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IceAttackSlashVictoria Housekeeping Co.

Best Ellen Build Guide

Written by Phạm Ngọc Bảo Châu ·

Playstyle Overview

Ellen is an Ice Attack DPS with high, easy-to-access damage. Her gameplay revolves around Flash Freeze Charges (up to 6): you build them with Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush and EX Special Attacks, then spend them on Basic Attack: Flash Freeze Trimming. Her Core Passive greatly raises the CRIT DMG of these attacks, and after her Potential is activated it also applies to her Chain Attack and Ultimate.

She moves fast, has plenty of invulnerability and strong AoE, and can group small enemies. Build CRIT (especially CRIT DMG) and PEN Ratio. The downside is that her combo-heavy on-field playstyle is harder to pilot than most DPS, and her lengthy Chain Attack makes it hard to fit all her key skills into one Stun window.

Best W-Engines

1
Deep Sea VisitorS1
Deep Sea Visitor

ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 24%

Her signature and the most used: 24% CRIT Rate from the main stat and an unconditional 25% Ice DMG, plus 10% CRIT Rate after a Basic Attack hit and another 10% after an Ice DMG Dash Attack.
Lord of Seas ›

Increases Ice DMG by 25%. Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, the equipper's CRIT Rate increases by 10% for 8s. When dealing Ice DMG with a Dash Attack, the equipper's CRIT Rate increases by an additional 10% for 15s. The duration of each effect is calculated separately.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

2
Myriad EclipseS1
Myriad Eclipse

ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 24%

Neck and neck with her signature and sometimes ahead: it ignores 25% DEF for 3s after any Ice DMG EX Special Attack, Chain Attack or Ultimate hit, which is easy to maintain during Stun. The CRIT DMG is somewhat saturated on Ellen, but it's still very strong and easy to manage.
False Personas ›

Increases CRIT DMG by 45%. When using an EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or Ultimate to deal Ice DMG, the equipper gains the Absolute Zero Death Sentence effect for 3s. While Absolute Zero Death Sentence is active, the character ignores 25% of the enemy's DEF when landing a hit.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

3
Cordis GerminaS1
Cordis Germina

ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 24%

Its CRIT Rate is only about 5% behind Deep Sea Visitor, and its DEF ignore applies to Basic Attacks and her Ultimate, her two main damage sources, with near-permanent uptime and no effort.
Sprouting Core ›

Increases CRIT Rate by 15%. When the equipper deals DMG with a Basic Attack or EX Special Attack, they gain 1 stack of a buff. Each stack increases the equipper's Electric DMG by 12.5% up to 2 stacks. Each stack lasts 40s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

Can trigger once per use of a skill. At 2 stacks, the wearer's Basic Attack and Ultimate DMG ignore 20% of enemy DEF.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

4
Heartstring NocturneS1
Heartstring Nocturne

ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 24%

The best generic CRIT stat-stick for Attack Agents, offering lots of CRIT Rate and CRIT DMG. CRIT DMG can be saturated on Ellen, but the raw stats keep it competitive.
String & Melody ›

CRIT DMG increases by 50%. When the equipper enters the battlefield, or activates a Chain Attack or Ultimate, they gain 1 stack of Heartstring. Each stack of Heartstring allows the equipper's Chain Attack and Ultimate to ignore 12.5% of the target's Fire RES, stacking up to 2 times and lasting 30s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

5
Steel CushionS1
Steel Cushion

ATK 684 · CRIT Rate 24%

It has a good CRIT Rate main stat, but the 25% DMG bonus for hitting from behind is very hard to use given how Ellen dashes into her attacks, so in practice it's little more than a CRIT Rate stat-stick.
Metal Cat Claws ›

Increases Physical DMG by 20%. The equipper's DMG increases by 25% when attacking the enemy from behind.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

6
Starlight EngineS5
Starlight Engine

ATK 594 · ATK% 25%

A solid free-to-play pick for Attack Agents: flat ATK% plus extra ATK after a Dodge Counter or Quick Assist, easy to trigger with a Support on the team.
Knight Plummel ›

Launching an Assist Attack increases the equipper's ATK by 12% for 12s.

