My Epic Guide to Dominating ZZZ with Skill Enhancement Chips in 2025

Let me tell you, fellow Proxies, navigating the mean streets of New Eridu without maxed-out Agents is like bringing a butter knife to a gunfight—it's a total rookie move, and frankly, kinda embarrassing. I've seen it all: players with killer S-Rank pulls getting absolutely bodied in Hollow Zero because they neglected the one thing that truly makes a beast: Skill Enhancement Chips. Forget about just pulling the shiny new character; if you're not pumping them full of these bad boys, you're leaving insane DPS and survivability on the table. Trust me, I've been there, grinding my face off, and now I'm here to drop some knowledge so you don't make the same mistakes. This isn't just a guide; it's your ticket from being a scrub to becoming a legend. Let's get this bread! 🚀

The Absolute Must-Know: What Are Skill Chips?

Picture this: you've got your main squad—maybe a fiery brawler, an ice-cold assassin, and an electric support. They look cool, their animations are slick, but something's missing. That 'something' is the Skill Enhancement Chip. These aren't just items; they're the literal steroids for your Agent's core combat kit. We're talking about boosting the five pillars of any fight:

• Dodge (Your 'get-out-of-jail-free' card)

• Assist (For those clutch tag-team moments)

• Basic Attack (Your bread and butter)

• Special Attack (The big, flashy moves)

• Chain Attack (Where the real combo magic happens)

And here's the kicker: each Agent can level up each of these skills 12 times. But you can't just use any chip willy-nilly. Oh no. You need a chip that matches your Agent's Attribute: Ice, Electric, Ether, Fire, or Physical. Trying to give a Fire chip to an Ice Agent? That's a big 'L' right there, my friend. The synergy is everything.

The Grind is Real: How to Farm These Bad Boys

Alright, listen up. The most efficient, no-BS way to farm Skill Enhancement Materials in 2025 is still the Combat Simulation at the HIA center. Specifically, the Agent Skill game mode. This is where you spend your precious Battery Charge to run missions and get showered with Ascension goodies. It's the endgame loop, baby!

But here's my pro-tip: managing your stamina is key. You've got options:

• Ether Batteries: Your standard refill. Use them wisely!

• Polychromes: The premium currency. Only use these if you're a whale or in a serious pinch during a limited-time event. Generally, I'd say save them for pulls.

Next-Level Crafting: From Trash to Treasure

Now, this is where you can get clever. Don't just hoard your low-tier chips! The game has a sick crafting and dismantling system. It's a total game-changer for resource management.

The Upgrade Path (Turning Copper into Gold):

You can take your lower-tier chips (Basic and Advanced) and craft them up into the higher-tier, super-valuable Specialized ones. It's like alchemy!

The Recycling Path (Breaking it Down):

Got too many high-tier chips for an Attribute you don't use? Dismantle them! For example, breaking down one Specialized Chip can net you three Advanced Chips. This is perfect for when you pull a new Agent and need to power them up FAST without waiting for the daily reset.

The Chip Tier List: Know Your Currency

Don't get them confused. There are fifteen different Skill Enhancement Materials, neatly sorted into three tiers. Think of them as EXP packs for your skills.

1. Basic Chips - The common fodder. They give a small EXP boost. You'll get tons of these.

2. Advanced Chips - The mid-tier workhorses. A solid chunk of EXP. You'll use these a lot.

3. Specialized Chips - The crème de la crème. These give the massive EXP dumps and are the most valuable/resource-intensive to get. Hoard these for your main DPS characters!

My 2025 Meta-Strategy for Total Domination

Based on the latest content and endgame loops, here's how I structure my grind:

Phase 1: The Daily Driver

• Priority #1: Burn my daily Battery Charge on the HIA Combat Simulation's Agent Skill mode. No exceptions.

• Target: Farm chips for the Attribute of my current 'project' Agent.

Phase 2: Smart Inventory Management

• I immediately dismantle high-tier chips for Attributes I have no immediate use for (e.g., I have no built Ether characters, so Ether chips get recycled).

• I use the resulting materials to craft chips for the Attributes I am using. Efficiency is king! 👑

Phase 3: Event Exploitation

• In 2025, limited-time events often have bonus drop rates or special shops. I always check event shops for discounted Skill Chips. Sometimes they're the best value in the game!

Final Word: Leveling up your Agents' skills isn't a suggestion; it's mandatory. The difference between a level 1 and a level 12 Chain Attack is the difference between clearing a stage with 3-stars and timing out. It affects your damage, your i-frames, your energy generation—everything. So stop sleeping on your resource management! Get into that HIA center, start crafting, and turn your squad into the unstoppable force they were meant to be. See you in the top ranks, Proxies! 💪🔥

Remember: Pulls get you the character, but Chips make them GODS.