Summoners War Iona Light Epikion Priest Guide

LIGHT EPIKION PRIEST

Iona

★★★★

SUPPORT

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Overview

Iona, the Light Epikion Priest in Summoners War, is a 4★ Light support-type monster known for her powerful single-target revive and utility in stall or bruiser teams. Summoners War Iona Light Epikion Priest is obtainable through Light & Darkness Scrolls or the Temple of Wishes. Upon awakening, she gains +15 Speed, and her max stats at 6★ level include 12,675 HP, 516 ATK, 615 DEF, and 111 SPD.

Her skill set is built around healing, cleansing, and reviving. Absorb Mana, her first skill, scales with both ATK and Max HP, healing her for 50% of the damage dealt. Fill, her second skill, cleanses one debuff from all allies (excluding herself) and heals the two lowest-HP allies for 25% and 15% respectively. Her third skill, Light of Revival, is what makes her stand out—it revives an ally at 60% HP and grants a 3-turn DEF buff, all with no death penalty and a relatively low cooldown when max skilled. Additionally, she offers a niche but useful +33% Resistance leader skill for dungeon content.

However, Iona isn’t without weaknesses. Her healing is not full-team, making her less versatile than other healers like Fran or Lulu. She doesn’t offer offensive buffs or AoE control, which limits her PvE usability. Some players consider her outdated due to lack of recent buffs and the rise of more dynamic supports. That said, in the right context—especially stall-heavy or defensive compositions—she’s still a dependable option. Additionally, Iona cannot be obtained from the Secret Dungeon, limiting her accessibility to scrolls and special events.

Iona Stats

Base Stats

Awakened Stats

How to Obtain Iona

Temple of Wishes

Light and Darkness Scroll

To obtain Iona, the Light Epikion Priest in Summoners War, there are two main methods:

1. Light & Darkness Scrolls – This is the most reliable way to acquire Iona. As a natural 4★ Light monster, she can be summoned through these scrolls, though the chance is quite low.
2. Temple of Wishes – There is a small chance to summon Iona through the Temple of Wishes, but this method is highly RNG-based and not dependable for targeting specific monsters.

Monster Exchange / Event Rewards (Rare)

1. There have occasionally been special events or monster exchange opportunities where you can trade for Light 4★ monsters. Iona can be included, though this is uncommon and time‑limited.

Awakening Essence

Essence of Light (Mid)

Essence of Light (Low)

Essence of Magic (Low)

Essence of Magic (Mid)

Awakening Essence in Summoners War refers to the elemental materials needed to awaken monsters—unlocking their full 6★ potential, improving stats, adding or enhancing skills, and changing their appearance.

These are special materials of two types: Elemental essences (matching the monster’s attribute) and Magic Essence (neutral, used for all awakenings).

There are three tiers of essences: Low, Mid, and High; higher-star monsters require more and higher-tier essences

SKILL UPS

Skill 1: Absorb Mana

• Level 2: Damage +5%
• Level 3: Effect Rate +5%
• Level 4: Damage +5%
• Level 5: Effect Rate +10%
• Level 6: Damage +5%
• Level 7: Effect Rate +10%

Skill 2: Fill

• Level 2: Recovery +5%
• Level 3: Recovery +10%
• Level 4: Recovery +10%
• Level 5: Cooltime Turn -1
• Level 6: Cooltime Turn -1

Skill 3: Light of Revival

• Level 2: Cooltime Turn -1
• Level 3: Cooltime Turn -1
• Level 4: Cooltime Turn -1
• Level 5: Cooltime Turn -1

Skills

Leader Skill	Absorb Mana	Block Flow	Light of Revival
Increases the Resistance of ally monsters in the Dungeons by 33%.	Attacks the enemy and recovers the HP by 50% of the damage dealt. This attack will deal more damage according to your MAX HP. Multiplier: 1.8*{ATK} + 0.12*{MAX HP}	Removes 1 harmful effect from all allies (excluding yourself) and recovers the HP of all allies (including yourself) by 20% each. (Reusable in 4 turns).	Recovers the target ally’s HP by 60% and increases the Defense for 3 turns. When used on a dead ally, revives the ally with 60% HP and increases the Defense for 3 turns, but the skill cooldown will have 2 turns increased. (Reusable in 5 turns). Multiplier: 0.6*{Target MAX HP} (Fixed)
	Damage +5% Damage +5% Damage +5% Damage +5% Damage +5% Damage +10%	Recovery +10% Recovery +10% Recovery +10% Cooltime Turn -1	Cooltime Turn -1 Cooltime Turn -1

Rune

Build	4-Set(s)	2-Set(s)	Stat Priorities
Early attacker	Fatal	Blade  Will	Atk, CR, CD
General support	Swift	Blade  Energy  Endure  Nemesis	Spd, Atk, Hp
Violent attacker	Violent	Blade  Will  Revenge	Atk, CR, CD

Strategy

Iona’s strategy in Summoners War revolves around sustaining your team through healing, cleansing, and a powerful single-target revive. She shines in PvP content, particularly in Guild Wars, Siege Defense, and bruiser or stall teams, where fights are drawn out and every revive counts. Her third skill, Light of Revival, can completely shift the momentum by reviving a key ally with 60% HP and granting them a 3-turn DEF buff, making it ideal for keeping tanky bruisers like Camilla or Feng Yan alive and effective. Fill, her second skill, provides targeted healing and cleanses harmful effects, which is especially useful against debuff-heavy opponents.

While she lacks AoE healing or offensive buffs, her durability and reliable sustain make her a cornerstone for defensive compositions. Rune her with Violent + Nemesis or Energy, focusing on HP%, Speed, and Resistance, to maximize her healing output and ensure frequent turns. Iona is not meant for fast-clearing content but excels in attrition-based matchups, where her revive and sustain can wear down opponents over time.

Strength and Weakness

Strength:

• Powerful single-target revive with DEF buff
• Cleanses debuffs from all allies (except herself)
• Heals the two lowest HP allies for sustained team survivability
• Great for stall and bruiser teams in PvP (Guild War, Siege Defense)
• High base HP and decent speed for durability and turn cycling
• Synergizes well with tanky bruisers like Camilla and Feng Yan
• Resistant leader skill (+33% Resistance) useful in dungeons
• Viable rune builds include Violent + Nemesis or Violent + Energy for sustain
• Reliable in long, drawn-out fights where healing and revival matter most

Weakness:

• No AoE healing or offensive buffs
• Healing only targets two allies, not the whole team
• Lacks crowd control or damage output
• Lower utility in fast-paced or burst meta content
• Revival cooldown can limit frequency without skill-ups
• Outclassed by more versatile healers like Fran or Lulu in many situations
• Requires significant rune investment for optimal performance
• Farming awakening essences and skill-ups can be time-consuming

Synergy

Iona synergizes best with tanky bruisers and sustain-heavy teams that benefit from her targeted healing and reliable single-target revival. Champions like Camilla, Feng Yan, or Woosa pair well with her because her revive and DEF buff can keep these frontline fighters alive longer, allowing them to absorb damage and control the battle. Additionally, she complements teams that focus on attrition and stall strategies, where prolonged survivability is key.

Her cleanse ability also supports units vulnerable to debuffs, making her a valuable teammate alongside heavy CC or debuff dealers who need protection. Rune sets that boost her speed and resistance help her act frequently, enhancing team resilience and making her a dependable anchor in defensive or bruiser compositions.

Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q)