Vampire Survivors Unveils Key to Unlocking Hidden Potential

Author: Caleb Feb 22,2025

Unlocking the Secrets of Arcana in Vampire Survivors: A Beginner's Guide

For newcomers to Vampire Survivors, Arcanas might be a mystery, as this feature unlocks later in the game. Arcanas are powerful modifiers selected before a match begins, offering both offensive and defensive advantages. Mastering them significantly boosts your survival chances in this bullet-hell game. This guide explains the Arcana system and highlights some top choices in the latest version. Need help with the game? Join our Discord community!

What are Arcanas?

Arcanas are modifiers in Vampire Survivors. Unlocking the Randomazzo unlocks the Arcana system and the first Arcana, Sarabande of Healing. Players choose their Arcana cards on the stage selection screen. Each Arcana offers unique functionality, but must first be unlocked.

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Here are a few examples:

  • Boogaloo of Illusions: Expands your character's area over 10 seconds, from -25% to +25%. Each level adds +1% area. Unlock Condition: Reach Level 50 with Concetta.

  • Heart of Fire: Weapon projectiles explode on impact, creating light bursts and causing explosions on character damage. Unlock Condition: Reach Level 50 with Arca.

  • Silent Old Sanctuary: Grants +3 Reroll, Skip, and Banish. Provides +20% Might and -8% Cooldown for each empty weapon slot. Unlock Condition: Reach minute 31 in the Dairy Plant.

  • Blood Astronomia: Weapons create damage zones affected by Amount and Magnet. Enemies within Magnet range take damage based on Amount. Unlock Condition: Reach Level 50 with Poe.

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