
Ellen
SEllen Joe
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
S1ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 24%
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.
S1ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 24%
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.
S1ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 24%
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.
S1ATK 713 · CRIT Rate 24%
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.
S1ATK 684 · CRIT Rate 24%
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.
S5ATK 594 · ATK% 25%
Knight Plummel ›
Launching an Assist Attack increases the equipper's ATK by 12% for 12s.
*Stats shown are at Base level.
Best Drive Discs
4-pc ›
PEN Ratio +8%
Ultimate DMG increases by 20%. Launching an Ultimate increases the equipper's ATK by 15% for 12s.
2-pc ›
CRIT Rate +8%
4-pc ›
CRIT Rate +8%
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-pc ›
PEN Ratio +8%
4-pc ›
Ice DMG +10%
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-pc ›
CRIT Rate +8%
4-pc ›
The DMG of Aftershocks and Dash Attacks is increased by 15%.
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-pc ›
PEN Ratio +8%
Best Main Stats
- Disc 4CRIT DMG (CRIT Rate if you're short on it)
- Disc 5PEN Ratio / Ice DMG
- Disc 6ATK%
Best Sub Stats
- 1CRIT DMG
- 2CRIT Rate
- 3ATK%
- 4PEN
- 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
Chain Attack- ›
Special Attack - ›
Basic Attack - ›
Core Skill - ›
Dodge - ›
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
Premium Team
Ice & Victoria Housekeeping Teams
F2P Team
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.
Dodge: Vortex
Press Dodge to activate:
A rapid dash dodge.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
When Perfect Dodge is triggered, Ellen gains the Quick Charge effect, reducing the charge time of Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush, lasting up to 5 seconds or until it triggers.
Dash: Roaming Hunt
Hold or double-press Dodge to activate:
Enter the Roaming state, allowing dashing movement.
In the Roaming state, drag the Move to control Ellen's direction, and release to stop.
Ellen is invulnerable for a brief time after activation.
Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush
While in the Roaming state, press Basic to activate:
Delivers a spinning slash to enemies before opening her scissors for a Swift Scissors strike, dealing Ice DMG.
Gain 1 point of Flash Freeze Charge when the Swift Scissors strike hits.
While in the Roaming state, hold Basic to activate:
Perform a spinning slash against the enemy, then pull apart the scissors to unleash a Charged Scissors strike, dealing massive Ice DMG.
Gain 3 points of Flash Freeze Charge when the Charged Scissors strike hits. If the enemy is Frozen, it always triggers Shatter.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while charging the skill, and DMG taken is reduced by 40%.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Flash Freeze
When Ellen has Flash Freeze Charges, the Flash Freeze effect is activated. Once Flash Freeze activates, Basic Attacks and Dash Attacks expend Flash Freeze Charges, dealing massive Ice DMG.
Ellen can have up to a maximum of 6 Flash Freeze Charges.
Dash Attack: Monstrous Wave
Press Basic during a dodge to activate:
Launches a dashing slash attack at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
Dash Attack: Cold Snap
While Flash Freeze is in effect, press Basic during a dodge to activate:
Launches a dashing slash attack at enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG.
Consumes 1 point of Flash Freeze Charge.
Dodge Counter: Reef Rock
Press Basic during a Perfect Dodge to activate:
Rapidly move through enemies with open scissors for a cutting strike, dealing Ice DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Quick Assist: Shark Sentinel
When the active character is launched, press Switch to activate:
Speedily move through the enemy with open scissors for a cutting strike, dealing Ice DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
When the character on the field is launched, drag the Move and press Switch to activate:
Enter the Roaming state, enabling dashing movement.
While in the Roaming state, use the Move to change directions and release to stop.
Character is invulnerable briefly when triggering the skill.
Upon triggering a Quick Assist, Ellen gains the Quick Charge effect, shortening the charging time of Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush, lasting up to 5s or until it triggers once.
Defensive Assist: Wavefront Impact
When the character on field is about to be attacked, press Switch to activate:
Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up: Shark Cruiser
Press Basic after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Charge and slash enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG.
Press repeatedly or hold Basic during the attack to extend the skill duration.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attack: Drift
Press Special to activate:
Use a quick tail sweep attack in front, dealing Ice DMG.
Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
EX Special Attack: Tail Swipe
When Ellen has enough Energy, press EX to activate:
Perform a forceful tail whip attack that deals massive Ice DMG.
Gain 1 Flash Freeze Charge upon striking an enemy.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After executing the move, you can directly follow up with the 3rd-hit of a Basic Attack.
EX Special Attack: Sharknami
With enough Energy and after activating EX Special Attack: Tail Swipe, press EX to activate:
Perform a series of powerful slashes ahead that deal massive Ice DMG.
Gain 1 Flash Freeze Charge upon striking an enemy.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
After executing the move, you can directly follow up with the 3rd-hit of a Basic Attack.
Chain Attack: Avalanche
When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character to activate:
Crash down from above and unleash an ice storm, dealing massive Ice DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ultimate: Endless Winter
When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press Ultimate to activate:
Crash down from above and unleash an ice storm before a powerful scissor strike, dealing massive Ice DMG.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Core Passive: Sharp-Toothed
When Ellen launches a Charged Scissors strike during Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush, or consumes a Flash Freeze Charge to activate Basic Attack: Flash Freeze Trimming, the skill's CRIT DMG is increased by 50%.
Additional Ability: Rising Storm
When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction:
When Ellen deals Ice DMG, subsequent Ice DMG increases by 3% for 10s. This effect can stack up to 10 times, and repeated triggers reset the duration.
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.
- M1Swift 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.
- M2The 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%).
- M4When a teammate Freezes or Stuns an enemy, Ellen gains 6 Flash Freeze Charges, Quick Charge and 4 Energy; especially useful in mono-Ice teams.
- M6EX 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.
M1Glacial 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?
M2Arctic 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.
M3Overtime-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.
M4Endless 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...
M5Adequate 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.
M6The 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
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!
Official Videos
▶Ellen Character Teaser - "Oh Ellen, Please!" | Zenless Zone Zero
▶"Touch my tail? No."
▶Plastic-Wrapped Journal 丨 Shark Attack on Boredom
▶Ellen Character Demo - "Uniform, Shark Tail, Scissors" | Zenless Zone Zero
▶For Display Only | Ellen Joe
▶Ellen EP - "Shark's Gotta Bite" | Zenless Zone Zero
▶Featured Audition | Ellen
▶Holographic Fragment | Ellen
▶Voice Actor Reveal: Ellen
















