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Vampire Survivors – Arcana Card System Guide and Tips

by Elijah Apr 01,2025

If you're new to Vampire Survivors, you might not be familiar with Arcanas yet, as this feature unlocks later in the game. Arcanas are powerful modifiers that you can select before starting a match, offering both offensive and defensive advantages. 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 delve into the Arcana Card system, answering all your questions and highlighting 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?

Arcanas in Vampire Survivors are a unique modifier system. The system is activated by collecting the Randomazzo, which also unlocks the first Arcana, Sarabande of Healing. Players can choose their preferred Arcana cards at the stage selection screen before the match begins. Each Arcana offers a unique function, but you must unlock them first to utilize their benefits.

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Boogaloo of Illusions – This Arcana changes the overall area from -25% to +25% over 10 seconds. With each level, the character gains +1% Area.

How to Unlock – 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 triggers an explosion.

How to Unlock – Reach Level 50 with Arca.

Silent Old Sanctuary – This Arcana provides +3 Reroll, Skip, and Banish, along with +20% Might and -8% Cooldown for each active weapon slot that remains unfilled.

How to Unlock – Survive until minute 31 in the Dairy Plant.

Blood Astronomia – This Arcana enhances weapons to emit specific damage zones influenced by Amount and Magnet. Enemies within the Magnet range suffer damage based on the Amount.

How to Unlock – Reach Level 50 with Poe.

For an enhanced gaming experience, consider playing Vampire Survivors on a larger screen using your PC or laptop with BlueStacks, along with your keyboard and mouse.