Best 3 F2P Team in Zenless Zone Zero 2026
A fully free team built around Ellen Joe (or Nekomata) + Anby + Nicole clears most early content and Shiyu floors. It proves the core loop: Stun agent opens the window, Support enables, Attack agent bursts.
How We Rank These
If you are starting out, build Ellen Joe + Anby + Nicole. Anby reaches Stun fast, Nicole groups and buffs via Astral Voice, and Ellen cleans up inside Stun. It is free, coherent, and teaches the game's central damage mechanic.
Ellen Joe (Attack)
Free-path Ice DPS who is S-tier at launch. The damage backbone of the F2P core.
Watch out: Wants a Stun agent; without Anby/Lycaon her windows are short.
Anby (Stun)
Free Electric Stun agent who opens the damage window. The reason the team works.
Watch out: Low personal damage; her value is Stun speed.
Nicole (Support)
Free Defensive Assist support who groups and buffs the swapped-in attacker. The team enabler.
Watch out: Buff is conditional on immediately handing off to the DPS.
Verdict
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this free team clear Shiyu Defense?
Yes, Ellen + Anby + Nicole clears most early Shiyu floors and all story content. It is the recommended starting core.
What should I pull for next?
Lycaon and Soukaku complete Ellen's premium Ice team for a big damage spike; otherwise a limited Attack agent broadens your roster.