Vampire Survivors: Mastering the Arcana Card System - Tips and Guide

If you're a beginner in Vampire Survivors, you might not have encountered Arcanas yet, as this feature unlocks later in the game. Arcanas are powerful modifiers that you can select before the match even starts, offering both offensive and defensive support. Mastering and integrating them into your strategies can significantly enhance your gameplay and enrich your survival experience in this bullet-hell styled game. This guide will address all your questions about the Arcana Card system and highlight 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?

Arcana is a modifier system in Vampire Survivors. To activate the Arcana system and unlock the first Arcana, Sarabande of Healing, you need to collect the Randomazzo. Players can then choose their preferred Arcana cards at the stage selection screen before the match begins. Each Arcana offers unique functionalities, but you must unlock them first to utilize their benefits.

Boogaloo of Illusions – Over the course of 10 seconds, the overall area fluctuates from -25% to +25%. With each level, the character gains +1% Area. To unlock this Arcana, reach Level 50 with Concetta.

Heart of Fire – This Arcana causes listed weapon projectiles to detonate on impact, creating light sources that erupt. When a character is harmed, it also triggers an explosion. To unlock, reach Level 50 with Arca.

Silent Old Sanctuary – This Arcana provides +3 Reroll, Skip, and Banish, alongside +20% Might and -8% Cooldown for each active weapon slot that remains unfilled. Unlock it by reaching minute 31 in the Dairy Plant.

Blood Astronomia – With this Arcana, weapons emit specific damage zones influenced by Amount and Magnet. Enemies within the Magnet range suffer damage based on Amount. To unlock, reach Level 50 with Poe.

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