Dream Points.
- Enter Dream State: Activates Ether Veil and boosts team HP.
- Cycle Harmony Skills: Use EX Special and Ultimate to apply Darkbreaker and Dreamer’s Nursery Rhyme.
- Rotate out: Let Aftershocks maintain pressure while you control main DPS.
- Re-enter to refresh Veil duration: Keep the buff alive through timed Harmony casts.
Lucia thrives when you treat her as the orchestrator of tempo—she sets the rhythm while your main DPS delivers the melody.
Should You Pull Lucia?
Lucia is one of the most valuable supports introduced in Zenless Zone Zero 2.3. Her combination of HP scaling, damage amplification, and sustain makes her universally effective for Rupture and Ether teams alike. Even at M0 and S0, she provides excellent value, with M1 or her signature W-Engine further enhancing buff uptime.
If your roster lacks a reliable team buffer, Lucia is worth every pull.
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Lucia embodies the essence of support mastery in Zenless Zone Zero — consistent buff uptime, excellent survivability tools, and steady off-field damage. With proper HP investment, the right W-Engine, and smart rotation management, she transforms any Rupture team into a powerhouse.
Build her, master her Dream state rhythm, and she’ll make every fight feel effortlessly synchronized. Play Now!
