Icarus Elysium Planet Guide - Complete Walkthrough, Biomes, Creatures

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Elysium Planet Guide

The Elysium planet, orbiting the gas giant Wolf 1061c (Minos), is Icarus's most challenging world yet. This complete walkthrough covers all 26 biomes, new creatures, resources, strategies, and server configuration for mastering the March 2026 expansion.

Key Differences from Other Planets

Elysium breaks several conventions from Olympus, Styx, and Prometheus:

• No safe landing zone: Players drop directly into harsh desert or tundra
• Basic OEI disabled: Requires Advanced OEI workshop equipment
• Radiation zones: Specific areas deal radiation damage without protection
• TPS Military presence: People's Syndicate outposts and patrols are hostile
• Most tamable wildlife: More creatures can be mounted or tamed than any other planet

The Six Atmospheres and 26 Biomes

Elysium features six distinct atmospheres, each with multiple biomes offering different resources and challenges:

Arctic Atmosphere

Cold, harsh environments with ice resources but challenging conditions.

Biome	Resources	Danger Level	Notes
Frozen Wastes	Ice, Stone, Iron	Medium	Good starting area for cold preparation
Sorrow's Pass	Copper, Stone	Medium	Mountainous, good for base locations
The Granite Front	Stone, Iron	Medium-High	Rocky terrain, moderate creature density
Snowslide Ravine	Ice, Silver	High	Difficult navigation, valuable silver deposits
Hailcrest Pass	Iron, Gold	High	Elevated terrain, frequent storms
Fractured Glacier	Ice, Diamond	Very High	Endgame resource area, extreme cold

Desert Atmosphere

Water-scarce regions with the Sandwyrm Queen and rich mineral deposits.

Biome	Resources	Danger Level	Notes
Eden	Various (settlement)	Safe Zone	NPC settlement, trading, Advanced OEI access
Drybrush Step	Wood, Fiber, Stone	Low	Best starting biome for new players
Potted Scar	Stone, Iron, Ruby	Medium	Draven spawns, good early-game area
The Dunes	Sand, Clay, Coal	Medium	Large open area, Draven herds
Rockspring	Copper, Silver, Gold	High	Rich ore deposits, valuable but dangerous

Geothermal Atmosphere

Volcanic vents and hot springs with Raptor spawns.

Biome	Resources	Danger Level	Notes
Refuge Rise	Stone, Sulfur, Iron	Medium-High	Raptor spawns, good for early taming
Sulfur Gulch	Sulfur, Coal, Oil	High	Toxic atmosphere, advanced equipment needed

Swamp Atmosphere

Wetlands rich in resources but harboring disease risks.

Biome	Resources	Danger Level	Notes
Drowned Brine	Clay, Salt, Fiber	Medium	Waterlogged terrain, slow movement
Silt River	Clay, Stone, Iron	Medium	River navigation, good fishing
Mosswood	Wood, Fiber, Herbs	Low-Medium	Rich organic resources, herbalist paradise
Mudflat Passage	Clay, Oil	Medium	Difficult terrain, oil nodes

Tundra Atmosphere

Moderate cold zones with balanced resources.

Biome	Resources	Danger Level	Notes
Frostplain	Stone, Iron, Ice	Medium	Good middle-ground biome
Chillwind Gorge	Silver, Gold, Gems	High	Valuable minerals, challenging navigation
Crashsite	Various wreckage	Medium	Salvage opportunities, lore items
Miners Folly	Iron, Coal, Copper	Medium	Mineable resources, abandoned mines

Volcanic Atmosphere

Extreme heat zones with rare minerals and the highest danger.

Biome	Resources	Danger Level	Notes
Ashen Wastes	Stone, Sulfur, Obsidian	Very High	Raptor territory, heat damage without protection
Shattered Barrens	Stone, Iron, Titanium	Very High	Rare ore deposits, extreme danger
Ember Basin	Coal, Sulfur, Oil	Very High	Rich fuel resources, lava proximity
Molten Rift	Titanium, Lithium, Gems	Extreme	Endgame zone, Tier 5 resources
Viper's Run	Stone, Iron, Venom	Extreme	Poisonous creatures, venom harvesting

New Tamable Creatures

Elysium has the most mount and companion options of any planet:

Raptor

Fast, agile predator found in Geothermal and Volcanic biomes.

