CRITATLAS /// ZZZ

Zenless Zone Zero Agent guide

Ellen Joe Best Build

An Ice Attack Agent. Ellen Joe's guide covers W-Engines, Drive Discs, teams and upgrade tips.

Ellen Joe build overview

Ellen Joe is a S-Rank Ice Attack Agent used as attack. Ellen Joe's Attack build uses the listed main stats and team roles to keep the combat loop smooth. Finish Ellen Joe's core setup before farming small substat upgrades.

Recommended main stats are DISC 6: ATK, DISC 5: Ice DMG, DISC 4: CRIT Rate or CRIT DMG. After equipping the correct main stats, prioritize CRIT DMG, CRIT Rate, ATK.

Best W-Engines

Deep Sea Visitor is the primary W-Engine recommendation because its stats and passive support Ellen Joe's Attack mechanics. Other tested options include Deep Sea Visitor, The Brimstone, Cannon Rotor.

Drive Discs and stats

The recommended setup is 4× Polar Metal with 2× Woodpecker Electro. This setup boosts Ellen Joe's direct damage during burst windows.

Recommended teams

  • Recommended squad: Ellen Joe (Attack), Anby Demara (Stun), Soukaku (Support).
  • Alternative squad: Ellen Joe (Attack), Lighter (Stun), Astra Yao (Support).

Ellen Joe's listed squads keep the key damage, Daze and support roles covered.

Skill priority

  • Situational priority: Chain Attack.
  • Situational priority: Dodge.
  • Situational priority: Assist.
  • Core priority: Core Skill.
  • Damage priority: Basic Attack.
  • Damage priority: Special Attack.

Ellen Joe should raise the listed core and damage skills first. Finish Ellen Joe's Agent level, W-Engine and Drive Disc main stats before chasing perfect substats.

Mindscape and investment

Ellen Joe works at M0. For Ellen Joe, For Ellen Joe, M2 and M6 are the main upgrade points.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ellen Joe need a signature W-Engine?

Ellen Joe does not need the signature W-Engine. Use one of Ellen Joe's listed W-Engines when the signature is unavailable.

What should be upgraded first?

Level Ellen Joe and the W-Engine first. Then raise Ellen Joe's listed core skills and finish the correct Drive Disc main stats.