Abyssus Challenges List & Guide
Players seeking 100% completion in Abyssus must conquer all 94 challenges scattered throughout this demanding roguelike adventure. Many challenges tie to specific weapons or high-level Deep Water completions, so prepare your loadouts accordingly. Each challenge rewards you with valuable items like Soul Fragments, unique weapons, and powerful abilities.
The game features 94 total challenges spanning story progression, weapon mastery, exploration secrets, and endurance tests. Every challenge offers specific rewards that enhance your expedition capabilities and unlock new content.
List of All Challenges in Abyssus
Abandoned Temple Fissures
Destroy the Surge Fissures in the Abandoned Temple area. You need to destroy 15 fissures total for the Metal reward.
Agnostic
Complete an expedition without any Blessings for the Aztek reward. This challenge removes all passive benefits and tests raw skill.
Anchor Mastery
Kill 4 enemies with a single Anchor swing for Ancient Forge: Anchor Mods. Position yourself near grouped enemies for maximum effectiveness.
Battery
Hit enemies 50 times with a single Spark Orb using the Tesla Gun for the Charge Orb reward. Let the orb bounce between multiple enemies in confined spaces.
Big Game Hunter
Defeat your first Elite for Soul Fragment rewards. Elites appear randomly throughout expeditions and require adapted strategies.
Boom!
Kill 4 enemies with a single Plasma Launcher explosion for the Seekers reward. Dense enemy formations provide ideal targets for maximum damage.
Boomstick
Travel a total distance of 1,000 meters with the Buckshot's knockback while using the Shotgun. The Pressure Shot reward helps with future knockback effects.
Bottomless Quiver
Have 30 arrows in a row hit a target while using the Combat Bow for the Return Arrow reward. Consistent accuracy and target prioritization enable success.
Brine Field Mastery
Gain a Brine Field with a diameter of 40 meters for Ancient Forge: Brine Field Mods. Field size increases through upgrades and modifications.
Brine Revolver Connoisseur
Unlock all Primary and Secondary mods for the Brine Revolver. Complete 6 total mod unlocks through various gameplay achievements.
Cabinet of Curiosities
Unlock all Artifacts in the Lobby for Soul Fragment rewards. You need to collect all 32 Artifacts scattered throughout the game.
Caged No More
Complete an expedition with the Tesla Gun for the Unstable Coil reward. This electrical weapon chains damage between nearby enemies effectively.
Collector
Unlock all Weapons and Abilities for Soul Fragment rewards. You need to obtain all 11 items through various discovery methods.
Combat Bow Connoisseur
Unlock all Primary and Secondary mods for the Combat Bow. Complete 6 total mod unlocks through various gameplay achievements.
Deadline
Get 5 kills while the Engine Rifle is overheated for the Concentrated Shot reward. Controlled overheating during enemy swarms maximizes success chances.
Disco Fever!
Complete an expedition with the Disc Thrower for the Fan Fire reward. This unique weapon bounces projectiles between multiple enemies.
Disc Thrower Connoisseur
Unlock all Primary and Secondary mods for the Disc Thrower. Complete 6 total mod unlocks through various gameplay achievements.
Dr. Discstein
Kill 50 enemies with lightning while having the Disc Thrower equipped for the Electron Conductors reward. Lightning modifications chain damage across multiple targets effectively.
Drumfire
Kill 30 enemies with explosions while using the Engine Rifle for the Split Shot reward. Explosive modifications enhance this weapon's crowd control potential.
Eco Warfare
Kill 15 enemies without reloading with the Engine Rifle for the Gatling Fire reward. Extended magazine modifications help achieve this challenging requirement.
Electrifying!
Deal damage to 7 enemies at the same time using the Tesla Gun for the Magnetic Storm reward. Electrical chain effects spread damage across grouped enemies.
Engine Rifle Connoisseur
Unlock all Primary and Secondary mods for the Engine Rifle. Complete 4 total mod unlocks through various gameplay achievements.
