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The Troubles of Ellen the Shark/Special Play

Last updated 2025-02-13

EventStorySpecial PlayRewards
The New Year is approaching, and Ellen receives a Commission. The renowned first diva of Ridu has hired Victoria Housekeeping, it turns out, all to prepare new year's gifts.

Missions

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%

Tutorial

Tutorial Stage Tutorial 1
Enemies will prioritize Astra Yao as their attack target. Protect Astra Yao while defeating the enemies

Tutorial Stage Tutorial 2
Using an Ally Skill grants an Invulnerable effect to both characters and increases Ellen's DMG

Tutorial Stage Tutorial 3
Complete subsequent stages to enhance Ally Skills

Stages

Fragrant Gift

Fragrant Gift
Stage Mechanics: This stage is limited to using Ellen to fight, with Astra Yao accompanying as a teammate. Defeat all enemies to complete the stage. If Astra Yao is defeated, the stage fails immediately.
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.
Deployed Character
Ellen Joe
Support Bangboo
Butler

What to Get?

What to Get?
Stage Mechanics: This stage is limited to using Ellen to fight, with Astra Yao accompanying as a teammate. Defeat all enemies to complete the stage. If Astra Yao is defeated, the stage fails immediately.
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.
Deployed Character
Ellen Joe
Support Bangboo
Butler

The Thought That Counts

The Thought That Counts
Stage Mechanics: This stage is limited to using Ellen to fight, with Astra Yao accompanying as a teammate. Defeat all enemies to complete the stage. If Astra Yao is defeated, the stage fails immediately.
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.
Deployed Character
Ellen Joe
Support Bangboo
Butler

Familiar Scent

Familiar Scent
Stage Mechanics: This stage is limited to using Ellen to fight, with Astra Yao accompanying as a teammate. Defeat as many enemies as possible within the given time limit. The more enemies you defeat, the higher your score.
Perfect Pitch: When Astra Yao's sound attack hits an enemy, it will mark the target, increasing the DMG they take by 50% for 12s.
Stars and Strings in Harmony: When Evelyn uses a Chain Attack or Ultimate to hit a marked enemy, Astra Yao will perform an additional attack on the target after a brief delay, dealing area DMG.
Heavy Metal: When Astra Yao performs an additional attack, all squad members gain 500 Decibels.
Deployed Character
Ellen Joe
Support Bangboo
Butler

Rewards