*Stats shown are at Base level.

Best Drive Discs

1
4
Puffer Electro
4-pc ›
2-piece:

PEN Ratio +8%

4-piece:

Ultimate DMG increases by 20%. Launching an Ultimate increases the equipper's ATK by 15% for 12s.

2
Woodpecker Electro
2-pc ›
2-piece:

CRIT Rate +8%

Strongest with Dialyn: she gives Ellen an Ultimate in every Stun window (even two), so this set's ATK and Ultimate DMG buffs are always used. Without Dialyn, its 12s duration usually can't cover a full Stun window.
2
4
Woodpecker Electro
4-pc ›
2-piece:

CRIT Rate +8%

4-piece:

Landing a critical hit on an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dodge Counter, or EX Special Attack increases the equipper's ATK by 9% for 6s. The buff duration for different skills are calculated separately.

2
Puffer Electro
2-pc ›
2-piece:

PEN Ratio +8%

The best choice without Dialyn: EX Special Attacks woven between Basic Attacks keep its ATK stacks up fairly consistently. Outside Stun, forcing Dodge Counters just for stacks can make your rotation less efficient.
3
4
Polar Metal
4-pc ›
2-piece:

Ice DMG +10%

4-piece:

Increase the DMG of Basic Attack and Dash Attack by 20%. When any squad member inflicts Freeze or Shatter, this effect increases by an additional 20% for 12s.

2
Woodpecker Electro
2-pc ›
2-piece:

CRIT Rate +8%

Boosts Basic and Dash Attack DMG, with an extra bonus when the team inflicts Freeze or Shatter; 2-piece Woodpecker Electro adds CRIT Rate. Suits mono-Ice teams that Freeze enemies often.
4
4
Shadow Harmony
4-pc ›
2-piece:

The DMG of Aftershocks and Dash Attacks is increased by 15%.

4-piece:

Upon hitting an enemy with an Aftershock or Dash Attack, if the DMG dealt aligns with the equipper's attribute, the equipper gains 1 stack of a buff effect, at most once per use of a skill. For each stack, the equipper's ATK increases by 4%, and CRIT Rate increases by 4%. The effect can stack up to 3 times and lasts for 15s. Repeated triggers reset the duration.

2
Puffer Electro
2-pc ›
2-piece:

PEN Ratio +8%

Ellen uses Dash Attacks constantly, so she gets fairly steady ATK and CRIT Rate from this set, but its 2-piece is weak. Only a stopgap if you lack the sets above.

Best Main Stats

  • Disc 4CRIT DMG (CRIT Rate if you're short on it)
  • Disc 5PEN Ratio / Ice DMG
  • Disc 6ATK%

Best Sub Stats

  1. 1CRIT DMG
  2. 2CRIT Rate
  3. 3ATK%
  4. 4PEN
  5. 5Flat ATK

Endgame Stats

ATK
2600 – 3000+
HP
9500+
DEF
780+
CRIT Rate
90 – 100%
CRIT DMG
120% – 180%+

Aim for 90–100% CRIT Rate; her signature and in-combat effects supply a lot of it, so Disc 4 is usually CRIT DMG. Because DMG% bonuses saturate easily, a PEN Ratio Disc 5 is preferred over Ice DMG.

Skill Priority

  1. Chain Attack
  2. ›Special Attack
  3. ›Basic Attack
  4. ›Core Skill
  5. ›Dodge
  6. ›Assist

Chain Attack/Ultimate is one of Ellen's strongest tools, while Special and Basic Attacks are always used together in her combos, so level them side by side. Her Core Skill raises CRIT DMG, so upgrade it whenever you can; Dodge (Dash Attack) follows and Assist comes last.

