Hugo, a member of The Mockingbird, is a new playable Agent that will be released in Zenless Zone Zero version 1.7, expected to go live on August 09, 2025. With the help of this guide, you can start farming his ascension and skill level-up materials right away.
His drip marketing post has already confirmed his Attribute and Specialty, so it is not difficult to guess his materials.

Hugo level-up materials
Hugo is an Attack-specialty Agent in ZZZ, so you will need the following items for his ascension:
For Hugo’s skills, you can farm the items listed below:
Lastly, the materials required to level up Hugo’s Core Skills haven’t been revealed officially. However,@hiragara on Xclaims that you will need to farm the following:
We will update the Core Skill materials once they are officially confirmed.

Where to farm Hugo’s ascension and skill materials
Basic Attack Certification Seal, Advanced Attack Certification Seal, and Pioneer’s Certification Seal
you may farm the Basic Attack Certification Seal, Advanced Attack Certification Seal, and Pioneer’s Certification Seal by challenging the Attack Drill Combat Simulation to upgrade Hugo’s level cap. You can also use the Dismantle function to obtain these seals.
Basic Freeze Chip, Advanced Freeze Chip, and Specialized Freeze Chip
you’re able to complete the Icing Test Combat Simulation to farm Basic Freeze Chip, Advanced Freeze Chip, and Specialized Freeze Chip.
Hamster Cage Pass
You will obtain the Hamster Cage Pass from the events and the New Eridu City Fund Battle Pass to max Hugo’s skills.
Ferocious Grip
You can farm the Ferocious Grip by Newborn Dead End Butcher Notorious Hunt to level up Hugo’s Core Skills. This game mode can only be unlocked after reaching Inter-Knot Level 30 in Zenless Zone Zero.
Higher Dimensional Data: Falling Fist
Higher Dimensional Data: Falling Fist is also one of the materials needed to level up Hugo’s Core Skill. You can obtain it by completing the Rampant Brute Expert Challenge.
And that’s the full Hugo ascension and skill level-up materials farming guide. Happy farming!







