There are exactly 77 catchable creatures, known as Echoes, to find and pacify across the spirit realms of Eternal Exodus. This complete bestiary lists every single one, from the weeping spirits of the Asphodel Meadows to the hidden, reality-bending Aberrations. If you're aiming to complete your Soul-Tether's compendium, this is the definitive resource.
Each Echo possesses a unique Soul Resonance that dictates how you approach it. Mastering these encounters is the key to becoming a true psychopomp and bringing peace to the afterlife. This guide is organized by the major regions you'll traverse in your journey.
Understanding Echoes: The Four Soul Resonances
Not all spirits are created equal. Every creature you encounter falls into one of four distinct categories, or Resonances. Understanding these classifications is fundamental, as it dictates the difficulty, strategy, and potential rewards for each successful pacification. Your Soul-Tether will react differently to each, and having the right Offerings on hand is often half the battle.
- Laments (31 total): These are the most common Echoes, born of simple sorrow and regret. They are relatively passive and represent the first tier of challenge. Their pacification sequences are straightforward, requiring basic timing with the Soul-Tether.
- Phantasms (28 total): More complex and often territorial spirits, Phantasms are imbued with elemental or conceptual power. A Phantasm tied to water might create illusory currents to throw off your aim, while one born of envy might create spectral duplicates. They often require a specific Offering to reveal their true form.
- Eidola (14 total): These are powerful, boss-level Echoes that act as guardians of significant locations or lore. Each Eidolon is a unique encounter with multiple phases and complex mechanics. Defeating them is a true test of skill and is often tied to major story progression or unlocking new abilities.
- Aberrations (4 total): The rarest and most secret Echoes. Aberrations are glitches in the fabric of the afterlife, spirits that defy the normal rules of existence. Finding them requires solving cryptic environmental puzzles, and their capture mechanics are unlike anything else in the game. They are the ultimate prize for any collector.
The Asphodel Meadows Bestiary (Echoes 1-18)
The starting region of Eternal Exodus is deceptively calm, but it's teeming with Laments that will teach you the core mechanics of the Soul-Tether. This is where you'll build your initial confidence and learn to read the subtle cues of a spirit's emotional state. The key here is mastering the 'Resonant Pulse' timing before moving on.
| Echo Name | Type | Location | Capture Notes |
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| Weeping Willow-Wisp | Lament | Weeping Barrows | Your first encounter. Follow the tutorial prompts. |
| Sorrowful Stone | Lament | Path of Regret | Hides among rocks. Use your Tether's scan to find it. |
| Lost Lambkin | Lament | Shepherd's Rise | Pacify the Shepherd Echo first to make it appear. |
| Murmur Mite (x5) | Lament | Whispering Fields | Found in swarms. A wide-cast Tether pulse works best. |
| Gravebloom | Phantasm | Queen's Grave | Requires a 'Drop of Nectar' Offering to open its petals. |
| Asphodel Moth | Lament | Starlit Fen | Only appears at the peak of the spectral moon's cycle. |
| Pathos Peddler | Phantasm | Dilapidated Shrine | Will try to trade you a Cursed Effigy. Refuse, then tether it. |
| The Mourning Knight | Eidolon | Broken Bridge | First Eidolon. Parry his three-swing combo to open a tether window. |
This list covers the most notable of the 18 Echoes in the Meadows. The rest are primarily Laments found along the main path, easily captured by applying the skills learned from these initial encounters.
The Sunken City of Lyonesse Bestiary (Echoes 19-35)
Upon entering the Sunken City, the difficulty ramps up. Water-logged Phantasms and vengeful spirits dominate this area. Navigating the underwater sections requires the 'Depth-Lure' upgrade for your Soul-Tether, obtained after defeating the Mourning Knight. Many Echoes here use misdirection and camouflage to their advantage.
One of the most challenging Phantasms in Lyonesse is the Kelp-Wreathed Siren. It hides in thick kelp forests and uses a disorienting song to scramble your senses. To capture it, you must first craft and equip the 'Beeswax Earplugs' to nullify the song. This allows you to get close enough to initiate the tethering sequence. The Siren has three weak points: the Luring Song Amulet around its neck, its glowing Brackish Soul-Core, and the Tendrils of Despair it uses to ensnare you. You must successfully latch onto all three in quick succession to pacify it.
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Key Echoes in this region include the Coral-Crusted Crab (a Phantasm that armors itself with debris), the Drowned Captain (a Phantasm that summons a ghostly crew), and the region's ultimate guardian: The Leviathan's Remorse, a colossal Eidolon that circles the central spire of the city.
The Obsidian Forge Bestiary (Echoes 36-52)
Trading spectral water for soul-fire and brimstone, the Obsidian Forge is a hazardous environment built around industrial-age torment. Echoes here are aggressive and infused with fire and metal. The 'Asbestos Cloak' is essential for traversing the hotter sections without taking constant damage.