Expert
Complete an expedition on Deep Water Level 10 for the Fire Brigade reward. This difficulty level significantly increases enemy strength and numbers.
Exterminate
Deal 2,000 damage in a single hit for the Overkill reward. High-damage weapons like the Plasma Launcher or fully upgraded Brine Revolver work best.
First of Many
Fail an expedition for the first time for the Revenant reward. This challenge naturally occurs during early gameplay attempts.
Fish Deity Connoisseur
Unlock all Primary and Secondary mods for the Fish Deity. Complete 6 total mod unlocks through various gameplay achievements.
Frag Grenade Mastery
Use the Frag Grenade 5 times within 3 seconds for Ancient Forge: Frag Grenade Mods. Quick successive throws enable this timing requirement.
Free Throw
Kill 5 enemies 40 meters away with Fish Deity projectiles for the Fish Spit reward. The Fish Deity's ranged capabilities extend beyond typical melee weapons.
Frisbee
Hit enemies 50 times within 5 seconds with the Disc Thrower for the Search And Destroy reward. Rapid-fire modifications and dense enemy groups enable this challenging achievement.
Gardens Fissures
Destroy the Surge Fissures in the Gardens area. You need to destroy 15 fissures total for the Golden reward.
Go Fish!
Complete an expedition with the Fish Deity for the Wide Stab reward. This unique melee weapon features both stabbing and projectile attacks.
Good, Bad and Ugly
Complete an expedition with the Brine Revolver for the Large Caliber reward. This high-damage weapon excels at precision eliminations.
Gun Meets Crown
Complete an expedition with the Engine Rifle for the Burst Fire reward. This versatile weapon handles most situations effectively.
Head or Tails? Wrong.
Gain no reward 3 times from the same Wishing Well for the Lucky Charm reward. Wishing Wells provide random outcomes including empty results.
High Noon
Kill 10 enemies without leaving scoped mode with the Brine Revolver for the Burst Fire reward. Positioning near enemy spawn points maximizes consecutive kill opportunities.
Hooked
Kill an Elite in less than 20 seconds while using the Fish Deity for the Chainsaw reward. Aggressive positioning and sustained damage maximize success chances.
Inferno
Hit 5 enemies with a single flame burst while using the Disc Thrower for the Dynamo reward. Flame modifications create area-of-effect damage that spreads between nearby enemies.
It's A Blast
Deal 500,000 damage using explosions for the Mr. Boom reward. Explosive weapons and modifications accumulate damage over multiple expeditions.
Kaboom!
Kill 30 enemies with a Weakspot hit with the Plasma Launcher for the Flak Cannon reward. Precise aiming and timing maximize weakspot hit opportunities.
Killing Spree
Kill 1,000 enemies for Soul Fragment rewards. This naturally progresses through regular gameplay but requires dedication to complete.
A Kingdom Toppled
Defeat the final Boss for Soul Fragment rewards. This ultimate challenge combines everything you've learned throughout your journey.
Legend No More
Defeat the Boss of the Gardens for Soul Fragment rewards. The Gardens area combines environmental hazards with challenging enemy encounters.
Lightbringer
Light up the hidden brazier for the Ms. Boom reward. This secret objective requires exploration beyond main expedition paths.
Lobby Fissures
Destroy the Surge Fissures in the Lobby area. You need to destroy 8 fissures total for the Golden reward.
Locksmith
Use 5 keys in one expedition for the Skeleton Key reward. Key conservation and strategic usage maximize progress toward this requirement.
Master of the Abyss
Complete an expedition on Deep Water Level 20 for the Baseballer reward. This represents the highest difficulty level available.
Meat Shield
Take 5,000 damage for the Bandage reward. This challenge naturally progresses through normal gameplay across multiple expeditions.
The New Monarch
Complete all Challenges. This final achievement requires finishing all other 93 challenges in the game.
No Need
Complete an expedition without using the Syringe for the Hate Forged reward. Health management becomes critical without this healing option.
