Elysium
Elysium is the third biome of the Underworld, populated by the spirits of fallen warriors, automated chariots, and giant butterflies. Zagreus must battle through the heavenly meadows and defeat the dual boss encounter of Theseus and the Minotaur Asterius to reach the surface approach. To clear encounters efficiently, you must destroy the lingering soul orbs left behind by defeated Exalted spirits before they reincarnate into new bodies.
Achievements here
Enemies
Attacks with sweeping strikes and thrusts; leaves a soul orb upon defeat that must be killed quickly.
Executes lunging slash attacks; spawns a soul orb upon death that will revive if not destroyed.
Fires ranged arrows from a distance; leaves behind a soul orb that resurrects if left unattended.
Blocks frontal attacks with an impenetrable shield; leaves behind a soul orb upon defeat.
Small, fragile chariot that charges Zagreus rapidly and explodes on contact.
Elite warrior that charges up powerful, tracking long-range shots indicated by a red aiming line.
Spawns swarms of damaging Butterfly balls; must be defeated to stop continuous enemy wave generation.
Minotaur who attacks with heavy axe cleaves, leaping slams, and a persistent tracking bull rush.
The Champion of Elysium who blocks frontal damage with a shield, throws a returning spear, and calls down Olympian wrath in his second phase.
Shops and people
- Charon: Sells Boons, Centaur Hearts, Darkness, Daedalus Hammers, Poms of Power, and various healing or support items for Obols.
- Patroclus: An NPC who offers the choice of Kiss of Styx Premium (restores Death Defiance charges), Touch of Styx Dark (temporarily boosts damage after taking damage), or Jerky (temporarily boosts attack damage).
- Well of Charon: Sells temporary consumable buffs and healing items that last for a set number of encounters.
Tips
- Focus on destroying Asterius first in the final boss room, as Theseus is much easier to manage alone and only summons Olympian aid once his health is halved.
- Bait fast-moving Flame Wheels into walls or terrain pillars to trigger their self-destruct without taking explosive damage.
- Position yourself behind Exalted Greatshields to bypass their frontal defense, or hit them with trap damage and AoE status effects.
Not listed for this area: items, secrets.
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