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Vampire Survivors: Unlocking the Power of Arcana Cards

by Sebastian Feb 12,2025

Unlocking the Secrets of Arcana in Vampire Survivors

For newcomers to Vampire Survivors, the Arcana system might be a mystery, as it unlocks later in the game. Arcanas are powerful modifiers selected before a match begins, offering significant offensive and defensive boosts. Mastering them is key to enhancing your survival skills in this bullet-hell game. This guide explains the Arcana card system and highlights some top-tier 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 their Arcana cards on the stage selection screen before each match. Each Arcana offers unique functionality, but must first be unlocked.

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Here are a few examples:

  • Boogaloo of Illusions: Expands your character's area by -25% to +25% over 10 seconds, gaining +1% area per level. 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: Provides +3 Reroll, Skip, and Banish. Grants +20% Might and -8% Cooldown for each empty weapon slot. Unlock Condition: Reach minute 31 in the Dairy Plant.

  • Blood Astronomia: Weapons add 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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