Call of the Abyss VIII

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Overview and Rewards

Call of the Abyss VIII (shortly known as COA VIII) is the eighth tournament part of Call of the Abyss, and has a Mechanical Wasteland theme. It likely takes inspiration from TBA. The registration for the event ran from December 26th, 2024 to TBA. The related Abyss Treasure (Season 35 Essence 2) will be available from January 2nd to TBA, 2025.

The special items given to players for completing Abyss Matches and events are the "Genesis" Costume for Novelist, the Moment of Glory Costume for Bloody Queen and the "Mover" Pet. They will be obtainable along with more event rewards from January 2nd to May 4th, 2025.

Story[]

The story can be read at the following page: Call of the Abyss VIII/Story

Event Quests[]

Phase 1: Zephyr Hollow[]

TBA

Phase 2: Leviathian Shore[]

TBA

Phase 3: Ancient Passage[]

TBA

Phase 4: Oblivion Expanse[]

TBA

Call of the Abyss VIII Rewards[]

Essence Costumes[]

S-Tier (Gold)
Icon	Name	Character	Description
	Arachnidopter	Soul Weaver	This place operates on a single, unwavering principle: change, in all its unpredictable forms, only arises from distortion. She, though no more resilient than the various threats of the wasteland, avoids decay and exhaustion by using every strategy that gives meaning to her ongoing existence.

A-Tier (Purple)
Name	Character	Description
Aviatorus	Aeroplanist	The timid "Guard" set out on this perilous path with a heart full of fear, yet he found strength within the team—a spark rising from the ashes of his former self. Determined to protect his companions, he takes on the responsibility of neutralizing all potential threats, both those easily identified and those lurking in the depths of wild imagination.
Compasso	"Little Girl"	On this desolate expanse, the line between "man" and "thing" becomes increasingly blurred, with the "Guide" silently leading the team forward. Despite the harsh conditions, she earns the trust of her companions through her miraculous interventions in dire situations, though the source of her deep understanding of this wasteland remains a mystery.
Congregator	Cheerleader	The "Collector" comprehends better than anyone how death and beauty intertwine in this endless wasteland. Her body, ravaged by erosion, moves effortlessly through it, with wind and water flowing through the cracks in her form. Through all this, she experiences a profound lightness, as no cost is too great in the pursuit of unrestrained freedom.
Lignarius	Puppeteer	In his quest to heal the suffering, the "Prosthetist" ventured into forbidden realms, unaware that he would ultimately weave the very curse he sought to eradicate into the flesh of the living. The cruel irony is that, having lost all traces of his former self, he remains shackled by human frailties, unable to step beyond its limitations.

B-Tier (Blue)
Name	Character	Description
Concordia	Wax Artist	Connected by wooden veins, they share a singular body, two intertwined souls. Yet, there looms the possibility that time will cause their only remaining heart to harden like decaying wood, eventually silencing its beat. Until that moment arrives, however, they still have the opportunity to breathe in unison.
Overseer	Night Watch	Only a scant few truly comprehend that the "form" of the wasteland settlement is rich with meaning. The "tower" ensures that it remains forever anchored in the infancy of civilization, deliberately preventing the awakening of the calamity that lies beneath.
Sylvan Warden	Guard 26	Famed for their masterful craftsmanship and lifelike realism, the legion commanded by her was forged by the same artisans who created the "Trojan Horse." These "wooden sentinels" march endlessly, unaware of who they once were in the distant past.
The Exiled	"Fool's Gold"	Many recall with clarity the news of this prominent figure's untimely death. Yet, long after, there were reports of sightings of this departed figure lurking in the shadows of the wasteland—his clothes in tatters and his body transformed beyond recognition.
Unlit Manuscript	Fire Investigator	There was a time when his strict adherence to protocol earned him the covert role of destroying contraband. However, his curiosity drew him to explore those hidden "secrets," and from that moment on, he was captivated by them. This marked the first time he began to harbor a subtle yet growing doubt about the "world" he had once accepted as reality.

Event Reward Costumes[]

A-Tier (Purple)
Icon	Name	Character	Description
	"Genesis"	Novelist	The "Archivist" has yet to realize he is tangled in the threads of past, present, and future, and that he is far from being time's favored one; rebirth is typically a gift for those who have truly embraced despair. Each time fate, burdened with calamity, lays its hands on him—bloody and scarred—he remains resolute in pushing that boulder from its eternal resting place at the foot of the mountain.

B-Tier (Blue)
Icon	Name	Character	Description
	Moment of Glory	Bloody Queen	Within the last remaining settlement, she represented ideals and harmony, standing as an unblemished symbol—the embodiment of its prevailing philosophies. The people firmly believed that humanity had emerged from its darkest hour and that this time was their "moment of glory."

Offline Event Costumes[]

B-Tier (Blue)
Icon	Name	Character	Description
	Drifter	"Goatman"	A grotesque ram-headed mask replaced his face. From then on, he roamed the wastelands—not as a man, but as one of the wild beasts, just as he had wished.

