Vampire Survivors – Arcana Card System Guide and Tips

Author : Michael Feb 20,2025

Vampire Survivors: A Beginner's Guide to Arcanas

Arcanas are powerful modifiers in Vampire Survivors, unlocked later in the game after obtaining the Randomazzo. These selectable enhancements significantly boost your character, offering both offensive and defensive advantages. This guide explains the Arcana system and highlights some top choices. For further gaming discussions and support, join our Discord community!

What are Arcanas?

Arcanas are modifiers in Vampire Survivors that you choose before a match begins. Unlocking them requires completing specific in-game challenges. Each Arcana offers unique benefits. The first Arcana, Sarabande of Healing, is unlocked automatically upon obtaining the Randomazzo.

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Here are a few examples:

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

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

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

  • Blood Astronomia: Weapons create additional 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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