Version 3.0 is slated to introduce the first Z-rank agent and the combat avatar of Phaethon. Check out ZZZ Pyrois Kit, including its skills, passives and mindscapes.
HoYoverse has finally revealed Pyrois in Zenless Zone Zero. Pyrois is a special agent that's tied directly to the proxies, Belle and Wise. It has also been confirmed to be an Ether Attacker agent, which will emerge at the start of Season 3.
Keep on reading to learn more about the breakdown of Pyrois' kit, skills and more.
Disclaimer: This article is based on beta leaks, early information, and is subject to change. All details regarding Pyrois' kit, skills, scaling, and mechanics may differ from the final release version in Zenless Zone Zero.
ZZZ Pyrois Role, Element and Playstyle
Pyrois is confirmed to be an Ether Attacker DPS with a kit that centers around its Kinetic Energy.
Pyrois
Faction: Phaeton
Attribute: Ether
Specialty: Attacker
Role: DPS
Rarity: Z Rank / Infinity Rank
ZZZ Pyrois Signature W-engine - Sol Exuvia
Pyrois' signature weapon is called Sol Exuvia. Sol Exuvia is a Crit Damage weapon with high base ATK, and provides crit rate as well.
Sol Exuvia
Rarity
S Rank
Main Stats
Base ATK: 713
Secondary Stats
Crit DMG: 48%
Passive
CRIT Rate increases by 20%. If Pyrois equips this W-Engine, using Ultimate grants the [Pierce] effect.
Under [Pierce], the equipper's DMG ignores 28% of DEF, lasting 30s.
Repeated triggers reset duration. Entering combat also grants [Pierce].
Zenless Zone Zero Pyrois Skill Breakdown
Here's a complete rundown of all of Pyrois' skill and how it works in battle.
Basic Attack
Pyrois has a standard set of basic attacks just as other agents in the game. However, it has an enhanced set of basic attacks that deal over double the damage of its normal basic attacks.
Basic Attack
Basic Attack: Performs up to three forward attacks that deal
Ether DMG.
Enhanced Basic Attack: When
Kinetic Energy is at 30 or higher, holding the Basic Attack button unleashes up to four forward attacks that deal
massive Ether DMG.
Outside of Pyrois' ultimate, its enhanced basic attack makes up a good portion of its damage.
Dodge
Dodge Attacks
Dash Attack:
Press Normal Attack during a dodge to perform a quick forward slash dealing Ether DMG.
Dodge Counter:
Press Normal Attack during a Perfect Dodge to unleash a spinning forward slash dealing Ether DMG;
grants invulnerability during use.
Assist
Assist
Quick Assist:
When the active character is launched, press Switch to unleash a series of Ether DMG attacks; grants invulnerability.
Defensive Assist:
When the on-field character is about to be hit, press Switch to parry the attack, dealing massive Daze; grants invulnerability.
Assist Follow-Up:
After a Defensive Assist, press Normal Attack to lunge forward and strike enemies, dealing Ether DMG; grants invulnerability.
Special Skill
Pyrois’ special skill functions both as an Ether damage source and a survival tool that grants immunity during the attack.
Special Attacks
Special Attack:
Press Special Attack to launch a rush attack dealing Ether DMG.
EX Special Attack:
With enough Energy, press Special Attack (ready) to dash forward and unleash a rapid flurry of attacks dealing massive Ether DMG;
can trigger a Perfect Block if hit during the dash, negating damage and raising Interrupt Level to Heavy Defensive Assist level;
grants invulnerability.
Chain Attack
Chain Attack
Chain Attack:
When triggered, select the character to perform a coordinated attack with Phaethon, dealing massive Ether DMG; grants invulnerability.
Ultimate
Pyrois’ Ultimate is one of the key aspects that makes the character feel unique. Upon casting it, Pyrois can choose from four different options. On their own, these attacks primarily deal damage, but with the core passive active, Pyrois unlocks additional effects depending on which Ultimate is used.
Ultimate: Ultimate 01
Ultimate (Upper Branch):
At [Blasting] Decibel Rating, select the upper branch to unleash two Enhanced Basic Attacks dealing massive Ether DMG;
grants invulnerability during activation.
Ultimate: Ultimate 02
Ultimate (Downward Branch):
At [Blasting] Decibel Rating, select the downward branch to release an Energy Blast around the user, dealing massive Ether DMG;
grants invulnerability.
Ultimate: Ultimate 03
Ultimate (Left Branch):
At [Blasting] Decibel Rating, select the left branch to charge and perform a downward slash dealing massive Ether DMG;
grants invulnerability.