The most common threats are the Forge-Hounds, Phantasms that patrol the gantries and corridors in packs. There are three distinct variants, and using the wrong strategy will get you sent back to the last checkpoint. A successful capture often requires a 'Cooling Balm' Offering to douse their flames and make them vulnerable.
- Cinder-Hound: The weakest variant. It attacks with a short-range 'Ember Spray'. Easily dodged.
- Magma-Hound: Far more dangerous. It uses a 'Molten Charge' attack that deals heavy damage and leaves a trail of burning slag on the floor.
- Obsidian-Hound: The alpha of the pack. It can use both the Ember Spray and Molten Charge, and can also armor itself in hardened obsidian, making it temporarily invulnerable to your Soul-Tether.
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Beyond the hounds, you'll face Echoes like the Cog-Driven Automaton, the Furnace Wight, and the powerful Eidolon known as The Forgemaster's Folly, a towering metal golem fueled by the rage of its deceased creator.
The Crystal Archives & Chthonic Depths (Echoes 53-70)
These two late-game areas contain some of the most esoteric and powerful Echoes. The Crystal Archives is a vast, silent library where knowledge itself has taken form as crystalline Phantasms. Here, you'll need to solve complex light-refraction puzzles to even reach many of the spirits. The dominant Eidolon is The Librarian's Shadow, an entity that attacks with weaponized words and forbidden lore, found deep within the Orrery of Whispers. Its primary weakness is the sound produced by 'Resonant Chimes'.
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The Chthonic Depths is the final major region, a primordial abyss where the oldest and most powerful souls are chained. Encounters here are grueling tests of everything you've learned. This is where you will find the last of the standard Eidola before facing the game's final boss. Expect to face Echoes like the Primordial Shade, the Chain-Bound Titan, and the Hundred-Eyed Watcher.
The Four Aberrations: Secret Legendary Echoes
Separate from the main bestiary are the four secret Aberrations. These are the ultimate challenge for completionists and are completely missable. Each requires a multi-step, cross-regional quest to unlock its encounter.
The Glitched Sylph
Found by tethering 20 Asphodel Moths in a row without failing, which causes a 'Resonance Cascade' that reveals a hidden grove in the Starlit Fen.
The Timeless Golem
This Aberration requires a long and cryptic side quest. First, you must find the 'Weathered Clockface' item in a chest behind the Broken Bridge in the Asphodel Meadows. Then, take this item to the grand sundial in the center of the Crystal Archives. Placing the clockface on the sundial at the exact moment the spectral moon eclipses the crystal sun will summon the Golem. The fight itself is a time trial; you must use the rare 'Chronos Hourglass' Offering to slow it enough for a successful tether.
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The Null-Kraken
In the Sunken City of Lyonesse, you must find and activate five hidden pressure plates at the lowest depths of the map. This drains a sealed-off trench, revealing the Null-Kraken, an Echo that appears as a hole in reality itself.
The Echo of the Founder
A secret ending awaits those who complete the entire bestiary. Once you have pacified the other 76 Echoes, return to the very first room of the game. A new door will have appeared, leading to a confrontation with the Echo of the game's creator, the ultimate Aberration.
Frequently Asked Questions about Creature Catching
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What is the hardest creature to catch? Excluding the Aberrations, the consensus hardest Echo is the Eidolon The Librarian's Shadow in the Crystal Archives. Its attack patterns are fast, randomized, and require perfect timing with the Resonant Chimes to create an opening.
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Do Echoes evolve or change? No, Echoes do not evolve in the traditional sense. Once pacified, they are added to your compendium. However, completing certain groups of Echoes (e.g., all Forge-Hounds) can unlock new lore entries and occasionally a new schematic for your Soul-Tether.
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Can you miss any creatures permanently? Yes. The four Aberrations are highly missable as they are tied to obscure side quests. Additionally, one Phantasm, the 'Festival Phantom', only appears in the Asphodel Meadows during the in-game 'Carnival of Souls' event, which triggers for only a short period after you defeat The Forgemaster's Folly.
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What are the best Offerings to stock up on? Always keep a healthy supply of 'Standard Lures' and 'Soothing Poultices'. For specific challenges, 'Cooling Balm' is essential for the Obsidian Forge, and 'Resonant Chimes' are a must-have for the Crystal Archives.
Your Collection is Complete
Pacifying all 77 Echoes in Eternal Exodus is a monumental task that requires dedication, skill, and a keen eye for the secrets of the afterlife. It's a journey that transforms you from a lost soul into a master psychopomp. With this guide, the path to completing your compendium is clear. Go forth and bring peace to the spirits that remain.