Best Teams for Ellen

Most Used Teams Right Now

Ellen's most used team in both Shiyu Defense and Deadly Assault. Dialyn is her best Stunner, even above Lighter: an extra Ultimate, room for a full Chain Attack in each Stun window and little field time. Astra Yao adds Quick Assists, extra Chain Attacks, healing and plenty of buffs.
Her second most used Deadly Assault team: Ellen already has a lot of CRIT DMG, so Sunna's raw ATK and Stun DMG multiplier are less saturated than other premium Supports' buffs.

Premium Team

After Dialyn, Lighter is Ellen's best Stunner: Ice DMG, Ice RES shred, strong Daze and a Stun extension. Astra Yao raises CRIT DMG and enables a Quick Assist playstyle that speeds up Ellen's Dash Attacks. Lycaon, Trigger or Qingyi can replace Lighter.

Ice & Victoria Housekeeping Teams

A mono-Ice team: Soukaku and Ellen activate each other's Additional Abilities, Soukaku shreds Ice RES, boosts Ice DMG and ATK and builds Anomaly so Freeze extends Stun; Lycaon shreds more Ice RES and raises the Stun DMG multiplier.
A Victoria Housekeeping trio that shows up in Deadly Assault data: Lycaon shreds Ice RES and raises the Stun DMG multiplier, while Rina boosts Ellen's PEN Ratio.

F2P Team

Soukaku is Ellen's best free Support thanks to her ATK and Ice DMG buffs, while Anby is the free Stun option.

Best Bangboo for Ellen

In the premium team, Knightboo (needs a Support) is the main pick, with Butler (needs two Victoria Housekeeping members), Sharkboo or Penguinboo as alternatives.

In the F2P team, Penguinboo uses the 2+ Ice Agents to build much more Ice Anomaly; Bagboo, Booressure and Avocaboo also work.

Skills

Basic Attack: Saw Teeth Trimming

Press Basic to activate:

Unleashes up to 3 attacks, dealing Physical DMG.

Press repeatedly or hold Basic during the 3rd attack to extend the skill duration.

Basic Attack: Flash Freeze Trimming

While Flash Freeze is in effect, press Basic to activate:

Launch up to 3 attacks at enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG.

Each attack consumes 1 point of Flash Freeze Charge.

Press repeatedly or hold Basic during the 3rd attack to extend the skill duration.

Tấn Công Thường: Làn Sóng Đao Băng

[Kích Hoạt Tiềm Năng]

Sau khi phát động Tấn Công Thường: Nhát Cắt Cấp Đông đòn 3, Tụ Lực Kéo Cắt trong Tấn Công Lướt: Tập Kích Vực Băng, Phản Kích Khi Né: Đá Ngầm và Hỗ Trợ Nhanh, nếu Ellen có Sạc Cấp Đông, nhấn Tấn Công để phát động Tấn Công Thường: Làn Sóng Đao Băng, gây DMG Băng.
Chiêu thức tiêu hao 2 điểm Sạc Cấp Đông.
Sau khi phát động chiêu thức, có thể tiếp nối thực hiện Tấn Công Thường đòn 3.
Chiêu thức khi phát động sẽ có hiệu quả Vô Địch.

Tấn Công Thường: Mũi Nhọn Băng

[Kích Hoạt Tiềm Năng]

Sau khi phát động Tấn Công Thường: Nhát Cắt Cấp Đông đòn 3, Siêu Chiến Kỹ: Lốc Cá Mập, Phản Kích Khi Né: Đá Ngầm và Đột Kích Chi Viện, sẽ tự động phát động Tấn Công Thường: Mũi Nhọn Băng, gây nhiều đòn DMG Băng lên kẻ địch trong phạm vi lớn phía trước, đồng thời sẽ gây thêm nhiều đòn DMG Băng lên kẻ địch có kích cỡ trung bình/lớn.
Sau khi phát động chiêu thức, Ellen sẽ nhận được hiệu quả Tụ Nhanh.
Tấn Công Thường: Mũi Nhọn Băng sẽ không ảnh hưởng đến việc phái sinh của chiêu thức ban đầu.
Chiêu thức khi phát động sẽ có hiệu quả Vô Địch.