Accessory[]

A-Tier (Purple)
Icon	Name	Character	Description
	Whistling Finch	Novelist	Capable of perfectly mimicking the call of a mutated bird, what is the most fascinating is that the one who produces this sound instantly comprehends its meaning. By recording specific combinations, valuable information can be extracted from the wilderness.

Pet[]

This pet is a general pet and can be worn by any character.

B-Tier (Silver Cage)
Icon	Name	Description
	"Mover"	Born from the effects of erosion, this creature scavenges the decaying remnants of once-living beings, hiding within their carcasses and surviving by imitating its prey. The one encountered by the team is unique, struggling with flawed camouflage that prevents it from fully blending in with any group of creatures.

Call of the Abyss VII Champion Celebration Event[]

After ZETA became the champions of the Call of the Abyss VIII Global Finals, Celebration Event was available from May 15th, 2025 (after maintenance) - May 28th, 2023, 23:59 (Server Time)

Champion Club[]

Congratulations to ZETA DIVISION for winning the 2025 Call of the Abyss VIII Global Finals! During the event, you can send your congratulations to the champions, view their team introductions, and replay the finals.

Call of the Abyss Champion Portrait
Portrait	Icon	Description	Obtained by	Cost
Call of the Abyss VIII Champion Portrait		WE ARE ZETA DIVISION. (Call of the Abyss VIII Champion Portrait)	Illusion Hall	100Clues

Club Introduction[]

ZETA - ZETA DIVISON
Motto	Introdution
WE ARE ZETA DIVISION	ZETA DIVISION® is a Tokyo-based Japanese eSports lifestyle brand with a diverse roster, including both dominating players and captivating creators. Our Identity V division clinched the IJL championship again in the summer of 2024, marking their fifth consecutive win since 2022. Keep cheering for our players as they continue to battle on-AIM WITH PRIDE®.
Former Champions
Identity V Japan League/2022 Summer
Identity V Japan League/2022 Autumn
Identity V Japan League/2023 Summer
Identity V Japan League/2023 Autumn
Identity V Japan League/2024 Summer

Player Reviews
Player	Statistics
ZETA_Shinami (Survivor)	Average Deduction Points per Round	7558.95
	Average Rescues per Round	1.19
	Escape Rate	43%
	Average Decoding Progress	158.05%
	Average Heals per Round	0.29
	Average Containments Time per Round	56.59s
	Total Matches	21
	Most-played Character(s)	First Officer	Coordinator

ZETA_Hametu (Survivor)	Average Deduction Points per Round	7619.95
	Average Rescues per Round	0.62
	Escape Rate	48%
	Average Decoding Progress	139.43%
	Average Heals per Round	0.19
	Average Containments Time per Round	64.01s
	Total Matches	21
	Most-played Character(s)	Puppeteer	"Knight"

ZETA_mkmldy (Hunter)	Average Deduction Points per Round	11375.33
	Average Knockdown Duration per Round	60.04s
	Four-Elimination Rate	33%
	Average Terror Shocks per Round	0.5
	Average Knockdowns per Round	7.17
	Average Eliminations per Round	3
	Total Matches	6
	Most-played Character(s)	"Disciple"	Dream Witch

ZETA_DoLisu (Survivor)	Average Deduction Points per Round	7320.48
	Average Rescues per Round	0.19
	Escape Rate	48%
	Average Decoding Progress	117.1%
	Average Heals per Round	0
	Average Containments Time per Round	66.15s
	Total Matches	21
	Most-played Character(s)	Fire Investigator	Magician

ZETA_Peter (Hunter) - (FMVP)	Average Deduction Points per Round	11720.79
	Average Knockdown Duration per Round	59.72s
	Four-Elimination Rate	64%
	Average Terror Shocks per Round	0.43
	Average Knockdowns per Round	8.07
	Average Eliminations per Round	3.36
	Total Matches	14
	Most-played Character(s)	"Hullabaloo"	Opera Singer

ZETA_kznk (Survivor)	Average Deduction Points per Round	7786.81
	Average Rescues per Round	0.57
	Escape Rate	57%
	Average Decoding Progress	152.43%
	Average Heals per Round	0.1
	Average Containments Time per Round	63.08
	Total Matches	21
	Most-played Character(s)	Aeroplanist	Antiquarian

ZETA_Alphar (Survivor)	Average Deduction Points per Round	N/A
	Average Rescues per Round	N/A
	Escape Rate	N/A
	Average Decoding Progress	N/A
	Average Heals per Round	N/A
	Average Containments Time per Round	N/A
	Total Matches	0
	Pre-select Character(s)	Mercenary	Forward

Battle Quests[]

Let's celebrate the championship with a wave of rewards! Every day during the Championship Celebration, from 18:00 to 22:00, visitors will receive a 20% Logic Points Acquisition Bonus. Complete Battle Quests to experience the champion line-up and earn Clues, Costume Remnants, and more.

