Ellen vs Pyrois
Ellen vs Pyrois — two Attack agents competing for the same roster slot.
TL;DR — Quick Pick
Pick Ellen if…
- You need a Ice Attack agent and Ellen's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Attack gameplay over Pyrois's Main DPS identity.
- Ellen remains a premier Ice DPS whose high-frequency, charge-based attack kit allows for explosive burst damage.
Pick Pyrois if…
- You need a Ether Attack agent and Pyrois's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Main DPS gameplay over Ellen's Attack identity.
- Pyrois acts as a premier Ether main DPS capable of massive bursts and stun manipulation.
Ellen and Pyrois are both Attack investments that answer different account needs. Ellen (Ice, Attack) shines when Ellen remains a premier Ice DPS whose high-frequency, charge-based attack kit allows for explosive burst damage. Pyrois (Ether, Main DPS) is the better commit when Pyrois acts as a premier Ether main DPS capable of massive bursts and stun manipulation. Compare signature builds, team requirements, and your existing supports before pulling either.
At a Glance
Strengths & Weaknesses
Ellen
- Superior invulnerability uptime during execution
- High burst potential via charge consumption
- Excellent crowd control through Freezing
- Requires precise management of charge stacks
- Performance heavily gated by stack availability
- Linear playstyle around specific attack strings
Pyrois
- High base damage scaling on Ether attacks
- Access to multiple utility-focused Ultimate branches
- Strong invulnerability frames during signature combos
- Dependent on Solar Prominence management
- Rotationally complex for optimal performance
- Vulnerable during startup of specific animations
Shared Team Members
With Ellen
Opens stun windows so Ellen can dump burst damage safely.
With Pyrois
Opens stun windows so Pyrois can dump burst damage safely.
With Ellen
Buffs and enables Ellen with low field time and strong team utility.
With Pyrois
Buffs and enables Pyrois with low field time and strong team utility.
Best Builds (Signature)
W-Engine
Deep Sea Visitor
Disk Set
Puffer Electro
Disk 4
CRIT DMG%
Disk 5
PEN Ratio% > Ice DMG%
Disk 6
ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%
W-Engine
Sol Exuvia(S5)
Disk Set
The Sky Ablaze (4-PC)
Disk 4
CRIT Rate% > CRIT DMG%
Disk 5
PEN Ratio% > Ether DMG% > ATK%
Disk 6
ATK%
Substats
CRIT Rate >= CRIT DMG = ATK%
Who Should You Pull?
- You need a Ice Attack agent and Ellen's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Attack gameplay over Pyrois's Main DPS identity.
- Ellen remains a premier Ice DPS whose high-frequency, charge-based attack kit allows for explosive burst damage.
- Her mobility and invulnerability windows make her an exceptionally safe and top-tier choice for clearing endgame content.
- Ellen is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.
- You need a Ether Attack agent and Pyrois's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer Main DPS gameplay over Ellen's Attack identity.
- Pyrois acts as a premier Ether main DPS capable of massive bursts and stun manipulation.
- Their unique ability to cycle through multiple Ultimate branches makes them incredibly flexible for various combat encounters.
- Pyrois is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.