The Troubles of Ellen the Shark is Ellen's TV Schedule in Zenless Zone Zero (ZZZ). See all the Special Play stages, how to play the Ellen TV Schedule, and all the rewards here!

Ellen TV Schedule Information

The Troubles of Ellen the Shark Event Guide

Event Start	January 22, 2025
Event End	March 10, 2025
How to Unlock	Reach Inter-Knot Lv. 15+ Complete Soldier 11 Agent Story
Rewards

The Troubles of Ellen the Shark is Ellen's TV Schedule Event where you can try out her skills!

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The Troubles of Ellen the Shark Stages and Schedule

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Ellen TV Schedule Day 1 Fragrant Gift

Stage Targets	Complete the stage with Astra Yao's HP above 70% Complete the stage with Astra Yao's HP above 50% Complete the stage with Astra Yao's HP above 30%
Effect	Vocal Range Protection: Unlocks Astra Yao's Ally Skill in the stage, granting invulnerability to herself and Ellen for 5 seconds, and increasing Ellen's DMG by 50% for 8s.
Trial	Agents: Ellen Bangboo: Butler
Enemies	Tyrfing Alpeca Faun Hoplitai Sordidus

How to Beat Fragrant Gift

To beat this stage, you have to protect Astra Yao by using Ellen's kit. Use Astra Yao's Ally Skill when enemies are nearby to grant her and Ellen's invulnerability for a few seconds.

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Ellen TV Schedule Day 2 What to Get?

Stage Targets	Complete the stage with Astra Yao's HP above 70% Complete the stage with Astra Yao's HP above 50% Complete the stage with Astra Yao's HP above 30%
Effects	Vocal Range Protection: Unlocks Astra Yao's Ally Skill in the stage, granting invulnerability to herself and Ellen for 5 seconds, and increasing Ellen's DMG by 50% for 8s. Polar Shark Hunter: After Ellen performs the third Basic Attack hit, EX Special Attack, Dodge Counter, and other moves, an additional Icy Blade will be applied, dealing Ice DMG. When an Icy Blade hits an enemy, the cooldown time of support skills is reduced by 0.5s, with each Icy Blade reducing the cooldown by up to 1s.
Trial	Agents: Ellen Bangboo: Butler
Enemies	Guard Jaeger Harrier Jaeger Assault Gunner

How to Beat What to Get

Apart from the Assault Gunner, all enemies in this stage will be melee units. It would be wise to stay close to Astra and drive them away from her as much as possible.

Additionally, all enemies will gather around Astra most of the time, effectively grouping them. Use this opportunity to take out as many enemies as possible simultaneously.

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Ellen TV Schedule Day 3 The Thought That Counts

Stage Targets	Complete the stage with Astra Yao's HP above 70% Complete the stage with Astra Yao's HP above 50% Complete the stage with Astra Yao's HP above 30%
Effects	Vocal Range Protection: Unlocks Astra Yao's Ally Skill in the stage, granting invulnerability to herself and Ellen for 5 seconds, and increasing Ellen's DMG by 50% for 8s. Polar Shark Hunter: After Ellen performs the third Basic Attack hit, EX Special Attack, Dodge Counter, and other moves, an additional Icy Blade will be applied, dealing Ice DMG. When an Icy Blade hits an enemy, the cooldown time of support skills is reduced by 0.5s, with each Icy Blade reducing the cooldown by up to 1s. Frost Blade Chant: Ellen gains 30 Energy when using an assist. When Ellen's Icy Blades hit an enemy, the Assist cooldown reduction increases to 1s, with each Icy Blade reducing the cooldown by up to 2s.
Trial	Agents: Ellen Bangboo: Butler
Enemies	Ionized - Cyrtoidea Ionized - Nassellaria Hati

How to Beat The Thought That Counts

It would be wise to prioritize the Nassellarias over the Cyrtoideas here, as they can attack Astra even from afar. After eliminating them, quckly return to Astra's side and take out the Cyrtoideas that will gather around her.

This applies even when the Hati spawns. Prioritize the small fries first. The Hati will most likely attack Ellen instead of Astra.

