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【ZZZ】Starlight Knight Henshin! Motorcycle Breakthrough! SP Billy (Starlight Billy) Preview Guide

Rowan Anderson, KeyGoldRowan Anderson

Hello Proxies! Today we’re taking a full look at the major new Agent arriving in Version 2.8 of Zenless Zone Zero — the S-Rank Physical Rupture main DPS: Starlight Billy (SP Billy)!

As the brand-new form of the beloved Cunning Hares robot Billy, Starlight Billy arrives with motorcycle armor, powerful Pierce damage, and explosive burst potential. He is not only the game’s first Physical Rupture carry, but also a core solution for future Physical teams. This guide covers everything from role positioning and mechanics to builds and team compositions.

📋 I. Character Overview

Character

Starlight Billy (SP Billy)

Attribute / Specialty

Physical | Rupture Main DPS

Core Traits

Pierce Damage, Counter Guard, Self-Healing, High Burst

Difficulty

Beginner-friendly with built-in guard and sustain

⚙️ II. Core Mechanics

  • Resolve Gauge: Gain Resolve through Basic Attacks and Guard counters. At full Resolve, hold Basic Attack to unleash an enhanced charge attack dealing massive Pierce damage.

  • HP-for-Damage Mechanic: Special Attack consumes Billy’s HP in exchange for powerful suppression damage.

  • Guard Counter: During activation, Billy can automatically guard attacks, gain invincibility frames, restore HP, and recover Resolve.

  • HP Scaling: Higher Max HP increases Pierce damage effectiveness.

🎮 III. Combat Rotation (Charge Combo Loop)

  1. Open with Basic Attacks to build 100 Resolve

  2. Hold Basic Attack for enhanced charge initiation and damage buffs

  3. Use Special Attack at close range to trigger counter guard

  4. Follow up with special techniques for sustain and combo extension

  5. Use Ultimate during enemy Daze for maximum burst damage

Advanced Tips

  • Save wheel-grab counter tools when low HP

  • Let enemy attacks trigger guard counters whenever possible

  • Do not waste Ultimate outside enemy Daze windows

🔧 IV. Build Guide|Endgame Setup

1. W-Engines

Starlight Knight Visor

  • Best-in-Slot: Starlight Knight Visor
    Provides HP and CRIT bonuses that perfectly match Billy’s kit.

    Azure Ripple Cauldron

  • F2P Alternative: Azure Ripple Cauldron
    A free event Rupture W-Engine with HP scaling, making it a strong budget substitute.

2. Drive Discs

As Firm as Mountains + Branch & Blade

  • Recommended Set:

    • 4-Piece As Firm as Mountains

    • 2-Piece Branch & Blade (+16% CRIT DMG)

  • Main Stat Priority:
    CRIT Rate / CRIT DMG > Physical DMG Bonus > HP% > ATK

3. Mindscape Cinema Recommendations

Starlight Billy Cinema

  • M0: Fully functional and highly recommended for most players

  • M1: Smoother rotation with additional energy recovery on counters

  • M2: Major power spike with dodge invulnerability and extra damage buffs

👥 V. Team Composition Recommendations

1. Premium Hypercarry Team

Starlight Billy Premium Hypercarry Team

Starlight Billy + Dialyn / Ju Fufu + Lucia

  • Lucia provides powerful Rupture support buffs for the team, while Dialyn or Ju Fufu rapidly builds Daze to maximize Chain Attack damage. Billy serves as the main burst carry during enemy stun windows. Excellent for boss speedruns and endgame DPS checks.

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2. Fast-Swap Burst Team

Starlight Billy Fast-Swap Burst Team

Starlight Billy + Nicole + Qingyi

  • Nicole offers grouping and DEF reduction, while Qingyi quickly builds Daze. Billy swaps in for explosive Ultimate burst damage. Effective for both mob clearing and boss fights, especially in multi-wave endgame content.

💡 Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Don’t stack ATK blindly — HP scaling is also important for damage.

  • Avoid using Special Attack from long range; close-range activation makes guard counters easier.

  • Prioritize healing techniques when low HP instead of tanking hits recklessly.

  • Save Ultimate for enemy Daze phases to maximize burst potential.

📌 Final Thoughts

Starlight Billy is a highly accessible M0-friendly Physical hypercarry with excellent survivability and strong burst damage. With built-in guard counters, invulnerability frames, self-healing, and straightforward gameplay, he fits nearly every type of content in Version 2.8.

Whether you are a casual player, meta chaser, or beginner Proxy, SP Billy is shaping up to be one of the strongest Physical DPS characters in the current meta.

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FAQ

Q1: Does Billy need heavy HP investment?

A: Not excessively. Prioritize CRIT stats first, then gain additional value from HP% substats. His passive benefits from HP scaling, but fully stacking HP at the expense of offensive stats is not recommended.

Q2: Is his gameplay mechanically difficult?

A: Not really. His core gameplay revolves around building Resolve, using close-range Special Attacks, and bursting during Daze windows. The guard timing is forgiving, making him very beginner-friendly.

Q3: Is his signature W-Engine mandatory?

A: No. His signature weapon offers higher ceilings through HP scaling and CRIT bonuses, but the free event Rupture W-Engine performs well enough for most players. Even at M0 without signature gear, Billy can still deal strong damage.