Championship Celebration Deduction Points Time-Limited Boost: During the Championship Celebration, Every day from 18:00 to 22:00, players will receive a 20% Logic Point Acquisition Bonus.

Champion Line-Up:

Gardener, Grave Keeper, Novelist, Puppeteer, Hermit and "Hullabaloo"
Priestess, Acrobat, Aeroplanist, Fire Investigator, Opera Singer and "Goatman"

Quests[]

(Quick Match, Rank Match or Duo Hunters Mode only, with a least 2,000 Deduction Points)

Quests and Rewards
General Quests
Quest	Rewards
Complete 1 match	Character 1 days Trial Card x6	B Accessory Unlock Card
Achieved Victory or Draw in 1 match (Unlocked on May 22nd)	Character 1 days Trial Card x6	B Emote Unlock Card
Champion Gift, Experience the Champion Line-Up
Quest	Rewards (Number of Attempts: 5 per Quest)
Complete 1 match as Grave Keeper, Gardener, Novelist or Puppeteer	10 Friendship Letters	10 Clues
Complete 1 match as "Hullabaloo" or Hermit	10 Costume Remnants	5 Golden Apples
Complete 1 match as Fire Investigator, Acrobat, Aeroplanist or Priestess (Unlocked on May 22nd)	10 Friendship Letters	10 Clues
Complete 1 match as "Goatman" or Opera Singer (Unlocked on May 22nd)	10 Friendship Letters	5 Golden Apples

Champion Costume Line-ups[]

Champion Items
Item	Rarity	Type	Player Line-up	Cost
[Costume] Patient - Luminary	S-Tier (Gold)	Illusion Hall Costume	ZETA_Shinami	2888Echoes/ 12888Fragments
[Costume] Aeroplanist - Stellar Wings	S-Tier (Gold)	Illusion Hall Costume	ZETA_Hametu and ZETA_Kznk	2888Echoes/ 12888Fragments
[Costume] Female Dancer - Valkyrie	S-Tier (Gold)	Illusion Hall Costume	ZETA_Shinami	2308Echoes (20% off)/ 12888Fragments
[Costume] Journalist - Alice in Dreamland	A-Tier (Purple)	Illusion Hall Costume	ZETA_Kznk	1108Echoes (20% off)/4888Fragments
[Costume] Antiquarian - Crow	A-Tier (Purple)	Essence Costume	ZETA_Kznk	1388Echoes
[Costume] Weeping Clown - Naga	A-Tier (Purple)	Essence Costume	ZETA_Hametu	1388Echoes
[Costume] Barmaid - Black Rose	A-Tier (Purple)	Essence Costume	ZETA_Shinami	1388Echoes
[Costume] Magician - Power Core	A-Tier (Purple)	Essence Costume	ZETA_DoLisu	1388Echoes
[Costume] Coordinator - Black Swan	A-Tier (Purple)	Essence Costume	ZETA_Shinami	1388Echoes
[Costume] Patient - Stargazer	A-Tier (Purple)	Illusion Hall Accessory	N/A	1068Echoes/3888Fragments
[Costume] Aeroplanist - Beyond the Sky	A-Tier (Purple)	Illusion Hall Accessory	N/A	1068Echoes/3888Fragments
[Costume] Female Dancer - Gjallar	A-Tier (Purple)	Illusion Hall Accessory	N/A	848Echoes (20% off)/3888Fragments
[Costume] "Hullabaloo" - Ashes of a Sweet Dream	B-Tier (Blue)	Illusion Hall Costume	ZETA_Peter	248Echoes (20% off)/1188Fragments
[Costume] Gardener - Strawberry Red	C-Tier (Green)	Illusion Hall Costume	ZETA_Hametu	86Echoes (20% off) / 438Fragments

Returning Champion Items[]

Returning Champion Items
Items	Rarity	Cost
[Pet] Survivors - ALPHA	A-Tier (Gold Cage)	888Echoes
[Pet] Survivors - BETA	A-Tier (Gold Cage)	888Echoes
[Accessory] Night Watch - Thunderstruck	A-Tier (Purple)	788Echoes
[Accessory] Antiquarian - Searing Spark	A-Tier (Purple)	788Echoes
[Accessory] Guard 26 - Thunder Drum	A-Tier (Purple)	788Echoes

Champion Costume Showcase[]

These Characters were chosen by Club ZETA and each earned a Call of the Abyss VIII Champion Costume (announced on May 22nd). The Costumes were released on TBA, 2026.

Chosen Character
Survivor	Hunter
Forward (William Ellis)	Opera Singer (Sangria)

Opera Singer has long been the preferred character for both Peter and mkmldy, with each player achieving impressive records using her. As for Forward, all of ZETA DIVISION's Survivor players have earned the S-Badge with him-a character whose traits perfectly align with the team's reputation for keen observation. These two characters were chosen based on the principle of selecting a Hunter and a Survivor that every team member excels at, and the decision was made with unanimous agreement from the entire team.