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Ellen TV Schedule Day 4 Familiar Scent

Stage Targets	Complete the stage with Astra Yao's HP above 70% Complete the stage with Astra Yao's HP above 50% Complete the stage with Astra Yao's HP above 30%
Effects	Vocal Range Protection: Unlocks Astra Yao's Ally Skill in the stage, granting invulnerability to herself and Ellen for 5 seconds, and increasing Ellen's DMG by 50% for 8s. Polar Shark Hunter: After Ellen performs the third Basic Attack hit, EX Special Attack, Dodge Counter, and other moves, an additional Icy Blade will be applied, dealing Ice DMG. When an Icy Blade hits an enemy, the cooldown time of support skills is reduced by 0.5s, with each Icy Blade reducing the cooldown by up to 1s. Frost Blade Chant: Ellen gains 30 Energy when using an assist. When Ellen's Icy Blades hit an enemy, the Assist cooldown reduction increases to 1s, with each Icy Blade reducing the cooldown by up to 2s.
Trial	Agents: Ellen Bangboo: Butler
Enemies	Tyrfing Metro Goblin Faun Hoplitai Hoplitai - Energized Ionized - Cyrtoidea Ionized - Nassellaria Sordidus

How to Beat Fragrant Scent

In the final stage, apply all strategies from previous stages. Eliminate the Nassellarias first in the first wave, then return quickly to Astra's side to target the Cyrtoideas. Tyrfings and Fauns will be next, so stay close to Astra.

Keep Astra close to group Hopitais in the third wave and take them out quickly. The final wave will have the Metro Goblin and Sordidus enemies. Focus on the latter ones, then take out the former.

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How to Play The Troubles of Ellen the Shark

Ellen TV Schedule Guide

1. Complete Special Episode
2. Get All Combat Stages
3. Use Ellen and Astra

Complete It's Me... Leave a Message

While it's not required, completing the It's Me... Leave A Message Special Episode is best to get all the rewards!

It's Me... Leave A Message Ellen Story Guide

Go Through All Combat Stages

Head to the TV Schedule featured inside the Random Play Staff Room to enter the event. After that, open the Special Play Button and select a stage!

Fully Utilize Ellen

Ellen is the only trial agent you can use within the stages; you cannot use any other characters within the stages. Astra will be available, but strictly only for support!

The Troubles of Ellen the Shark Rewards

Ellen TV Schedule Rewards

All Event Rewards
Polychrome	Original Chip	Denny
Senior Investigator Log	Official Investigator Log	Specialized Freeze Chip
W-Engine Energy Module	W-Engine Power Supply	Ether Plating Agent

The Troubles of Ellen the Shark Rewards

Objectives	Rewards
Complete Special Episode ''It's Me... Leave A Message''	Polychrome x100 Senior Investigator Log x4 Denny x20,000
Complete the stage ''Fragrant Gift''	Polychrome x30 Specialized Freeze Chip x3 Senior Investigator Log x4
Complete the stage ''What to Get?''	Polychrome x30 Specialized Freeze Chip x3 Senior Investigator Log x4
Complete the stage ''The Thought That Counts''	Polychrome x30 Specialized Freeze Chip x3 Senior Investigator Log x4
Reach 1,200 points in the stage ''Familiar Scent''	Polychrome x30 Original Chip x10 Denny x20,000
Reach 1,500 points in the stage ''Familiar Scent''	Polychrome x30 Original Chip x10 Denny x20,000
Reach 2,000 points in the stage ''Familiar Scent''	Polychrome x30 Original Chip x10 Denny x20,000

First Clear Rewards

Stage	Rewards
Day 1: Fragrant Gift	Official Investigator Log x2 W-Engine Power Supply x1 Denny x4,000
Day 2: What to Get?	Official Investigator Log x2 W-Engine Power Supply x1 Denny x4,000
Day 3: The Thought That Counts	Official Investigator Log x2 W-Engine Power Supply x1 Denny x4,000
Day 4: Familiar Scent	Official Investigator Log x2 W-Engine Power Supply x1 Denny x4,000

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