Path of the Proxy IV – Full Guide (Zenless Zone Zero)

Path of the Proxy IV (also searched as Path of the Proxy 4) is a Proxy Rank-Up Commission in Zenless Zone Zero. This quest is required to advance to the highest Proxy Rank tier and is one of the most confusing progression steps for many players—mainly because it doesn’t always appear immediately even after meeting the level requirement.

This guide explains exactly what it is, how to unlock it, where it starts, how to clear it, and what to do if it doesn’t show up—no fluff, just what players actually need.

What Is Path of the Proxy IV?

Path of the Proxy IV is the final Proxy Rank-Up quest. Completing it:

• Unlocks Legendary Proxy rank

• Raises progression limits

• Marks a major milestone in account growth

It plays like a special HDD Commission with multiple combat waves and a tougher-than-usual enemy lineup.

How to Unlock Path of the Proxy IV

To unlock the quest, all conditions below must be met.

Required Conditions

1. Inter-Knot Level 50

2. Completion of previous Proxy Rank-Up quests

3. Progress far enough in the main story so the game can trigger rank-up content

4. Availability of the rank-up commission in the daily schedule

Important: Reaching Level 50 alone is not always enough. This is why many players get stuck.

Where to Start the Quest

Once unlocked:

1. Go to Sixth Street

2. Visit the Video Store

3. Talk to Shepherd (NPC)

4. Accept Path of the Proxy IV

5. Enter the HDD system to begin the commission

If Shepherd does not offer the quest, jump to the troubleshooting section below.

Path of the Proxy IV Walkthrough

Quest Type

• HDD Commission

• Multi-wave combat challenge

• Includes elite enemies and a final boss encounter

General Flow

1. Enter the HDD commission

2. Clear multiple combat waves

3. Defeat the final elite/boss enemy

4. Complete the commission to rank up

The mission emphasizes survivability, crowd control, and consistent damage, not just raw DPS.

Enemy Difficulty & What to Expect

• Stronger enemy variants than standard commissions

• High stagger resistance enemies

• Punishing damage if you play carelessly

This quest is considered moderate to hard, especially if your characters or Bangboo aren’t well-built.

Best Team & Combat Tips

Recommended Team Traits

• Balanced team (DPS + Support + Stun/Control)

• Characters with AoE damage perform better

• Reliable dodge timing matters more than burst damage

Practical Tips

• Don’t rush waves—clear enemies cleanly

• Save ultimates for elite enemies

• Use characters you’re comfortable dodging with

• Upgrade W-Engines and skills before attempting

You don’t need “meta” characters, but under-leveled teams will struggle.

Path of the Proxy IV Rewards

Completing the quest grants:

• Proxy Rank promotion (Legendary tier)

• Inter-Knot EXP

• Dennies (currency)

• Upgrade materials

• Account progression unlocks

While the material rewards are nice, the rank upgrade itself is the real value.

Path of the Proxy IV Not Showing? (Fixes)

This is the most common issue, and Reddit discussions confirm it affects many players.

Try These Fixes in Order:

Double-check Inter-Knot Level

• Must be 50, not close to 50

Complete all previous rank-up quests

• Missing even one blocks the chain

Advance in the main story

• Some rank-ups won’t appear until certain story chapters are done

Check the daily schedule

• Rank-up commissions may not appear immediately

Leave the area and return

• Teleport away, reload the map, then revisit Shepherd

Log out and back in

• Simple refresh fixes it for some players

If none of the above works, the quest is almost always story-progression locked, not bugged.

Frequently Asked Questions