Vampire Survivors: Mastering Arcana Cards - Guide and Tips

If you're new to Vampire Survivors, you may not have encountered Arcanas yet, as they unlock later in the game. These powerful modifiers can be chosen before a match starts, offering both offensive and defensive advantages. Mastering and integrating Arcanas into your strategies can significantly enhance your gameplay and deepen your experience in this bullet-hell survival game. This guide will delve into the Arcana Card system, answering your questions and highlighting some of the best Arcanas to use in the current version. If you have questions about guilds, gaming, or our product, feel free to join our Discord for discussions and support!

What are Arcanas?

Arcanas represent a transformative modifier system in Vampire Survivors. Activating the Arcana system begins with collecting the Randomazzo, which also unlocks the first Arcana, Sarabande of Healing. Players can select their preferred Arcana cards at the stage selection screen before a match starts. Each Arcana offers unique functionality, but they must be unlocked first to be utilized.

Boogaloo of Illusions – Over a 10-second cycle, the area effect fluctuates between -25% and +25%. With each level up, the character gains a +1% increase in Area.

How to Unlock – Reach Level 50 with Concetta.

Heart of Fire – Weapon projectiles explode on impact, and light sources ignite. When the character takes damage, it triggers an explosion.

How to Unlock – Reach Level 50 with Arca.

Silent Old Sanctuary – Grants +3 Reroll, Skip, and Banish. For each unfilled active weapon slot, it provides +20% Might and reduces Cooldown by 8%.

How to Unlock – Survive until minute 31 in the Dairy Plant.

Blood Astronomia – Weapons create additional damage zones influenced by Amount and Magnet. Enemies within the Magnet range receive damage based on the Amount.

How to Unlock – Reach Level 50 with Poe.

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