Ellen Joe Trust System Overview
Trust events in Zenless Zone Zero build character relationships through location-based dialogue choices. Ellen Joe's trust progression unlocks her Video Store promoter role, requiring specific answers for maximum trust point gains.
Ellen Joe (Victoria Housekeeping member) features unique trust events exploring work-life balance and personal interests. Trust ranks gate progression through accumulated points and time-specific commissions.
Video Store Promotion Requirements:
- Friendly trust rating (Level 2)
- Enter the Ether video in stock
- Video Store Level 2
- Inter-Knot Level 20
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Trust Rank Requirements
Rank-Up Schedule:
- Level 2 (Friendly) - Midnight: Flirting with a Shark Thiren commission
- Level 3 (Close) - Morning: Class-Skipping Accomplice commission
- Level 4 (Trusted) - Morning: The Sugar vs. Weight Dilemma commission
Missing commission windows delays progression by full day cycles.
Complete Answer Key (All Trust Ranks)
Dialogue choices determine trust gains. Optimal answers = faster max trust.
Location-Specific Answers
Box Galaxy Gadget Shop (Midnight):
- What, not math class? - trust increase
Random Play Video Store (Evening):
- Any choice works
- Keep age between 16-20
Turbo Remodeling Shop (Morning):
- First: Any choice works
- Second: I want to get you something too. - SIGNIFICANT increase
Godfinger Arcade (Morning):
- I don't wanna talk about it... - trust increase
- Timing: Pretty recently
Bardic Needle Music Store (Morning):
- Rampage Punk - SIGNIFICANT increase
Coff Cafe Coffee Shop (Morning):
- Are you okay, Ellen? - trust increase
- I was just doing what you said... - trust increase
Metro Station (Morning):
- Yaay! - SIGNIFICANT increase
- Ellen... are you okay? - trust increase
- Aww, fine... - trust increase
Lumina Galleria (Morning):
- I don't remember. - trust increase
Richard Teamilk (Morning):
- Why not? - trust increase
Howl's Newsstand (Sixth Street):
- Starving Dreams (Gastronomy). - trust increase
Trust Invite Commission Answers
Highest-value trust opportunities. Complete these first.
Waterfall Soup:
- Ice noodle broth. - SIGNIFICANT increase
141 Convenience Store:
- You sound like you've tried it. - SIGNIFICANT increase
404 Error Live House:
- You could have put your tail by me. - SIGNIFICANT increase
Lumina Square Event 2:
- Recently. - SIGNIFICANT increase
Fast Trust Unlock Strategy
Efficient progression saves days of real-time grinding.
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Optimal Daily Routine
Priority Sequence:
- Morning (Highest Density): Metro Station (3 dialogues), Turbo Remodeling second encounter, Bardic Needle, Coff Cafe, Godfinger, Lumina Galleria, Richard Teamilk
- Evening: Random Play
- Midnight: Box Galaxy, then wait for Friendly rank commission
- Commissions: Complete Waterfall Soup, 141 Convenience, 404 Error Live House immediately when available
Morning offers 7 distinct opportunities including multiple significant increases.
Efficiency Tiers
Tier 1 (Highest): Commission significant increases (Waterfall Soup, 141 Convenience, 404 Error Live House, Lumina Square Event 2)
Tier 2 (High): Location significant increases (Metro Yaay!, Turbo I want to get you something too., Bardic Needle Rampage Punk)
Tier 3 (Standard): Regular trust dialogues
Tier 4 (Minimal): Events with trust regardless of choice
Significant increases provide 2-3x points vs regular increases.
Time-Gated Event Strategy
Commission Timing:
- Midnight (Level 2): Log in before midnight for Flirting with a Shark Thiren
- Morning (Levels 3-4): Access during morning for remaining commissions
- Pre-Rank Prep: Max trust points before thresholds to progress immediately
Event Locations and Timing
Morning (7 locations): Turbo Remodeling, Godfinger, Bardic Needle, Coff Cafe, Metro, Lumina Galleria, Richard Teamilk
Evening (1 location): Random Play
Midnight (1 location): Box Galaxy
Commissions (4 locations): Waterfall Soup, 141 Convenience, 404 Error Live House, Video Store
Events reset daily at server time. Commission invites persist until completed—new invites won't generate until current ones finish.
Trust Rewards
Milestone Rewards
Friendly (Level 2):
- 20 Polychrome
- 3 Advanced Freeze Chip
- 5,000 Dennies
- Video Store Promoter eligibility
Close (Level 3):
- 30 Polychrome
- Hostile Wake-Over Affinity item
- 10,000 Dennies
Trusted (Level 4):
- 30 Polychrome
- Ellen's Dynamic Wallpaper
- 15,000 Dennies
Total (Levels 2-4): 80 Polychrome, upgrade materials, 30,000 Dennies, exclusive cosmetics.
Video Store Promotion Benefits
Promoter role provides passive facility bonuses, enhanced customer satisfaction, and exclusive dialogue interactions. Functional gameplay enhancement beyond cosmetics.
Common Mistakes
High-Impact Errors
Avoid These:
- Not selecting Yaay! at Metro Station (loses significant increase)
- Missing Rampage Punk at Bardic Needle (loses significant increase)
- Wrong answer at Turbo Remodeling second encounter (wastes highest-value event)
- Incorrect commission responses (loses premium opportunities)
Multiple suboptimal choices extend progression by several days.
Trust System Facts
Clarifications:
- Wrong answers give 0 points but no penalties
- No choice decreases existing trust
- All events remain accessible regardless of history
- Trust can't be permanently failed
Mistakes create opportunity cost only, not permanent consequences.
Troubleshooting
Story Requirements
Verification Steps:
- Complete Chapter 1 Interlude minimum
- Reach Inter-Knot Level 20
- Unlock Video Store facility
- Recruit Ellen Joe
Story gates are most common cause of missing events.
Account Prerequisites
Required Milestones:
- Inter-Knot Level 20 for full trust access
- Video Store Level 2 for promoter unlock
- Trust system tutorial completion
- Facility management unlock
FAQ
What trust level unlocks Ellen Joe's Video Store promotion?
Friendly (Level 2) with Enter the Ether video, Video Store Level 2, and Inter-Knot Level 20. Complete midnight Flirting with a Shark Thiren commission for Friendly rank.
Where do Ellen Joe trust events spawn?
Nine locations: Box Galaxy (midnight), Random Play (evening), Turbo Remodeling, Godfinger, Bardic Needle, Coff Cafe, Metro, Lumina Galleria, Richard Teamilk (morning). Commissions at Waterfall Soup, 141 Convenience, 404 Error Live House, Video Store.
Do wrong answers decrease trust?
No. Wrong choices give 0 points but no penalties or decreases. All events stay accessible. Trust can't be permanently failed.
What rewards from maxing Ellen Joe trust?
Through Level 4: 80 Polychrome, 3 Advanced Freeze Chip, Hostile Wake-Over Affinity, Ellen's Dynamic Wallpaper, 30,000 Dennies. Higher levels offer additional rewards and story content.
How long to max Ellen Joe trust?
Level 4 takes 5-7 days with optimal farming, 10-14 days casual. Maximum trust depends on total ranks beyond documented Level 4.
When do trust events reset?
Daily at server reset. Commission invites persist until completed—new invites generate only after finishing current ones. Plan sessions around morning for max density.
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