Billy Kid

Zenless Zone Zero · Battle Android, Member of the Cunning Hares (Gentle House), Former Champion for the Sons of Calydon and of the Outer Ring, Self-Proclaimed "Starlight Knight"

Base

Tier
8-C
Attack Potency
Building Level
Speed
Superhuman, up to Massively Hypersonic
Durability
Building Level

Starlight Billy

Tier
8-C
Attack Potency
Building Level
Speed
Superhuman, up to Massively Hypersonic
Durability
Building Level

Powers and abilities

  • Superhuman Physical Characteristics
  • Acrobatics (Hypermobility; Shown himself to be an acrobatic fighter capable of jumps, twists, and turns. Has been described as being incredibly flexible despite being an Intelligent Construct)
  • Enhanced Senses (Has been directly stated to have visual components that are superior to the average person. Other Intelligent Constructs, such as Qingyi, have also been shown to have enhanced senses comparable to that of thirens like Ben. Was able to sense that he and the other Cunning Hares were being followed while inside of a Hollow. Capable of sensing high concentrations of Ether, even through hollow fissures)
  • Gun Mastery (Proficient in utilizing his dual revolvers)
  • Inorganic Physiology (Type 2; Is an Intelligent Construct, and therefore, inorganic in nature)
  • Longevity (Unable to die of old age as a result of being an Intelligent Construct. Is implied to have been created during the time of the Old Civilization, making him at least over a century old)
  • Social Influencing:
  • Social Position and Reputation & Instigating Fear (Billy is a member of the Cunning Hares, an odd job agency infamous within the Hollow commission fee. Additionally, as the former Champion of the Outer Ring, Billy has gained a reputation that has followed him even after retiring the role, having entire legends told about his former position as Calydon's champion. Being recognized as the former Champion was enough to elicit fear into a group of Hollow raiders, causing them to flee the scene entirely)
  • Limited Status Effect Inducement (When Billy deals enough Physical DMG, he applies Assault and Flinch to enemies. Assault interrupts an enemy and deals massive Physical DMG, while Flinch increases the Daze taken by an enemy for a limited time, making them more susceptible to becoming stunned)
  • Minor Explosion Manipulation (Stated to have explosive bullets according to his Mindscape Cinema 04)
  • Vehicular Mastery (Has been shown capable of driving cars and trucks on multiple occasions, and is also proficient in driving his signature motorcycle)
  • Danmaku (via Starlight Sanction, Starlight, Shine Bright, and Rocking Footwork)
  • Afterimage Creation (via Starlight, Shine Bright and Rocking Footwork. Capable of moving fast enough to create afterimages)
  • Transformation (By tapping the module on his chest, Billy can transform himself into his Starlight form)
  • Analytical Prediction (Billy's signature W-Engine, Starlight Engine Replica, is a supercomputing W-Engine that specializes in aim assist and calculating trajectories)
  • Limited Damage Boost :
  • Billy's Core Passive, "Steady Shot" increases his DMG by a set percentage when entering the Crouching Shot state during his Basic Attack.
  • Mindscape Cinema 02: "Roaming Gunslinger" increases the DMG of his Dodge Counter by 25%.
  • Mindscape Cinema 06: "Starlight Hero" increases his DMG by 6% when accumulating 10 hits on enemies or triggering a perfect dodge, stacking up to 5 times and lasting until he's hit by an attack.
  • Billy's signature W-Engine, "Starlight Engine Replica" increases his Physical DMG by 57.5% for 8 seconds upon hitting an enemy at least 6 meters away with a Basic or Dash Attack.
  • Limited Statistics Amplification (via Vital View. When Billy dodges attacks, his perception is enhanced to the point where enemy attacks and projectiles such as bullets appear to be moving in slow motion)
  • Ether Corruption (Can move and fight within the Hollows perfectly fine. Prolonged exposure to a Hollow can result in Ether Corruption, which can turn both inorganic and organic beings into Ethereals. It is noted Ether strikes faster and more intensely on beings with "souls", such as humans and thirens as well as machines who have passed the forbidden fruit test, a test to determine if an AI construct is self aware)
  • Bodily Weaponry (Artificial; When transformed, Billy gains a specialized arm cannon capable of morphing into a variety of different weapons, such as a blade and a blaster)
  • Statistics Amplification (Billy's Starlight transformation enhances his Ether aptitude, giving him an overall upgrade to his combat performance)
  • Weapon Control (Capable of summoning his motorcycle to him on command, which comes equipped with retractable razor blades on it's tires and lasers that it can shoot out from it's exhaust pipes)
  • Explosion Manipulation (Can create explosions with his modified arm cannon)
  • Limited Damage Boost :
  • Starlight Billy's Core Passive, Knight's Resolve increases the CRIT DMG of Special Attack: Drive Suppression by 45% for 45 seconds when the attack is activated.
  • Mindscape Cinema 02: Wasteland Automaton increases the DMG dealt by his Basic Attack, EX Special Attack, and Ultimate by 50%. Additionally, hitting a stunned enemy with Special Attack: Drive Suppression grants Billy the Turbocharged effect, increasing the next instance of his EX Special Attack's Crit DMG by 50%.
  • Mindscape Cinema 04: Flames of Justice increases Billy's Crit DMG by 8% for each use of his Special Attack, stacking twice and lasting 45 seconds.
  • Mindscape Cinema 06: Starlight Knight increases the Sheer DMG of Billy's Basic Attack and Ultimate by 18%.
  • Starlight Billy's signature W-Engine, Starlight Rider Faceplate increases his Physical Sheer DMG by 16%, stacking twice and lasting for 30 seconds.
  • Limited Damage Reduction (Billy's Core Passive reduces the DMG he takes by 50% when at 25% HP or lower)
  • Limited Healing :
  • Billy's Basic Attack : Knight's Technique restores a small amount of HP.
  • Billy's Dodge Counter : Duel King restores 10% of his Max HP when hitting an enemy.
  • Billy's EX Special Attack : High-Traction Wheels restores 30% of his Max HP upon activation.
  • Billy's EX Special Attack : Rocking Footwork restores 15% of his Max HP upon activation.
  • Durability Negation (Starlight Billy's attacks are considered Sheer DMG, allowing him to ignore enemy defenses and bypass things such as Miasma Shields, which protect the enemy using Miasma until they're destroyed)
  • Limited Resistance Negation (Billy's Mindscape Cinema 01 allows him to ignore 18% of an enemy's Physical RES for 45 seconds when landing an EX Special Attack)

