Grace Howard
Last updated 2026-08-23
Grace Howard(
-Rank, 
Electric, 
) is a playable Agent in Zenless Zone Zero, and the Lead Tech of 
Belobog Heavy Industries.
Combat Info
Stats & Promotions
| Promotion Level | Level | Base HP | Base ATK | Base DEF | Promotion Costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1/10 | 602 | 119 | 48 | (0 → 1) 24,000 |
| 10/10 | 1,336 | 183 | 106 | ||
| 1 | 10/20 | 1,749 | 225 | 139 | (1 → 2) 56,000 |
| 20/20 | 2,566 | 296 | 205 | ||
| 2 | 20/30 | 2,979 | 339 | 238 | (2 → 3) 120,000 |
| 30/30 | 3,795 | 410 | 304 | ||
| 3 | 30/40 | 4,208 | 452 | 337 | (3 → 4) 200,000 |
| 40/40 | 5,024 | 523 | 402 | ||
| 4 | 40/50 | 5,436 | 566 | 436 | (4 → 5) 400,000 |
| 50/50 | 6,253 | 637 | 502 | ||
| 5 | 50/60 | 6,666 | 679 | 535 | — |
| 60/60 | 7,482 | 750 | 600 |
800,000
Skills
 Basic Attack |
Basic Attack
| Name | Primary Type | Secondary Type |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Attack: High-Pressure Spike | Basic Attack | |
| Press to launch this attack. Unleashes up to 4 strikes, dealing Physical DMG and Electric DMG. While launching Basic Attacks, drag the joystick to attack while moving. This allows Grace to reposition herself and deal Physical DMG. 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. | ||
 Dodge |
Dodge
| Name | Primary Type | Secondary Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge: Safety Regulation | Dodge | |
| Press to dodge: A rapid dodge. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. | ||
| Dash Attack: Quick Inspection | Dodge | Dash Attack |
| Press during a dodge to activate: Slide forward while shooting, dealing Physical DMG. | ||
| Dodge Counter: Violation Penalty | Dodge | Dodge Counter |
| Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Throws a grenade at enemies, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. | ||
 Assist |
Assist
| Name | Primary Type | Secondary Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quick Assist: Incident Management | Assist | Quick Assist |
| When the on-field character is launched in the air, press to activate: Throws a grenade at the enemy, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. | ||
| Evasive Assist: Rapid Risk Response | Assist | Evasive Assist |
| When the character on field is about to be attacked, press to activate: Dodges the enemy's attack and activates Vital View. | ||
| Assist Follow-Up: Counter Volt Needle | Assist | Assist Follow-Up |
| Press after an Evasive Assist to activate: Unleashes a spinning hail of bullets against enemies in front and throws a grenade, dealing Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. | ||
 Special Attack |
Special Attack
| Name | Primary Type | Secondary Type |
|---|---|---|
| Special Attack: Obstruction Removal | Special Attack | |
Press  to activate:Throws a grenade to the front, dealing Electric DMG. Upon use, drag the joystick to change directions. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. | ||
| EX Special Attack: Supercharged Obstruction Removal | Special Attack | EX Special Attack |
| With enough Energy, press to activate: Leap in the air and throw two grenades to the front, dealing massive Electric DMG. Upon use, drag the joystick to change directions. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. | ||
 Chain Attack |
Chain Attack
| Name | Primary Type | Secondary Type |
|---|---|---|
| Chain Attack: Collaborative Construction | Chain Attack | |
| When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate: Throws three grenades into the air then strafes to detonate them, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. | ||
| Ultimate: Demolition Blast - Beware | Chain Attack | Ultimate |
| When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: Throws a custom grenade which explodes in the air and splits into four smaller grenades, dealing massive Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. | ||
 Core |
Core
| Name | Primary Type | Secondary Type |
|---|---|---|
| Core Passive: Pre-Driven Needle | Core Skill | Core Passive |
| When Grace's Basic Attack or Dash Attack hits an enemy and deals Physical DMG, 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 X%.
| ||
| Additional Ability: Tech Support Dept. | Core Skill | Additional Ability |
| 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 DMG 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. | ||
Skill Enhancement
Total Cost: (1 → 12 for one skill)
500,000
Core Skill Enhancement
| Core Skill Enhancement | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Requires: Agent Level 15 |
|
5,000 |
|
Requires: Agent Level 25 |
|
12,000 |
|
Requires: Agent Level 35 |
|
28,000 |
|
Requires: Agent Level 45 |
|
60,000 |
|
Requires: Agent Level 55 |
|
100,000 |
|
Requires: Agent Level 60 |
|
200,000 |
| Totals | |||
| MAX | Requires: Agent Level 60 |
|
405,000 |
Mindscape Cinema
Each Mindscape awakening requires 
Agent Focus: Grace ×1.