Ultimate: Ultimate 04
Ultimate (Right Branch):
At [Blasting] Decibel Rating, select the right branch to condense energy and deliver a finishing move dealing massive Ether DMG;
grants invulnerability.
You can top up ZZZ currency quickly on U7BUY to prepare in advance.
ZZZ Pyrois Core Passives
Pyrois’ kit revolves around the Kinetic Energy system. Through the core passive, Pyrois steadily builds up this resource both passively and by landing hits on enemies.
This same passive also adds extra effects to all four Ultimate variants. The upper and lower Ultimates lean more on utility, either boosting sustained damage or helping with energy regeneration, while the left and right Ultimates are more damage-focused, offering stronger team-wide amplification.
Pyrois – Kinetic Energy System
Kinetic Energy is the core resource behind Pyrois’ enhanced states and Ultimate branching effects.
Kinetic Energy System:
• Starts combat with 60 Kinetic Energy
• Gains Kinetic Energy when attacks hit enemies
• Regenerates 0.5 Kinetic Energy per second
Upper Branch – Ultimate 01:
Gain 45 Kinetic Energy and enter Enhance 01.
Enhanced Basic Attacks deal +25% DMG to Dazed enemies for 18s. Duration resets on re-trigger.
Lower Branch – Ultimate 02:
Gain Enhance 02. Energy Generation Rate +15%.
EX Special Attack Perfect Block restores 10 Kinetic Energy.
DMG +45% for 60s. Duration resets on re-trigger.
Left Branch – Ultimate 03:
Heavy attacks on enemies in Contamination deal additional DMG equal to 1,200% of ATK.
Right Branch – Ultimate 04:
Heavy attacks on Dazed enemies trigger Totalize, dealing additional DMG equal to 1,800% of ATK.
Daze timer stops recovering and ends upon Finishing Move.
Additional Ability: Additional Ability
Pyrois’ team compositions will likely follow that of traditional DPS agents in the game, built around the usual DPS–Stunner–Support lineup. Assuming the requirements are met, Pyrois gains a substantial 35% Crit Damage boost, along with Decibel refund.
This makes a noticeable difference in overall damage output compared to setups that don’t fully meet those conditions.
Conditional Trigger Effect
Triggers when a [Stun] or [Assist] character is in the squad.
• Pyrois’s Enhanced Basic Attacks, EX Special Attacks,
Chain Attacks, and Ultimates deal
+35% CRIT DMG
• Using a Chain Attack restores
200 Decibels
Is Pyrois strong in Zenless Zone Zero?
Pyrois looks like a genuinely strong DPS unit, easily keeping up with some of the best DPS agents in the game.
Early leaks and showcases already show Pyrois shredding enemy HP with surprisingly solid damage numbers. Even if Pyrois is allegedly a unit that players might get for free, it doesn’t look like that will hold its damage back in any meaningful way. The four Ultimate variations also stand out, giving Pyrois more flexibility in team compositions and opening up different combo paths depending on how the kit is actually finalized.
That said, this is still beta territory, so some level of tuning is expected which can either push the damage higher or pull parts of the kit back. For now, though, Pyrois is looking to be in a pretty strong spot overall, with the potential to release as a top-tier DPS if nothing major changes.
But while Pyrois looks strong, Void Hunters are still in a completely different league when it comes to strength.
Stay prepared for new S-rank agents and every banner drop with a reliable Zenless Zone Zero top up.
Frequently Asked Questions for ZZZ Pyrois Kit
What is Zenless Zone Zero's Pyrois' rarity?
Pyrois is considered a Z-rank or Infinity-rank agent in ZZZ.
What is Zenless Pyrois' role and element
Pyrois is an Ether Attacker DPS in ZZZ.
Is ZZZ Pyrois a free agent?
According to leaks, Pyrois can be obtained for free in version 3.0.
Conclusion
That wraps up the ZZZ Pyrois Kit guide. Pyrois is looking like a really strong Ether DPS that could go toe-to-toe with some of the top units in ZZZ tier lists. With a unique four-Ultimate mechanic, the playstyle feels really dynamic and flexible, giving plenty of room for creative combat choices.
If you want to prepare for Pyrois and all upcoming banners, a ZZZ top up helps make sure you’re never short on pulls!
Niña Forneloza is a game guides writer who has a love-hate relationship with role-playing, gacha, and first-person shooter games. In her free time, she’s either going full tryhard in Valorant, or recovering from her latest tilt.
