When I first saw Caesar's kit leaks in Zenless Zone Zero, I knew this Defense-type character would demand meticulous planning. Her tanky design screams u0022endgame staple,u0022 but those ascension material requirements? Let me tell you, the grind is real – even for a u0022simpleu0022 level 60 cap system. Today Iu0027ll break down everything Iu0027ve pieced together about optimizing her upgrade path once version 1.2 drops.

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Defense-Certified Suffering

What immediately caught my eye was the Defense Certification Seals requirement. Unlike DPS characters needing attack-focused mats, Caesaru0027s ascension forces us into specific farming routes:

  • 15 Basic Defense Seals (green)

  • 30 Intermediate Defense Seals (blue)

  • 45 Advanced Defense Seals (purple)

These primarily drop from:

u0026#8226; Hollow Zerou0027s Corridor 3 (unlocked at Inter-Knot Level 30)

u0026#8226; Defense-type Training Simulators (daily rotation)

Pro tip: Stockpile Energy Serums now! The 1.2 update will likely introduce higher drop rates in new areas.

Physical Skill Grind

Her skill upgrades threw me for a loop. As a Physical damage dealer, Caesar needs three tiers of Physical Chips:

Skill Level Chip Type Quantity
1-3 Basic 18
4-6 Advanced 24
7-10 Expert 36

These come from:

  • Daily Commission rewards

  • HIA Workshop crafting (convert lower-tier chips)

  • Event shops (save those Polychromes!)

The 3-Week Core Skill Wall

Here's where things get brutal. To unlock her Core Skill Level F, we need materials exclusive to the 1.2 weekly boss:

  • 6 Etherium Shards (2 per weekly clear)

  • 3 Neural Cloud Fragments (1 per weekly clear)

This means:

u0026#8226; Minimum 3 weeks of Notorious Hunt clears

u0026#8226; Requires 35,000 Dissonance Points weekly

u0026#8226; Prioritize Energy Regeneration items for multiple attempts

Pre-Farming Strategy

From my beta test experience, here's what you can prep before 1.2:

  1. u3010ufe4fu3011 Max out Energy Serum storage

  2. u3010ufe4fu3011 Farm 200+ Basic Defense Seals (they convert to higher tiers)

  3. u3010ufe4fu3011 Stockpile 50,000 Dennies (material upgrades get pricey)

  4. u3010⚠️u3011 Donu0027t burn Expert Chips yet – save for Caesar's final skill tiers

Final Thoughts

While the 3-week time gate feels punishing, Caesaru0027s crowd control potential makes her worth the wait. Iu0027m personally converting all spare materials into Defense Seals while waiting for 1.2u0027s Expert Challenges. Just remember – this isnu0027t a sprint, but a carefully calculated marathon to make our shield-maiden unstoppable!