Zenless Zone Zero: Should You Pull Nome for Sunbringer?

Skip pulling Nome in Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.3 unless you have at least 160 pulls saved or an active guarantee that ensures you can acquire Sunbringer. While Nome is a tailored off-field enabler designed to maximize Sunbringer's damage ceiling, she is not required to clear endgame Shiyu Defense stages. Free-to-play and low-spending accounts gain far more stability by securing the primary damage dealer first and pairing her with accessible A-Rank supports.

Nome’s Role and Dependency on Sunbringer

Nome operates as an off-field damage amplifier and anomaly driver. Her kit applies rapid anomaly build-up and feeds energy while remaining off-field, allowing Sunbringer to maximize on-field driving time during sustained burst rotations. If your sole objective is reaching Sunbringer's highest theoretical damage ceiling in Version 3.3, Nome provides the most seamless rotation.

However, Nome lacks universal flexibility. Her offensive multipliers rely heavily on Sunbringer's specific attack rhythm and elemental mechanics. If you pull Nome but fail to obtain Sunbringer, Nome's value drops significantly because she cannot offer generalist stat buffs to unrelated damage archetypes. Securing a specialized support before the primary carry creates an unnecessary account bottleneck.

Pity Costs and Version 3.3 Pull Risks

Splitting limited Encrypted Master Tapes between two exclusive S-Rank banners exposes non-spending accounts to high failure rates under the 50/50 system:

• S-Rank Hard Pity: Requires up to 90 Encrypted Master Tapes per S-Rank agent.
• Full Guarantee (Worst Case): Requires up to 180 pulls to overcome a lost 50/50.
• Patch Income Constraints: A standard patch yield rarely provides enough Polychromes to guarantee two consecutive S-Rank characters.

If you spend your savings on Nome and lose the 50/50 on Sunbringer's banner, you risk stranding an enabler without a functional carry. Securing Sunbringer first guarantees an active damage dealer capable of carrying high-difficulty content immediately.

Pull Decision Thresholds

Check your current inventory of Polychromes and Encrypted Master Tapes before spending currency in Version 3.3:

• Under 90 Pulls: Skip Nome entirely. Reserve every pull for Sunbringer to maximize your chance of hitting at least one S-Rank carry.
• 90 to 150 Pulls Without a Guarantee: Skip Nome. Splitting pulls across banners leaves you vulnerable to losing the 50/50 on Sunbringer without recovery resources.
• 160+ Pulls or Active Banner Guarantee: Pull Nome only if you are committed to maining Sunbringer long-term and prioritize rotation comfort.
• Accounts Lacking a Second Team Carry: Skip Nome regardless of pull reserves. Expanding roster coverage across multiple damage archetypes takes precedence over hyper-investing in a single team.

Accessible Support Alternatives for Sunbringer

Sunbringer has high base scaling and self-sufficient mechanics, allowing standard roster supports to clear endgame content comfortably without Nome.

Nicole’s defense shred amplifies Sunbringer's burst phases effectively, while Lucy provides reliable teamwide attack scaling. Although these A-Rank units may require tighter rotation execution than Nome, they provide sufficient output to achieve full star clears in Shiyu Defense.

Stamina and Farming Efficiency

Skipping Nome streamlines your account progression. Leveling two new S-Rank agents simultaneously divides your daily Battery Charge across double the promotion seals, skill chips, and Dennies.

Directing all stamina toward Sunbringer allows you to pre-farm her core materials and focus Disc Drive farming on optimal Critical Rate and Attribute Mastery stats. A fully built Sunbringer paired with well-invested A-Rank supports outperforms a split-resource team featuring an under-leveled Nome and an incomplete carry. Reserve your Polychromes for Sunbringer and rely on accessible supports to handle team amplification.