Zenless Zone Zero Search, Strike, and Withdraw S2 Speedrun

You can clear both Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Season 2's Search, Strike, and Withdraw seasonal missions in Zenless Zone Zero in as few as two total runs. Achieving this speedrun clear requires navigating directly along main quest paths to reach stage objectives while skipping optional map exploration.

Phase 1 Execution Strategy

To clear Phase 1 in a single run, focus strictly on grid movement efficiency and avoid non-essential side rooms.

• Stick to the Main Route: Move directly toward primary objective markers. Deviating toward hidden chests or optional mob clusters risks hitting exhaustion limits before completing core objectives.
• Bypass Dense Combat: Select navigational shortcuts that allow you to skip high-difficulty combat nodes unless they directly block access to the exit or boss.
• Pick Up Required Items In-Path: Plan movement so required mission items are collected along the primary path rather than taking detours.

Phase 2 Execution Strategy

Phase 2 introduces higher challenge levels, but can still be completed in one run by prioritizing high-value completion nodes.

• Target High-Percentage Nodes: Focus movement on grid nodes that yield the highest progress percentage toward your S2 mission target.
• Mitigate Damage via Agent Switches: Swap characters during traversal to prevent chip damage from environmental hazards and traps. Avoiding low health ensures you do not have to detour to healing nodes.
• Prioritize Shortcuts Over Fights: Choose navigational shortcuts over combat encounters whenever possible, provided your active roster does not require experience from optional encounters.

Strategy Limits and Roster Requirements

A two-run clear prioritizes completion speed over total resource collection. Consider your current team strength before using this approach:

• Resource Trade-offs: Bypassing extra map tiles sacrifices optional drops, including currency, character EXP materials, and lower-tier gear.
• Boss Buff Requirements: Skipping map nodes deprives your squad of temporary stage buffs. If your team lacks the combat power to beat end-of-stage bosses without these buffs, clear the map in three runs instead to avoid failing the attempt and losing progress.

Post-Clear Action

1. Exit the stage once the Phase 2 boss or exit condition is completed.
2. Open the seasonal mission interface to claim your rewards manually, as progression rewards do not always auto-redeem.
3. Redirect daily playtime to long-term progression tasks, such as farming Drive Discs or agent upgrade materials.