
Dust Cells and Engage Turtle Mode both help, but are not a true replacement for armor. Her inability to equip armor is particularly detrimental, as armor is the most efficient way to increase a hero's HP and defense. However, Elise may still struggle to survive damage that Gork or Misha would more casually handle.

If needed, she can also use her two accessory slots to focus on more specialized roles such as operating.

Since most of her sustain comes from defense, and there are more reliable ways to boost defense than HP (such as Dust Field Generators), this can boost her survivability much higher than her HP would suggest. Elise also has the highest defense in the game at level 15. Quickly and repeatedly activating Shrapnelizer and refilling the cooldown will theoretically kill any wave regardless of size, though this will put a large drain on your science supply. Thanks to Shrapnellizer, she is among the best AoE damage dealers and can effortlessly clear rooms of mobs. Where other sturdier tanks may be able to take more damage than Elise, there are frequent situations where the best defense is a good offense.
ELISE ENDLESS DUNGEON UPDATE
The above table is accurate, as of update Įlise is definitely a tank but she is not the toughest one - her main strength lies in her utility and AoE damage capability. Compared to other dedicated tanks, Elise finds her niche via the Shrapnellizer ability, helping her clear massive groups of enemies through science refills. She benefits most in rooms with power, where she gains defense and HP regeneration. Though unable to wear any armor, she has two equipment slots which helps give her more utility. She is an operator but has low wit, leaving it as more of a bonus than a dedicated role. Elise is a slow, but strong, high-defense defender.
