Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) 3.3 Guide: Codes, Events, New Agents, Banners & Sunbringer

Summary

This week delivered a dense wave of updates for Zenless Zone Zero: three limited-time redemption codes, a Shiyu Defense reset, and the official reveal of two new Agents arriving in Version 3.3. Whether you've just pulled Claret and are deciding how to build her, or you're planning your Zenless Zone Zero Top Up budget for upcoming banners, this guide covers everything you need to know.

Limited-Time Redemption Codes: 60 Free Polychromes

Three new codes are active this week, each granting 20 Polychromes for a total of 60:

ZZZVOID32

ZZZGRIND32

ZZZINC32

How to redeem: In-game menu → More → Redemption Code → Enter → Redeem. Codes typically expire, so use them promptly.

Current Event: Shadow Chase Showdown

What It Is

Shadow Chase Showdown is a standard HIA trial combat event featuring VR challenge stages. It runs from September 16 to October 5, 2026.

Participation Requirements

Inter-Knot Level 20 or higher

Complete Main Story Chapter 1 Intermission

Event Structure

The event features two main modes:

Alliance Stages: Six themed stages, with one unlocking each day. Each theme has its own "Tactical Buff" effects. You can select from trial Agents and Bangboo provided by the event.

Special Offensive Stages: Three stages that unlock progressively. These only allow the specific trial Agents assigned to each challenge. The featured Agent for this event is Claret.

Why It's Worth Playing

This is the best opportunity to try Claret before deciding whether to pull for her. The Special Offensive stages let you experience her full kit in real combat scenarios. Total rewards include 360 Polychromes, Investigator Logs, W-Engine Power Supplies, Bangboo System Widgets, and more.

Special Offensive Scoring

The Special Offensive stages introduce a new scoring system with three components:

Damage Score: Total damage dealt during the run

Technique Score: Points earned from performing specific combat techniques

Time Coefficient: A multiplier based on clear speed

To achieve the highest rating, you'll need to balance technique execution with rapid damage output.

Shiyu Defense Reset & Buff Analysis

Shiyu Defense received its regular reset this Friday. The buffs this cycle favor Anomaly teams and Stun/Attack teams.

Stage 1: Stun/Attack Buffs

Attack Agents gain 25% increased DMG and 15% increased DEF

When an Agent lands a CRIT against a Stunned enemy, the Stun DMG Multiplier increases by 20%

This stage favors Claret if she has Attack or Stun applications. The Stun DMG bonus is team-wide, benefiting any composition that can reliably trigger Stun.

Stage 2: Anomaly Team Focus

Anomaly Buildup Rate increased by 15%

Attribute Anomaly DMG increased by 20%

With 2 Anomaly Agents in the squad: Anomaly Proficiency +20

With 3 Anomaly Agents: Anomaly Proficiency +60

This is the dedicated Anomaly stage. If your Velina and Remielle are built, this is their ideal environment. The 60-point Proficiency bonus for triple-Anomaly compositions is substantial.

Stage 3: Ether/Anomaly Hybrid

Ether DMG increased by 20%

Anomaly Proficiency +20

When an Agent inflicts an Attribute Anomaly, Stun DMG Multiplier increases by 20%

This stage is clearly designed for Angels of Delusion teams or Ether Anomaly compositions. If your team deals high Ether damage and can reliably trigger Anomalies, this stage will be straightforward.

Version 3.3 Agent Reveals

Phoenix Reffaella

Attribute: Fire

Specialty: Anomaly

Faction: Krampus Compliance Authority

Phoenix is an S-Rank Fire Anomaly Agent. She made a brief appearance in Version 3.2's story but hasn't had significant dialogue yet. According to her Agent Record, aside from the boss, no one in Krampus can beat her—though giving her a flashy title like "Unbeaten Legend" would apparently make her fall over from embarrassment.

Her Agent Record also contains a strange detail: an experimental report claims the subject is "unable to die," with their body drawing on concentrated Ether reserves when vitals decline, entering a state described as "transcendence".

Severian Lowell

Attribute: Wind

Specialty: Attack

Faction: Metropolitan Order Division, New Eridu Public Security

Severian is Seth Lowell's older brother, teased since Version 1.1 and first appearing as an NPC in Version 2.6. He will be the first Agent to wield a giant sword.

His Agent Record paints him as one of New Eridu's most intimidating Public Security officers. Cissia says she has "never once seen him smile" and describes him as a "real, genuine, absolute demon lord." Krampus' file on him reportedly contains the instruction to "avoid conflict with this individual" written in huge red bold text and repeated three times.

Interestingly, Zhu Yuan hints at a softer side: Severian apparently waters her tomatoes and Senior Qingyi's plants when everyone else is out on field duty.

