As the neon lights of New Eridu flicker to life in 2025, players diving into Zenless Zone Zero find themselves facing its most talked-about feature: the Signal Search system. This gacha mechanism blends HoYoverse's signature monetization design with fresh twists, creating both excitement and anxiety among agents navigating its probabilities. While veterans of Genshin Impact or Honkai: Star Rail will recognize familiar patterns, ZZZ's unique Bangboo mechanics and weapon-focused strategies demand careful consideration – especially for those determined to build dream teams without breaking the bank.

🔑 Core Currencies & Banner Types

The lifeblood of progression flows through four key resources:

Currency Purpose Obtain Method
Polychromes 💎 Convert to Master/Encrypted Tapes Quests, Events, Purchases
Boopons 🤖 Bangboo Channel pulls Events & Exploration Only
Master Tapes 🎟️ Standard Banner (Stable Channel) Crafted via Polychromes
Encrypted Tapes 🔐 Limited Banners Crafted via Polychromes

Four distinct banners dictate your recruitment strategy:

  1. Stable Channel (Standard Pool)

  2. Contains launch characters like Nekomata & Soldier 11

  3. First 50 pulls (discounted to 40) guarantee random 5★

  4. 300-pull selector for targeted 5★

  5. Exclusive Channel 🎯 (Limited Agents)

  6. 50/50 system for featured characters like Ellen

  7. Pity carries between banners

  8. "Soft pity" starts at 75 pulls

  9. W-Engine Channel ⚔️ (Limited Weapons)

  10. Higher 1% 5★ rate vs character banners

  11. 75% featured weapon guarantee

  12. 80-pull hard pity

  13. Bangboo Channel 🤖 (Mechanical Companions)

  14. Uses exclusive Boopons

  15. 100% featured S-Rank selector at pity

  16. No character/weapon drops

🎰 Probability & Pity Mechanics

The tension builds with every pull as players navigate:

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Standard Character Banner Odds:

  • 5★ (0.6%): Half agents, half weapons

  • 4★ (9.4%): Equal split

  • 3★ W-Engines dominate (94.3%)

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What truly separates ZZZ from its siblings is the dual-pity progression:

  • 💔 The agony of losing 50/50 on Ellen's banner

  • 🎉 The relief when guaranteed pity carries to next limited banner

  • ⏳ The strategic dilemma: Chase weapon refinements or new characters?

💡 Pro Tips From Beta Veterans

  1. Resource Discipline

  2. Prioritize limited banners over standard

  3. Complete daily Errands for consistent Polychrome income

  4. Track pity counters via History tab

  5. Meta vs Favorites

"I wasted 120 pulls chasing Soldier 11's constellations," laments beta tester @ProxyHunter. "Now Ellen's banner arrived and my Polychromes are gone!"

  1. Weapon Wisdom

  2. Only invest in W-Engine Channel for main DPS characters

  3. 3★ weapons can clear story content

  4. Bangboo Bonanza

  5. Save Boopons for S-Rank mechanical companions

  6. A-tier Bangboos provide sufficient support early-game

❓ The Eternal Gacha Dilemma

As the holographic banners rotate every three weeks, players face an existential question: Should we chase statistical advantages through meta picks, or embrace the chaotic joy of collecting quirky characters who spark genuine connection?

In a game where a pizza-delivering wolf girl (Nekomata) can out-DPS military prototypes, perhaps the real victory lies in curating a team that makes every chaotic Proxy encounter uniquely yours. But with power creep inevitable in live-service games, how long can sentimental value outweigh combat efficiency?

What's your pulling philosophy? Will you be the calculated strategist meticulously planning pity counters, or the wildcard agent who embraces the gacha's glorious uncertainty? 🎲