Zenless Zone Zero Zhao Materials: Ascension and Skill Level Up Mats Leaked

Zhao is set to join Zenless Zone Zero as a Defense specialist from the Ice roster, and fans are already preparing for her arrival. With leaks from the ZZZ 2.5 closed beta, players now have a detailed look at the materials needed to ascend and level up Zhao’s skills.

Zenless Zone Zero Zhao Ascension Materials

Zhao’s ascension materials are centered around Defense Certification Seals and Freeze Chips, reflecting her defensive and icy attributes. Here’s what you’ll need to ascend her to maximum level:

• Level 20: Basic Defense Certification Seal x4, 24,000 Dennies
• Level 30: Advanced Defense Certification Seal x12, 56,000 Dennies, 1x Master Tape
• Level 40: Advanced Defense Certification Seal x20, 120,000 Dennies
• Level 50: Defender Certification Seal x10, 200,000 Dennies, 1x Master Tape
• Level 60: Defender Certification Seal x20, 400,000 Dennies

Zenless Zone Zero Zhao Skill Level Up Materials

To unlock Zhao’s full potential, you’ll need to upgrade her skills using Freeze Chips and other rare items. Here’s the breakdown:

• Skill Level 2: Basic Freeze Chip x2, 2,000 Dennies
• Skill Level 3: Basic Freeze Chip x3, 3,000 Dennies
• Skill Level 4: Advanced Freeze Chip x2, 6,000 Dennies
• Skill Level 5: Advanced Freeze Chip x3, 9,000 Dennies
• Skill Level 6: Advanced Freeze Chip x4, 12,000 Dennies
• Skill Level 7: Advanced Freeze Chip x6, 18,000 Dennies
• Skill Level 8: Specialized Freeze Chip x5, 45,000 Dennies
• Skill Level 9: Specialized Freeze Chip x8, 67,500 Dennies
• Skill Level 10: Specialized Freeze Chip x10, 90,000 Dennies
• Skill Level 11: Specialized Freeze Chip x12, 112,500 Dennies
• Skill Level 12: Specialized Freeze Chip x15, Hamster Cage Pass x1, 135,000 Dennies

ZZZ Zhao Core Skill Upgrade Materials

Upgrading Zhao’s core skills requires a mix of boss materials and Dennies:

• Core Skill A: 5,000 Dennies
• Core Skill B: Small Boss material x2, 12,000 Dennies
• Core Skill C: Small Boss material x4, 28,000 Dennies
• Core Skill D: Weekly Boss material x2, Small Boss material x9, 60,000 Dennies
• Core Skill E: Weekly Boss material x3, Small Boss material x15, 100,000 Dennies
• Core Skill F: Weekly Boss material x4, Small Boss material x30, 200,000 Dennies

ZZZ 2.5 beta - via Hiragara

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— K E I S E V (@NotKeisev) November 23, 2025

Where to Farm Materials

• Defense Certification Seals: Obtain from the Defense Drill, accessible via the VR device in the HIA Club building.
• Freeze Chips: Farm from the Icing Test combat challenge using the same VR device.
• Hamster Cage Pass: Earned by reaching level 30 on the New Eridu City Fund battle pass or through limited-time events.

Well, for now, the information has come from leaks and can change at any time, so be careful. But based on the leaks, Zhao seems to be an interesting character. So, save Hamster Cage Passes for key skill upgrades, and pre-farm Defense Seals and Freeze Chips to ensure a smooth upgrade path when Zhao arrives.