Seth Lowell is an Electric A-ranked Defense agent who ironically excels at attacking. He is a rookie officer under the Criminal Investigation Special Response Team in Zenless Zone Zero.
His gameplay centers around building his Resolve meter, enabling him to either use his shield to support allies or channel it as a charged blade to build Anomaly stacks.
In this ONE Esports article, we cover the best Seth build, ensuring he becomes the perfect support for your team. Or the perfect man for Jane Doe, who knows!
Best Seth build
Recommended W-Engines
Seth Lowell’s core gameplay revolves around building his Resolve meter and utilizing his shield to provide Anomaly buffs and protection for his team. Although his primary equipment is a shield, Seth’s Core Passive, which grants shields to him and his allies, scales with his ATK%.
His Charged Hold Basic Attack triggers a special Quick Assist, offering both a shield and an Attribute Anomaly buff to a selected ally. With minimal on-field time, Seth enhances Anomaly buildup while reducing enemy resistance.
Here’s a breakdown of his best W-Engines:
| W-ENGINE | STATS | W-ENGINE EFFECTS |
| Peacekeeper – Specialized | Base ATK: 624 Attack: 25% | Standard Blocking Technique: While shielded, the equipper’s Energy Regen increases by 0.4s. The Anomaly Buildup of EX Special Attacks and Assist Follow-Ups increases by 36%. |
| Spring Embrace | Base ATK: 594 ATK: 25% | Hot Spring Soup: Reduces DMG taken by 10.5%. When attacked, the equipper’s Energy Generation Rate increases by 14.5% 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. |
| Bunny Band | Base ATK: 594 DEF: 40% | Pet the Bunny: Increases Max HP by 11.6%. Increases the equipper’s ATK by 14.5% when they are shielded. |
| Big Cylinder | Base ATK: 624 DEF: 40% | Ten Ton Top: Reduces DMG taken by 12%. After being attacked, the next attack to hit an enemy will trigger a critical hit and deal 960% of the equipper’s DEF as additional DMG. This effect can be triggered once every 7.5s. |
| Original Transmorpher | Base ATK: 594 HP: 25% | Starlight Knight Flying Kick: Increases Max HP by 11%. When attacked, the equipper’s Impact is increased by 14.5% for 12s. |
The Peacekeeper – Specialized is Seth’s signature W-Engine. It has a focus on energy regeneration and boosting his Anomaly Buildup. The increased Energy Regen while shielded helps maintain consistent EX Special Attacks, and the 36% Anomaly Buildup bonus ensures Seth can maximize his damage output and support the team with more frequent Anomaly stacks.
Acquired through the battlepass, Spring Embrace provides strong utility with a damage reduction and energy regeneration buff. Its ability to transfer its buff to another character when Seth switches out synergizes well with his gameplay.
Bunny Band provides a good balance of defensive and offensive bonuses for Seth. The ATK boost when shielded allows him to hit harder, while the attack passive doesn’t improve Seth’s shield, it’s still a solid free-to-play option.
Big Cylinder is an alternative for players looking for a strong defense-focused option. While its high DEF scaling can lead to massive burst damage on critical hits, Seth generally benefits more from ATK-scaling W-Engines. However, it’s still a viable choice for players who need a temporary W-Engine.
The Original Transmorpher offers additional Max HP and Impact increase, providing more durability while also contributing to Seth’s ability to daze enemies. However, This W-Engine does not synergize well with Seth’s gameplay but still a good temporary alternative.
Recommended Drive Disc
Seth Lowell stands out as a versatile support agent whose effectiveness is greatly enhanced by the right Drive Discs, which can significantly boost his Anomaly buildup and team damage output.
This adaptability ensures that Seth can effectively fulfill multiple roles within a team. Here are the top Drive Disc recommendations to maximize Seth’s utility, with a focus on enhancing his core mechanics.
| SETH DRIVE DISC | DRIVE DISC DESCRIPTION |
| Swing Jazz | 2-Pieces: Energy Regen increases by 20%. 4-Pieces: Launching a Chain Attack or Ultimate increases all squad members’ DMG by 15% for 12s. Passive effects of the same name do not stack. |
| Freedom Blues | 2-Pieces: Increases Anomaly Proficiency by 30. 4-Pieces: When an EX Special Attack hits an enemy, reduce the target’s Anomaly Buildup RES to the equipper’s Attribute by 20% for 8s. This effect does not stack with others of the same attribute. |
| Hormone Punk | 2-Pieces: Increases ATK by 10%. 4-Pieces: Upon entering combat or switching in, its user’s ATK increases by 25% for 10s. This effect can trigger once every 20s. |
| Shockstar Disco | 2-Pieces: Increases Impact by 6%. 4-Pieces: Basic Attacks, Dash Attacks, and Dodge Counters inflict 20% more Daze to the main target. |
For Seth Lowell’s best Drive Disc build, the 4-piece Swing Jazz set is highly recommended. This set excels in enhancing Seth’s support capabilities, especially by boosting Energy Regen and increasing your team’s damage.
Paring it with either a 2-piece Hormone Punk for a 10% ATK boost, enhancing Seth’s shield strength and overall damage, or a 2-piece Freedom Blues to improve Anomaly Proficiency.
Alternatively, for players who already have a support agent on their team, building 4-piece Freedom Blues can also be paired with a 2-piece Shockstar Disco. This setup increases the Daze inflicted by Seth’s Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks, while maintaining strong anomaly buildup rate. Or you could just pair it with 2-piece Freedom Blues for more ATK% stat which could also help improve his shield strength.
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