Zenless Zone Zero Ellen Joe guide: Best W-Engines, Drive Discs, and more

Ellen Joe is the first limited S-Rank unit in Zenless Zone Zero who freezes anyone who dares to challenge her. She is an Ice-type DPS and is one of the best in the game. An employee of Victoria Housekeeping Faction, the character has a unique kit based on her spinting skills. She has extremely high flexibility and can be used to deal AoE and ST damage.

Ellen Joe specializes in dealing high Ice damage to enemies using her special sprint called Roaming State. She can deal massive damage as long as she can maintain this state.

This article explains the best Ellen Joe build guide in Zenless Zone Zero so that you can freeze your way to victory.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the opinions of the writer.

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Zenless Zone Zero Ellen Joe: Attributes

Ellen's Attributes (Image via HoYoverse)

As mentioned earlier, Ellen Joe is an Agent in Zenless Zone Zero who has the following attributes at her maximum level of 60:

• HP: 7673
• ATK: 938
• DEF: 606
• Impact: 93
• Crit Rate: 19.4%
• Crit Damage: 50%
• Anomaly Proficiency: 93
• Anomaly Mastery: 94
• Energy Regen: 1.2
• Pen Ratio: 0%

Keep in mind that these are her stats without any W-Engines or Drive Discs.

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Best Ellen Joe equipment in Zeneless Zone Zero: W-Engines and Drive Discs

W Engines and Drive Discs (Image via HoYoverse)

This Agent is a damage dealer and has a few special equipment catered towards her. Here is a list of the best W-Engines that you can use on this member of Victoria Housekeeping.

Best W-Engines

Rank S - Deep Sea Valor (Best in Slot)

• Base ATK: 684
• Crit Rate: 24%
• W-Engine Effect: Using a basic attack can increase the Crit Rate by 20%. When dealing ice damage, you get an additional 20% Crit Rate.

Rank A - Canon Rotor

• Base ATK: 594
• Crit Rate: 20%
• W-Engine Effect: Increases Crit Rate by 8%. All attacks that crit will inflict 275% damage based on attack. This effect is triggered every 8 seconds.

Rank A - Electro Lip Gloss (F2P)

• Base ATK: 594
• ATK: 20%
• W-Engine Effect: Increases the user's attack when there is an enemy with an Attribute Anomaly on the field. They also deal increased damage to the target.

Best Drive Discs

Let's review some of the best Drive Discs that you can use on this character:

Woodpecker Electro

• 2 piece: Increases Crit Rate by 8%
• 4 piece: When attacks trigger crit, you gain 16% increased Crit Damage.

Polar Metal

• 2 piece: Increases Ice Damage by 10%
• 4 piece: Reduces the target's Ice res by 28% upon hitting a frozen enemy or triggering shatter.

For stats, you will need to focus on Crit Rate/ DMG, Pen, Attack, and Attribute Mastery.

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Team Synergy

Lycaon is one of the best team members for Ellen (Image via HoYoverse)

Ellen Joe has great synergy with Lycaon, a fellow member of Victoria Housekeeping and one of the best standard S Rank characters in Zenless Zone Zero. For her team composition, it is recommended that you run her with Lycaon.

Here are a few other characters who can work well with the Agent:

• Alexandrina: PEN Ratio buff
• Lycaon: Can trigger Daze fast
• Soukaku: Can fill the role of a sub-DPS and help Ellen meet the two ice unit requirements alongside Lycaon.

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Best Bangboo for Ellen Joe in Zenless Zone Zero

Bangboo (Image via HoYoverse)

Here are the best Bangboo for Ellen Joe if you want to pick some up for her in Zenless Zone Zero:

• Sharkboo (Best in Slot): Increases Ice Damage by 25%
• Butler: Increases Crit Rate by 14% and the Crit Rate for Victoria Housekeeping members by a further 14%

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That covers everything you will need to know to get the most out of Ellen Joe in Zenless Zone Zero. Check out our other guides:

• All active redeem codes
• Agent tier list
• Beginner mistakes you should avoid
• Best Standard S Rank character