Ellen JoeBuild Guide (v3.2)
Find the best builds and teams for Ellen Joe in Zenless Zone Zero, including recommended W-Engines, Drive Discs, and team compositions.
Rarity: 
Rank
Element: Frost
House: Victoria Housekeeping Co.
Type: Attack
character_name Best Builds
Ellen Premium
This build boosts Ellen's Basic Attack DMG, especially after triggering Shatter on enemies. She also gains CRIT Rate from Woodpecker Electro's 2-piece, suiting her DPS role.
Drive Disc Build
Drive Main Stats
Drive Substats
character_name Best Teams and Bangboo
Ellen F2P Team
Beginner-friendly Ice lineup: Soukaku supplies ATK buffs and Ice DMG, Anby sets up easy punishes during Stun windows for Ellen's Dash Attack burst.
Ellen Premium Team
Premium Ice team: Lighter provides high Daze and stun multipliers while Astra Yao raises Ellen's CRIT DMG and enables Quick Assist to loop her Dash Attack.
character_name Skill Priority
| Skill | Priority | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
 assist | Assist only deals minor Daze; invest only after other skills are maxed. | |
 dodge | Her dash-enhanced Basic Attacks matter, but Dodge itself adds little damage. | |
 chain attack | Ultimate via Chain Attack is a powerful nuke; level it right after the main damage skills. | |
 core skill | Core Skill raises her CRIT DMG buff, directly boosting all damage. | |
 basic attack | Basic Attack pairs with Special Attack to deal most of her damage; level them together. | |
 special attack | Special Attack is a core damage tool, often chained with Basic Attacks; upgrade as top priority. |
EllenSkills
Basic Attack
Saw Teeth Trimming
Press 
to activate:
Unleashes up to 3 attacks, dealing Physical DMG.
Press repeatedly or hold during the 3rd attack to extend the skill duration.
Basic Attack
Flash Freeze Trimming
While Flash Freeze is active, press to activate:
Launch up to 3 attacks at enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG.
Each attack consumes 1 Flash Freeze Charge.
Press repeatedly or hold during the 3rd attack to extend the skill duration.
Basic Attack
Glacial Blade Wave
After the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Flash Freeze Trimming, Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush's charged scissor strike, Dodge Counter: Reef Rock, and Quick Assist, if Ellen has Flash Freeze Charges, pressing will launch Basic Attack: Glacial Blade Wave, dealing Ice DMG.
This skill consumes 2 points of Flash Freeze Charge.
After use, it can be directly followed up with the 3rd hit of her Basic Attack.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Basic Attack
Icy Blade
After the 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Flash Freeze Trimming, EX Special Attack: Sharknami, Dodge Counter: Reef Rock, and Assist Follow-Up, automatically launch Basic Attack: Icy Blade, dealing multiple instances of Ice DMG to all enemies in a large area ahead. It inflicts additional instances of Ice DMG against Medium and Large foes.
After the skill, Ellen gains the Quick Charge effect.
Basic Attack: Icy Blade does not affect the branch or form of the original skill.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Special Attack
Drift
Press 
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
With enough Energy, press 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 immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of a Basic Attack.
EX Special Attack
Sharknami
With enough Energy and after executing EX Special Attack: Tail Swipe, press to activate:
Perform a powerful series of 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 immediately follow up with the 3rd hit of a Basic Attack.
Dodge
Vortex
Press 
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 to activate:
Enter the Roaming state, allowing dashing movement.
In the Roaming state, drag the 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 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 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.
Dash Attack
Arctic Ambush
While in the Roaming state, press 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 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 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%.
When taking DMG from enemies while the skill is charging, that instance of DMG is nullified, and charging instantly completes.
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 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 active, press during dodge to activate:
Launches a dashing slash attack at enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG.
Consumes 1 Flash Freeze Charge.
Dodge Counter
Reef Rock
Press 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.
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 
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.
Quick Assist
Shark Sentinel
When the active character is launched, press 
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 and press to activate:
Enter the Roaming state, enabling dashing movement.
While in the Roaming state, use the 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 to activate:
Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Assist Follow-Up
Shark Cruiser
Press after a Defensive Assist to activate:
Charge and slash enemies in front, dealing Ice DMG.
Press repeatedly or hold during the attack to extend the skill duration.
Character is invulnerable while using this skill.
Ellen Talents
A
Glacial Omen
B
Arctic Ocean Predator
C
Overtime-Intolerant
D
Endless Hoarfrost
E
Adequate Sleep
F
The Feast Begins
skins
Ellen: Ellen Scissorhands
The sharp scissors of Victoria Housekeeping, if only she weren't sleeping...
Ellen: On Campus
The tail doesn't quite match the school uniform, but with just a little bit of needlework, it can become even cuter!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best W-Engine for Ellen Joe?
The best W-Engine for Ellen Joe is Deep Sea Visitor.
What are the best Drive Discs for Ellen Joe?
The best Drive Disc set for Ellen Joe is polar_metal (4pc) + woodpecker_electro (2pc).
What are the best main stats for Ellen Joe?
The best Drive Disc main stats for Ellen Joe are CRIT Rate, Ice DMG Bonus, ATK.
What is the skill upgrade priority for Ellen Joe?
Upgrade Ellen Joe's skills in this order: assist > dodge > chain attack > core skill > basic attack > special attack.
What are the best teams for Ellen Joe?
Some of the best teams for Ellen Joe are Ellen F2P Team, Ellen Premium Team.