ZZZ W Engine Tier List: All W Engines Ranked (July 2024)

This comprehensive article shows you the complete Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) W Engine tier list, ranking all the W Engines available in the game.

As Zenless Zone Zero continues to engage players with its exciting gameplay and vibrant world, it’s crucial to equip your agents with the right W Engines.

These powerful weapons can greatly improve your combat performance, helping you clear content faster and more efficiently. With so many options, it can be tough to decide which W Engines to invest in. This tier list will help you navigate the best and worst W Engines in Zenless Zone Zero as of July 2024.

Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) E Engine Tier List

Here’s a list of all available W-Engines that will be valuable for your missions in Zenless Zone Zero. We’ll cover each W Engine, its ranking, and a quick explanation of their pros and cons to let you know why they earn their spots in the tier list.

Zenless Zone Zero SS-Tier W Engines

---

These W Engines provide the best stats and effects in Zenless Zone Zero. They are the top choices for maximizing your agents’ potential:

SS-Tier W Engine	Pros and Cons
Steel Cushion	Pros: – Consistently increases CRIT Rate and Physical DMG. – Easy to take advantage of back attack effects when enemies are stunned. Cons: – Limited to Physical damage dealers.
Hellfire Gears	Pros: – Increases EX Special Attack rotation rate with energy recovery. – Boosts Impact when using EX Special Attacks. – Highly versatile without attribute or complex conditions. Cons: – None significant.
Fusion Compiler	Pros: – Specializes in increasing Attribute Anomaly firepower. – Multiplies ATK/PEN Ratio/Mastery for massive damage output. Cons: – Requires investment in Attribute Anomaly stats.
Deep Sea Visitor	Pros: – Greatly increases Ice DMG and CRIT Rate under easy-to-meet conditions. – Ideal for Ice Attackers. Cons: – Limited to Ice element characters.

Zenless Zone Zero S-Tier W Engines

---

Exceptional W Engines that will serve you well for a long time:

S-Tier W Engine	Pros and Cons
The Brimstone	Pros: – Advanced Stats and various attack conditions significantly increase ATK Cons: – Does not increase the critical hit rate.
The Restrained	Pros: – Greatly enhances Stun performance of Basic Attacks. – Impact from Advanced Stats slightly strengthens other skills. – Suitable for Stun characters with long combat time. Cons: – Primarily benefits Basic Attacks.
Weeping Cradle	Pros: – Handles energy recovery and overall damage buff. – Versatile effect. Cons: – PEN Ratio from Advanced Stats is not optimal.
Big Cylinder	Pros: – Enhances durability with large DEF increase and damage reduction. – Powerful additional damage based on DEF after being attacked. Cons: – Primarily benefits characters with DEF scaling.
Cannon Rotor	Pros: – Consistently increases CRIT Rate and ATK. – Easy to take advantage of additional critical damage. Cons: – None significant.

Zenless Zone Zero A-Tier W Engines

---

Coming in the midle of our ZZZ W Engine Tier List is these solid W Engine choices that can be excellent for certain agents or situations. They may have some limitations or require specific team compositions to shine:

A-Tier W Engine	Pros and Cons
Street Superstar	Pros: – Ultimate firepower increases based on the number of Chain Attacks. – Maximum activation almost guaranteed during boss stuns. Cons: – Limited growth outside of Ultimate.
Slice of Time	Pros: – Rare W-Engine that handles Decibel recovery – Light activation conditions. Cons: – Advanced Stats are somewhat difficult to utilize effectively.
Rainforest Gourmet	Pros: – ATK greatly increases with Energy Cost. – Mastery from Advanced Stats is beneficial. Cons: – Requires sufficient energy recovery for stable activation.
Starlight Engine	Pros: – ATK significantly increases under light conditions – Long-lasting and easy to maintain. Cons: – Lacks critical hit rate growth.
Steam Oven	Pros: – Impact increases based on stored energy. – Advanced Stats facilitate energy storage Cons: – Requires careful energy management.
Electro Lip Gloss	Pros: – Almost always increases ATK/Mastery/Damage dealt – Light activation condition of applying Attribute Anomaly – Excellent versatility regardless of character. Cons: None significant.
Bunny Band	Pros: – Evenly increases DEF/HP limit/ATK. – Highly versatile regardless of reference status. Cons: – Each stat effect is average.
Spring Embrace	Pros: – Evenly increases DEF/HP limit/ATK. – Highly versatile regardless of reference status. Cons: – Each state’s effect is average.
Housekeeper	Pros: – Provides energy recovery and Physical damage increase. Cons: – Physical damage increase lasts for a short time and usually only affects enhanced Basic Attacks – Recommended primarily for Corin.
Drill Rig – Red Axis	Pros: – Greatly increases Electric DMG of Basic & Dash Attacks – Energy recovery from Advanced Stats is quite nice. Cons: – Strict activation conditions and long cooldown period.
Unfettered Game Ball	Pros: -Strong overall CRIT Rate Buff with long duration – Easily activated if an enemy with an advantageous Attribute Type is present. Cons: – None significant
Six Shooter	Pros: – Stun performance increases based on the interval between EX Special Attacks – Buff is maximized after 18 seconds since the last use. Cons: – Recommended primarily for characters with relatively high Energy Cost.

