Ellen Joe
Who is Ellen Joe?
Ellen Joe is an S-rank Ice Attack agent from Victoria Housekeeping Co. and one of the most popular characters in ZZZ. A skilled swordswoman and Cunning Hares member in disguise, she specialises in rapid dash-attacks and sustained Ice DPS. Her kit revolves around generating and consuming Swordsmanship Expertise points to power her EX Special and ultimate, making her a strong on-field hypercarry with broad team options.
Kit Summary
Stacks generated by Normal Attacks and EX Special — at threshold, she enters enhanced state dealing massive Ice DMG burst.
Extended dash sequence with multiple rapid slashes. Her primary DPS window during enhanced state.
Consumes Expertise stacks to deliver a powerful series of slashes; generates additional Expertise for loop.
Gains additional Expertise gain rate with Von Lycaon and Soukaku on the team.
Build Guide
🔮 Best Relic / Echo Set
Polar Metal (4pc) — 10% Ice DMG Bonus + up to 20% more when Freeze/Shatter is applied. Best-in-slot for sustained Ice DPS.
⚔ Best Light Cone / Weapon
Deep Sea Visitor (Signature) — best in slot, amplifies Ice DMG significantly. F2P: Starlight Engine or Steel Cushion — both provide strong ATK and CRIT bonuses.
📊 Substats Priority
👥 Best Teams
Premium: Ellen + Von Lycaon + Soukaku (Lycaon Stuns for Daze windows; Soukaku Ice DMG buff + Faction bonus)
Budget: Ellen + Anby Demara + Nicole Demara (Anby Stuns, Nicole DEF shred + grouping)
F2P Verdict
Von Lycaon (standard banner) and Soukaku (A-rank permanent pool) form her best team without any limited pulls.
Deep Sea Visitor is very strong but not required — Starlight Engine covers most of her CRIT needs.
Her playstyle is approachable — the Expertise loop is forgiving even at lower skill levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ellen need Von Lycaon?
Lycaon is her best partner but not mandatory. Anby Demara (standard A-rank) provides Stun windows and Soukaku handles Ice buffing. The Lycaon team is premium; the Anby team is fully F2P.
Is Ellen still relevant in patch 2.x?
Yes. While newer Ice units exist, Ellen remains a top-tier Ice hypercarry and her teams are easily accessible. She is the best choice for players who want a strong, consistent Ice DPS.
What is Swordsmanship Expertise?
Expertise is a unique resource that stacks as Ellen attacks. When full, she enters an enhanced state that significantly boosts her Charged Attack damage. Managing Expertise generation and spending efficiently is the core of her rotation.