Vampire Survivors: Mastering Arcana Cards

New to Vampire Survivors? You might not have encountered Arcanas yet—these powerful modifiers unlock later in the game and are chosen *before* you even start a run. They offer significant offensive and defensive boosts, dramatically enhancing your survival chances in this bullet-hell adventure. This guide explains the Arcana system and highlights some top choices in the latest version.

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What are Arcanas?

Arcanas are modifiers in Vampire Survivors. Unlocking Randomazzo activates the Arcana system and unlocks the first Arcana, Sarabande of Healing. You select your Arcana cards on the stage selection screen before each run. Each Arcana offers unique functionality, but you must unlock them first.

Boogaloo of Illusions

Over 10 seconds, the game area expands from -25% to +25%. Each level adds +1% to the area.

How to Unlock: Reach level 50 with Concetta.

Heart of Fire

Weapon projectiles explode on impact, creating light bursts. Explosions also occur when your character takes damage.

How to Unlock: Reach level 50 with Arca.

Silent Old Sanctuary

Provides +3 Rerolls, Skips, and Banishes. Grants +20% Might and -8% Cooldown for each empty weapon slot.

How to Unlock: 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.

How to Unlock: Reach level 50 with Poe.

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