Zenless Zone Zero B-Tier W Engines

---

Average W-Engines that are usable but often outclassed by higher-tier options. They can be helpful in the early game or as temporary solutions until better alternatives are obtained:

B-Tier W Engine	Pros and Cons
Demara Battery Mark II	Pros: – Always increases Electric DMG and Impact Cons: – Firepower is reduced compared to higher-tier Electric W-Engines.
Precious Fossilized Core	Pros: – Stun performance increase against enemies with full HP. Cons: – Slightly difficult to use against high-durability bosses.
Original Transmorpher	Pros: – Significantly increases HP limit Cons: – When used as Equipment for Ben, only strengthens his own Shield durability.
Weeping Gemini	Pros: – Greatly increases Mastery for each Attribute Anomaly granted to yourself or an ally. Cons: – Can be canceled by a returned Stun or being stunned.
The Vault	Pros: – Greatly increases skill rotation rate with energy recovery buff and additional recovery. Cons: – Buff duration is short – Currently limited to Nicole for optimal use.
Starlight Engine Replica	Pros: – Increases Physical damage after an attack from 6m or more. Cons: – Distance attenuation if you continue to use long-range attacks.
Bashful Demon	Pros: – Increases own firepower with ATK and Ice DMG Buff. Cons: – Currently limited to Soukaku for sub-attacker role.
[Lunar] Noviluna	Pros: Comes with the effect of CRIT Rate Buff and energy recovery. Cons: Low Base ATK.
[Reverb] Mark II	Pros: – Disorder is easier to target with overall Control/Mastery increase. Cons: – Low basic stats, but a starting point for early game.
[Vortex] Arrow	Pros: – Very high Stun performance. Cons: – Low base ATK and firepower.
[Magnetic Storm] Alpha	Pros: – Comes with a rare accumulation efficiency Buff. Cons: – Powerful but has a long cooldown period.
[Identity] Base	Pros: – High magnification defense buff, most recommended among 3-star W-Engines. Cons: – Low Basic DEF is a bottleneck, but a starting point for early game.

Zenless Zone Zero BCTier W Engines

---

These are the below-average W Engines that should only be used as a last resort in Zenless Zone Zero:

C-Tier W Engine	Pros and Cons
[Lunar] Pleniluna	Pros: – Increases ATK and damage dealt from various attacks. Cons: – Inflicted Damage increase does not apply to Special/Ultimate. – Low Base ATK.
[Lunar] Decrescent	Pros: – Increases ATK and damage dealt from various attacks. Cons: – Low Base ATK.
[Reverb] Mark I	Pros: – Increases Stun frequency with overall Impact Buff. Cons: – Long cooldown period. – Low basic stats.
[Reverb] Mark III	Pros: – Provides entire ATK Buff. Cons: – Long cooldown period. – Somewhat hard activation conditions. – Low basic stats.
[Vortex] Revolver	Pros: – Increases Daze of EX Special Attack. Cons: – Low Base ATK and firepower.
[Vortex] Hatchet	Pros: – Increases both Impact and energy recovery. Cons: – Almost automatic activation but has a long cooldown period – Low Base ATK and firepower.
[Magnetic Storm] Bravo	Pros: – Greatly expands Mastery, Attribute Anomaly’s firepower increases the most among 3-star W-Engines. Cons: – Low Base ATK, but a starting point for early game.
[Magnetic Storm] Charlie	Pros: – Increases firepower/applied frequency with PEN Ratio increase and energy recovery. Cons: – Low Base ATK, but a starting point for early game
[Identity] Inflection	Pros: – Substantially increases durability by applying damage debuffs to enemies. Cons: – Low basic DEF.

So that is the end of our ZZZ W Engine Tier List. Choosing the right W Engines for your agents can greatly improve your performance in Zenless Zone Zero. Use this tier list to focus on the best W Engines for your playstyle and team.

Higher-tier W-Engines usually offer more benefits, but it’s important to consider what your agents specifically need and how they work together. Good luck!