Best Seth Lowell Zenless Zone Zero build: W-Engine, Drive Disc, & team comp

James Busby
Seth Lowell smiling

Seth Lowell is an A-rank Electric Defense unit in Zenless Zone Zero that primarily functions as a support for Anomaly characters in the game.

Seth is a pretty powerful support unit in Zenless Zone Zero as he requires very little field time, but provides a 20% Anomaly RES shred. This one buff can help out someone like Jane Doe, one of the strongest DPS units right now.

As such, you have to build Seth for optimal team performance. If you do build him, we have you covered with the best Drive Discs, W-Engine, and team comps.

Best Seth Lowell build in Zenless Zone Zero

WeaponDrive DiscStatsTeam Comp
Peacekeeper- SpecializedSwing Jazz (4-pc)
Hormone Punk (2-pc)
Cost 6: Energy Regen
Cost 5: ATK
Cost 4: ATK
Substats: ATK, Anomaly Proficiency
Jane Doe, Seth, Grace

While this is the best build for Seth in Zenless Zone Zero if you are interested in the individual components of the setup, we have discussed those in the following sections.

Best W-Engines

Here are the best W-Engines for Seth in Zenless Zone Zero:

W-EngineDescription
Peacekeeper Specialized W-Engine Zenless Zone Zero
Peacekeeper Specialized
This is the best W-Engine for Seth in Zenless Zone Zero. Upon equipping, the wielder gains 0.4 per second Energy Regen whenever they are shielded. Additionally, there is a 36% boost to Anomaly build up from EX Special Attacks and Assist Follow-Ups.
Bunny Band W-Engine Zenless Zone Zero
Bunny Band
This is a good alternative A-rank W-Engine for Seth as it boosts maximum HP by 8% while increasing ATK by 10% when shielded.
Spring Embrace W-Engine Zenless Zone Zero
Spring Embrace
Reduces DMG taken by 7.5%. When attacked, the equipper’s Energy Generation Rate increases by 10% for 12s. When the equipper switches off-field, this buff will be transferred to the new on-field character with its duration refreshed. Passive effects of the same name do not stack.

Best Drive Disc

A screenshot of the Swing Jazz Drive Disc from Zenless Zone Zero.
Swing Jazz is the best Drive Disc for Seth in Zenless Zone Zero.

The best Drive Discs for Seth Lowell are Swing Jazz and Hormone Punk. The set bonus for these Drive Discs is as follows:

Swing Jazz

Set PieceSet Bonus
2-pcEnergy Regen increases by 20%.
4-pcLaunching a Chain Attack or Ultimate increases all squad members’ DMG by 15% for 12s. Passive effects of the same name do not stack.

Harmony Punk

Set PieceSet Bonus
2-pcIncreases ATK by 10%.

Ascension and Skill level-up materials

Ascension

The Ascension materials for Seth include Basic Defense Certification Seal and its upgrades. The exact number of materials he needs is as follows:

  • Basic Defense Certification Seal x4
  • Advanced Defense Certification Seal x32
  • Defender Certification Seal x30

Skill level-up materials

The Skill level-up materials include Basic Shock Chip and its upgrades and Hamster Cage Pass. The exact number of materials he needs is as follows:

  • Basic Shock Chip x5
  • Advanced Shock Chip x15
  • Specialized Shock Chip x50
  • Hamster Cage Pass x5

Core Skill Enhancement materials

The Core Skill Enhancement materials for Seth are as follows:

  • Living Drive x9
  • Higher Dimension Data- Falling Fist x60

Best team comp for Seth Lowell

Seth is primarily a support unit and works best with Jane Doe and Grace in Zenless Zone Zero. This is because Seth can reduce the Anomaly RES of enemies by 20% which further enhances the damage output of all units with that attribute in the team.

Jane Doe, Seth, and Grace from Zenless Zone Zero
Seth is the best unit to pair alongside Jane in Zenless Zone Zero.

Another team you can go with will consist of Seth, Jane, and Qinqyi. This is a stun team with Qingyi opening up enemies for Jane to deal damage while Seth can reduce their Anomaly RES.

Abilities

A screenshot of Seth's Core Skill from Zenless Zone Zero.
Seth can reduce Anomaly RES on enemies.

