ZZZ introduces a lot of new terminology for its currencies and resources. Here’s a handy guide to help you out.
Master Tape? Stable Channel? Encrypted Master Tape? If you're getting confused with all of these currencies in Zenless Zone Zero, we got you covered. Here are all of the currencies, materials, items, and resources in ZZZ.
What are Boopons in ZZZ?
Zenless Zone Zero features a unique currency, Boopons, that doesn't have a counterpart in either Genshin Impact or Honkai: Star Rail. Boopons is a separate draw currency, similar to the Master Tape, but will only net you Bangboos. It can only be used on the Bangboo Channel or banner.
All ZZZ currencies
Here are all of the currencies in Zenless Zone Zero and their respective counterparts for Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail.
Use and Description | Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) currency | Genshin Impact counterpart | Honkai: Star Rail counterpart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium currency, acquired via purchasing with real money |  Monochrome Film |  Genesis Crystal |  Oneiric Shard |
| Main "draw" currency, acquired by trading the premium currency in 1:1 ratio |  Polychrome |  Primogem |  Stellar Jade |
| Used to draw in limited banners |  Encrypted Master Tape |  Intertwined Fate |  Star Rail Special Pass |
| Used to draw in the standard banner |  Master Tape |  Acquaint Fate |  Star Rail Pass |
| Acquired from drawing in banners; is the less rarer variant. Mainly used to exchange for draw currency and other materials monthly. |  Fading Signal |  Masterless Stardust |  Undying Embers |
| Acquired from drawing in banners; the rarer variant. Can be exchanged to draw currency and other materials without limit. |  Residual Signal |  Masterless Starglitter |  Undying Starlight |
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All ZZZ materials and items
ZZZ also has its own names for the various materials, items, and equipment.
Use and Description | Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) item/resource | Genshin Impact counterpart | Honkai: Star Rail counterpart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy/Stamina system |  Battery Charge |  Resin |  Trailblaze Power |
| Primary character equipment |  W-Engine |  Weapon |  Light Cone |
| Secondary character equipment. Characters can equip multiple; has Set Bonuses |  Drive Discs |  Artifacts |  Relic Sets |
| Used to level up characters |  Senior Investigator Log |  Hero's Wit |  Traveler's Guide |
| Used to level up the primary character equipment |  W-Engine Energy Module |  Mystic Enhancement Ore |  Refined Aether |
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