Vampire Survivors – Arcana Card System Guide and Tips

Author: Joshua Feb 25,2025

Unlocking the Secrets of Arcana in Vampire Survivors

For newcomers to Vampire Survivors, Arcanas might be a mystery, as they unlock later in the game. These powerful modifiers, selectable before a match begins, offer significant offensive and defensive boosts, dramatically enhancing gameplay. This guide explores the Arcana card system and highlights some top choices in the latest version. Need help with guilds, gaming, or BlueStacks? Join our Discord community!

What are Arcanas?

Arcanas are modifiers in Vampire Survivors. Unlocking Randomazzo activates the Arcana system and Sarabande of Healing, the first Arcana. Players choose Arcanas on the stage selection screen before each match. Each Arcana offers unique functionality, requiring prior unlocking.

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Examples of Arcanas:

  • Boogaloo of Illusions: Expands character area by -25% to +25% over 10 seconds, gaining +1% area per level. Unlocked by reaching level 50 with Concetta.

  • Heart of Fire: Weapon projectiles detonate on impact, creating light explosions and causing character damage to also explode. Unlocked by reaching level 50 with Arca.

  • Silent Old Sanctuary: Provides +3 Reroll, Skip, and Banish. Grants +20% Might and -8% Cooldown for each empty weapon slot. Unlocked by reaching 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. Unlocked by reaching level 50 with Poe.

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