Basic Attack: Saw Teeth Trimming
1st-Hit DMG Multiplier98.30%
2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier222.20%
3rd Hit DMG Multiplier501.40%
1st-Hit Daze Multiplier37.60%
2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier130.80%
3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier306.80%
Basic Attack: Flash Freeze Trimming
1st-Hit DMG Multiplier199.70%
2nd-Hit DMG Multiplier368.80%
3rd Hit DMG Multiplier993.4%
1st-Hit Daze Multiplier74.1%
2nd-Hit Daze Multiplier135.30%
3rd-Hit Daze Multiplier368.7%
Basic Attack
Bội Số DMG Đòn 1461.2%
Bội Số DMG Đòn 2294.2%
Bội Số Choáng Đòn 1101.1%
Bội Số Choáng Đòn 2127.1%
Basic Attack
Bội Số DMG Lên Kẻ Địch Cỡ Nhỏ362.7%
Bội Số DMG Lên Kẻ Địch Cỡ Trung441.3%
Bội Số DMG Lên Kẻ Địch Cỡ Lớn519.9%
Bội Số Choáng Lên Kẻ Địch Cỡ Nhỏ117.0%
Bội Số Choáng Lên Kẻ Địch Cỡ Trung143.7%
Bội Số Choáng Lên Kẻ Địch Cỡ Lớn170.4%

Mindscape Cinema

Which Mindscapes Are Worth It?

M1 and M2 are the most valuable upgrades: M1 makes Ellen much easier to play and M2 greatly boosts her EX Special Attack damage. M6 adds a lot more damage, while M4 mainly helps in mono-Ice teams. M3 and M5 only add skill levels and are not counted.

  • M1
    Swift Scissors grants 3 and Charged Scissors 6 Flash Freeze Charges; each charge spent adds 2% CRIT Rate (up to 6 stacks). Faster charge gain makes her rotation much smoother.
  • M2
    The 3rd hit of Flash Freeze Trimming chains straight into EX Special Attack: Sharknami, and EX Special Attacks gain 20% CRIT DMG per Flash Freeze Charge held (up to 60%).
  • M4
    When a teammate Freezes or Stuns an enemy, Ellen gains 6 Flash Freeze Charges, Quick Charge and 4 Energy; especially useful in mono-Ice teams.
  • M6
    EX Special Attacks, Chain Attacks or Quick Charge grant 20% PEN Ratio and a Feast stack; at 3 stacks, the next Charged Scissors strike deals 250% more damage.
M1

Glacial OmenRecommended

Upon hitting an enemy with Swift Scissors during Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush, the obtained Flash Freeze Charges are increased to 3.

Upon hitting an enemy with Charged Scissor Strike during Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush, the obtained Flash Freeze Charges are increased to 6.

For each point of Flash Freeze Charge consumed, Ellen’s CRIT Rate is increased by 2% for 15s, stacking up to 6 times. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.


Chilling winds are an omen of winter, and a signal that Ellen is about to apply for extended leave to hibernate.
Speaking of which, do sharks actually need to hibernate?

M2

Arctic Ocean PredatorRecommended

The 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Flash Freeze Trimming can be directly followed up with EX Special Attack: Sharknami.
When using an
EX Special Attack, each Flash Freeze Charge increases the current attack's CRIT DMG by 20%, up to a maximum of 60%.

Despite being freshly stained with red, the massive shears held by Ellen lacked any trace of warmth.
The icy cold stems from her iron-forged instrument, as well as the fear of facing a predator such as herself.

M3

Overtime-Intolerant

Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv. +2

The whole point of "efficiency" is being able to go home early and sleep.
So strike harder and strike faster.

M4

Endless HoarfrostRecommended

Whenever a squad member Freezes or Stuns an enemy, Ellen gains 6 Flash Freeze Charges and the Quick Charge effect. She also recovers 4 Energy. The Energy recovery effect can trigger once per 10s.

