Terminology

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## Terminology

All terminology, abbreviations and similar, commonly used in the world of *Zenless Zone Zero*.

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Contents: # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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A

* **Attack Types** — The different combat styles. There are three types of attack, with Characters being able to have multiple. Read more at Attack Types.

B

* **Bangboo** — intelligent devices unique to New Eridu. Originally created to assist city residents with evacuation in Hollow disasters, but research and technological advancements have evolved to become "comprehensive and versatile intelligent individuals" that are indispensable helpers in New Eridu's daily operations. Read more at Bangboo.
* **Belobog Heavy Industries** — Belobog Heavy Industries is a faction in *Zenless Zone Zero*. Read more at Belobog Heavy Industries.
* **Beta** — Betas are versions of the game that are tested prior to release. Players need to sign up to participate in Beta Tests. These are also commonly referred to at CBT's (Closed Beta Tests). Read more at Beta.

C

* **Characters** — Characters are obtainable units in Zenless Zone Zero, an example would be Anby. Read more at Characters.
* **Cunning Hares** — Cunning Hares is a human resource dispatch agency and a faction in *Zenless Zone Zero*. The agency is officially called "Gentle House," but Nicole prefers the "Cunning Hares" nickname to the original. Read more at Cunning Hares.
* **Currency** — Currencies in New Eridu are a type of Item that allow for the acquisition of other items from Shops. Read more about New Eridu's currency at Currency.

D

* **Disk Drive** — Disk Drives are items in *Zenless Zone Zero* that can be equipped on Characters to increase their Stats. Read more at Disk Drive.

E

* **Ether** — Ether is a substance extracted from Hollows which powers the city. Read more at Ether.
* **Ethereal** — The Ethereal are mysterious monsters that roam the Hollows, and are enemies in *Zenless Zone Zero*. Read more at Ethereal.
* **Etherium** — Etherium, also known as Etherium Collection, are workbench items, adding effects to your Characters when used. Read more at Etherium.
* **Event** — Events in *Zenless Zone Zero* are limited time activities that give players rewards. Read more at Events.

F

* **Factions** — All the different groups or organizations in the world of *Zenless Zone Zero*. Read more about them at Factions.

G

* **Game Systems** — Game Systems refer to subsystems within *Zenless Zone Zero* that the player can interact with, usually to aid in Combat, Progression, and leveling up characters and equipment. Read more at Game Systems.

H

* **H.A.N.D** — H.A.N.D. is a faction in *Zenless Zone Zero*. Read more at H.A.N.D..
* **Hollows** — Hollows are supernatural disasters appearing out of thin air, creating disordered dimensions where monsters known as the Ethereal roam. Read more at Hollows.
* **Hollow Investigative Association** — The Hollow Investigative Association is an organization affiliated with the New Eridu City Administration, and a faction in *Zenless Zone Zero*. Read more at Hollow Investigative Association.
* **Hollow Raiders** — The Hollow Raiders is a group that look for treasure inside the Hollows, and is a faction in *Zenless Zone Zero*. Read more at Hollow Raiders.
* **HoYoLAB** — the official forum for HoYoverse games. Read more at HoYoLAB.
* **Holiday Artwork** — Holiday Artwork is artwork released by *Zenless Zone Zero* on social media to commemorate certain real-world holidays. Read more at Holiday Artwork.

I

* **Items** — **Items** in Zenless Zone Zero are individual objects or units that players can obtain. Read more at Items.

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K

L

* **Language** — The written language in *Zenless Zone Zero* different to the common english alphabet, with each symbol corresponding to a letter in the english alphabet. Read more at Language.

M

* **miHoYo** — miHoYo (Chinese: 米哈游 *Mǐhāyóu*) is a Chinese video game development and publishing studio based in Shanghai, China. The company is the creator of various video games including *Zenless Zone Zero*. Read more at MiHoYo.

N

* **New Eridu** — New Eridu is the last surviving city after contemporary civilization was destroyed by the Hollows, it is where Random Play and other in-game stores are located. Read more at New Eridu.
* **New Eridu City Adminstration** — The New Eridu City Administration is the government of New Eridu and a faction in *Zenless Zone Zero*. Read more at New Eridu City Administration.
* **New Eridu Settlers Guide** — The New Eridu Settlers Guide is a publication released by the City Administration to aid those who wish to enter New Eridu. Read more at New Eridu Settlers Guide.
* **NPCs** — **Non-Player Characters** (NPCs) are characters which that cannot be controlled by the player. Read more at NPCs.

O

* **OBOLS Squad** — OBOLS Squad is a faction in *Zenless Zone Zero*. Read more at OBOLS Squad.

P

* **"Phaethon"** — a well-known Proxy in New Eridu referring to Wise and Belle acting together as one Proxy. Read more at "Phaethon".
* **Proxies** — Proxies are individuals who guide those who enter the Hollows. Read more at Proxies.
* **Proxy Network** — The **Proxy Network**, also known as "INTER-KNOT", is an organization in Zenless Zone Zero which assists individuals in finding Proxies to guide them through the hollows. Read more at Proxy Network.

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R

* **Random Play** — **Random Play** is a location in New Eridu where customers can watch movies, it is owned by Wise and Belle. Read more at Random Play.

S

* **Section 6** — Hollow Special Operations Section 6, abbreviated as **H.S.O.S.6.**, is a frontline operational unit of the Special Operations Department of Hollow Special Operations, an armed force belonging to H.A.N.D.. Read more at Section 6.
* **Survive in A Hollow** — Survive in A Hollow is the first volume of the New Eridu Settlers Guide. Read more at Survive in A Hollow.

T

* **The Bangboo** — The Bangboo is the third volume of the New Eridu Settlers Guide. Read more at The Bangboo.
* **The City Life** — The City Life is the second volume of the New Eridu Settlers Guide. Read more at The City Life.
* **The Corrupted** — The Corrupted are individuals who have become corrupted and mutated by the Unknown Substance inside the Hollows. Read more at The Corrupted.
* **THE NEWS** — THE NEW'S is a magazine from Zenless Zone Zero, published on the HoYoLAB Type II account. Read more at The News.

U

* **Unknown Substance** — The Unknown Substance *(official name unknown)* is a substance found in the Hollows that is as ubiquitous as air. It holds great potential as a resource but is also mysteriously corruptive. Individuals can become corrupted by this substance, gradually turning into The Corrupted. Read more at Unknown Substance.

V

* **Victoria House Keeping** — Victoria Housekeeping Co. is a human resource dispatch agency and a faction in *Zenless Zone Zero*. Read more at Victoria Housekeeping.
* **Voice Actors** — Voice Actors (VAs), also known as Character Voices (CVs) are people who provide voice talent for characters. Read more at Voice Actors.
* **Versions** — Versions are updates that can add or alter existing content in Zenless Zone Zero. Read more at Versions.

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Z

* **Zenless Zone Zero** — Zenless Zone Zero (Chinese: 绝区零 *Jué Qū Líng*, "Perilous Zone Zero") is an upcoming free-to-play action RPG developed and published by HoYoverse. Read more at Zenless Zone Zero.