How difficult is it to level up to Inter-Knot Level 20 in Zenless Zone Zero? This guide answers just that, plus ways how to level it up quickly.

Leveling up your Inter-Knot level is one of the most challenging aspects of the game.

The Inter-Knot level represents your account’s overall progress and provides a benchmark for your achievements. With each increase in Inter-Knot level, you earn valuable rewards such as Dennies and Master Tapes.

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Similar to Adventure Level in Genshin Impact and Trailblaze Level in Honkai Star Rail, Inter-Knot levels are essential for progressing in Zenless Zone Zero.

While advancing through the initial levels is straightforward, reaching higher levels can become increasingly difficult.

This is particularly true for beginner Proxies aiming to reach Inter-Knot Level 20, a significant milestone in the game.

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In this ONE Esports guide, we offer tips and strategies to help you level up to Inter-Knot Level 20 quickly in Zenless Zone Zero. We also explain the importance of reaching this milestone and the rewards that come with it.

Why is it important to reach Inter-Knot Level 20 in Zenless Zone Zero?

Reaching Inter-Knot Level 20 unlocks the first Rank-up Trial. Completing this difficult quest unlocks additional rewards and raises the level cap of your Agents, W-Engines, and Bangboos from 20 to 30.

This milestone also enhances the strength of Ethereals and increases the difficulty of Commissions, resulting in more substantial rewards for the Proxy.

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To participate in the Rank-Up Trial, you need to have completed the following requirements.

  • Inter-Knot Level 20
  • Complete Main Story Chapter 1 – Intermission
  • Have collected 40 Observation Data

Best ways to quickly reach Inter-Knot Level 20 in Zenless Zone Zero

You need Inter-Knot Credits to increase your Inter-Knot Level. Fortunately, there are multiple ways to earn this.

Commissions

Commissions, one of the best ways to reach Inter-Knot Level 20 fast
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Commissions are the most effective way to reach Inter-Knot Level 20 in the game. Prioritize completing the Story Commissions first before focusing on Combat and Explore Commissions.

By completing commissions, you can earn up to 500 Inter-Knot Credits, making it a crucial aspect of your leveling strategy.

Errands

Errands are one of the quickest ways to earn Inter-Knot Credits in the game.

They consist of six easy quests and one Weekly Custom Schedule, which together grant 300 Inter-Knot Credits quickly. Each Errand challenge provides 150 credits, totaling 600 credits daily.

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Errands refresh every day at 4 a.m. GMT+8, so make sure to complete them daily to maximize your Inter-Knot Credits!

Primer

Primer missions in this game are similar to Errands but come with more challenging tasks.

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Completing these missions not only grants valuable Polychromes and Master Tapes, but also grants Inter-Knot Credits.

Each challenge provides 100 Inter-Knot Credits, which may not seem like much, but the additional rewards significantly aid your progress in the game.

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