I have been absolutely hell bent for leather ever since Lighter rolled into Zenless Zone Zero. He may look like another brooding biker with a spiked jacket and dark sunglasses, but his kit is way more helpful than his aloof vibe suggests. In my experience, Lighter is an S-rank fire agent who fills the stun role, and he can slot into both fire and ice teams as a quick-swap stunner or sub-DPS. Here is everything I have learned about his build, skills, teams, and more.
Lighter Overview and Combat Style 🔥
Lighter belongs to the Sons of Calydon, and he absolutely looks the part. His combat style revolves around rapid punches that end with a devastating downward plunging move. Because he is a fire stun character, he naturally compares to other stun agents like Koleda and Lycaon, but his unique value comes from reducing enemy fire and ice resistance. That makes him a bridge between two elemental team archetypes.
In my playthrough, I use Lighter mainly as a quick-swap stunner. You do not need to keep him on field forever. Instead, you swap in, build daze with his punch combos and dodges, trigger the stun window, and then swap to your main damage dealer. His passive also provides a damage buff when paired with an attack character or another Sons of Calydon member, so team building is flexible.
Best W-Engine and Drive Discs ⚙️
For his W-engine, Lighter’s signature option is Blazing Laurel. It is built for his stun and fire playstyle, and it provides the stats he wants. If you do not have his signature, The Restrained is a solid stun-aligned alternative. Impact is the most important stat for any stun unit, and Lighter is no exception.
Main Stats
| Slot | Recommended Main Stat |
|---|---|
| Disc 4 | Crit rate or crit damage |
| Disc 5 | Fire damage boost or attack |
| Disc 6 | Impact |
Sub-stat Priority
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Impact
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Crit rate
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Crit damage
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Attack
For drive discs, I like to mix sets depending on whether I need more stun consistency or more personal damage. A two-piece or four-piece Shockstar Disco is excellent because it boosts impact. You can pair it with Inferno Metal to increase Lighter’s fire damage, or Woodpecker Electro to improve crit rate. Some players also use two-piece Hormone Punk or King of the Summit pieces to fill gaps. Honestly, if you are still farming discs, a flexible mix of Shockstar Disco, Inferno Metal, and King of the Summit works well.
Skills and Skill Enhancement Materials 🛠️
Lighter’s kit has a nice flow. His normal attacks are punch-heavy, his dodges keep him mobile, and his combo attacks extend pressure before the final slam. His passive skills are where he shines for team support, reducing enemy fire and ice resistance so your main DPS can hit harder.
Here is where I go to farm his core skill enhancement materials:
| Material | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Higher dimensional data - stealth phantom | Expert Challenge: Notorious - Doppelganger Jane boss |
| Scarlet engine | Notorious Hunt: Corrupted Overlord - Pompey weekly boss |
For his regular skill enhancement materials, I rely on:
| Material | How to Obtain |
|---|---|
| Fire chips | Agent skills combat simulation challenges |
| Hamster cage pass | Events or New Eridu City Fund battle pass |
I recommend prioritizing his passive and core skill upgrades first if you use him as a support stunner. His personal damage is decent, but his resistance reduction is what makes him valuable in both fire and ice teams.
Best Teams for Lighter 🤝
Because Lighter reduces fire and ice resistance, he is an excellent teammate for fire DPS agents like Burnice, Soldier 11, and Evelyn, as well as ice DPS agents like Ellen, Miyabi, and Hugo. I have had great results pairing him with Burnice for consistent fire damage and with Miyabi for massive ice burst windows.
Fire Teams 🔥
| Team Slot | Example Agents |
|---|---|
| Stun/Sub-DPS | Lighter |
| DPS | Soldier 11, Evelyn, or Burnice |
| Support/Flex | Another Sons of Calydon member or attack agent |
Ice Teams 🧊
| Team Slot | Example Agents |
|---|---|
| Stun/Sub-DPS | Lighter |
| DPS | Ellen, Miyabi, or Hugo |
| Support/Flex | Lycaon or another attack agent |
In the official special program, Lighter was shown in teams with Burnice and Soldier 11, as well as Lycaon and Ellen. That confirms his flexibility. His passive triggers when he is paired with an attack character or a fellow Sons of Calydon member, so you can build around that condition easily.
Trust Events and Little Details 🏍️
Outside of combat, Lighter hangs around Sixth Street near the gadget store and outside the cinema in Lumina Square. In one of my favorite trust events, a passing girl mistakes him for a podcast host. Lighter plays along because he does not want to disappoint a fan. Piper then approaches him and asks what happened, and he admits he did not want to burst her bubble. It is a small moment, but it adds a lot to his character beyond the tough biker exterior.
Final Thoughts
Lighter is not just a cool leather jacket. He is a genuinely strong fire stun agent who can improve both fire and ice teams. If you enjoy quick-swap stun gameplay and want a flexible support option, I think he is absolutely worth building. Focus on impact, grab Blazing Laurel if you can, and use Shockstar Disco plus Inferno Metal or Woodpecker Electro for drive discs. Then pair him with an attack agent or Sons of Calydon teammate, and you will see why I have been hell bent for leather over this guy.