Agent Focus: Grace ×1.
01
Recharge Chamber
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.
Within the same move, this effect can grant a max of 2 Energy to all squad members.
02
Lightning Piercer
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.
03
Chief Mechanic
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
04
Burst Capacitor
When Grace uses her EX Special Attack, she gains 6 stacks of Charge (max 6 stacks).
When her Basic Attack: High-Pressure Spike or Dash Attack: Quick Inspection hits an enemy, 1 stack of Charge is consumed, increasing her Energy Generation Rate of the attack by 20%.
When her Basic Attack: High-Pressure Spike or Dash Attack: Quick Inspection hits an enemy, 1 stack of Charge is consumed, increasing her Energy Generation Rate of the attack by 20%.
05
Frosty Cold Iron Witch
Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2
06
Detonation Trigger
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 DMG to 200%.
Potential Vision
Each Potential awakening requires 
Potential Silhouette: Grace ×1.
Potential Silhouette: Grace ×1.
01
Steel Symphony I
Unlocks: Basic Attack: High-Pressure Spike (AP), Dodge Counter: Violation Penalty (AP), Special Attack: Obstruction Removal (AP), EX Special Attack: Supercharged Obstruction Removal (AP), Pulse (AP), Special Attack: Obstruction Removal - Cycle (AP), Ultimate: Demolition Blast - Beware (AP), Additional Ability: Tech Support Dept. (AP)
02
Steel Symphony II
Unlocks: Awakened Potential: Overclocked Engineering Engine (AP)
Awakened Potential: Overclocked Engineering Engine
When consuming Zap, gain Enhanced Zap, increasing Electric DMG by 10% for 25s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
Awakened Potential: Overclocked Engineering Engine
When consuming Zap, gain Enhanced Zap, increasing Electric DMG by 10% for 25s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
03
Steel Symphony III
Awakened Potential: Overclocked Engineering Engine
When consuming Zap, gain Enhanced Zap, increasing Electric DMG by 15% for 25s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
When consuming Zap, gain Enhanced Zap, increasing Electric DMG by 15% for 25s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
04
Steel Symphony IV
Awakened Potential: Overclocked Engineering Engine
When consuming Zap, gain Enhanced Zap, increasing Electric DMG by 20% for 25s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
When consuming Zap, gain Enhanced Zap, increasing Electric DMG by 20% for 25s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
05
Steel Symphony V
Awakened Potential: Overclocked Engineering Engine
When consuming Zap, gain Enhanced Zap, increasing Electric DMG by 25% for 25s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
When consuming Zap, gain Enhanced Zap, increasing Electric DMG by 25% for 25s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
06
Steel Symphony VI
Awakened Potential: Overclocked Engineering Engine
When consuming Zap, gain Enhanced Zap, increasing Electric DMG by 30% for 25s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
When consuming Zap, gain Enhanced Zap, increasing Electric DMG by 30% for 25s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
| Basic Attack |
Basic Attack
| Name | Primary Type | Secondary Type |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Attack: High-Pressure Spike [Potential Vision] | Basic Attack | |
| Press to activate: Unleashes up to 4 attacks, dealing Physical DMG and Electric DMG. While launching Basic Attacks, drag the joystick to attack while moving. This allows Grace to reposition herself and deal Physical DMG. If used after the 1st or 2nd hit of a Basic Attack, pressing again resumes the combo from the 3rd or 4th hit of the Basic Attack.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. | ||
| Dodge |
Dodge
| Name | Primary Type | Secondary Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge Counter: Violation Penalty [Potential Vision] | Dodge | Dodge Counter |
| Press during a Perfect Dodge to activate: Throws a grenade at enemies, dealing Electric DMG, then automatically triggers the Basic Attack's 4th hit. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. | ||
| Assist |
Assist
No skills under this category could be found.