Open Wide
Hit 5 enemies with a single stab while using the Fish Deity for the Hazardous Goo reward. Dense enemy formations provide ideal opportunities for multiple hits.
Plasmaster
Complete an expedition with the Plasma Launcher for the Adhesive Compound reward. This explosive weapon excels at crowd control and area denial.
Plasma Launcher Connoisseur
Unlock all Primary and Secondary mods for the Plasma Launcher. Complete 6 total mod unlocks through various gameplay achievements.
Proficient
Unlock all Skills for the Pristine reward. This requires completing various challenges and finding upgrade materials throughout expeditions.
Quadruple Kill!
Get a quadruple kill with the Shotgun for the Full-Automatic reward. Dense enemy groups in confined areas provide optimal opportunities.
Redo
Complete an expedition on Deep Water Level 1 for the Favored Foe reward. Deep Water modifies expedition difficulty with additional challenges.
Ricky's Greed
Kill 30 enemies with Melee attacks while using the Shotgun for the Unload reward. The Shotgun's melee capabilities complement its ranged damage effectively.
Robin Hood
Complete an expedition with the Combat Bow for the Pierce reward. This precision weapon rewards accuracy and timing.
Royal Abyss Fissures
Destroy the Surge Fissures in the Royal Abyss area. You need to destroy 6 fissures total for the Deep reward.
Royalty
Defeat the Boss of the Abandoned Temple for Soul Fragment rewards. This introductory boss fight teaches core mechanics for tougher encounters ahead.
Sanctuary Fissures
Destroy the Surge Fissures in the Sanctuary area. You need to destroy 15 fissures total for the Golden reward.
Seasoned
Complete an expedition on Deep Water Level 5 for the Astronaut reward. This difficulty increase adds new enemy behaviors and hazards.
Sharpshooter
Deal 1,000 overkill damage in a single shot with the Brine Revolver for the Charge Scope reward. Maximum damage modifications enable this extreme damage requirement.
Shot, Chaser
Kill 4 enemies at the same time with Seeker projectiles for the Void Infusion reward. Seeker modifications track enemies automatically for consistent hits.
Shotgun Connoisseur
Unlock all Primary and Secondary mods for the Shotgun. Complete 6 total mod unlocks through various gameplay achievements.
Speedster
Finish an expedition in 30 minutes or less for the Power From Pain reward. Efficient routing and aggressive play styles enable fast completion times.
Squint
Kill 30 enemies beyond 40 meters away for the Hawkeye reward. The Brine Revolver excels at long-range eliminations when properly scoped.
Tesla Gun Connoisseur
Unlock all Primary and Secondary mods for the Tesla Gun. Complete 6 total mod unlocks through various gameplay achievements.
The Ancient Ability
Find the ancient Ability by collecting 3 Artifacts for the Ancient Core reward. Artifacts appear throughout expeditions as rare discoveries.
The Aquatic Weapon
Find the aquatic Weapon by solving the mystery of the secret pond for the Fish Deity reward. This puzzle requires specific interaction sequences.
The Autonomous Ability
Find the autonomous Ability by defeating the Boss of the Abandoned Temple for the Turret reward. This ability unlocks after completing the main boss challenge.
The Blazing Weapon
Find the blazing Weapon by quickly reaching the Royal Abyss for the Plasma Launcher reward. Speed and efficiency determine success for this challenge.
The Bursting Weapon
Find the bursting Weapon by defeating the Elite in the Abandoned Temple for the Shotgun reward. This Elite appears in specific expedition variations.
The Electrical Weapon
Find the electrical Weapon by defeating the Elite in the Gardens for the Tesla Gun reward. This Elite encounter tests your combat capabilities.
The First Herald
Defeat the first Elite in the Royal Abyss for Soul Fragment rewards. This Elite represents one of three major challenges in this dangerous region.
