Vampire Survivors

Crystal Cries + Jail of Crystal Shell

This build focuses on weapons that freeze, utilizing the Crystal Cries Arcana for Growth and healing, and Jail of Crystal for enhanced freezing capabilities. This combination allows for rapid acceleration, especially in low/no-sealing runs where variance can be a challenge.

Weapons that freeze on their own: Prism Lass (TIME WARP), CELESTIAL VOULGE, Clock Lancet (INFINITE CORRIDOR), Mirage Robe (J'ODORE), COCYTUS (Ice Fang does not freeze well on its own), Icebrand (low chance).

Weapons that can start freezing properly with Jail of Crystal: Magic Wand (HOLY WAND), Runetracer (NO FUTURE), Eight the Sparrow, Peachone/VANDALIER + Gemini, Bracelet (BI-BRACELET, TRI-BRACELET), Prismatic Missile (LUMINAIRE), C-U-Laser (PRONTO BEAM), Dragon Water Whip (HYDROSTORMER TIP), Ice Fang (COCYTUS), Icebrand.

Out of Bounds + Jail of Crystal Shell

An alternative to the Crystal Cries build, this strategy trades significant growth for explosive potential. While viable, it may not be the most optimal choice when compared to other strong Arcanas/Darkanas.

Weapons that freeze on their own: Prism Lass (TIME WARP), CELESTIAL VOULGE, Clock Lancet (INFINITE CORRIDOR), Mirage Robe (J'ODORE), COCYTUS (Ice Fang does not freeze well on its own), Icebrand (low chance).

Weapons that can start freezing properly with Jail of Crystal: Magic Wand (HOLY WAND), Runetracer (NO FUTURE), Eight the Sparrow, Peachone/VANDALIER + Gemini, Bracelet (BI-BRACELET, TRI-BRACELET), Prismatic Missile (LUMINAIRE), C-U-Laser (PRONTO BEAM), Dragon Water Whip (HYDROSTORMER TIP), Ice Fang (COCYTUS), Icebrand.

Twilight Requiem Shell

This high-risk, high-reward build uses the Twilight Requiem and Wicked Season Arcanas. It requires weapons that trigger Twilight Requiem and can handle high Curse levels. Some weapons that trigger Twilight Requiem may not be strong enough on their own against high Curse, necessitating a mix with other powerful weapons.

Warning: Taking Skull O'Maniac too early or at all could spell death.

Tips: For maximum effectiveness with Twilight Requiem, prioritize short-duration weapons whose effects end immediately to quickly proc the Arcana.

Weapons that trigger Twilight Requiem: Santa Javelin (SERAPHIC CRY), Refectio (SANCTUARY), Hex (NIGHTMARE), King Bible (UNHOLY VESPERS), Lightning Ring (THUNDER LOOP), Peachone, Ebony Wings, VANDALIER + Gemini, BI-BRACELET, TRI-BRACELET, Celestial Dusting (PROFUSIONE D'AMORE), Silver Wind (FESTIVE WINDS), Prismatic Missile (LUMINAIRE) + Jail of Crystal (do not get Heart of Fire), C-U-Laser (PRONTO BEAM), VAMPIRE KILLER, Runetracer, Shadow Pinion, Bone (ANIMA OF MORTACCIO).

Blood Astronomia Shell

This build utilizes the Blood Astronomia Arcana, potentially combined with Out of Bounds and/or Booagloo of Illusions. Standout weapons include GORGEOUS MOON and Song of Mana/MANNAJJA.

Weapons that trigger Blood Astronomia: Garlic (SOUL EATER), Pentagram (GORGEOUS MOON), Song of Mana (MANNAJJA), Clock Lancet, Laurel, Sonic Dash (RAPIDUS FIO).

Hail From The Future Guarded Start

Considered a stable build, this strategy uses Hail From The Future, with Awake as an optional Arcana. It's noted that Awake might not be necessary if Hail From The Future provides sufficient benefits early on.

Tips: Hail From The Future is an excellent anti-RNG tool, dropping two Selectors, Arma Dio, and Candybox, which are useful for choosing Passive Items and Weapons. Even without these drops, Armor and Wings can help you reach the mid-game in challenging stages like 1665. Adding Awake can provide additional sustain. This build might be less impactful due to the Sealing mechanic.

