Zenless Zone Zero 1.0: Should You Pull Ellen Or Zhu Yuan?

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Deciding whether to pull for Ellen or Zhu Yuan in 1.0 might be a make-or-break decision for accounts. As a HoYoverse game, it's expected that there will be various character releases that tax player resources, especially the limited-time Signal Searches, which use a different in-game currency than the one for the Standard, always-present banner. While the decision of whether to save Polychrome will be vital to having the best account possible, it's especially important right now. Having a great early account can make progression much smoother and less time-consuming.

Luckily, there's a gap between Ellen Joe and Zhu Yuan's respective banners, so players can't be tempted into splitting their resources and going for both and then missing on getting either. That also means that those who are on the fence about whether to pull for 's Ellen are on the clock, however, with only a handful of days left to make up their minds. Following Ellen's banner will be Zhu Yuan's for a similar amount of time, and then it will already be time for 1.1, which will include Qinyi, Jane Doe, and Seth.

Zenless Zone Zero's pace of gameplay and urban lifestyle elements make it the perfect fit for one of Genshin Impact's best feature additions.

Both Ellen and Zhu Yuan will be available in 1.0, but at different times. Ellen is currently available on rate-up, having been on offer since launch (July 4) and until July 24, 2024. Zhu Yuan's banner will follow immediately after, running from July 25, 2024, until August 15, 2024 — assuming that update schedules adhere to the same cadence that is present in both and. During their respective time periods, both Ellen and Zhu Yuan's signature W-Engines will be available as part of a separate banner. Their respective W-Engines are Deep Sea Visitor and Riot Suppressor Mark VI.

Ellen is an elite damage dealer in at launch, and is likely the best DPS unit in the game when built competently. Her kit revolves around her extended dash ability, the Roaming