Von Lycaon is a playable character in the action RPG Zenless Zone Zero. This article examines his unique abilities and combat style, providing an overview of his skill set and potential roles within a team composition.
| Agent Name | Von Lycaon |
| Rarity | S-Rank |
| Attribute | Ice |
| Specialty | Stun |
| Type | Strike |
| Birthday | Oct 4 |
| Height | 198 cm |
| Gender | Male |
| Faction | Victoria Housekeeping Co. |
| English VA | Nicholas Thurkettle |
| Chinese VA | 王宇航 (Wang Yuhang) |
| Japanese VA | 小林親弘 (Kobayashi Chikahiro) |
| Korean VA | 장민혁 (Jang Min-hyeok) |
| Signature W-Engine | The Restrained |
| Version Released | 1.0 |
Agent Skills
Basic Attack
Basic Attack: Moon Hunter
Press Basic Attack to activate:
Unleashes up to 5 strikes in front, dealing Physical damage.
Hold down Basic Attack to charge up, increasing the power of the attack and dealing Ice DMG.
Dodge
Dodge: Suitable Positioning
Press Dodge to dodge:
A rapid dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: Keep it Clean
Press Basic Attack during a dodge to activate:
Slides forward, launching a series of strikes in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter: Etiquette Manual
Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Strikes enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist
Quick Assist: Wolf Pack
When the on-field character is launched, press Assist to activate:
Strikes enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Defensive Assist: Disrupted Hunt
When the character on-field is about to be attacked, press Assist to activate:
Parries the enemy’s attack, dealing massive Daze.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up: Vengeful Counterattack
Press Basic Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Creates an icicle in front, which strikes all enemies within range, dealing Ice DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attack
Special Attack: Time to Hunt
Press Special Attack to activate:
Unleashes a series of strikes in front, dealing Ice DMG.
Hold down Special Attack to charge up, increasing its power.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack: Thrill of the Hunt
With enough Energy, press EX Special Attack to activate:
Unleashes a series of powerful strikes in front, dealing massive Ice DMG.
Hold down EX Special Attack to charge up, consuming Energy and enhancing the power of the attack.
Character is invulnerable during the spinning slash.
Chain Attack
Chain Attack: As You Wish
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Unleashes a series of powerful strikes at enemies in a small area in front of him, dealing massive Ice DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate: Mission Complete
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate:
Unleashes multiple powerful strikes at enemies in a large area, dealing massive Ice DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Core Skill
Core Passive: Metallic Paws
When Lycaon charges his Basic Attack to completion, the attack deals 40% increased Daze.
When EX Special Attack or Assist Follow-Up hits an enemy, the target’s Ice DMG RES decreases by 25% for 30s.
Additional Ability: Elegant Predator
When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction:
When Lycaon hits a Stunned enemy, the target’s Stun DMG Multiplier increases by 35%.
Core Skill Enhancement
|
Level |
Description |
|---|---|
|
A |
Base Impact increases by 6 |
|
B |
Base ATK increases by 25 |
|
C |
Base Impact increases by 6 |
|
D |
Base ATK increases by 25 |
|
E |
Base Impact increases by 6 |
|
F |
Base ATK increases by 25 |
Mindscape Cinema
Full Moon Momentum
When Lycaon’s EX Special Attack hits an enemy, the attack’s Daze increases by 12%. This effect can trigger once every 8s. When he charges his EX Special Attack to completion, this buff will increase by an additional 10%.
Records suggest that werewolves exposed to moonlight become significantly more aggressive.
“Don’t stare directly at the moon.”
Energy Feedback
When Stunning an enemy or triggering a squad member’s Chain Attack, Lycaon gains 5 Energy. Can trigger once every 1s.
“Canines receive a brief dopamine boost in their brains after completing semi-complex tasks. At that moment, if their owner pets them to show encouragement, they will be extremely happy…”
— Excerpt from the “Handbook of Unreliable Canine Research”
Attendant Training
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
His every gesture exudes poise, and his words and actions are as refreshing as a spring breeze. An attendant’s training is about maintaining control over everything.
Graceful Demeanor
If Lycaon is attacked while using a Basic Attack or Special Attack, he will immediately gain a Shield equal to 7.5% of his Max HP, lasting for 15s. During the Shield’s duration, his Anti-Interrupt level is increased. This effect can trigger once every 15s.
An outstanding attendant maintains a graceful demeanor at any and all times.
Alpha Nature
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
His glance harbors a primal ferocity, and the echoes of his howls rumble within his throat. Regardless of his current gracefulness, underneath the formal wear, he’s still untamed.
Ruthless Hunter
When a charged attack hits an enemy, the target suffers 10% increased DMG from Lycaon, stacking up to 5 times and lasting 12s. Only one stack can be gained per skill use, and repeated triggers reset the duration.
“Apologies, but given the circumstances, I will not show any mercy.”
“After all, if a fair fight is what you are after, a Hollow is not the place to look for it.”
