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Mastering Basketball Zero requires understanding the strategic impact of Zones. This guide ranks each Zone in tiers based on their in-game effectiveness to help players optimize their builds.
Zones Ranking Overview
Currently, five Zone types exist across four performance tiers (S to C), evaluated through gameplay mechanics and competitive viability.
| Tier | Badge |
|---|---|
| C | Dime, Sprinter, Hustler |
| B | Speed Dribble, Lockdown |
| A | Paint, 777, Unbreakable, Limitless, Animalistic |
| S | Street Dribbler, Quick Draw, Posterizer, Emperor Vision, Real Basketball, Perfectionist, Gold Vision, Chaos |
S- Tier
| Zone Name | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Chaos | Boosts ball-handling velocity and reduces ability cooldowns by 10% | + Enhanced speed and shot execution + Reduced skill delays |
| Perfectionist | Provides additional dribble capacity and extended shooting reach | + Improved mobility + Extended scoring range |
| Gold Vision | Elevates passing dynamics and enables dunk setups | + Rapid transit passes + Enhanced court traversal |
| Emperor Vision | 25% chance to disrupt opponent shots and prevent ball loss | + Defensive disruption + Dribble sustainability |
| Quick Draw | Accelerates shot release and projectile velocity | + Extended range potential + Targeting assistance |
| Posterizer | Guaranteed scoring near the basket with enhanced agility | + Unblockable finishes + Restricted area mobility |
| Real Basketball | Uncontestable dunks with expanded shooting parameters | + Unstoppable finishes + Distance shooting |
| Street Dribbler | Augmented ball control and movement efficiency | + Expanded dribble count + Accelerated ball handling |
A-Tier
| Zone Name | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Limitless | Enhanced accuracy assistance for long-range attempts | + High-value scoring + Remote shot capability – Limited defensive utility |
| Unbreakable | Immunity to stolen ball penalties | + Defensive stability – Offensive limitations |
| Animalistic | Improves verticality and defensive timing | + Elevated mobility – No offensive enhancements |
| 777 | Randomized speed or range improvements | + Situational boosts – Unpredictable activation |
| Paint | Increases off-ball movement and prevents defensive failures | + Fast repositioning + Defensive reliability |
B-Tier
| Zone Name | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Lockdown | Improves defensive reaction speed | + Defensive specialization – Single-purpose utility |
| Speed Dribble | Accelerates ball-handling movement | + Evasive maneuvers – Lacks scoring synergy |
C-Tier
| Zone Name | Perks & Abilities | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Hustle | Boosts loose ball recovery speed | + Scramble efficiency – No specialized mechanics |
| Sprinter | Slight universal speed increase | + General mobility – No distinct advantages |
| Dime | Allies gain temporary speed after passes | + Team support – No self-buffs |
Acquiring Zones
Zones are obtained via in-game spin mechanics. Lucky Spins provide better acquisition rates compared to standard options.
| Rarity | Default Spins | Lucky Spins |
|---|---|---|
| Mythic | 0.50% | 5% |
| Legendary | 2% | 45% |
| Epic | 35% | 50% |
| Rare | 62.50% | – |