Mastering the Enigma of the Labyrinth Mode in Zenless Zone Zero

Players tackling the Enigma of the Labyrinth: Operation Bagel in Zenless Zone Zero 3.1 must prioritize reactive combat and movement to survive the unique hound monster encounters. This mode introduces a distinct threat where Eous can be abducted, forcing players to adapt their strategies quickly to recover their companion and maintain momentum. By focusing on positioning and timing your evasion skills, you can effectively neutralize these aggressive foes and progress through the labyrinth's increasingly difficult stages without losing critical ground.

Navigating Hound Monster Encounters

The primary challenge in Operation Bagel is managing the hound-type enemies that actively target Eous. These monsters utilize quick, lunging attacks designed to disrupt your flow and isolate your support unit.

Prioritize Crowd Control: Use characters with high stun potential to keep the hounds from initiating their abduction sequences.
Watch for Audio Cues: The hounds often signal their lunge attacks with distinct sounds, giving you a split-second window to trigger an Evasion or Assist.
Targeting Priority: Always focus your damage output on the hounds currently pursuing or holding Eous to trigger a quick rescue.

Effective Strategies for Operation Bagel

Success in the Enigma of the Labyrinth depends on your ability to balance offensive pressure with defensive awareness. Because this mode features unique environmental and enemy conditions, standard combat rotations may require adjustment.

Combat Optimization Table

Strategy	Goal	Benefit
Aggressive Stun	Interrupt hound lunges	Prevents Eous abduction events
Chain Attack Chains	Maximize burst window	Clears clusters of hounds quickly
Positioning	Keep Eous centered	Minimizes pathing distance for enemies

Managing Eous During Combat

If Eous is captured, your primary goal shifts immediately from damage dealing to target prioritization. Do not panic and spam attacks; instead, focus on the specific hound carrying your companion. Landing a successful strike against the captor will cause it to drop Eous, allowing you to resume your primary combat rotation. Maintaining steady control during these moments is vital to preventing the chain-reaction damage that often leads to failure in higher-difficulty labyrinth stages.