Vampire Survivors: Mastering Arcana Cards - Guide and Tips

If you're new to Vampire Survivors, the concept of Arcanas might be unfamiliar as they unlock later in the game. These powerful modifiers can be selected before a match begins and offer both offensive and defensive advantages. Mastering and incorporating Arcanas into your strategy can significantly enhance your gameplay and enrich your survival experience in this bullet-hell styled game. This guide will delve into the Arcana Card system, addressing all 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 serve as a modifier system that can transform your gameplay. To activate the Arcana system and access the first Arcana, Sarabande of Healing, you must collect the Randomazzo. Players can then select their preferred Arcana cards right from the stage selection screen before the match starts. Each Arcana offers unique functional benefits, but unlocking them is a prerequisite to their use.

Boogaloo of Illusions – This Arcana gradually alters the area from -25% to +25% over 10 seconds. With each level gained, your character receives a +1% increase in Area.

How to Unlock – Achieve Level 50 with Concetta.

Heart of Fire – This Arcana causes your weapon projectiles to explode upon impact, igniting light sources. When your character is damaged, it triggers an explosion.

How to Unlock – Reach Level 50 with Arca.

Silent Old Sanctuary – Grants +3 Reroll, Skip, and Banish, along with +20% Might and a -8% Cooldown reduction for each weapon slot left unused.

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

Blood Astronomia – Your weapons create additional damage zones 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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