Basic Attack

ABILITY NAMEDESCRIPTION
Lightning StrikePress Basic Attack to activate: Unleashes up to 4 attacks in front, dealing Physical DMG and Electric DMG.
Lightning Strike – ElectrifiedWhen Resolves reaches 75%, hold Basic Attack to activate. Consume 75% Resolve to launch consecutive attacks in front, followed by a Finishing Move, dealing Electric DMG. When the Finishing Move hits an enemy, it triggers the Quick Assist of the squad member positioned before Seth. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Dodge

ABILITY NAMEDESCRIPTION
Evasion ManeuverPress Dodge to activate: A quick dash dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Thunder AssaultPress Basic Attack during a Dodge to activate: Charge forward with a shield attack, dealing Physical DMG. Damage received during the move is decreased by 40%.
Retreat to AdvancePress Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Unleash a quick downward slash on enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. After the move, hold Special Attack to chain into EX Special Attack: Thunder Shield Rush – High Voltage, enabling faster charging. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Assist

ABILITY NAMEDESCRIPTION
Armed SupportWhen the on-field character is launched, press Perfect Assist to activate: Unleash a quick downward slash on enemies in front, dealing Electric DMG. After the move, hold Special Attack to chain into EX Special Attack: Thunder Shield Rush – High Voltage, enabling faster charging. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
 ThundershieldWhen the on-field character is about to be attacked, press Perfect Assist to activate: Parries the enemy’s attack, dealing massive Daze. Seth gains 25% Resolve upon activating the skill. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Public Security RulingPress Basic Attack after a Defensive Assist to activate: Launch a forward thrust attack, followed by two horizontal slashes, dealing Electric DMG. When the skill hits an enemy, it triggers the Quick Assist of the squad member positioned before Seth. After activating the move, hold Special Attack to transition to EX Special Attack: Thunder Shield Rush – High Voltage and charge faster. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Special Attack

ABILITY NAMEDESCRIPTION
Thunder Shield RushPress Special Attack to activate: Launch two shield attacks forward, dealing Electric DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
Thunder Shield Rush – High VoltageWith enough Energy, press to activate: Unleash a series of slashes in front, dealing massive Electric DMG. Hold Special Attack to charge the move, and Seth will dash forward, unleashing a series of powerful slashes, dealing massive Electric DMG. Activating the move accumulates 75% Resolve. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while charging this skill, and damage taken is reduced by 40%. Seth is invulnerable during the consecutive slashes.

Chain Attack

ABILITY NAMEDESCRIPTION
Final JudgementWhen a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Launch a series of slashes in front, dealing massive Electric DMG. Activating the move accumulates 75% Resolve. After the move, hold Special Attack to chain into EX Special Attack: Thunder Shield Rush – High Voltage, enabling faster charging. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Justice PrevailsWhen Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Chain Attack to activate: Launch a series of upward attacks in front, followed by a Finishing Move, dealing massive Electric DMG. Activating the move accumulates 75% Resolve, and grants 3 additional Assist Points. After the move, hold Special Attack to chain into EX Special Attack: Thunder Shield Rush – High Voltage, enabling faster charging. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Core Skill

ABILITY NAMEDESCRIPTION
ProtectorWhen Seth uses EX Special Attack: Thunder Shield Rush – High Voltage, he gains a Shield of Firm Resolve equal to 68% of his initial ATK, up to a max of 3,000 points, and lasting 25s. This effect can trigger once every 10s. When Basic Attack: Lightning Strike – Electrified or Assist Follow-Up: Public Security Ruling triggers a Quick Assist or Chain Attack, causing another squad member to enter the field, that squad member gains a Shield of Firm Resolve equal to 68% of Seth’s initial ATK, up to a max of 3,000 points, and lasting 25s. This effect can trigger once every 10s. Having a Shield of Firm Resolve increases Anomaly Proficiency by 85.
High SpiritWhen another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: When Seth’s Chain Attack: Final Judgement or Finishing Move during Basic Attack: Lightning Strike – Electrified hits an enemy, the target’s Anomaly Buildup RES to all Attributes is reduced by 20%, lasting 20s.

Mindscape cinema for Seth Lowell

A screenshot of Seth's Mindscape Cinema screen from Zenless Zone Zero.
Seth’s Mindscape Cinema is worth investing in Zenless Zone Zero.
  • Level 1Heroism: The shield value provided by Shield of Firm Resolve and its maximum limit is increased by 30%. When Shield of Firm Resolve ends, the Anomaly Proficiency increase provided by Core Passive: Protector lasts an additional 10s.
  • Level 2Recklessness of Youth: Upon entering battle, Seth immediately gains 75% Resolve. Hitting an enemy with Basic Attack: Lightning Strike – Electrified increases the move’s accumulated Electric Anomaly Buildup by 35%.
  • Level 3- Slow Reflexes: Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2.
  • Level 4Core Aspiration: The Daze caused by Defensive Assist: Thundershield is increased by 25%.
  • Level 5- Distant Admiration: Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2.
  • Level 6Idealist: When Seth lands a Finishing Move on an enemy with Basic Attack: Lightning Strike – Electrified, it deals additional damage equal to 500% of his ATK. The attack is guaranteed to trigger a critical hit, and CRIT DMG is increased by 60%.

Seth Lowell pros and cons

The pros and cons of Seth Lowell are as follows:

ProsCons
Simple to useSlow Attack animations
Powerful buffs for JaneCan only buff one teammate
Doesn’t need field time

Now that you know about Seth Lowell, you’ll want to consider using your Polychromes to pull him from the Jane Doe banner. If the character isn’t to your liking, then you can always check out our best builds for EllenNicoleSoukaku, and Rina