Hugo Vlad’s kit has tons of damage.
Hugo Vlad will be a playable Agent in an upcoming Zenless Zone Zero update. Thanks to the leaks, we can have an early look at Hugo Vlad's kit, Mindscape Cinema, and more. Check all of those out here.
Hugo Vlad in ZZZ
Hugo Vlad was revealed to be an Ice Attack Agent. According to leaks, he will be of S-rank rarity. He is a member of Mockingbird, a new playable faction, alongside Vivian. Both Hugo and Vivian play an important role in the story added in ZZZ version 1.6, and we can expect to know him and his backstory with Lycaon as he becomes playable.
Hugo will be added as a playable Agent in the ZZZ version 1.7 update, expected on April 23, 2025.
Hugo Vlad kit leaks
The details below about Hugo Vlad's kit are leaks and should be taken with a grain of salt. The original information was in Chinese and translated to English.
Basic Attack
Basic Attack
A four-hit combo that deals Physical and Ice DMG. Holding the Attack button during the fourth hit will charge up a shot. The fourth attack has increased Anti-Interrupt Level.
Enhanced Basic Attack
Tap Special after the fourth hit of Basic Attack or Dodge Counter to activate:
- Throw a scythe followed by a shot, dealing Ice DMG.
- Holding Attack will instead charge up a shot.
- When Hugo's shot attack hits an enemy, gain 1 Charge. Gain an extra Charge if a Charged Shot hits.
- Hold up to 6 Charges. Using the Ultimate or Chain Attack consumes all Charge stacks and restores Energy, depending on how many Charges were consumed.
Follow-Up Attack
Hugo performs a follow-up attack when he is off-field, and the active character hits a heavy attack. This has a cooldown.
Special Attack
Special Attack
Tap Special to unleash slashes in front, dealing Ice DMG.
EX Special Attack
With enough energy, tap Special to activate:
- Hugo spins his scythe, then delivers a powerful slash in front, dealing massive Ice DMG.
- Restores energy and grants invincibility.
Charged EX Special Attack
With enough energy, hold Special to activate:
- Spin the scythe then execute an upward slash, dealing massive Ice DMG.
- Grants invincibility.
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Dodge
Hugo's dodge and Dash Attack are nothing special. The latter does Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter
After triggering Perfect Dodge, tap Attack to activate:
- Unleash a combo attack on enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG.
- Hold Attack during the combo to trigger a shot.
- Hold Attack during the shot to charge up a shot.
- Hugo is invincible during the animation
Assist
Quick Assist
Trigger Dodge Counter when switching to Hugo after the active character is knocked down.
Defensive Assist
Switch to Hugo and parry the enemy attack to deal massive Daze.
Assist Follow-Up
Tap Attack after Defensive Assist to deal Ice DMG.
Chain Attack
Chain Attack
Dash forward, unleash a wide slash, then a finishing blow, dealing massive Ice DMG.
The finishing blow is considered a Charged Shot. Hugo is invincible during this.
Ultimate Skill
Hugo attacks enemies in a large area in front of him, dealing massive Ice DMG.
Hugo Vlad Core Skill
When the Chared EX Special hits a Disrupted enemy, trigger Final Calculation.
- Final Calculation increases the skill's DMG multiplier based on the remaining Disruption duration.
- This effect is enhanced if the enemy was hit by a Chain Attack or Ultimate before the Charged EX Special
- Final Calculation ends Disruption immediately.
Additional Ability
When the team includes at least one Stun or Support Agent:
- Increase Hugo's Ice DMG
- When Final Calculation ends an enemy's Disruption, a portion of the remaining Disruption time is converted to Imbalance.
Hugo Vlad Mindscape Cinema leaks
- Hugo enters battle with extra Decibels. When Final Calculation is triggered, Hugo gains Decibels based on the enemy's remaining Disruption duration.
- Final Calculation can be triggered using the Ultimate Skill, but this does not end the enemy's Disruption state. The Ultimate deals more DMG based on the enemy's remaining Disruption duration.
- Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2.
- Final Calculation can be triggered on enemies that are not Disrupted, accompanied by a set DMG multiplier to the respective skill that activates it.
- Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2.
- Gain Charge when Final Calculation is triggered. Charge can be consumed when Charged EX Special triggers Final Calculation. In this case, ignore a portion of the enemy's Ice RES.
Hugo Vlad becomes a playable character on the Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ) version 1.7 update. Stick around on esports.gg for more Zenless Zone Zero news and updates.
