Zenless Zone Zero: How to Get & Use Basic Element Chips in ZZZ

Learn how to obtain and utilize Basic Element Chips in Zenless Zone Zero. Upgrade your Agents’ skills with these essential resources.

In the world of Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ), Basic Element Chips play a crucial role in enhancing your Agents’ abilities. These resource items are essential for upgrading character skills, allowing players to strengthen their team and tackle increasingly challenging content.

This guide will explore the various Basic Element Chips, how to acquire them, and their effects on different Agent types.

Types of Basic Element Chips in ZZZ

Zenless Zone Zero features five distinct Basic Element Chips, each corresponding to a specific elemental affinity:

1. Basic Burn Chip (Fire)
2. Basic Ether Chip (Ether)
3. Basic Freeze Chip (Ice)
4. Basic Physical Chip (Physical)
5. Basic Shock Chip (Electric)

Each chip type is designed to upgrade the skills of Agents with matching elemental attributes. For example, Basic Burn Chips are used to enhance Fire Agents’ abilities, while Basic Shock Chips improve Electric Agents’ skills.

How to Obtain Basic Element Chips in Zenless Zone Zero

The most straightforward way to obtain Basic Element Chips is through Combat Simulation modes. To access this feature:

1. Complete the “Explosive Last Train” commission in Chapter 1: Cat’s Lost and Found.
2. Unlock the VR Device.
3. Participate in Combat Simulation modes to earn Basic Element Chips as rewards.

For some chip types, players can dismantle Advanced Element Chips to obtain their basic counterparts:

• Dismantling one Advanced Burn Chip yields three Basic Burn Chips.
• Dismantling one Advanced Freeze Chip produces three Basic Freeze Chips.
• Dismantling one Advanced Physical Chip results in three Basic Physical Chips.

The primary purpose of Basic Element Chips is to upgrade Agent skills. Each chip type is used for Agents of the corresponding element:

• Basic Burn Chip: Upgrades Fire Agents’ skills (e.g., Ben, Koleda, Lucy, Soldier 11)
• Basic Ether Chip: Enhances Ether Agents’ abilities (e.g., Nicole, Zhu Yuan)
• Basic Freeze Chip: Improves Ice Agents’ skills (e.g., Ellen, Lycaon, Soukaku)
• Basic Physical Chip: Upgrades Physical Agents’ abilities (e.g., Billy, Corin, Nekomata, Piper)
• Basic Shock Chip: Enhances Electric Agents’ skills (e.g., Anby, Anton, Grace, Rina)

To use these chips, simply select the appropriate Agent and apply the matching Basic Element Chip to upgrade their skills.

Summary Table

Chip Type	Element	How to Obtain	Usage
Basic Burn Chip	Fire	Combat Simulation, Dismantle Advanced	Upgrade Fire Agent skills
Basic Ether Chip	Ether	Combat Simulation	Upgrade Ether Agent skills
Basic Freeze Chip	Ice	Combat Simulation, Dismantle Advanced	Upgrade Ice Agent skills
Basic Physical Chip	Physical	Combat Simulation, Dismantle Advanced	Upgrade Physical Agent skills
Basic Shock Chip	Electric	Combat Simulation	Upgrade Electric Agent skills

By understanding how to acquire and utilize Basic Element Chips, players can effectively strengthen their Agents and progress through the challenging world of Zenless Zone Zero.