Abyssus: Soul Wheel Guide
The Soul Wheel in Abyssus is one of the most important progression systems. Found in the lobby, it lets you spend Soul Fragments on permanent upgrades that carry over between runs. Mastering the Soul Wheel is key to making future expeditions easier and unlocking new mechanics.
How Soul Fragments Work
Soul Fragments are the main currency for the Soul Wheel. You can earn them by:
Defeating Elites
Defeating Bosses
Opening chests
Fragments are also used as an extra reroll currency in Blessing Altars and the Ancient Forge, making them valuable beyond just upgrades.
Soul Wheel Progression
The Soul Wheel is divided into seven levels of upgrades. Each level requires spending enough fragments in previous tiers before unlocking the next. Costs increase with each level, but the effects also scale up in power.
Soul Wheel Upgrade List
Level 1 Upgrades
Enhanced Weapons: +3% Weapon damage (limit 5, cost 1 SF each)
Upgraded Inventions: +4% Ability damage (limit 5, cost 1 SF each)
Bountiful Bottles: +1 Syringe charge (limit 1, cost 1 SF)
Picky Worship: Reroll categories at Blessing Altars (limit 3, cost 1 SF each)
Bartering: Reroll Merchant options for Gold (limit 1, cost 1 SF)
Level 2 Upgrades
Abyssal Stamina: +40 Max Health (limit 5, cost 2 SF each)
Ability Abundance: +1 Ability charge (limit 1, cost 2 SF)
Temple’s Rest: Healing Shrine in Abandoned Temple (limit 1, cost 2 SF)
Starting Funds: Start with 1 Key and 50 Gold (limit 2, cost 2 SF each)
Ancient Forge: Weapon or ability Forge appears in expeditions (limit 1, cost 2 SF)
Level 3 Upgrades
Keen Vision: +2% Weakspot damage (limit 5, cost 3 SF each)
Magazine Madness: +3% Reload speed (limit 5, cost 3 SF each)
Garden’s Rest: Healing Shrine in Gardens (limit 1, cost 3 SF)
Ascended Blessings: Upgrade Altars appear in expeditions (limit 1, cost 3 SF)
Gambler: Wishing Wells and Sacrifice Altars appear in expeditions (limit 1, cost 3 SF)
Level 4 Upgrades
Ability Abundance II: +1 Ability charge (limit 1, cost 5 SF)
Bountiful Bottles II: +1 Syringe charge (limit 1, cost 5 SF)
Abundance: Extra Merchant options (limit 3, cost 5 SF each)
Level 5 Upgrades
Rapid Fire: +3% Weapon fire rate (limit 5, cost 8 SF each)
Second Wind: Once per expedition, revive with 20% Health (limit 5, cost 8 SF each)
Sanctuary’s Rest: Healing Shrine in Sanctuary (limit 1, cost 8 SF)
Beginner’s Charm: First room grants random Charm (limit 1, cost 8 SF)
Timely Reward: Extra loot for completing areas quickly (limit 1, cost 8 SF)
Level 6 Upgrades
Execution: Melee hits execute enemies below 20% HP (limit 1, cost 10 SF)
Finer Charms: Higher chance for rare Charms (limit 1, cost 10 SF)
Picky Worship II: Spend Soul Fragments to reroll categories (limit 1, cost 10 SF)
Level 7 Upgrade
Charm Power: Equip a second Charm (limit 1, cost 20 SF)
Strategy and Tips
Focus early fragments on damage or health upgrades to stabilize your runs.
Unlock reroll and merchant options if you prefer build flexibility.
Healing Shrine unlocks make longer expeditions safer.
Later levels like Execution and Charm Power significantly boost power and survivability, so plan to push toward them once your core stats are covered.
Final Blurb
The Soul Wheel in Abyssus is the backbone of long-term progression. Spending Soul Fragments on permanent upgrades unlocks stronger stats, new mechanics, and safety nets that make every expedition easier. Prioritize core survivability first, then work toward utility and high-cost power boosts to fully unlock your potential.
FAQ
What are Soul Fragments used for?
They are spent on Soul Wheel upgrades and as reroll currency in Blessing Altars and the Ancient Forge.
How do you get Soul Fragments?
By defeating Elites, defeating Bosses, and opening chests.
What is the best early Soul Wheel upgrade?
Abyssal Stamina and Enhanced Weapons are strong early choices for stability.
What’s the most powerful upgrade?
Charm Power at Level 7, since it lets you equip a second Charm, drastically boosting builds.
Do Soul Wheel upgrades carry over between runs?
Yes, they are permanent account-wide progression.
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