Weaknesses

Has a tendency to act goofy even in serious situations, which has led to him getting taken off guard on numerous occasions. BaseStarlight Core Passive: Steady Shot - Billy's DMG increases by a set percentage when he enters Crouching Shot during his Basic Attack. The effect ends if he moves or is hit by an attack. Basic Attack: Full Firepower: Unleashes a piercing shot from his revolvers, dealing Physical DMG. Unleashes a powerful shot called Rolling Shot after either holding Full Firepower for a brief amount of time while not moving or maneuvering while unleashing the attack, allowing him to enter Crouching Shot where he rapidly fires his revolvers to deal continuous Physical DMG to the target. Dash Attack: Starlight Sanction: Spins while maneuvering to fire bullets in multiple directions, dealing Physical DMG to nearby enemies within a large area. Dodge Counter: Fair Fight: Counters with a powerful explosive shot after dodging the enemies attack. Special Attack: Stand Still: Unleashes up to 3 strong piercing shots in a line, dealing Physical DMG. EX Special Attack: Clearance Time: Launches powerful explosive bullets in a line, dealing massive Physical DMG. Ultimate: Starlight, Shine Bright: Rapidly moves as he unleashes powerful explosive bullets in multiple directions, dealing massive Physical DMG to nearby enemies within a large area. Core Passive: Knight's Resolve - All of Billy's Physical DMG dealt is Sheer DMG, which ignores enemy DEF. Each use of Special Attack: Drive Suppression increases his CRIT DMG by 45% for 45 seconds, with repeated triggers refreshing the duration. When at 25% HP or lower, Billy's DMG taken is reduced by 50%. Hitting an enemy with his Basic Attack, Dodge Counter, or EX Special Attack allows him to restore his HP. Basic Attack: Knight's Technique - Performs up to four attacks forward, dealing Physical DMG. Restores a small amount of HP on hit. Basic Attack Alternative: Full-Throttle Starlight - Charges forward on his motorcycle, then fires a laser beam, dealing massive Physical DMG. Dash Attack: Starlight Retribution - Performs a quick forward slash, dealing Physical DMG. Dodge Counter: Duel King - Fires a blast from his arm cannon, dealing Physical DMG. If this skill is triggered via a Perfect Dodge, hitting an enemy restores 10% of Billy's max HP, and it can be chained into the 4th hit of his Basic Attack. Dodge Counter Alternative: Afterfire Spin - Spins with the bike to deal Physical DMG to surrounding enemies. This attack can automatically chain into his EX Special Attack. Special Attack: Drive Suppression - Summons his motorcycle and then swiftly crashes into enemies, continuously dealing Physical DMG. This attack can be chained into his EX Special Attack. Special Attack Alternative: Run Wild - Kicks his motorcycle at enemies, dealing Physical DMG. This attack can be chained into his Dodge Counter. EX Special Attack: Cool Wheelie - Lifts his motorcycle to attack enemies, dealing Physical DMG. This attack can be chained into both his Special and EX Special Attacks. EX Special Attack Alternative: High-Traction Wheels - Slams down with his motorcycle, dealing Physical DMG. Upon activating the attack, Billy restores 30% of his HP. EX Special Attack Alternative: Rocking Footwork - Uses his motorcycle and hand cannon for a combined attack, dealing Physical DMG. Upon activating the attack, Billy restores 15% of his HP. Ultimate: Starlight Knight Flying Kick - Leaps into the air and delivers a flying kick at the target, dealing massive Physical DMG.

Ranked tied for #10 of 42 in Zenless Zone Zero by strength.

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