Zenless Zone Zero Seed Comprehensive Development Guide: Ascension Materials, Skill Materials, and the Iconic W Engine Upgrade (Version 2.2)
Seed is coming soon, so prepare your development materials in advance.
In the upcoming Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) 2.2 update, the new Agent, Seed, will be officially released. For players eager to develop her right away, gathering the necessary character Ascension Materials, Skill Upgrade Materials, and resources for the iconic W Engine in advance will allow you to push Seed to its peak state on the day the update is released.
This guide will provide a complete list of Seed's materials, detailed acquisition methods, and the required upgrade stages, helping you plan your material farming schedule and route.
1. Overview of All Seed Development Materials
To maximize Seed's power, you'll need to simultaneously upgrade her level (Ascension), skills, and her signature W Engine. The following are all the materials needed to fully develop a Seed to its maximum level:
Material Name Total Required Quantity
Basic Shock Chip 25
Advanced Impact Chip 75
Specialized Shock Absorption Chip 250
Basic Attack Certification Stamp 4
Advanced Attack Certification Stamp 32
Vanguard Certification Stamp 30
Exquisite Molt 9
High-Dimensional Data: Mortal Cleave 60
Hamster Cage Pass 5
Advanced Investigator's Log 300
Danny (in-game currency) 3,705,000
Note: These materials vary depending on the game mode and boss. It is recommended to obtain them through a combination of daily stamina, weekly challenges, and store redemption.
II. Seed's Exclusive W-Engine Materials (Levels 0-60)
Seed's signature W-Engine is a crucial source of her damage output. Upgrading it from level 0 to level 60 requires the following materials:
Material Name Total Required Quantity
Attack Components 4
Enhanced Attack Components 32
Specialized Attack Components 30
W-Engine Energy Module 200
Danny 400,000
Recommendation: It's best to alternate upgrading the W-Engine with character development to ensure a steady increase in overall combat effectiveness during major stages and boss battles.
III. Seed Ascension Material Details
Character Ascension is a key step in increasing Seed's level cap. Below are the required Ascension materials and their cost per stage from Level 0 to Level 60:
Total Requirements:
Basic Attack Certification Seals × 4
Advanced Attack Certification Seals × 32
Vanguard Certification Seals × 30
Danny × 800,000
Ascension Data by Stage:
Ascension Stage Required Materials
Level 10: 4 Basic Attack Certification Seals + Danny × 24,000
Level 20: 12 Advanced Attack Certification Seals + Danny × 56,000
Level 30: 20 Advanced Attack Certification Seals + Danny × 120,000
Level 40: 10 Vanguard Certification Seals + Danny × 200,000
Level 50: 20 Vanguard Certification Seals + Danny × 400,000
IV. Seed Skill Material Details
Total Skill Requirements:
Basic Shock Chip × 25
Advanced Shock Chip × 75
Specialized Shock Absorbing Chip x 250
Refined Molt x 9
High-Dimensional Data: Mortal Cleave x 60
Hamster Cage Pass x 5
Danny x 2,905,000
Core Skill Level Upgrade Materials (Example):
Skill Level Required Materials
1 → 2 Basic Shock Chip x 2
2 → 3 Basic Shock Chip x 3
3 → 4 Advanced Shock Chip x 2
4 → 5 Advanced Shock Chip x 3
5 → 6 Advanced Shock Chip x 4
6 → 7 Advanced Shock Chip x 6
7 → 8 Specialized Shock Absorbing Chip x 5
8 → 9 Specialized Shock Absorbing Chip x 8
9 → 10 Specialized Shock Absorbing Chip x 10
10 → 11 Specialized Shock Absorbing Chip x 12
11 → 12 Specialized Shock Absorbing Chip x 15 + Hamster Cage Pass x 1
V. Key Material Acquisition Methods
1. Refined Molt
How to Obtain: Defeat the weekly Boss: Miasma Priest
Unlock Condition: Complete the corresponding challenge in the "Infamous Hunt" mode
2. High-Dimensional Data: Mortal Cleave
How to Obtain: Participate in the Expert Challenge: Lumberjack
Version: New challenge introduced in version 1.6
3. Chip Materials (Basic Shock Chip/Advanced Impact Chip/Specialized Shock Absorption Chip)
Source: Daily Challenges, drops from specific dungeons
Recommendation: Max out Stamina daily, prioritizing high-level chips.
VI. Training Tips and Timeline
If you plan to fully upgrade Seed on its launch day, we recommend the following schedule:
Weekly Boss: Defeat the Miasma Priest regularly, prioritizing collecting Exquisite Molt.
Daily Dungeons: Alternate between farming Chips and Certification Seal materials.
Danny Reserve: Requires over 7 million Dannys in total. It's recommended to farm multiple gold levels during the event.
W Engine: Prepare attack components and energy modules in advance to avoid material shortages.
VII. Conclusion
Seed's arrival will undoubtedly bring great benefits to Zenless Zone Zero. Bringing a brand new combat experience. By planning your material acquisition ahead of time, you can instantly push Seed to her peak strength on patch day.
From character ascension, skill upgrades, to W Engine enhancements, this guide provides the most comprehensive list of materials and acquisition methods. Get ready for the challenges of patch 2.2 and make Seed the most powerful addition to your team!
