Vampire Survivors – Arcana Card System Guide and Tips

New to Vampire Survivors? You might not have encountered Arcanas yet—these powerful modifiers unlock later in the game and offer a significant advantage. Chosen before a match even begins, Arcanas provide both offensive and defensive boosts, dramatically enhancing your survival skills in this bullet-hell adventure. This guide will cover everything you need to know about the Arcana card system, including some top picks for the latest version.

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What are Arcanas?

Arcanas are modifiers in Vampire Survivors. Unlocking Randomazzo activates the Arcana system and grants you the first Arcana, Sarabande of Healing. You select your Arcana cards on the stage selection screen *before* each match. Each Arcana offers unique functionality, but remember—you'll need to unlock them first.

Boogaloo of Illusions

Over 10 seconds, your area expands from -25% to +25%. Each level increases your area by +1%.

How to Unlock: Reach Level 50 with Concetta.

Heart of Fire

Weapon projectiles detonate on impact, creating fiery explosions. Taking damage also triggers an explosion.

How to Unlock: 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.

How to Unlock: Reach minute 31 in the Dairy Plant.

Blood Astronomia

Weapons emit damage zones affected by Amount and Magnet. Enemies within Magnet range take damage based on Amount.

How to Unlock: Reach Level 50 with Poe.

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