Norma Hollowell is the brand-new S-Rank Fire Stun Agent arriving in Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.0 Phase 2. She stands out as a highly offensive off-field sub-DPS and stunner who deploys powerful auto-turrets instead of hogging the field like traditional Stun units.

Her kit revolves around Personal Resources (PR), adaptive turrets, and a unique scaling system that turns high CRIT Rate into massive CRIT DMG and Daze multipliers. She also provides strong team-wide buffs during her Firepower Barrage state. If you enjoy quick-swap gameplay, turret support, and turning CRIT Rate into free power, Norma is an excellent addition to your roster.

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Character Profile

  • Rarity: S-Rank
  • Attribute: Fire
  • Specialty: Stun
  • Faction: External Strategy Department (Roscaelifer)
  • Release: Version 3.0 Phase 2 (July 8, 2026)

Playstyle Summary

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Norma excels at off-field presence. She builds PR passively while off-field or through her Basic Attack (Hat Trick). Her EX Special deploys two auto-turrets that fire adaptive ammo: Armor-Piercing rounds for high Daze on non-stunned enemies and High-Explosive rounds for big damage on stunned targets.

Her Core Passive converts every 1% CRIT Rate into +0.9% CRIT DMG and +0.6% extra Daze on key attacks (up to 81% CRIT DMG and 54% Daze). With an Attack or Rupture teammate, she applies Weakened stacks that boost Stun DMG Multiplier and extend stun duration. During Firepower Barrage she also grants the entire squad +40% DMG.

Best W-Engines

  1. Head Lackey (Signature - Best in Slot)
    Norma’s personal W-Engine. It offers high CRIT Rate, solid Impact, Fire RES ignore, and a strong squad-wide DMG buff that triggers on her EX Special. This weapon perfectly complements her CRIT Rate scaling and sub-DPS role.
  2. Roaring Fur-nace (Excellent Alternative)
    Strong Daze increase on EX Special, Chain Attack, and Ultimate. It also provides team DMG buffs when dealing Fire damage with Chain or Ultimate attacks. Great if you miss the signature.
  3. Six Shooter (Strong F2P / Accessible Option)
    A-Rank option that builds charges over time and converts them into extra Daze on EX Special. Reliable for pure stun-focused builds.
  4. Hellfire Gears or Vortex Arrow
    Solid budget picks for Impact or early-game Daze needs.

Best Drive Disc Sets

Best Overall: 4-Piece King of the Summit + 2-Piece Woodpecker Electro

  • King of the Summit (4-piece): +6% Daze on attacks. When Norma uses EX Special or Chain Attack, the whole squad gains +15% CRIT DMG. If her personal CRIT Rate is 50% or higher, this bonus doubles to +30% CRIT DMG for 15 seconds.
  • Woodpecker Electro (2-piece): +8% CRIT Rate. Helps hit the crucial 50% CRIT Rate threshold for the doubled team buff and maximizes her Core Passive conversion.

Alternative Sets

  • 4-Piece King of the Summit + 2-Piece Shockstar Disco
  • 4-Piece Inferno Metal + 2-Piece King of the Summit

Stat Priorities

Main Stats

  • Disc 4: CRIT Rate (mandatory to hit 50%+ threshold)
  • Disc 5: Fire DMG% (or ATK% if Fire DMG is hard to get)
  • Disc 6: Impact (preferred) or Energy Regen

Sub-Stats Priority
CRIT Rate > CRIT DMG > ATK% > Energy Regen / PEN

Target Stats
Aim for at least 50% CRIT Rate on the character sheet for maximum value from her Core Passive and King of the Summit 4-piece bonus. Higher is always better.

Recommended Teams

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Norma shines best with Attack or Rupture DPS units to activate her Weakened debuff.

Example Team 1: Starlight Hyper-Carry

  • Main DPS: Starlight Billy (Rupture)
  • Sub-DPS / Stunner: Norma
  • Support: Lucia

Example Team 2: Ether Synergy

  • Main DPS: Pyrois (Ether Attack)
  • Sub-DPS / Stunner: Norma
  • Support: Astra Yao

Example Team 3: General Fire / Flexible

  • Main DPS: Ye Shunguang or another strong attacker
  • Sub-DPS / Stunner: Norma
  • Support: Any strong buffer or shielder

How to Play Norma (Basic Rotation)

  1. Swap in to gain 50% PR instantly.
  2. Use Basic Attack (Hat Trick) to throw your hat and build more resources while triggering Quick Assist.
  3. Swap to your main DPS.
  4. When you have enough Energy, swap back and use EX Special (Mmhm Barrage) to enter Firepower Barrage and deploy turrets.
  5. At 80%+ PR, the next Quick Assist can trigger a powerful Chain Attack instead.
  6. Let the turrets do work while your main DPS takes advantage of the +40% team DMG buff and extended stun windows from Weakened.

Mindscape Priority

  • M1: Excellent early value. Extends turret duration and adds All-Attribute RES shred.
  • M2: Top priority. Doubles the Stun DMG Multiplier from Weakened stacks and improves energy economy with Hat Trick.
  • M4: Great for faster Ultimate rotations.
  • M6: Turns her Ultimate into sustained off-field damage (whale territory).
  • M3 and M5 are standard skill level increases (lowest priority).

Final Thoughts

Norma brings a fresh, turret-based playstyle to the Stun role in ZZZ 3.0. Her CRIT Rate scaling, strong team buffs, and off-field damage make her more than just another stunner. She rewards players who build high CRIT Rate and enjoy quick-swap, resource-management gameplay.

She is especially strong alongside Attack and Rupture hyper-carries and should see plenty of use in endgame content like Shiyu Defense and Deadly Assault.

Pull for her if you like unique mechanics and want a powerful Fire Stun unit that also boosts your whole team. Good luck on your pulls when Phase 2 arrives!