As Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) approaches its upcoming Version 3.1 update—widely anticipated by the community to launch around late July or early August 2026, coinciding with second-anniversary campaigns—managing your limited resources is critical. Whether you are aiming for rumored upcoming agents (like Remielle or Sigrid) or finalizing pulls on current banners, calculating your exact resource status prevents immediate regret.
Because game progress, active events, and cleared stages vary per player, relying on static projections can be misleading. Use this planning worksheet to calculate your active farmable Polychromes and determine your top-up requirements before the Version 3.0 patch window closes.
The Version 3.0 Pull Budget Worksheet
To calculate your actual farmable Polychromes leading up to the expected July 29 update window, review the active sources below and input the values that match your account status:
1. Daily & Recurrent Errand Logins
Daily Errands award a flat 60 Polychromes. If you have an active Inter-Knot Membership, you receive an additional 90 Polychromes daily (excluding the initial 300 Monochrome purchase bonus).
- Daily Errands: 60 × [Number of Days Remaining] = [Your Value] (e.g., 22 days = 1,320 Polychromes)
- Inter-Knot Membership (Drip): 90 × [Days Remaining] = [Your Value] (e.g., 22 days = 1,980 Polychromes)
2. Hollow Zero & Weekly Resets
Hollow Zero bounty rewards vary depending on your unlocked difficulty modes and current license level. Review your weekly Hollow Zero bounty screen for the exact baseline.
- Weekly Bounties: [Weekly Bounty Value] × [Remaining Resets] = [Your Value] (e.g., 160 × 3 resets = 480 Polychromes)
3. Shiyu Defense (Critical Node)
Only the Critical Node resets bi-weekly, whereas Stable and Disputed nodes provide one-time rewards. Check your active Shiyu Defense screen to confirm your S-Rank capability:
- Shiyu Defense Clears: Check the remaining stages you can S-rank before the next bi-weekly reset (e.g., full clear of Critical Node stages yields 720 Polychromes on July 16. If you cannot clear all stages, count only the rewards you can realistically secure).
Polychrome Farm Estimation Worksheet
Combine your values in the table below to project your budget range:
| Source Category | How to Calculate | Your Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Errands | Count 60 Polychromes per remaining active day | [Enter Value] |
| Inter-Knot Membership | Count 90 Polychromes per active day (if active) | [Enter Value] |
| Weekly Hollow Zero | Check in-game weekly bounty menu | [Enter Value] |
| Shiyu Defense (Critical) | Count only the stages you can S-rank before reset | [Enter Value] |
| Active Promo Codes | Redeem active codes (e.g. ZZZSTEAM or ZENLESSGIFT) |
[Actual Claimed Amount] |
| Active Event Menu | Check unclaimed rewards in active event tabs | [Enter Value] |
| Total Estimated Pulls | Divide total Polychromes by 160 | [Your Total Pulls] |
Note: Promotional codes such as ZZZSTEAM (60 Polychromes) and ZENLESSGIFT (50 Polychromes) are subject to sudden expiration. Always check your in-game mail immediately after redemption to confirm they have been successfully credited.
Calculating Your Gacha Deficit
A guaranteed S-Rank agent requires up to 90 pulls (14,400 Polychromes) for soft pity, and up to 180 pulls (28,800 Polychromes) to guarantee the featured agent if you fail the initial 50/50.
Figure: Tactical pity tracker interface representing the mechanical build-up to a guaranteed S-Rank agent drop.
Once you have calculated your total pulls from the worksheet:
- Determine Your Target Pity: (90 pulls or 180 pulls) - [Your Total Pulls from Worksheet] - [Your Current In-Game Pity Count].
- Verify the Deficit: Multiply the remaining pulls required by 160 to find the Polychrome deficit.
If your deficit cannot be closed through standard farming before the banner maintenance window, you can purchase Monochromes (exchanged for Polychromes at a 1:1 ratio). You can buy Monochromes directly via the ZZZ top-up store to secure the remaining pulls.
Pre-Anniversary Verification and Safety Steps
When using third-party marketplaces to top up your account or acquire starter setups before the upcoming version update, utilize these safety steps:
- UID-Only Method: For maximum security, select Direct UID Top-Up listings. This method requires only your 10-digit UID and Server Region. Avoid listings that request your account passwords, email codes, or social media access credentials.
- Server Alignment: Server region databases (Asia, NA, EU, HK/TW/MO) are isolated. Confirm that your selected checkout server matches your in-game screen to prevent delivery errors.
- UID Integrity: Locate your 10-digit UID in the bottom-right corner of your in-game screen. Copy it directly rather than relying on memory.
FAQ
Does pity carry over from ZZZ Version 3.0 to Version 3.1?
Yes. Your pity count on the Limited Character Signal Search banner carries over directly. For example, if you performed 50 pulls on Velina or Norma's banner in Version 3.0 without getting an S-Rank agent, you will only need a maximum of 40 pulls to secure an S-Rank on the next limited character banner in Version 3.1.
When should I buy Monochromes vs saving free Polychromes?
You should maximize all free farming routes first (Hollow Zero, Shiyu Defense, and active July codes). Only buy Monochromes when the banner timer is expiring and you are within 20 to 30 pulls of hitting a guaranteed pity threshold.
Do active July promo codes expire?
Yes. Promotional codes released during Version 3.0 expire individually. Some livestream or milestone codes remain active for only 24 hours, while others last the duration of the patch. Redeem all active codes immediately.