This section details weapon evolutions in Vampire Survivors. Many Arcanas are considered support or lack sufficient synergistic weapons to be build-defining, with Tragic Princess and Keremet Morbus being notable exceptions that are closer to build-around options but still have a limited selection of synergistic weapons.

Weapons and Evolutions:

• Whip — Evolves with Hollow Heart into BLOODY TEAR
• BLOODY TEAR — Evolves with L8 Vento Sacro into FUWALAFUWALOO
• Magic Wand — Evolves with Empty Tome into HOLY WAND
• Knife — Evolves with Bracer into THOUSAND EDGE
• Axe — Evolves with Candelabrador into DEATH SPIRAL
• Cross — Evolves with Clover into HEAVEN SWORD
• King Bible — Evolves with Spellbinder into UNHOLY VESPERS
• Fire Wand — Evolves with Spinach into HELLFIRE
• Garlic — Evolves with Pummarola into SOUL EATER
• Santa Water — Evolves with Attractorb into LA BORRA
• Lightning Ring — Evolves with Duplicator into THUNDER LOOP
• Pentagram — Evolves with Crown into GORGEOUS MOON
• Gatti Amari — Evolves with Stone Mask into VICIOUS HUNGER
• Song of Mana — Evolves with Skull O'Maniac into MANNAJJA
• Shadow Pinion — Evolves with Wings into VALKYRIE TURNER
• Flames of Misspell — Evolves with L9 Torrona's Box into ASHES OF MUSPELL
• Glass Fandango — Evolves with L5 Wings into CELESTIAL VOULGE
• Clock Lancet — Evolves with L9 Silver Ring and L9 Gold Ring into INFINITE CORRIDOR
• Laurel — Evolves with L9 Metaglio Left and L9 Metaglio Right into CRIMSON SHROUD
• Phas3r — Evolves with L5 Empty Tome into PHOTONSTORM
• Pako Battiliar — Evolves with Hollow Heart into MAZO FAMILIAR
• Santa Javelin — Evolves with Clover into SERAPHIC CRY
• Bracelet — Evolves into BI-BRACELET
• BI-BRACELET — Evolves into TRI-BRACELET
• Phiera Der Tuphello — Evolves with L8 Eight the Sparrow and L2 Tirajisu into PHIERAGGI
• Eight the Sparrow — Evolves with L8 Phiera Der Tuphello and L2 Tirajisu into PHIERAGGI
• Peachone — Evolves with L8 Ebony Wings into VANDALIER
• Vento Sacro — Evolves with BLOODY TEAR into FUWALAFUWALOO
• Victory Sword — Evolves with L9 Torrona's Box to gain SOLE SOLUTION
• Bone — As Mortaccio with Chaos Malachite, reach L80 to evolve into ANIMA OF MORTACCIO
• Cherry Bomb — As Yatta Cavallo with Chaos Rosalia, reach L80 to evolve into YATTA DAIKARIN
• Celestial Dusting — As O'Sole Meeo with Chaos Altemanna, reach L80 to evolve into PROFUSIONE D'AMORE
• Carrello — No Evolution
• La Robba — No Evolution
• Greatest Jubilee — No Evolution
• Silver Wind — Evolves with L5 Pummarola into FESTIVE WINDS
• Four Seasons — Evolves with L5 Candelabra into GODAI SHUFFLE
• Summon Night — Evolves with L2 Duplicator into ECOH NIGHT
• Mirage Robe — Evolves with L5 Attractorb into J'ODORE
• Night Sword — Evolves with L5 Stone Mask into MURAMASA
• Mille Bolle Blue — Evolves with L5 Spellbinder into BOO ROOBOOLLE
• 108 Bocce — No Evolution
• SpellString — Evolves with L6 SpellStream and L6 SpellStrike into SPELLSTROM
• SpellStream — Evolves with L6 SpellString and L6 SpellStrike into SPELLSTROM
• SpellStrike — Evolves with L6 SpellString and L6 SpellStream into SPELLSTROM
• Eksizzibur — Evolves with L5 Armor into LEGIONNAIRE
• Flash Arrow — Evolves with L5 Bracer into MILLIONAIRE
• Prismatic Missile — Evolves with L5 Crown into LUMINAIRE
• Shadow Servant — Evolves with L5 Skull O'Maniac into OPHION