The Mighty Ability
Find the mighty Ability by unlocking the Treasury for the Anchor reward. The Treasury requires specific key combinations and exploration.
The Protective Ability
Find the protective Ability by ascending the Pillars for the Brine Field reward. This platforming challenge tests movement and timing skills.
The Scoped Weapon
Find the scoped Weapon by reaching the end of the Lobby's secret path for the Brine Revolver reward. This hidden route requires careful exploration.
The Second Herald
Defeat the second Elite in the Royal Abyss for Soul Fragment rewards. This represents the middle challenge of the three Royal Abyss Elites.
The Sharp Weapon
Find the sharp Weapon by destroying the hidden crystals for the Disc Thrower reward. These crystals appear in secret areas throughout various regions.
The Third Herald
Defeat the third Elite in the Royal Abyss for Soul Fragment rewards. This final Herald completes the Royal Abyss Elite trilogy.
Thick-Skinned
Have more than 600 maximum Health for the Healthy Commitment reward. Health upgrades and certain Blessings help achieve this milestone.
Three for One
Kill 3 enemies with a single Pierce arrow while using the Combat Bow for the Exploding Arrow reward. Pierce modifications allow arrows to penetrate multiple targets effectively.
Timely Hero
Break 1,000 pots for Soul Fragment rewards. Pots appear regularly in most areas and often contain useful resources.
Torment
Deal 100,000 damage with damage over time Effects for the Hex reward. Poison, fire, and electrical effects accumulate damage over multiple expeditions.
Town Ain't Big Enough
Kill 3 Bosses with a Weakspot hit while scoped with the Brine Revolver for the Quick Scope reward. The Brine Revolver excels at precision boss eliminations.
Turret Mastery
Have 5 Turrets active for Ancient Forge: Turret Mods. Turret deployment and maintenance enable this simultaneous requirement.
Twisted
Defeat the Boss of the Sanctuary for Soul Fragment rewards. This region features complex enemy patterns that test your weapon mastery.
Unbeatable
Kill an Elite using a Melee attack for the Slow Power reward. This challenge demands precise timing and positioning since most Elites heavily outrange melee weapons.
Up Close & Personal
Complete an expedition with the Shotgun for the Superheavy Slug reward. Close-range combat requires aggressive positioning and movement.
Weapon Mastery
Complete an expedition with every weapon for the Bender reward. You need to successfully finish expeditions using all 8 different weapons.
Wealthy
Have 1,000 Gold on you for the Gold Lure reward. Resource management and selective purchasing enable this accumulation goal.
Wildfire
Apply 100 damage over time Effects with the Tesla Gun for the Charge Beam reward. Electrical modifications inflict sustained damage that accumulates over time.
X Marks the Spot
Have 30 arrows in a row hit a target while using the Combat Bow for the Return Arrow reward. This mirrors the Bottomless Quiver challenge requirements.
Final Blurb
Completing all 94 challenges in Abyssus requires dedication, skill, and strategic planning across multiple expeditions. Some challenges naturally progress through regular gameplay, while others demand specific weapon mastery or exploration skills.
Focus on weapon-specific challenges during dedicated runs, and remember that many accumulation challenges build up over time through consistent play.
FAQ
How many challenges are in Abyssus total?
There are 94 challenges total in Abyssus, ranging from story progression to weapon mastery and exploration secrets.
Do challenges carry progress between expeditions?
Most accumulation challenges like Killing Spree and Timely Hero track progress across all expeditions, but expedition-specific challenges must be completed in single runs.
What happens when you complete all challenges?
Completing all 94 challenges unlocks The New Monarch achievement, representing 100% completion of the game's challenge system.
Can you complete multiple weapon challenges in one expedition?
No, weapon-specific challenges require using only that particular weapon throughout the entire expedition, preventing multiple weapon challenge completions in single runs.
Are Deep Water challenges required for 100% completion?
Yes, several challenges require completing expeditions on Deep Water difficulties ranging from Level 1 to Level 20 for full completion.
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