Attributes & Stats
All 5 attributes explained — what they do and how to allocate points
Strength
Increases ALL physical damage — both melee AND ranged attacks. Each ability has its own Strength scaling ratio factoring in attack frequency, range, and context.
Best for
Gilick, Morfang (melee), Kwipeck (ranged)
Pro Tip
The most universally useful stat. Every voidling benefits from at least some Strength investment.
Vitality
Increases maximum HP and overall survivability. Essential for close-range voidlings that trade damage. Also increases the effectiveness of healing received.
Best for
Gilick, Morfang, Kerapin (close-range tanks)
Pro Tip
Invest enough Vitality to survive 2-3 heavy hits from bosses at your current Abyss level.
Essence
Increases elemental damage dealt to enemies weak to your element. Also boosts Mutated Perk damage that scales with elemental bonuses. The most important stat for elemental-focused builds.
Best for
Nimiod (turret damage), Packuran (beam + hatchlings), Gwigoon (clone damage)
Pro Tip
Essence becomes more valuable as you progress — enemies have higher elemental weaknesses at endgame.
Recuperation
Increases HP regeneration rate and healing received from all sources. Synergizes with voidlings that have healing abilities or lifesteal effects.
Best for
Ur-Sek (heal on form swap), Kerapin (shielded regen)
Pro Tip
At least 2-3 points for Abyss progression. Being able to regen between waves reduces reliance on healing pickups.
Agility
Increases movement speed, attack speed, dodge chance, and stamina recovery. Affects how quickly you can reposition and how fast abilities cycle.
Best for
Anami (speed stacking), Nimiod (stamina recovery), Kwipeck (attack speed)
Pro Tip
Agility is a force multiplier — faster attacks = more DPS + more status applications + more ultimate charge.
Recommended Stat Allocation by Role
| Role | Priority 1 | Priority 2 | Priority 3 | Species |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melee DPS | Strength | Vitality | Agility | Gilick, Morfang |
| Ranged DPS | Essence | Agility | Strength | Kwipeck, Anami |
| Tank | Vitality | Recuperation | Strength | Kerapin, Ur (Ur-Sek) |
| Turret/Summoner | Essence | Agility | Recuperation | Nimiod, Packuran |
| Hybrid | Vitality | Essence | Recuperation | Ur-Sek, Gwigoon |
Important Notes
- - Strength scales BOTH melee and ranged damage — important for hybrid voidlings like Ur-Sek
- - Essence increases all damage to enemies weak to your element — match your element to the expedition
- - Attribute points can be reallocated at the Splicing Station
- - Corrupted DNA Catalyzers from the Abyss allow pushing stats beyond normal caps
- - Nature bonuses (+1/+3/+6) from breeding stack on top of allocated attributes