• Party Popper — No Evolution
• Report! — Evolves with L3 Mini Crewmate into EMERGENCY MEETING
• Luck Swipe — Evolves with L3 Mini Engineer into CROSSED WIRES
• Lifesign Scan — Evolves with L3 Mini Ghost into PARANORMAL SCAN
• Just Vent — Evolves with L3 Mini Shapeshifter into UNJUST EJECTION
• Clear Debris — Evolves with L3 Mini Guardian into CLEAR ASTEROIDS
• Sharp Tongue — Evolves with L3 Mini Impostor into IMPOSTONGUE
• Science Rocks — Evolves with L3 Mini Scientist into ROCKET SCIENCE
• Hats — No Evolution
• Long Gun — Evolves with Weapon Power-Up into PROTOTYPE A
• Short Gun — Evolves with Weapon Power-Up and Bracer into PROTOTYPE B
• Spread Shot — Evolves with Weapon Power-Up and Empty Tome into PROTOTYPE C
• C-U-Laser — Evolves with Weapon Power-Up and Tirajisu into PRONTO BEAM
• Firearm — Evolves with Weapon Power-Up and Candelabrador into FIRE-L3GS
• Sonic Bloom — Evolves with Weapon Power-Up and Armor into WAVEBEAM
• Homing Miss — Evolves with Weapon Power-Up and Duplicator into MULTISTAGE MISSILES
• Diver Mines — Evolves with Weapon Power-Up and Attractorb into ATMO-TORPEDO
• Blade Crossbow — Evolves with Weapon Power-Up and Clover into BFC2000-AD
• Prism Lass — Evolves with Weapon Power-Up and Wings into TIME WARP
• Metal Claw — Evolves with Weapon Power-Up and Hollow Heart into BIG FUZZY FIST
• Alchemy Whip — Evolves with Tirajisu into VAMPIRE KILLER
• Wind Whip — Evolves with Crown into SPIRIT TORNADO TIP
• Platinum Whip — Evolves with Clover into CROSS CRASHER TIP
• Dragon Water Whip — Evolves with Attractorb into HYDROSTORMER TIP
• Sonic Whip — Evolves with Skull O'Maniac into CRISSAEGRIM TIP
• Jet Black Whip — Evolves with Stone Mask into MORMEGIL TIP
• Vibhuti Whip — Evolves with Candelabrador into DAYBREAKER TIP
• Vanitas Whip — Evolves with Hollow Heart into AURABLASTER TIP
• Shuriken — Evolves with Empty Tome into YAGYU SHURIKEN
• Curved Knife — Evolves with Bracer into BWAKA KNIFE
• Javelin — Evolves with Spellbinder into LONG INUS
• Discus — Evolves with L5 Parm Aegis into STELLAR BLADE
• Iron Ball — Evolves with Armor into WRECKING BALL
• Silver Revolver — Evolves with Karoma's Mana into JEWEL GUN
• Hand Grenade — Evolves with L5 Candelabrador into THE RPG
• Wine Glass — Evolves with L2 Tirajisu into MEAL TICKET
• Raging Fire — Evolves with L5 Spinach into SALAMENDER
• Ice Fang — Evolves with L5 Spellbinder into COCYTUS
• Gale Force — Evolves with L5 Bracer into PNEUMA TEMPESTAS
• Rock Riot — Evolves with L5 Stone Mask into GEMMA TORPOR
• Fulgur — Evolves with L2 Duplicator into TENEBRIS TONITRUS
• Keremet Bubbles — Evolves with [Item Missing]

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What is Vampire Survivors?

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• Characters: Meet all the survivors you can play as.
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• PowerUps: Learn how to upgrade your character's base stats.
• Pickups: Know what those helpful items on the ground do.
• Relics: Discover the special items that unlock new features.
• Arcana: These powerful cards can totally change your runs.
• Stages: Get familiar with the different maps you'll be fighting on.
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• Collection: Keep track of everything you've unlocked.

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