The Wind Attack Dilemma

Severian's Wind Attack positioning raises legitimate concerns:

Historical pattern: Previous male S-Rank damage dealers have often been non-Anomaly DPS (Attack or Rupture). Their reception and performance have been mixed.

Wind's role: The only other Wind Agent currently available is Velina. Wind's current value seems to be as an Anomaly driver—building Wind Anomaly to enhance other elements' damage. But as an Attack Agent, Severian likely won't build much Wind Anomaly, making his element potentially near-worthless in practice.

Conclusion: Unless his numbers or mechanics are exceptional, Severian may face the same challenges as other non-Anomaly male DPS Agents. Actual performance after release will be the deciding factor.

Banner Timing Speculation

Phoenix was revealed first, suggesting she will likely be the headliner for Version 3.3's first half, with Severian in the second half.

This places Severian immediately before Version 3.4. If Version 3.4 features the highly anticipated Sunbringer or a Honkai: Star Rail collaboration, Severian's pull appeal could be significantly squeezed.

Community Resources & Free Rewards

Twitch Drops Reset

With the new patch cycle, Twitch drops have reset. Link your HoYo account to Twitch and watch any ZZZ stream for 2 hours total to claim upgrade materials.

Free Character Avatars

This round's free avatars feature Claret and Roxy. Download links are typically provided through official social media or content creator descriptions.

Hollow Vanguard Signups

Hollow Vanguard is the official long-term testing program. Participating in confidential tests and providing feedback earns Polychrome rewards for the live version. Applications run until September 20. This is worth applying for if you're interested in testing new content.

Web Events

Operation Hollow Tycoon: Follow the official Twitter account, share your highest single-round extraction record in the new weekly mode with #HollowTycoon, and stand a chance to win a Bangboo Garden Kingdom mini surprise box.

Vyrium Vacation Album: Earn 30 Polychromes just for participating. Completing and sharing the event also enters you to win an Angels of Delusion keychain. The event runs from September 9 to October 10.

Version 3.3 Preview: A-Rank W-Engine & Rerun Speculation

Claret's A-Rank Alternative W-Engine

If you pulled Claret but didn't get her signature W-Engine, Version 3.3 will have an A-Rank W-Engine available:

Main Stat: DEF 40%

Effect: Increases CRIT Rate after using EX Special Attack

Additional Effect: Increases DMG dealt by up to 24% against enemies with 50% or less HP

The Problem: The "below 50% HP" condition is awkward for modes like Shiyu Defense, where the priority is often burning through the first 50% quickly. The damage bonus only applies in the latter half of the fight, meaning you miss it for most of the battle.

Still, it's usable for players without her signature.

Rerun Speculation

Rumors suggest the Version 3.3 rerun could feature Velina and Norma. If true, this would be remarkably early for both—they only recently became available.

One interpretation: HoYo is attempting to drain players' Polychrome reserves before Version 3.4's Sunbringer release, pushing those who want her to top up.

Phoenix's Leaked Mechanic: Anomaly CRIT

According to early information, Phoenix has a core team-wide buff:

When Phoenix is on the team, any Attribute Anomaly triggered by any squad member has a chance to CRIT.

This effect stacks with other Anomaly CRIT sources, such as Jane's Assault crits. It works for all elements, including Rielle's Luminize—since Rielle triggers three instances of Luminize with her three-stack attack, that's potentially three CRITs.

Why This Matters: If accurate, Phoenix's role is clearly Anomaly CRIT support/amplifier, not a pure DPS. This reinforces the "Anomaly Zero" direction and further highlights Severian's limitations as a pure Attack Agent.

Sunbringer Clue: Claret's Advertisement

A Japanese Twitter advertisement for Claret contains a noteworthy line:

"By adding Roxy (coming soon) or Sunbringer (appearing in the future), you can expect great team compositions moving forward."

Combined with Claret's team buff condition—requiring another Stun or Armorer Agent—this strongly suggests Sunbringer is likely an Armorer Agent.

Don't Rush to Pull Claret for Sunbringer

A practical consideration: as a Void Hunter, Sunbringer will likely perform well with two random teammates. Her actual best-in-slot teammates could easily arrive in the same patch or shortly after.

Pulling Claret now solely for "future synergy" may be premature. If you already want Claret, pull for her. If you're only pulling for Sunbringer, waiting is reasonable.

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Conclusion

This week's core message: Anomaly keeps getting reinforced while Severian's Wind Attack positioning looks concerning, so for most players the practical moves are to redeem codes, play the event, and try Claret—and if you want to prepare for upcoming banners, you can buy Zenless Zone Zero Top Up from trusted marketplaces, with MMOEXP being a reliable option worth checking out.