Attribute	Level 0	Level 50	Level 100	Level 120
Health	1500	1917	2333	2500
Damage	75	106	138	150
Run Speed	1000
Sprint Speed	1500

• Behavior: Neutral (attacks if provoked)
• Diet: Carnivore
• Biomes: Refuge Rise, Sulfur Gulch, Ashen Wastes
• Weaknesses: Frost (-100%), Electric (-50%)
• Strengths: Poison Resistant (+50%)
• Rarity: 5 rare + 2 legendary phenotypes
• Breeding: Requires Raptor Fertility Serum (crafted at Ranching Station)

Mount Talents for Raptor

• Quickened Pace: Faster mount speed from start
• Racing Ready: Reduced sprint cooldown
• Sprint Speed: Increased sprint duration
• Apex Predator: Combat bonuses while mounted

Draven

Thick-skinned desert herbivore, perfect for harsh terrain.

Attribute	Level 0	Level 50	Level 100	Level 120
Health	2000	2625	3250	3500
Damage	30	59	88	100
Speed	1712 (constant)

• Behavior: Passive
• Diet: Herbivore
• Biomes: Potted Scar, Drybrush Step, The Dunes
• Weakness: Frost (-100%)
• Special: Stores water and energy, desert endurance
• Lore: Genetically modified camels from Earth's colonization program

Mount Talents for Draven

• Thick Hide: Increased damage resistance
• Internal Regulation: Temperature adaptation bonuses
• Hydration Elasticity: Reduced water consumption in desert
• Walking Cart: Increased cargo capacity

Other Tamable Creatures

Creature	Type	Biomes	Notes
Slinkers	Mount	Various	Standard mount option
Storcas	Companion	Arctic, Tundra	Combat helper
Gribblers	Companion	Swamp	Gathering assistant
Skulks	Companion	Various	Scout and alarm
Forest Wolves	Companion	Tundra	Can breed Wolf Pups (Week 224+)

Radiation Zones

Specific areas of Elysium are radiation zones that require appropriate protection:

• Hazard Level: High radiation accumulation
• Protection: Hazmat suit or Radiation Armor required
• Resources: Contain Uranium and other radioactive materials
• Duration: Begin taking radiation damage within seconds without protection

The Eden Settlement

The permanent NPC outpost is your safe haven on Elysium:

• Advanced OEI Access: Workshop equipment not available elsewhere
• Trading: Exchange resources for unique items
• Quests: Side missions from Eris Inquisition NPCs
• Safe Zone: No hostile NPCs patrol here

New Resources Unique to Elysium

Resource	Biomes	Usage	Rarity
Uranium	Radiation Zones	Tier 5 power generation, weapons	Rare
Lithium	Volcanic, Geothermal	Tier 5 equipment crafting	Uncommon
Ruby	Desert deep ore	Weapon mods, premium crafting	Uncommon
Drake Scale	Ashen Wastes	Mount armor, flight gear	Rare
Raptor Feather	Raptor drops	Tools, weapons, accessories	Common

Server Configuration

Set up your server for Elysium gameplay:

Basic Elysium Setup

Optimized Settings for Groups

Hardcore Server Settings

Survival Strategies

First Hour on Elysium

1. Land in Drybrush Step: Easiest biome, good starting resources
2. Establish basic shelter: Before nightfall or storms
3. Find water source: Rivers in Silt River biome or swamp areas
4. Craft cold weather gear: Before venturing to other biomes
5. Head to Eden: Establish contact with NPCs for OEI access

Essential Equipment Checklist

• Radiation Medicine: RadAway or similar for radiation zones
• Thermal Gear: Cold weather armor for Arctic/Volcanic biomes
• Hoverframe: Essential for Skybreak Archipelago and vertical terrain
• Firearms: SMG or Assault Rifle recommended for creature defense
• Advanced OEI: Required for endgame crafting

The Sandwyrm Queen

The world boss of Elysium spawns in desert regions:

• Initial Encounter: Rift operation storyline
• Location: Desert biomes (primarily Dunes, Potted Scar)
• Difficulty: Requires coordinated team (4+ players recommended for Hard)
• Reward: Unique drops, achievement "Wyrm Reaper" on Hard difficulty

Tips for Elysium

• Never enter radiation zones without appropriate protection
• The Hoverframe is essential for Molten Rift and Skybreak Archipelago
• Establish Eden as your home base for safe trading and OEI access
• Raptor taming requires calm approach and patience
• Desert biomes lack water sources - bring supplies or travel to Swamp
• Volcanic biomes deal heat damage without thermal gear
• TPS Patrols will attack on sight - avoid their outposts or fight

External Resources

• Icarus Intel (Interactive Maps)
• Official Wiki
• Talent Calculator