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Overview
Elpuria, the Light Serpent in Summoners War, is a 3★ HP-type monster obtained through Light & Darkness Scrolls or the Temple of Wishes. Upon awakening, he gains a 15% Critical Rate bonus, and his base stats at max level (6★) include around 10,545 HP, 538 ATK, 571 DEF, and a base speed of 100. Summoners War Elpuria Light Serpent has a skill set that makes him a strong tanky utility monster, capable of buff removal, attack bar control, and scaling defense in prolonged battles.
His first skill, Sonic Boom, deals solid single-target damage and has a 75% chance to strip one beneficial effect from the enemy. His second skill, Light Blast, hits three times and combines scaling damage from both ATK and MAX HP, with each hit having a 30% chance to reduce the target’s attack bar by 30%. Elpuria’s true power comes from his passive, Punish, which grants him +20% ATK and DEF every time he’s hit, stacking up to 10 times—allowing him to scale rapidly in prolonged fights.
Due to his kit, Elpuria shines as a frontline tank or off-tank in PvP and PvE, especially in early to mid-game. He’s particularly effective in raids, Guild Wars, and niche PvP roles, where his buff strip, attack bar control, and scaling bulk can create sustained pressure.
Elpuria Stats
Base Stats
| Speed | Crit. Rate | Crit. Damage | Resistance | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99 | 15% | 50% | 15% | 0% |
| Level | Stars | HP | Atk | Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 3 | 3795 | 196 | 205 |
| 30 | 4 | 5175 | 267 | 279 |
| 35 | 5 | 7020 | 363 | 379 |
| 40 | 6 | 9555 | 494 | 516 |
Awakened Stats
| Speed | Crit. Rate | Crit. Damage | Resistance | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | 30% | 50% | 15% | 0% |
| Level | Stars | HP | Atk | Def |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 3 | 4185 | 214 | 227 |
| 30 | 4 | 5700 | 291 | 309 |
| 35 | 5 | 7754 | 396 | 420 |
| 40 | 6 | 10545 | 538 | 580 |
How to Obtain
 Temple of Wishes |  Light and Darkness Scroll |
To obtain Elpuria, the Light Serpent in Summoners War, you can use the following methods:
Primary Summoning Methods
- Light & Darkness Scroll: Elpuria can be summoned via standard Light & Darkness (L&D) scroll summons, pulling from the 3★–5★ Light/Dark monster pool.
- Light & Dark Summoning Pieces: Collect 50 pieces to perform an L&D scroll summon. These pieces can be acquired from the Magic Shop, World Boss treasure chests, Siege Battle rewards, the Guild Shop, and the Glory Shop
Special Building Summons
- Temple of Wishes: Occasionally, Elpuria appears in this wish-based roulette. While rare, it’s possible to receive him through a wish outcome
Awakening Essence
 Essence of Light (Mid) |  Essence of Light (Low) |  Essence of Magic (Low) |  Essence of Magic (Mid) |
To awaken Elpuria, the Light Serpent in Summoners War, you’ll need the following awakening essences:
Essence Breakdown
- Light (Attribute) Essences:
- 15 × Essence of Light (Mid)
- 10 × Essence of Light (Low)
- Magic Essences:
- 10 × Essence of Magic (Mid)
- 5 × Essence of Magic (Low)
Upon awakening, Elpuria gains a +15% Critical Rate bonus and sees a boost in base stats — including speed capped at 100 (HP‑type), along with improved HP, ATK, and DEF
Skills
 Sonic Boom |  Light Blast |  Punish (Passive) |
| Attacks the enemy with a strong sonic boom and removes a beneficial effect with a 75% chance. Multiplier: 4.0*{ATK} | Attacks the enemy 3 times with energy balls. Each attack has a 30% chance of decreasing their Attack Bar by 30%. The damage increases accordingly to your MAX HP. (Reusable in 3 turns) Multiplier: 0.8*{ATK} + 0.08*{MAX HP} x3 | Your Attack Power and Defense increases by 20% each time you’re attacked. This effect can stack up to 10 times. [Automatic Effect] |
| Damage +5% Damage +5% Damage +5% Damage +5% Damage +15% | Damage +10% Damage +10% Damage +10% Cooltime Turn -1 |
Rune
| Build | 4-Set(s) | 2-Set(s) | Stat Priorities |
| Early tank | N/A | Energy  | Hp, Def |
| HP tank attacker | Rage  Violent  | Blade  Revenge  Energy | Hp, CR, CD |
| Raid frontline | N/A | Revenge Energy Guard  Endure  | Def, HP, Res, Cd, Cr |
Strategy
Elpuria, the Light Serpent, excels as a frontline tank and support unit in Summoners War, particularly in mid-game content and certain PvP scenarios. His passive skill, Punish, allows him to scale defensively and offensively the longer he’s in battle, making him ideal for sustained fights where he takes repeated hits. This makes him a strong choice for Rift Raids or Guild War defense, where survivability and gradual stat boosts can swing the battle. His first skill, Sonic Boom, provides valuable buff removal, which is essential against teams that rely heavily on immunity or damage mitigation.
