Proxy reputation in Zenless Zone Zero: how to increase and decrease the level

In Zenless Zone Zero Proxy reputation is an important indicator that affects the strength of opponents, the value of rewards received, and access to certain mechanics (activities and modes). To increase it, you will need to pass certain combat tests. In this guide, we will tell you how to increase this parameter and whether it is possible to lower it.

Why do you need Proxy Reputation in ZZZ?

To view the current Proxy Reputation indicator, open the main menu (press the “Esc” key or the icon in the upper left corner), click on your nickname in the upper left corner of the screen and go to the “Your information” section.

This value together with Internot level shows the player's progress. These parameters are closely interrelated, because the first increases only with an increase in the second, and vice versa. Many game elements depend on reputation, namely:

• The strength of ordinary and elite opponents, as well as bosses.
• Rewards for killing bosses, clearing the Battle Simulation Hall and completing other activities.
• Gaining access to new story and secondary orders.
• Limits on pumping agents, amplifiers, banbu and skills.

In short, the higher your Proxy Reputation, the stronger the mobs will become and the more valuable the drop-out rewards will be. The developers came up with this system to constantly create challenges for players, spurring them to further develop their heroes and knock out new fighters.

Benefits of increasing your Balance level

We have already noted above that this indicator is directly related to the level of Internot, however, unlike other miHoYo projects, it will continue to increase even if you do not move to the next level of Proxy Reputation. True, there will be little benefit from this, because access to new leveling limits, quests and mechanics will open only after increasing your Reputation.

Another difference from the studio’s previous games is the fact that to gain access to increasing the level of the world, it is not enough to simply increase the level of Internot - you also need to go through certain story chapters and collect specified amounts of observation data, which are issued for completing various orders (combat, research and puzzles) ).

The table above shows the conditions for increasing the Proxy Reputation to continue your progress. Let us add once again that increasing this parameter is extremely important, since already at rank 2 it will allow you to open access to several additional mechanics:

• You will be able to add an additional enemy in the Battle Simulation Hall.
• Unlock the limit for pumping agents, amplifiers and banbu up to level 30.
• You will gain access to new types of noodles at General Chop's noodle shop and rarer materials at the Banbu 141 store.
• Get the opportunity to complete such modes as Expert Challenge, Shiyu Defense, Regular Cleanup, Ruthless Hunt and Rally Orders.

It should be remembered that the proxy Reputation level does not affect in any way for rewards from the following actions:

• Completing story and side quests, as well as assignments and tests of Inspector Meowchelo.
• Interact with any missing mini-trucks.
• Walkthrough of the Zero Cavern and Shiyu Defense.

How to increase Proxy Reputation in ZZZ

You will encounter this mechanic for the first time during the story mission "Chapter 1: Interlude". The Shepherd will contact you by phone and tell you about the need to improve your reputation. When the conversation is completed, you will unlock the order "Proxy Path I".

Such tasks will be issued to you each time after the above conditions are met. They are timed battle trials where you have to fight various strong monsters.

Proxy path I

Access to it will open only after you reach Internot level 20 and collect 40 surveillance data packages. Return to the video rental store, interact with the HDD system and select the appropriate order in the “Main Line” section.

Featured Characters

The game will recommend that you take ice and ethereal heroes, since most enemies will be vulnerable to these elements. Of course, at this stage you are unlikely to have a large choice of agents, so in the table above we have presented both free and paid options.

Note that you can easily pass this test playing as starting 4-star agents. However, it is imperative to upgrade the characters and their weapons to level 20, equip at least one of them with a suitable 4-star amplifier, improve their skills and thoroughly understand combat system of the game.

Battle Tips

If you want to get the maximum reward, then you will need to complete this order in less than 5 minutes. In the first battle you will be confronted by ordinary ethereals and Metrogoblin, which is vulnerable to ice and ether attacks. Note that his attacks are relatively easy to parry, so be sure to use Perfect Assist or Perfect Dodge when you see the golden cross.

After dealing with him, you will face the next enemy - Farbauti, which also has a weakness to Ice and Ether. Watch out for his multiple ground attacks. Before performing them, he raises his right hand high up, and a cross-shaped golden halo appears on his head. If you have enough points, you can use the perfect assist to stop the enemy and counterattack. Otherwise, perform a perfect dodge and stand behind the enemy to hit them with impunity.

In the third battle you will face By the sinister armored hati, which is also vulnerable to ice and ether damage. First of all, you will need to remove his armor by filling the orange scale under the health bar to the full - to do this, just hit him with everything you have.

The greatest danger is his dash attack. Before performing this strike, the monster collects a charge - its mouth begins to glow purple. It then jumps towards the player, dealing significant damage. You can jump to the side right away or do it right before the attack to perform a perfect dodge and counterattack.

Awards

Completing the challenge with an "S" grade will reward you with 186 Internot Credits, 30 Polychromes, 12 thousand Denis, 36 Prototype Seals, and 36 Universal Modules. In addition, new modes will be available in the future: Expert Challenge, Shiyu Defense, Ruthless Hunt and Regular Clearance.

How to lower the proxy reputation level

Unfortunately, unlike Genshin Impact, it is currently not possible to reduce Proxy Reputation in Zenless Zone Zero. For this reason, we advise you to carefully consider the next increase in this parameter. If you even now have difficulties killing monsters and completing activities, then you definitely shouldn’t increase this indicator.

Again, don't be afraid to accumulate Internot credits, as you will still be able to level up Internot and receive rewards for it.