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Zenless Zone Zero Move & Ability Guide

Ellen Joe moves, skills and special abilities

Move & Ability Guide

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25 ability entries2 Basic Attacks7 Dodge3 Assist3 Special Attack2 Chain Attack2 Core Skill6 Mindscape Cinema

Basic Attacks

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Basic Attack: Saw Teeth Trimming
Basic Attack

Unleashes up to 3 attacks, dealing Physical damage . Press repeatedly or hold Basic Attack during the 3rd attack to extend the skill duration.

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Basic Attack: Flash Freeze Trimming
Basic Attack

While Flash Freeze is in effect, press Basic Attack β€” Launch up to 3 attacks at enemies in front, dealing Ice damage . Each attack consumes 1 point of Flash Freeze Charge . Press repeatedly or hold Basic Attack during the 3rd attack to extend the skill duration.

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Dodge

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Dodge: Vortex
Dodge

A rapid dash dodge. The action includes invulnerability. 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.

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Dash: Roaming Hunt
Dodge

Hold or double-press Dodge β€” Enter the Roaming state, allowing dashing movement. In the Roaming state, drag the movement input to control Ellen's direction, and release to stop. Ellen is invulnerable for a brief time after activation.

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush
Dodge

While in the Roaming state, press Basic Attack β€” Delivers a spinning slash to enemies before opening her scissors for a Swift Scissors strike, dealing Ice damage . Gain 1 point of Flash Freeze Charge when the Swift Scissors strike hits. While in the Roaming state, hold Basic Attack β€” Perform a spinning slash against the enemy, then pull apart the scissors to unleash a Charged Scissors strike, dealing massive Ice damage . Gain 3 points of Flash Freeze Charge when the Charged Scissors strike hits. If the enemy is Frozen , it always triggers Shatter .

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Flash Freeze
Dodge

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 damage . Ellen can have up to a maximum of 6 Flash Freeze Charges .

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Dash Attack: Monstrous Wave
Dodge

Press Basic Attack during a dodge β€” Launches a dashing slash attack at enemies in front, dealing Physical damage .

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Dash Attack: Cold Snap
Dodge

While Flash Freeze is in effect, press Basic Attack during a dodge β€” Launches a dashing slash attack at enemies in front, dealing Ice damage . Consumes 1 point of Flash Freeze Charge .

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Dodge Counter: Reef Rock
Dodge

Press Basic Attack during a Perfect Dodge β€” Rapidly move through enemies with open scissors for a cutting strike, dealing Ice damage . The action includes invulnerability.

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Assist

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Quick Assist: Shark Sentinel
Assist

When the active character is launched, press Assist β€” Speedily move through the enemy with open scissors for a cutting strike, dealing Ice damage . The action includes invulnerability. When the character on the field is launched, drag the movement input and press Assist β€” Enter the Roaming state, enabling dashing movement. While in the Roaming state, use the movement input 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.

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Defensive Assist: Wavefront Impact
Assist

When the character on field is about to be attacked, press Assist β€” Parries the enemy's attack, dealing massive Daze. The action includes invulnerability.

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Assist Follow-Up: Shark Cruiser
Assist

Press Basic Attack after a Defensive Assist β€” Charge and slash enemies in front, dealing Ice damage . Press repeatedly or hold Basic Attack during the attack to extend the skill duration. The action includes invulnerability.

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Special Attack

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Special Attack: Drift
Special Attack

Use a quick tail sweep attack in front, dealing Ice damage . Anti-Interrupt level is increased while using this skill.

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
EX Special Attack: Tail Swipe
Special Attack

When Ellen has enough Energy, press EX Special Attack β€” Perform a forceful tail whip attack that inflicts massive Ice damage. Gain 1 Flash Freeze Charge upon striking an enemy. The action includes invulnerability. After executing the move, you can directly follow up with the 3rd-hit of a Basic Attack .

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
EX Special Attack: Sharknami
Special Attack

With enough Energy and after activating EX Special Attack: Tail Swipe , press EX Special Attack β€” Perform a series of powerful slashes ahead that deal massive Ice damage . Gain 1 Flash Freeze Charge upon striking an enemy. The action includes invulnerability. After executing the move, you can directly follow up with the 3rd-hit of a Basic Attack .

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Chain Attack

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Chain Attack: Avalanche
Chain Attack

When a Chain Attack is triggered, select the character β€” Crash down from above and unleash an ice storm, dealing massive Ice damage . The action includes invulnerability.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Ultimate: Endless Winter
Chain Attack

When Decibel Rating is at Maximum , press Ultimate β€” Crash down from above and unleash an ice storm before a powerful scissor strike, dealing massive Ice damage . The action includes invulnerability.

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Core Skill

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Core Passive: Sharp-Toothed
Core Skill

When Ellen launches a Charged Scissors strike during Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush , or consumes a Flash Freeze Charge to activate Basic Attack: Flash Freeze Trimming , the skill's CRIT damage is increased by 50%.

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Additional Ability: Rising Storm
Core Skill

When another character in your squad shares the same Attribute or Faction: When Ellen inflicts Ice damage , subsequent Ice damage increases by 3% for 10s. This effect can stack up to 10 times, and repeated triggers reset the duration.

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.

Mindscape Cinema

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Glacial Omen
Mindscape Cinema

Upon hitting an enemy with Swift Scissors during Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush , the obtained Flash Freeze Charges are increased to 3. Upon hitting an enemy with Charged Scissor Strike during Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush , the obtained Flash Freeze Charges are increased to 6. For each point of Flash Freeze Charge consumed, Ellen’s CRIT Rate is increased by 2% for 15s, stacking up to 6 times. The duration of each stack is calculated separately.

Requirements / unlock: Mindscape Cinema 1

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Arctic Ocean Predator
Mindscape Cinema

The 3rd hit of Basic Attack: Flash Freeze Trimming can be directly followed up with EX Special Attack: Sharknami . When using an EX Special Attack , each Flash Freeze Charge increases the current attack's CRIT damage by 20%, up to a maximum of 60%.

Requirements / unlock: Mindscape Cinema 2

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Overtime-Intolerant
Mindscape Cinema

Basic Attack , Dodge , Assist , Special Attack , and Chain Attack Lv. +2

Requirements / unlock: Mindscape Cinema 3

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Endless Hoarfrost
Mindscape Cinema

Whenever a squad member Freezes or Stuns an enemy, Ellen gains 6 Flash Freeze Charges and the Quick Charge effect. She also recovers 4 Energy. The Energy recovery effect can trigger once per 10s.

Requirements / unlock: Mindscape Cinema 4

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
Adequate Sleep
Mindscape Cinema

Basic Attack , Dodge , Assist , Special Attack , and Chain Attack Lv.+2

Requirements / unlock: Mindscape Cinema 5

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HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.
The Feast Begins
Mindscape Cinema

When Ellen uses an EX Special Attack , Chain Attack , or gains Quick Charge , her PEN Ratio increases by 20% for 6s. She also gains 1 stack of The Feast Begins , up to a maximum of 3 stacks. With 3 stacks of The Feast Begins , using a Charged Scissors strike during Dash Attack: Arctic Ambush consumes all stacks, increasing the damage of the current attack by 250%.

Requirements / unlock: Mindscape Cinema 6

Source details & verification
HoYoWiki mechanics reference (community-editable), reviewed October 29, 2026. This is a concise mechanics index; the source contains full conditions and level-dependent scaling. Not independently tested in-game.