A relentless assault of piercing cold. Terrifying monstrosities will learn the beauty and cruelty of winter under Ellen's blade.
But, actually, the endless work that maids have during holidays is far more cruel...

M5

Adequate Sleep

Basic Attack, Dodge, Assist, Special Attack, and Chain Attack Lv.+2

Except for when in the toughest of battles, Ellen always seems to have that "I can fall asleep at any moment" look.
Many an enemy has met their demise after underestimating Ellen because of it.

M6

The Feast BeginsRecommended

When Ellen uses an EX Special Attack, Chain Attack, or gains Quick Charge, her PEN Ratio increases by 20% for 6s. She also gains 1 stack of The Feast Begins, up to a maximum of 3 stacks. With 3 stacks of The Feast Begins, using a Charged Scissors strike during Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush consumes all stacks, increasing the DMG of the current attack by 250%.

An open wound, a drop of blood. A thrilling hunt, a grand feast. A fragile life, a moment of satisfaction.

Base Stats

Stats at Lv.60

HP
7673
ATK
863
DEF
606
Impact
93
CRIT Rate
5%
CRIT DMG
50%
Anomaly Proficiency
94
Anomaly Mastery
93
PEN Ratio
0%
Energy Regen
1.2

Stats by level

LevelHPATKDEF
161713549
101370209108
10+1793257141
202630339207
20+3054387241
303891470307
30+4314519340
405152602407
40+5576650441
506413732507
50+6836780540
607673863606

Profile

Faction
Victoria Housekeeping Co.
Gender
Female
Height
161 cm
Birthday
Jan 4
Release version
1.0
Signature W-Engine
Deep Sea Visitor
Voice actors (English)
Giselle Fernandez
Voice actors (Chinese)
萧清源 (Xiao Qingyuan)
Voice actors (Japanese)
若山詩音 (Wakayama Shion)
Voice actors (Korean)
이지나 (Lee Ji-na)

"Ah, another annoying commission... I should've taken a different shift."

"Let's end it here. I'm tired."

"Just a moment, let me check... there's still... two questions left!"

"...zzz..."

"Miss Ellen? Miss Ellen? She's already asleep..."

Story

Agent Profile: Ellen

Ellen is a maid working for Victoria Housekeeping Co. and its latest member.

She is a laid-back individual who dislikes activities that require energy. However, with the full support of her teammates, she can unleash her formidable power during critical moments.

Since her fighting style leads to high energy consumption, she always carries a lollipop in her mouth to ensure an adequate sugar intake.

While she frequently expresses her desire to change jobs due to the hassle, she genuinely values her companions at Victoria Housekeeping.

Ellen attends a school in New Eridu and has a group of ordinary friends.

Apart from her role as a maid at Victoria Housekeeping, Ellen spends a significant amount of time with her friends, leading an ordinary and contented student life.

Thoughts: As a multitasker, Ellen must balance her student life with her job at Victoria Housekeeping Co.

Perhaps this is one of the reasons why she often feels tired?

Increase Trust to Close to unlock more

Ellen appears to possess a unique sense of taste that differs from that of ordinary people. Her teammate Rina consistently prepares various "whimsical" dishes, and Ellen is the only one who can consume them without breaking a sweat.

Suggestion: Perhaps you could also sample Rina's dishes. I will compare your reaction with Ellen's to gather more significant data.

Cooperation Notes

Belle

I was somewhat surprised to see Ellen in her school uniform… For her, working in Victoria Housekeeping is something like a part-time job outside school, right? That’s impressive!

Wise

In a way, we're also working a part-time job, Belle…

Quality Time - Initial Invitation

Ellen: My plans? Your plans are my plans.

Ellen: Where to? I'll be following...

Ấn tượng về Ellen:

Quy tắc cá mập 1: Phiếu giảm giá karaoke càng nhiều càng tốt!

Quy tắc cá mập 2: Với những việc như trốn học, bắt buộc phải kéo theo đồng phạm!

Quy tắc cá mập 3: Cân nặng và biệt danh là bí mật không thể nói ra!

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