Vampire Survivors – Arcana Card System Guide and Tips

If you're new to Vampire Survivors, the concept of Arcanas might be unfamiliar, as this feature unlocks later in the game. Arcanas are powerful modifiers that you can select before starting a match, offering both offensive and defensive advantages. Mastering and integrating them into your strategies can significantly enhance your gameplay and enrich your experience in this bullet-hell styled game. This guide will delve into the Arcana Card system, answering your questions and highlighting some of the best Arcanas to use in the latest version. Got questions about guilds, gaming, or our product? Join our Discord for discussions and support!

What are Arcanas?

In Vampire Survivors, Arcanas represent a unique modifier system. To activate the Arcana system and access the initial Arcana, Sarabande of Healing, you need to collect the Randomazzo. Players can then choose their preferred Arcana cards from the stage selection screen before the match starts. Each Arcana offers a distinct function, but you must first unlock them to utilize their benefits.

Boogaloo of Illusions – This Arcana causes the area to fluctuate between -25% and +25% over 10 seconds. With each level, your character gains a +1% increase in Area.

How to Unlock – Reach Level 50 with Concetta.

Heart of Fire – Equip this Arcana, and your weapon projectiles will explode on impact, igniting light sources. When your character takes damage, it triggers an explosion.

How to Unlock – Reach Level 50 with Arca.

Silent Old Sanctuary – This Arcana grants +3 Reroll, Skip, and Banish. It also provides a +20% boost to Might and an -8% reduction in Cooldown for each unfilled active weapon slot.

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

Blood Astronomia – With this Arcana, your weapons emit zones of damage influenced by Amount and Magnet. Enemies within the Magnet range suffer damage based on the Amount.

How to Unlock – Reach Level 50 with Poe.

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