All Nicole materials in Zenless Zone Zero: Complete guide

Nicole is an A-rank Support Agent in Zenless Zone Zero who can deal Ether damage.

She is part of the Cunning Hares faction and one of the first free playable characters.

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This ONE Esports guide covers everything you need to know about obtaining all Nicole materials for her character promotion, skill enhancement, and talent level-up.

Who is Nicole in Zenless Zone Zero?

Nicole Demara is the leader of the Cunning Hares faction. She’s a manipulative Agent who’s always finding ways to avoid paying up Proxies Belle and Wise for their hard work.

As for gameplay, what’s unique about Nicole is that she can deal both melee and ranged damage, with the latter able to create an energy field that pulls enemies in it to deal Ether damage.

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RARITY/RANK	CHARACTER	ATTRIBUTE	STYLE	FACTION
A	Nicole Demara	Ether	Support	Cunning Hares

How to get Nicole in Zenless Zone Zero

You can get Nicole for free during the introduction quest, Business x Strangeness X Justness, right after you get the commission for General Chop and Susie.

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All Nicole skills in Zenless Zone Zero

NICOLE SKILL	NICOLE SKILL DESCRIPTION
Core Passive: Mechanical Case	After hitting an enemy with a Special Attack, EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, Nicole can reload, enhancing her Basic Attack and Dash Attack. When her enhanced bullets or Energy Field hits an enemy, the target’s DEF is reduced by 20% for 3.5s.
Basic Attack: Cunning Combo	Unleashes up to 3 strikes, dealing Physical DMG.
Basic Attack: Do As I Please	After using a Special Attack, EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, Nicole can reload, and her Basic Attack and Dash Attack are enhanced, increasing the power of her bullets.
Dodge: Speed Demon	A rapid dodge.Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Dash Attack: Jack in the Box	When dragging the joystick during a dodge: Dashes in the target direction and strikes nearby enemies, dealing Physical DMG. When not dragging the joystick during a dodge: Vaults backward and launches a ranged strike against enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Dodge Counter: Diverted Bombard	Dodge backwards and send a ranged strike at enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG.
Quick: Assist: Emergency Bombard	Dodge backwards and send a ranged strike at enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG.
Defensive Assist: The Hare Strikes Back!	Parries the enemy’s attack, dealing massive Daze.
Assist Follow-Up: Window of Opportunity	Charge forward and bombard enemies, dealing Ether DMG.
Special Attack: Sugarcoated Bullet	Unleashes a ranged strike against enemies in front, dealing Ether DMG.
EX Special Attack:	A powerful ranged strike, generating an energy field that pulls enemies towards its center to deal Ether DMG.
Chain Attack: Ether Shellacking	Unleashes a powerful ranged strike at enemies in a small area, generating an energy field that pulls enemies towards its center to deal Ether DMG.
Ultimate: Ether Grenade	Unleashes a powerful ranged strike at enemies in a small area, generating an energy field that pulls enemies towards its center to deal Ether DMG.

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Nicole materials for skill enhancement

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All Nicole talents in Zenless Zone Zero

NICOLE TALENT	NICOLE TALENT DESCRIPTION
A	Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Lv. +1 After hitting an enemy with a Special Attack, EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, Nicole can reload, enhancing her Basic Attack and Dash Attack. When her enhanced bullets or Energy Field hits an enemy, the target’s DEF is reduced by 25% for 3.5s.
B	Base ATK increases by 25 Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Lv. +1 After hitting an enemy with a Special Attack, EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, Nicole can reload, enhancing her Basic Attack and Dash Attack. When her enhanced bullets or Energy Field hits an enemy, the target’s DEF is reduced by 30% for 3.5s.
C	Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Lv. +1 After hitting an enemy with a Special Attack, EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, Nicole can reload, enhancing her Basic Attack and Dash Attack. When her enhanced bullets or Energy Field hits an enemy, the target’s DEF is reduced by 34% for 3.5s.
D	Base ATK increases by 25 Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Lv. +1 After hitting an enemy with a Special Attack, EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, Nicole can reload, enhancing her Basic Attack and Dash Attack. When her enhanced bullets or Energy Field hits an enemy, the target’s DEF is reduced by 36% for 3.5.
E	Base Energy Regen increases by 0.12/s Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Lv. +1 After hitting an enemy with a Special Attack, EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, Nicole can reload, enhancing her Basic Attack and Dash Attack. When her enhanced bullets or Energy Field hits an enemy, the target’s DEF is reduced by 38% for 3.5s.
F	Base ATK increases by 25 Core Passive: Mechanical Case Skill Lv. +1 After hitting an enemy with a Special Attack, EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate, Nicole can reload, enhancing her Basic Attack and Dash Attack. When her enhanced bullets or Energy Field hits an enemy, the target’s DEF is reduced by 40% for 3.5s.

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All Nicole materials for unlocking talent

NICOLE LEVEL	NICOLE MATERIALS FOR PROMOTION	DENNIES REQUIRED
20	4 Basic Support Certification Seal	24,000
30	12 Advanced Support Certification Seal	56,000
40	20 Advanced Support Certification Seal	120,000
50	10 Ruler Certification Seal	200,000
60	20 Ruler Certification Seal	400,000

NICOLE SKILL LEVEL	NICOLE SKILL MATERIALS FOR ENHANCEMENT	DENNIES REQUIRED
2	4 Basic Ether Chips	4,000
3	6 Basic Ether Chips	6,000
4	4 Advanced Ether Chips	12,000
5	6 Advanced Ether Chips	18,000
6	8 Advanced Ether Chips	24,000
7	12 Advanced Ether Chips	36,000
8	10 Specialized Ether Chips	90,000
9	15 Specialized Ether Chips	135,000
10	20 Specialized Ether Chips	180,000
11	25 Specialized Ether Chips	225,000
12	30 Specialized Ether Chips, 1 Hamster Cage Pass	270,000

NICOLE TALENTS	NICOLE MATERIALS FOR TALENT	DENNIES REQUIRED
A	N/A	5,000 Dennies
B	2 Higher Dimensional Data: Murderous Obituary	12,000 Dennies
C	4 Higher Dimensional Data: Murderous Obituary	28,000 Dennies
D	2 Ferocious Grip, 9 Higher Dimensional Data: Murderous Obituary	60,000 Dennies
E	3 Ferocious Grip, 15 Higher Dimensional Data: Murderous Obituary	100,000 Dennies
F	4 Ferocious Grip, 30 Higher Dimensional Data: Murderous Obituary	200,000 Dennies

All Nicole materials in Zenless Zone Zero: Complete list of promotion, talent materials