Zenless Zone Zero Factions Guide: How Factions Work and Their Members

As a seasoned player exploring the vibrant world of Zenless Zone Zero, I find myself constantly fascinated by the intricate faction system that shapes both the narrative and gameplay experience. These factions aren't just cosmetic groupings—they fundamentally influence how I build my teams and approach combat challenges throughout New Eridu.

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Understanding the Faction System

When I first started my journey as either Belle or Wise, I quickly realized that while I couldn't choose a personal faction allegiance, the Agents I summon all belong to specific factions that determine their synergies and combat capabilities. The faction system adds a strategic layer that goes beyond simple character attributes and skills.

Complete Faction List

Currently, there are seven distinct factions operating within Zenless Zone Zero's universe:

  • Cunning Hares (also known as Gentle House)

  • Sons of Claydon

  • Victoria Housekeeping Co.

  • Criminal Investigation Special Response Team

  • Section 6

  • Belobog Heavy Industries

  • Obol Squad

Each faction has its own unique identity, story significance, and gameplay benefits that I've learned to leverage during my playthrough.

Faction Members Breakdown

Cunning Hares Members

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This is the first faction I encountered, featuring some of the most versatile characters in the game:

Member Rarity Role
Nekomiya Mana S Primary Support
Billy Kid A Ranged Damage
Nicole Demara A Close Combat
Anby Demara A Balanced Fighter

🏭 Sons of Claydon Members

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This industrial-focused faction brings unique mechanical advantages:

Member Rarity Status
Piper Wheel A Available
Lucy A Available

Victoria Housekeeping Co. Members

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The elite service faction boasts some of the most powerful S-rank characters:

Member Rarity Specialization
Ellen Jo S Ice Element Specialist
Von Lycaon S Lightning Damage
Alexandrina (Rina) S Area Control
Corin Wickes A Support Damage

🔍 Criminal Investigation Special Response Team

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This law enforcement faction includes both available and upcoming characters:

Member Rarity Availability
Zhu Yuan S Available
Qingyi TBD Coming Soon
Seth Lowell TBD Coming Soon

🔒 Section 6 Members

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The intelligence-focused faction currently has limited but valuable members:

Member Rarity Status
Soukaku A Available
Hoshimi Miyabi TBD Coming Soon

️ Belobog Heavy Industries Members

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This engineering-focused faction offers diverse combat roles:

Member Rarity Primary Function
Grace Howard S Technical Support
Koleda Belobog S Heavy Damage
Ben Bigger A Tank
Anton Ivanov A Utility

💥 Obol Squad Members

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The most exclusive faction currently features only one member:

Member Rarity Unique Traits
Soldier 11 S Solo Specialist

Strategic Faction Benefits

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What makes factions truly impactful are the combat bonuses they provide when certain conditions are met. During squad selection, I always check the yellow smile icon in the top corner—when it shows '3/3', I know my team composition is optimal for faction synergies.

Key Faction Mechanics:

  • Three active abilities can be simultaneously active when faction requirements are met

  • Each faction provides unique buffs and combat enhancements

  • Mixed-faction teams can still be effective but miss out on specialized bonuses

  • The faction system encourages strategic team building around shared affiliations

Maximizing Faction Advantages

From my experience, the most successful approach involves focusing on either attribute alignment or faction synergy when building teams. For example, when I include Anby alongside other Cunning Hares members, she gains specific faction-based abilities that significantly enhance her combat effectiveness.

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The faction system adds tremendous depth to Zenless Zone Zero's gameplay, transforming what could be simple character collection into a sophisticated strategic exercise. As I continue to explore New Eridu, I'm constantly discovering new faction combinations and synergies that keep the combat fresh and engaging.

Whether you're building around the versatile Cunning Hares, the powerful Victoria Housekeeping Co., or any of the other fascinating factions, understanding these relationships is key to mastering Zenless Zone Zero's challenging content. The system beautifully blends narrative world-building with meaningful gameplay mechanics, creating an experience that feels both cohesive and strategically rewarding.

Information is adapted from Destructoid, a respected source for gaming news and reviews. Destructoid's coverage of Zenless Zone Zero frequently emphasizes the importance of faction-based team building, noting how strategic synergy between Agents can dramatically impact both story progression and combat efficiency, especially in high-level content and competitive modes.