Ellen Agent Zenless Zone Zero

Agent	Attribute	Rank	Fighting Style	Faction	Role	Weapon
	Ice	S	Attack	Victoria Housekeeping Co.	Damage Dealer	Scissors

Ellen’s Skills

Ellen excels in Ice-based attacks and has a unique focus on charged scissor strikes. Her skill set allows her to deal significant damage, particularly with increased CRIT DMG and Ice DMG stacking.

Basic Attacks	Skill Name	Description
	Saw Teeth Trimming	Unleashes up to 3 attacks, dealing Physical DMG. Hold or repeatedly press icon_normal during the 3rd attack to extend the attack duration.
	Flash Freeze Trimming	While Flash Freeze is in effect, press icon_normal to activate. Launch up to 3 attacks at enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Each attack consumes 1 point of Flash Freeze Charge. Hold or repeatedly press icon_normal during the 3rd attack to extend the attack duration.

Dodge Skills	Skill Name	Description
	Vortex	A rapid dash dodge. Ellen 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.
	Roaming Hunt	Hold or double-press icon_evade to activate. Enter the Roaming state, allowing dashing movement. In the Roaming state, use the joystick to control Ellen’s direction, and release to stop. Ellen is invulnerable for a brief time after activation.
	Arctic Ambush	While in the Roaming state, press icon_normal to activate. Delivers a spinning slash to enemies before opening her scissors for a swift scissor attack, dealing Ice DMG. Gain 1 point of Flash Freeze Charge when the swift scissor attack hits. While in the Roaming state, hold icon_normal to activate. Perform a spinning slash against the enemy, then pull apart the scissors to unleash a charged scissor strike, dealing massive Ice DMG. Gain 3 points of Flash Freeze Charge when the charged scissor attack hits. If the enemy is Frozen, it always triggers Shatter. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while charging the skill, and DMG taken is reduced. Ellen becomes briefly invulnerable during the skill.
	Monstrous Wave	Press icon_normal during a dodge to activate. Launches a dashing slash attack at enemies in front, dealing Physical DMG.
	Cold Snap	While Flash Freeze is in effect, press icon_normal during a dodge to activate. Launches a dashing slash attack at enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Consumes 1 point of Flash Freeze Charge.
	Reef Rock	Press icon_normal during a Perfect Dodge to activate. Rapidly move through enemies with open scissors for a cutting strike, dealing Ice DMG. Character is invulnerable during the attack.

Assist Skills	Skill Name	Description
	Shark Sentinel	When the character on the field is knocked back, 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, move the joystick and press switch to activate. Enter the Roaming state, enabling dashing movement. While roaming, use the joystick to change directions and release to stop. Character is invulnerable briefly when triggering the skill. Upon triggering a Reactive 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.
	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.
	Shark Cruiser	Press icon_special after a Defensive Assist to activate. Charge and slash enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG. Repeatedly press or hold icon_normal during the attack to extend the duration of the skill. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Special Attacks	Skill Name	Description
	Drift	Use a quick tail sweep attack in front, dealing Ice DMG. Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.
	Tail Swipe	When Ellen has enough Energy, press icon_special_ready to activate. Perform a forceful tail whip attack that deals massive Ice DMG. Gain 1 Flash Freeze Charge upon striking an enemy. After executing the move, you can directly follow up with the 3rd-hit of a Basic Attack. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
	Sharknami	After activating EX Special Attack: Tail Swipe, press icon_special_ready when Ellen has enough Energy to activate a series of powerful slashes forward, dealing massive Ice DMG. Gain 1 Flash Freeze Charge upon hitting an enemy. After executing the move, you can directly follow up with the 3rd-hit of a Basic Attack. Character is invulnerable while using this skill.

Chain Attack	Skill Name	Description
	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.
	Endless Winter	When Decibel Rating is at Maximum, press icon_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.

Ellen Pros & Cons

Understanding Ellen’s strengths and weaknesses is crucial to using her effectively in Zenless Zone Zero. Here’s a detailed look at what makes her shine and where she falls short.

Ellen’s Mindscapes

Mindscapes are special abilities that enhance Ellen’s performance in combat. These abilities can be unlocked and leveled up to increase her effectiveness on the battlefield. Here’s a look at Ellen’s Mindscapes:

Ellen Detailed Stats (Level 60)

Ellen’s stats at max level provide insight into her combat capabilities. These stats determine her effectiveness in battle and help players understand how to best utilize her skills.

Ellen Best Builds

Best W-Engines

W-Engines are essential for enhancing Ellen’s abilities, providing unique passive effects and stat boosts. Here are the top choices for Ellen:

	W-Engine	Description
	Deep Sea Visitor	Increases Ice DMG by up to 50%. Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, the equipper’s CRIT Rate increases by up to 20% for 8s. When dealing Ice DMG with a Dash Attack, the equipper’s CRIT Rate increases by an additional 20% for 15s. The duration of each effect is calculated separately.
	The Brimstone	Upon hitting an enemy with a Basic Attack, Dash Attack, or Dodge Counter, the equipper’s ATK increases by up to 7% for 8s, stacking up to 8 times. This effect can trigger once every 0.5s. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.
	Starlight Engine	Launching a Dodge Counter or Quick Assist increases the equipper’s ATK by up to 19.2% for 12s.
	Steel Cushion	Increases Physical DMG by up to 40%. The equipper’s DMG increases by up to 50% when attacking the enemy from behind.
	Street Superstar	Whenever a squad member launches a Chain Attack, the equipper gains a Charge stack, stacking up to 3 times. Upon activating their own Ultimate, the equipper consumes all Charge stacks, and each stack increases the skill’s DMG by up to 24%.
	Cannon Rotor	Increases ATK by up to 12%. Attacks that land a CRIT on an enemy will inflict an additional 200% of ATK as DMG. This effect can only be triggered once every 6s.

Best Disk Drives Sets

Disk Drives are critical for boosting Ellen’s stats and abilities. Combining the right sets can significantly enhance her performance:

	Disk Drive Set	Description
	Woodpecker Electro (4-PC)	Increases CRIT Rate by 8%. Triggering a critical hit 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.
	Polar Metal (4-PC)	Increases Ice DMG by 10%. Triggering a Freeze or Shatter effect increases DMG with Basic and Dash Attacks by 20% for 12s.
	Puffer Electro (4-PC)	Increases PEN Ratio by 8%. Ultimate DMG increases by 20%. Launching an Ultimate increases the equipper’s ATK by 15% for 12s.

Ellen’s Team Synergy

Ellen is a powerful and dynamic character, bringing a mix of Ice damage and effective combos to the team. While she may be more challenging to play optimally, her unique abilities and synergy with other characters make her an invaluable asset in Zenless Zone Zero. Build her right, and Ellen will be a powerhouse in your lineup!