| Special Attack |
Special Attack
| Name | Primary Type | Secondary Type |
|---|---|---|
| Special Attack: Obstruction Removal [Potential Vision] | Special Attack | |
| Press to activate: Throws a grenade forward, dealing Electric DMG. During the skill, drag the joystick to reposition in that direction. When activated via consuming Zap, dodge incoming enemy attacks. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. | ||
| EX Special Attack: Supercharged Obstruction Removal [Potential Vision] | Special Attack | EX Special Attack |
| With enough Energy, press to activate: Leaps into the air and throws two grenades forward, dealing massive Electric DMG. During the skill, drag the joystick to change directions. If Zap reaches max stacks, throws an additional Vortex Cluster Grenade, generating an electromagnetic field at the point of detonation that pulls in enemies and deals Electric DMG. Character is invulnerable while using this skill. | ||
| Pulse [Potential Vision] | Special Attack | |
| Activating an Ultimate grants 25 stacks of Pulse (max 25 stacks). When gaining Zap, consumes 1 stack of Pulse. After consuming Pulse to obtain 8 stacks of Zap, the next grenade throw includes an additional Pulse Grenade. If it hits an enemy suffering Ether, Electric, Fire, Physical, Ice, or Wind Anomaly, it triggers Abloom: deals an additional instance of DMG equal to 560%/280%/700%/50%/70%/28% of the original Anomaly's DMG. While in the Pulse state, Special Attack: Obstruction Removal - Cycle is unlocked. | ||
| Special Attack: Obstruction Removal - Cycle [Potential Vision] | Special Attack | |
| While in the Pulse state, hold to activate: Repeatedly hurls grenades forward during the skill, dealing Electric DMG and granting 1 Zap stack each time grenades are thrown. During the skill, tilt the joystick to reposition and dodge enemy attacks. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill. | ||
| Chain Attack |
Chain Attack
| Name | Primary Type | Secondary Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate: Demolition Blast - Beware [Potential Vision] | Chain Attack | Ultimate |
| When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press to activate: Throws a custom grenade which explodes in the air and splits into four smaller grenades, dealing massive Electric DMG. Gains 8 stacks of Zap and 25 stacks of Pulse (max 25 stacks). Character is invulnerable while using this skill. | ||
| Core |
Core
| Name | Primary Type | Secondary Type |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Ability: Tech Support Dept. [Potential Vision] | Core Skill | Additional Ability |
| When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction, or is an Anomaly character: When Grace's EX Special Attack hits an enemy, the next time that target is afflicted with Shock, that instance of Shock DMG is increased by 18%, stacking up to 2 times. This effect can trigger on each enemy only once per skill use, and all stacks reset when the Shock state ends. | ||
| Awakened Potential: Overclocked Engineering Engine [Potential Vision] | Core Skill | Awakened Potential |
| When consuming Zap, gain Enhanced Zap, increasing Electric DMG by X% for 25s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.
| ||
Availability
- The permanent Signal Search: Star-Studded Cast
- Every Exclusive Channel
Shop Availability
| Source | Cost | Stock |
|---|---|---|
| Collectible Exchange |  ×2 | 7 |
Featured
Grace Howard has not been promoted or featured with a drop-rate boost in any Signal Searches.
Other Languages
| Language | Official Name |
|---|---|
| English | Grace Howard |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 格莉丝・霍华德 Gélìsī Huòhuádé |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 格莉絲・霍華德 Gélìsī Huòhuádé |
| Japanese | グレース・ハワード Gurēsu Hawādo |
| Korean | 그레이스 하워드 Geureiseu Hawodeu |
| Spanish | Grace Howard |
| French | Grace Howard |
| Russian | Грейс Ховард Greys Khovard |
| Thai | Grace Howard |
| Vietnamese | Grace Howard |
| German | Grace Howard |
| Indonesian | Grace Howard |
| Portuguese | Grace Howard |
Change History
Released in Version 1.0 - Welcome To New Eridu
- Grace was made available through the Collectible Exchange.
- Grace was added to the Potential Vision system, with a new set of optional skill upgrades:
- Basic Attack: High-Pressure Spike (AP)
- Dodge Counter: Violation Penalty (AP)
- Special Attack: Obstruction Removal (AP)
- EX Special Attack: Supercharged Obstruction Removal (AP)
- Pulse (AP)
- Special Attack: Obstruction Removal - Cycle (AP)
- Ultimate: Demolition Blast - Beware (AP)
- Additional Ability: Tech Support Dept. (AP)
- Awakened Potential: Overclocked Engineering Engine (AP)
- The description for Grace's Mindscape 04: Burst Capacitor was changed:
- Old: 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%. - New: When Grace uses her EX Special Attack, she gains 6 stacks of Charge (max 6 stacks).
When her Basic Attack: High-Pressure Spike or Dash Attack: Quick Inspection hits an enemy, 1 stack of Charge is consumed, increasing her Energy Generation Rate of the attack by 20%.
- Old: When Grace uses her EX Special Attack, she gains 6 stacks of Charge (max 6 stacks).
- Grace Howard's English Voice Actor was changed from: Chelsea Kwoka[4] to Megan Shipman.[1]
- Optimizes the way buff icons are displayed for Agent "Grace's" different "Electric" stacks.
- Grace Howard was released.
- Grace Howard was created.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Twitch: EN VA Self Announcement
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Official CN Zenless Zone Zero Website
- ↑ HoYoLAB: Official HoYoLAB Account
- ↑ Twitter: VA Announcement
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