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Vampire Survivors Arcana Cards: Enhance Gameplay

by Anthony Feb 12,2025

Unlocking the Secrets of Arcana in Vampire Survivors

For new Vampire Survivors players, 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 gameplay and enhances the survival experience in this bullet-hell game. This guide clarifies the Arcana card system and highlights some top Arcanas in the latest version. Need gaming advice or support? Join our Discord community!

What are Arcanas?

Arcanas are modifiers in Vampire Survivors. Unlocking Randomazzo activates the Arcana system, starting with Sarabande of Healing. Players choose Arcana cards on the stage selection screen before each match. Each Arcana offers unique functionality, but must be unlocked first.

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Example Arcanas:

  • Boogaloo of Illusions: Expands the 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 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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