Ellen vs Ye Shunguang
Ellen vs Ye Shunguang — 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 Ye Shunguang's S-Rank Physical DPS identity.
- Ellen remains a premier Ice DPS whose high-frequency, charge-based attack kit allows for explosive burst damage.
Pick Ye Shunguang if…
- You need a Physical Attack agent and Ye Shunguang's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer S-Rank Physical DPS gameplay over Ellen's Attack identity.
- Ye Shunguang is a premier Physical Attack unit who dominates through her Enlightened Mind state and unique Veil Vulnerability mechanics.
Ellen and Ye Shunguang 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. Ye Shunguang (Physical, S-Rank Physical DPS) is the better commit when Ye Shunguang is a premier Physical Attack unit who dominates through her Enlightened Mind state and unique Veil Vulnerability mechanics. 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
Ye Shunguang
- Integrated block mechanic provides defensive utility during offensive sequences
- High invulnerability frames during core Enlightened Mind animations
- Veil Vulnerability bypasses standard Stun DMG limitations
- Requires active management of Qingming Sword Force for optimal combos
- Dependent on entering Enlightened Mind to access full damage potential
- Combat effectiveness drops significantly if stamina management is poor
Shared Team Members
With Ellen
Opens stun windows so Ellen can dump burst damage safely.
With Ye Shunguang
Opens stun windows so Ye Shunguang can dump burst damage safely.
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
Cloudcleave Radiance
Disk Set
White Water Ballad
Disk 4
ATK% > CRIT DMG%
Disk 5
PEN Ratio% = 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 Ye Shunguang's S-Rank Physical 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 Physical Attack agent and Ye Shunguang's kit matches your account gap.
- You prefer S-Rank Physical DPS gameplay over Ellen's Attack identity.
- Ye Shunguang is a premier Physical Attack unit who dominates through her Enlightened Mind state and unique Veil Vulnerability mechanics.
- She offers exceptional sustained DPS and survivability, making her a top-tier carry for endgame content.
- Ye Shunguang is a stronger general pull priority (YES) for your roster.