Zenless Zone Zero Ariel Bangboo: An Outstanding Partner Signal Search Guide
Ariel is the new permanent S-Rank Bangboo joining Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1. After the Version 3.1 update, players can select Ariel through the “An Outstanding Partner” Bangboo Channel and use Signal Search to obtain it.
The important part is that Ariel is not a limited-time Bangboo. Once Version 3.1 goes live, Ariel becomes part of the permanent Bangboo Channel.
Players also get a guaranteed targeting system for S-Rank Bangboos. After selecting an S-Rank Bangboo, the next S-Rank Bangboo obtained through this channel is guaranteed to be the selected target.
Zenless Zone Zero Ariel Bangboo Overview
Ariel becomes permanently available in the Bangboo Channel after the Version 3.1 update. This makes the new Bangboo different from limited Agents and W-Engines that appear only during specific Signal Search periods.
The main feature of this Signal Search is the ability to choose which S-Rank Bangboo you want before searching. If an S-Rank result appears, it will be the Bangboo you selected.
This system also lets players change their selected target without losing their existing Signal Search progress.
| Ariel Signal Search Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Bangboo | Ariel |
| Rarity | S-Rank |
| Channel | An Outstanding Partner |
| Channel Type | Bangboo Channel |
| Availability | Permanent after the Version 3.1 update |
| Target System | Select an S-Rank Bangboo before Signal Searching |
| S-Rank Guarantee | The selected Bangboo is guaranteed when an S-Rank is obtained |
| Target Switching | Allowed without resetting Signal Search count |
How the Ariel Bangboo Signal Search Works
Players must select an S-Rank Bangboo before starting their Signal Search. This selection determines which S-Rank Bangboo will be guaranteed when the next S-Rank result appears.
The system does not guarantee that every Signal Search will produce an S-Rank Bangboo. Instead, the guarantee applies when you obtain an S-Rank Bangboo through the relevant channel.
For example, if Ariel is selected as the target and an S-Rank Bangboo appears, that S-Rank result will be Ariel. Players therefore do not have to worry about receiving a different S-Rank Bangboo from the selected target pool.
Can You Change Your Selected Bangboo?
Yes, players can switch their selected S-Rank Bangboo without resetting their Signal Search count. This is one of the most important details in the Version 3.1 Bangboo Channel update.
Changing the target does not erase the number of Signal Searches already made. Players can therefore adjust their selection without giving up their existing progress toward the guaranteed S-Rank result.
This is useful for players who change their team plans or decide they want a different Bangboo after making progress on the channel.
Ariel Guarantee and Signal Search Progress
The S-Rank guarantee applies only within the Bangboo Channel. Players should not treat the Signal Search count for “An Outstanding Partner” as shared progress with character or W-Engine channels.
Zenless Zone Zero separates its Signal Search systems by channel type. The official Version 3.1 notice states that the guarantee count for this Bangboo Channel is independent of other channel types.
That means progress made on another Signal Search type does not affect the Bangboo Channel guarantee. Likewise, Bangboo Signal Search progress does not carry over to character or W-Engine channels.
| Signal Search Rule | What It Means for Players |
|---|---|
| Select an S-Rank Bangboo | Choose the Bangboo you want before searching |
| S-Rank obtained | The selected Bangboo is guaranteed |
| Change target | Allowed without resetting Signal Search count |
| Bangboo Channel progress | Applies only to the Bangboo Channel |
| Other Channel progress | Does not affect the Bangboo Channel guarantee |
| Ariel availability | Permanent after the Version 3.1 update |
Why Ariel’s Permanent Availability Matters
Ariel’s permanent addition gives players another long-term S-Rank Bangboo option instead of tying the Bangboo to a short event window. Players don't need to rush their decision just because the new Bangboo arrived with Version 3.1.
This is especially useful for players still developing their account. They can consider Ariel alongside the other available S-Rank Bangboos and decide which one best fits their preferred teams.
The target-switching system adds another layer of flexibility. Players can select one Bangboo initially and change that choice later without losing their existing Signal Search count.
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What Players Should Know Before Signal Searching
Players should choose their target carefully before making Signal Searches, even though the target can be changed later. The selected S-Rank determines which Bangboo will be guaranteed when an S-Rank is obtained.
Players should also remember that the guarantee does not transfer between different Signal Search categories. Saving progress on another channel will not build toward the Bangboo Channel guarantee.
Check the Channel Before Searching
The “An Outstanding Partner” channel is the relevant channel for Ariel. Players should confirm that they are using the Bangboo Channel before spending their available Signal Search resources.
This matters because each channel type has its own guarantee tracking. Searching on a different channel will not advance the Bangboo Channel count.
Select Your Preferred S-Rank
Players need to select an S-Rank Bangboo before beginning the Signal Search. Players can select Ariel to target the new Version 3.1 Bangboo.
The selection acts as the target for the S-Rank guarantee. If players later change their minds, they can switch to another available S-Rank without losing their existing Signal Search count.
Understand What the Guarantee Does
The guarantee applies when an S-Rank Bangboo is obtained, not to every individual Signal Search. Players should therefore distinguish between the channel’s S-Rank guarantee and the target selection system.
This prevents a common misunderstanding about how the system works. Selecting Ariel does not mean every Signal Search produces Ariel. It means that when the applicable S-Rank result occurs, the selected Bangboo is guaranteed.
Ariel vs. Other Signal Search Types
The biggest difference between Ariel’s Bangboo Channel and other Signal Search types is that its guarantee progress is completely separate. Character, W-Engine, and Bangboo searches operate through their respective channel systems.
This separation is important for players who manage resources across multiple banners. Progress on one type of Signal Search cannot be assumed to help with another.
Ariel's permanent nature also gives players more flexibility than a short-duration banner would. Players can evaluate their existing Bangboo collection before deciding whether to use resources on the new S-Rank.
Final Takeaway
Ariel becomes a permanent S-Rank Bangboo in Zenless Zone Zero Version 3.1, with a target-selection system that gives players more control over their S-Rank result. Players can select Ariel before Signal Searching and receive a guarantee for the selected Bangboo when an S-Rank is obtained.
The most important rule is that switching targets does not reset Signal Search progress. Players can therefore change their preferred S-Rank Bangboo while keeping their existing count.
At the same time, the guarantee remains restricted to the Bangboo Channel. Progress from character or W-Engine Signal Searches does not affect the Ariel banner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ariel a limited-time Bangboo?
No. Ariel is a permanent S-Rank Bangboo. It joins the Bangboo Channel after the Version 3.1 update through “An Outstanding Partner.”
How does the Ariel S-Rank guarantee work?
Players first select an S-Rank Bangboo as their target. When an S-Rank Bangboo is obtained through the Bangboo Channel, the selected target is guaranteed.
Can I change my selected S-Rank Bangboo?
Yes. You can switch your target without resetting your existing Signal Search count. Your progress remains intact after changing the selected Bangboo.
Does Bangboo Signal Search progress carry over to other channels?
No. The Bangboo Channel has its own independent guarantee count. Its Signal Search progress is separate from other channel types.
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