Meanwhile, Light Blast offers multi-hit attack bar reduction, giving your team an edge in turn cycling and disrupting enemy plans. To maximize his utility, Elpuria should be placed in the frontline, where he can absorb hits and trigger his passive more effectively. He pairs well with sustain or shield-based supports and can be runed with Violent/Revenge or Nemesis/Revenge sets to maintain uptime and capitalize on retaliation triggers. While not a top-tier monster, Elpuria’s unique scaling makes him a valuable option in teams that need durability, control, and utility in one compact package.
Strength and Weakness
Strength: Elpuria’s main strength lies in his scaling durability and utility. Thanks to his passive skill, Punish, he gains 20% ATK and DEF with every hit he takes, up to 10 stacks—making him significantly tankier and more threatening as battles progress. This allows him to serve as a reliable frontline tank or off-tank, especially in long fights like Rift Raids or PvP defense.
Weakness: Elpuria’s primary weakness is his low base speed (100), which can hinder his turn cycling and make him vulnerable to faster enemies, especially in speed-tuned PvP environments. While his passive skill offers strong scaling, it requires him to take multiple hits to reach full potential—meaning he’s less effective in short battles or against enemies that avoid targeting him.
Synergy
Elpuria synergizes best with sustain-focused teams and units that amplify his passive scaling. Since his passive, Punish, requires him to take multiple hits to reach full potential, pairing him with healers or shield/support units like Chasun, Fran, or Colleen helps keep him alive long enough to stack up and become a durable threat. He also works well with defense buffers like Megan or Basalt, boosting both his survivability and damage output as his DEF increases.
Because Elpuria provides buff removal and attack bar reduction, he fits smoothly into turn control comps, supporting monsters like Spectra, Verdehile, or Loren who manipulate enemy speed and bar progression. On raid teams, he can be used effectively in the frontline alongside bruisers and sustain units, contributing passive scaling, minor damage, and utility without needing cooldown reduction or turn priority.
Elpuria also benefits from allies that can draw attention away from squishier backline units, like provoke tanks (Darion, Hraesvelg) or monsters with taunt effects. Overall, he complements control, bruiser, or sustain-heavy lineups, functioning as a supportive tank that gradually becomes more dangerous the longer he survives.
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)
Is Elpuria worth building?
Yes, especially for early to mid-game players. While he’s not meta in late-game PvP or RTA, Elpuria provides a solid mix of tankiness, buff stripping, and utility that’s useful in Rift Raids, Guild Wars, and control teams.
What’s the best rune build for Elpuria?
For early/mid-game: Energy + Revenge with HP% on all slots (2/4/6).
For late-game: Violent/Revenge or Nemesis/Revenge with stats focused on SPD / HP% / DEF%, depending on your role (tank vs. utility).
What team role does Elpuria serve?
Elpuria functions best as a frontline tank or utility disruptor. He strips buffs, reduces enemy attack bars, and becomes tankier the longer he’s targeted.
