- Elyssia (Abyssal) is a unique Summoner unit in Anime Adventures who deals damage through summons
- Core summons: Abyssal Jellies (AOE explosion) and Eels (ranged multi-hit, up to 3 at once)
- Damage ceiling: Eels alone can reach roughly 10.5M damage with full buffs
- Best partner: Gelle, whose aura doubles summon damage
- Cost warning: She only has 4 upgrade levels but is very expensive to max
Elyssia (Abyssal) Overview: Who Is She?
Elyssia (Abyssal) is a pure Summoner unit added in a recent Anime Adventures update, and she sparked real debate in the community. Some players called her the worst unit of her update, while others argued she is the single best addition. The truth sits in her mechanics: Elyssia herself barely attacks. Instead, she spawns Eels and Abyssal Jellies that do the heavy lifting, which makes her stats page misleading at first glance.
Notably, Elyssia is not from an anime. Community consensus points to her originating from a gacha game, similar to other crossover units. She even ships with a cosmetic despite being neither an exclusive nor limited unit — an animated visual effect that players can toggle with VFX settings.
Video Highlights:
- Full level 100 Unique Elyssia damage showcase
- Eel damage tested at 1.77M base, 3.55M buffed per eel
- Gelle interaction confirmed to double summon damage
- Jelly explosion mechanic tested against million-HP enemies
- Cosmetic and VFX preview included
| Trait | Detail |
|---|---|
| Unit type | Unique, Summoner |
| Origin | Gacha game crossover, not an anime |
| Base placement damage | ~157k every 3.1s, 10.5 range |
| Max upgrade levels | 4 only |
| Damage style | Indirect, via Eels and Jellies |
| Cosmetic | Yes, animated, toggleable VFX |
Elyssia's listed damage is essentially the base stat for her summons. Her on-screen number looks low next to meta DPS units, but the combined output of 3 Eels plus Jelly explosions is where her real value lives. Do not judge her on her personal damage alone.
Summon Mechanics: Eels and Abyssal Jellies
Elyssia's kit revolves around two distinct summons, and understanding both is essential before investing gems into her.
| Summon | Behavior | Key Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Eels | Ranged attackers with own damage, SPA, and 43 range | Up to 3 active; can be clicked and sold; respawn instantly |
| Abyssal Jelly | AOE explosion summon | ~98k HP; explosion appears tied to Elyssia's damage stat |
| Elyssia herself | Placement attacker | Low personal DPS; range matters little |
The Eels deserve special attention. Each Eel carries its own damage, SPA, and an impressive 43 range — far beyond Elyssia's own 10.5. You can manually sell Eels to force her to respawn fresh ones, and she resummons them instantly, giving you a small degree of control over her rotation.
The Jelly mechanic is the murkier part. Testing suggests the Jelly has roughly 98k HP and explodes with damage that appears to scale off Elyssia's own damage stat, potentially reaching multi-million hits. Players have observed million-HP enemies get one-shot by Jelly explosions, though the exact formula is still being confirmed by the community.
Selling an Eel forces Elyssia to summon a replacement immediately. If an Eel is stuck out of position or you want fresh spawns under a new buff window, click and sell it — the resummon is instant.
Damage Scaling and Buff Setup
This is where Elyssia transforms from questionable to exceptional. With the right support lineup, her summons multiply dramatically in output.
Buffed Damage Breakdown
| State | Per-Eel Damage | Total Eel DPS (x3) |
|---|---|---|
| Base (Unique, max upgrade) | 1.77M | ~5.31M |
| With Griffith + support buffs | ~2.4M+ | ~7M+ |
| With Gelle aura active | 3.55M | ~10.5M |
That 10.5M figure excludes Jelly explosion damage entirely, meaning her real ceiling is even higher. The Gelle interaction is the centerpiece: Gelle's aura appears to double summon damage, and since Elyssia fields multiple summons simultaneously, she arguably benefits more from Gelle than nearly any other unit.
Other tested contributors include Griffith (roughly doubling damage), Alie Idol and Bulma style support buffs, and the classic 15% damage buff slot. Elyssia's 6.2s summon-cycle and multi-hit behavior compound all of these.
Pair Elyssia with Gelle first and foremost — the summon-damage doubling is her single biggest multiplier. Add Griffith for the x2 buff layer and fill remaining slots with standard damage supports.
Step-by-Step: Building Elyssia from Scratch
Grind the Takedown
Farm Elyssia's takedown event until you obtain her. Set aside extra copies — duplicates help with infusion and rerolling toward a Unique version.
Level to 100 with Fodder
Spend gems on legendary fodder units to feed her levels. Mythic legendaries give roughly three remnants each, and shrine legendaries provide guaranteed remnants, making them ideal fuel.
Evolve Her
Evolution adds a significant attack boost — around +40% more attack — and pushes her grade toward A/A+. Stock star fruits beforehand; you will need more than you expect.
Reroll the Curse
At level 100 she gains a curse roll. A curse like -7.7% SPA is strong on a Unique unit; reroll toward SPA reduction since her damage is inherited by summons.
Deploy the Buff Stack
Place your farm units, drop Gelle for the summon aura, add Griffith, then place Elyssia last so her Eels spawn inside the full buff window.
Elyssia is expensive. Despite having only 4 upgrade levels, each level costs heavily, and maxing her plus evolution, curses, and fodder will consume a large gem stockpile. Save up before committing.
Strengths, Weaknesses, and Team Roles
Strengths
- ~10.5M+ buffed Eel DPS
- Scales exceptionally with Gelle
- Eels have 43 range, huge coverage
- Instant Eel resummons on sell
Weaknesses
- Very expensive to build and max
- Misleading personal damage stats
- Reliant on support lineup
- Jelly mechanics still unclear
Best Role
- Late-game boss killer
- Summon-centric team core
- Pairs with Gelle as a duo engine
- Long-range lane coverage via Eels
| Question | Verdict |
|---|---|
| Is she the worst unit of her update? | Unlikely — base stats just look weak |
| Is she the best unit of her update? | A genuine candidate with Gelle |
| Worth building without Gelle? | Noticeably weaker; deprioritize |
| Does her range stat matter? | Minimal — Eels carry the range |
The split opinions on Elyssia come from judging her raw placement stats. Players who build the full buff stack around her summons consistently rank her among the update's best; players who drop her solo see mediocre results.
Build Checklist and FAQ
Elyssia Build Milestones:
- Obtain Elyssia from her takedown event
- Level her to 100 using legendary fodder
- Evolve her for the +40% attack bonus
- Reroll curse toward SPA reduction
- Max all 4 upgrade levels
- Pair with Gelle and Griffith in your lineup
Q: Is Elyssia (Abyssal) good in Anime Adventures?
Yes, when built correctly. Her personal stats look weak, but her Eel summons alone can reach roughly 10.5M total damage with full buffs, and Jelly explosions add even more. She is widely considered one of the best units of her update when paired with Gelle.
Q: What anime is Elyssia from?
She is not from an anime. Community consensus indicates Elyssia originates from a gacha game, making her one of Anime Adventures' crossover-style units.
Q: Does Gelle buff Elyssia's summons?
Yes. Testing shows Gelle's aura effectively doubles summon damage, taking individual Eels from around 1.77M to 3.55M damage. This makes Gelle the single best partner for Elyssia.
Q: How do the Abyssal Jellies work?
The Jelly appears to have roughly 98k HP and explodes in an AOE dealing damage tied to Elyssia's own damage stat, potentially reaching multi-million hits. The exact formula is still being verified by the community, but million-HP enemies have been one-shot by Jelly explosions.