Zenless Zone Zero's inaugural limited character, Ellen, is set to receive significant upgrades in Version 2.0, with her skills undergoing major enhancements. These changes include new Basic Attacks, passive boosts, and an improved Additional Ability, making her a more versatile and powerful choice for players.

Since her debut in July 2024, Ellen has been a fan-favorite due to her high DPS potential. However, recent updates introduced stronger characters, pushing her out of the meta. With these buffs, Ellen is poised to reclaim her spot as one of the game's top-tier agents.

Ellen's combat abilities are receiving a substantial overhaul, with new mechanics designed to enhance her Ice-based attacks and team synergy. Here's a breakdown of the major changes:

• Basic Attack: Icy Blade
• After the 3rd hit of Flash Freeze Trimming, EX Special Attack: Sharknami, Dodge Counter: Reef Rock, or Assist Follow-Up, Ellen automatically unleashes Icy Blade, dealing heavy Ice DMG in a wide area. Medium and Large enemies take additional damage.
• This skill grants Ellen the Quick Charge effect, reducing the charge time for Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush. It also provides invulnerability during execution.
• Basic Attack: Glacial Blade Wave
• Following the 3rd hit of Flash Freeze Trimming, Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush's Charged Scissor Strike, Dodge Counter: Reef Rock, or Quick Assist, Ellen can activate Glacial Blade Wave if she has Flash Freeze Charges. This consumes 2 charges and deals massive Ice DMG.
• The skill links seamlessly back into her Basic Attack combo and grants invulnerability.
• Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush
• Ellen now gains damage immunity while charging this attack, instantly completing the charge if hit.
• Core Passive: Sharp-Toothed
• Charged Scissor Strike and Flash Freeze Trimming now grant a 100% CRIT DMG boost, extending to Chain Attacks, Ultimates, Icy Blade, and Glacial Blade Wave.
• Additional Ability: Rising Storm
• When paired with a Stun Agent or same Attribute/Faction ally, Ellen gains a stacking 3% Ice DMG bonus (up to 10 stacks) for 10s per hit.

Impact on Team Compositions

These buffs not only elevate Ellen’s damage output but also expand her team-building flexibility. The revised Additional Ability encourages pairing her with Stun characters like Qingyi or Lighter, diversifying squad options beyond pure Ice synergy.

Ellen's Legacy and Future

Beyond her combat prowess, Ellen holds a special place in Zenless Zone Zero's community. She was the first character to receive an alternate skin (her school uniform) and starred in a dedicated Agent Story during Version 1.5. These buffs reinforce her status as a cornerstone of the game's roster.