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Zenless Zone Zero Move & Ability Guide

Grace Howard moves, skills and special abilities

Move & Ability Guide

Grace Howard: S, Electric, Anomaly. Faction: Belobog Heavy Industries.

19 ability entries1 Basic Attack3 Dodge3 Assist2 Special Attack2 Chain Attack2 Core Skill6 Mindscape Cinema

Basic Attacks

1
Basic Attack: High-Pressure Spike
Basic Attack

Press Basic Attack — Unleashes up to 4 attacks, dealing Physical damage and Electrical damage . While launching Basic Attacks , move the movement input to attack while moving. This allows Grace to reposition herself and inflicts Physical damage . While Grace is launching Basic Attacks , her Basic Attack combo will not be interrupted by her Special Attacks , EX Special Attacks , Dodge , Dash Attacks , or Dodge Counter .

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Dodge

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Dodge: Safety Regulation
Dodge

Press Dodge — A rapid dodge. The action includes invulnerability.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Dash Attack: Quick Inspection
Dodge

Press Basic Attack during a dodge — Slide forward while shooting, dealing Physical damage .

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Dodge Counter: Violation Penalty
Dodge

Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge — Throws a grenade at enemies, dealing Electric damage . The action includes invulnerability.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Assist

3
Quick Assist: Incident Management
Assist

When the on-field character is launched in the air, press Assist — Throws a grenade at the enemy, dealing Electric damage . The action includes invulnerability.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Evasive Assist: Rapid Risk Response
Assist

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press Assist — Dodges the enemy's attack and activates Vital View . The action includes invulnerability.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Assist Follow-Up: Counter Volt Needle
Assist

Press Basic Attack after an Evasive Assist — Unleashes a spinning hail of bullets against enemies in front and throws a grenade, dealing Electric damage . The action includes invulnerability.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Special Attack

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Special Attack: Obstruction Removal
Special Attack

Press Special Attack — Throws a grenade to the front, dealing Electric damage . Upon use, move the movement input to change directions. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
EX Special Attack: Supercharged Obstruction Removal
Special Attack

With enough Energy, press EX Special Attack — Leap in the air and throw two grenades to the front, dealing massive Electric damage . Upon use, drag the movement input to change directions. The action includes invulnerability.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Chain Attack

2
Chain Attack: Collaborative Construction
Chain Attack

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character — Throws three grenades into the air then strafes to detonate them, dealing massive Electric damage . The action includes invulnerability.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Ultimate: Demolition Blast - Beware
Chain Attack

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum , press Ultimate — Throws a custom grenade which explodes in the air and splits into four smaller grenades, dealing massive Electric damage . The action includes invulnerability.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Core Skill

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Core Passive: Pre-Driven Needle
Core Skill

When Grace's Basic Attack or Dash Attack hits an enemy and inflicts Physical damage , she gains 1 stack of Zap (up to 8 stacks). Upon reaching maximum stacks, using a Special Attack or EX Special Attack will consume all stacks of Zap , increasing the accumulated Electric Anomaly Buildup by 65% .

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Additional Ability: Tech Support Dept.
Core Skill

When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: Upon hitting an enemy with an EX Special Attack , the next Shock effect inflicted on the target increases Shock damage by 18%. This effect can stack up to 2 times, and each enemy can trigger it once per skill use. Resets when the Shock effect ends.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Mindscape Cinema

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Recharge Chamber
Mindscape Cinema

When the 4th hit of Grace's Basic Attack hits an enemy, all squad members gain 0.25 Energy. Within the same move, this effect can grant a max of 2 Energy to all squad members.

Requirements / unlock: Mindscape Cinema 1

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Lightning Piercer
Mindscape Cinema

When Grace's grenade hits an enemy during a Basic Attack , Special Attack , or EX Special Attack , the target's Electric RES is reduced by 8.5%, and Electric Anomaly Buildup RES is reduced by 8.5%, lasting for 8s.

Requirements / unlock: Mindscape Cinema 2

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Chief Mechanic
Mindscape Cinema

Basic Attack , Dodge , Assist , Special Attack , and Chain Attack Lv. +2

Requirements / unlock: Mindscape Cinema 3

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Burst Capacitor
Mindscape Cinema

When Grace uses her EX Special Attack , she gains 6 stacks of Charge (max 6 stacks). When her Basic Attack or Dash Attack hits an enemy, 1 stack of Charge is consumed, increasing her Energy Generation Rate of the attack by 20%.

Requirements / unlock: Mindscape Cinema 4

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
"Frosty Cold Iron Witch"
Mindscape Cinema

Basic Attack , Dodge , Assist , Special Attack , and Chain Attack Lv. +2

Requirements / unlock: Mindscape Cinema 5

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Detonation Trigger
Mindscape Cinema

When all Zap stacks are consumed to activate a Special Attack or EX Special Attack , Grace's skill is enhanced, tossing an extra grenade and increasing each grenade's damage to 200%.

Requirements / unlock: Mindscape Cinema 6

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.