Top Free S-Rank Pick from the Marcel Anniversary Gift in Zenless Zone Zero

Zenless Zone Zero’s second anniversary brings a major free reward in Version 3.1 through the Marcel Anniversary Gift event. Log in after the July 29, 2026 update (available through the end of the patch) and claim one limited S-Rank Agent of your choice, that Agent’s signature W-Engine, 1,600 Polychrome, plus an exclusive title and avatar. You need Inter-Knot Level 5 and the Event feature unlocked from the Main Story Prologue.

The selectable Agents are Jane Doe, Lucia, Hugo, Soldier 0 - Anby, and Trigger. Each comes with their matching signature W-Engine. The choice is permanent, so pick carefully based on your roster gaps, preferred playstyle, and long-term team goals.

Available Options at a Glance

• Jane Doe: Physical Anomaly. Strong anomaly applicator who builds Assault and works well in multi-anomaly setups.
• Lucia: Ether Support. Premier buffer focused on HP scaling, Sheer Force, and enabling Rupture teams through Ether Veil and related effects.
• Hugo: Ice Attack. On-field DPS who leans on stun setups, Totalize mechanics, and high burst Ice damage.
• Soldier 0 - Anby (often called SAnby): Electric Attack. Aftershock-focused main DPS who marks targets and boosts related damage.
• Trigger: Electric Stun. Off-field stun specialist who builds Daze, provides aftershock damage, and offers team utility including defense shred with her signature.

Breakdown of Each Choice

Lucia stands out for account value. She is widely viewed as the strongest support for Rupture-oriented teams. She boosts max HP, applies key damage amplifiers, summons a familiar for assists, and creates Ether Veil states that help allies with extra attacks and healing. If you own or plan to pull Rupture DPS units, she elevates the entire archetype and remains relevant as more of those Agents arrive. She is a safe, future-proof default for many players.

Jane Doe is the top universal DPS option, especially if you are pulling or already own units that pair with her for anomaly disorder teams. She fills Physical anomaly needs cleanly and remains effective in a variety of compositions. Players eyeing synergy with newer anomaly supports often favor her.

Trigger is the strongest pure stun option in the pool. She generates Daze efficiently, deals off-field Electric damage, extends stun windows, and gains a lot from her signature W-Engine. She is an excellent pick if your roster lacks a reliable limited stunner and you need better crowd control or team rotation flow. Some players rank her right behind Lucia in overall usefulness depending on existing supports.

Soldier 0 - Anby fills the Electric Attack role with solid personal damage and Aftershock synergy. Choose her if you specifically need an Electric main DPS and lack one. She is less of an archetype enabler than Lucia or Jane, so her value is more situational.

Hugo delivers respectable Ice burst and works as a straightforward carry, particularly for newer accounts that need an immediate Ice DPS. His playstyle revolves around stun windows and Totalize. Later Ice hyper-carries can pressure his spot in the meta, making him more of a transitional or preference-based pick.

Recommended Priority for Most Players

For the majority of accounts, Lucia is the best free S-Rank to select. She provides the highest long-term value by enabling and strengthening an entire team archetype that continues to receive support. If Rupture does not interest you at all, or if you already have strong supports and need a stunner, go with Trigger. If you are building anomaly teams and especially if Remielle or similar units are on your pull list, Jane Doe becomes the clear choice.

Newer players without a solid main DPS can lean toward Hugo or Soldier 0 - Anby for immediate clearing power. Always check what you already own. Picking an Agent you already have at Mindscape 0 upgrades them (often to a meaningful Mindscape level) and still grants the signature W-Engine.

Final Tips Before Claiming

Match the Agent to your current gaps rather than pure tier lists. Review your existing stunners, supports, and attribute coverage. The included signature W-Engine significantly boosts performance for most of these units, so factor that in. You can claim the rewards by simply logging in during Version 3.1. The selection is irreversible, so take a moment to evaluate your teams first.

Whatever you choose, the Marcel Anniversary Gift is one of the most generous free limited S-Rank opportunities ZZZ has offered. Enjoy the upgrade and the extra Polychrome for future banners.