Vampire Survivors: How to unlock Ode to Castlevania characters

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As a seasoned Castlevania connoisseur with countless hours spent battling the undead, I must say that this guide is as comprehensive as a Dracula’s library! Each character’s journey is unique, much like our own lives, filled with challenges and evolutions.

Vampire Survivors boasts characters that are reminiscent of familiar faces, skillfully avoiding any legal entanglements. However, with the addition of the new Ode to Castlevania DLC, every major character from the series makes an appearance. This collection includes characters from classic platform games like Simon and Trevor Belmont, as well as heroes from Metroidvania adventures such as Soma and Shanoa.

Similar to other DLC packs, Vampire Survivors isn’t straightforward about winning allies. Often, the initial character serves as a hint, but from there, you must complete a task to unlock subsequent characters. To ensure you can buy everyone when they become available, it’s wise to accumulate lots of gold coins in advance. Here, we provide details on all the characters and methods for unlocking them.

How to unlock Vampire Survivors Ode to Castlevania characters

In this game called “Vampire Survivors Ode to Castlevania”, there are 21 characters you can unlock right from the start. Each character has a unique condition, such as completing each level to find boss runes, enhancing a character’s default weapon, or opening new coffins. For example, some characters come with specific starting weapons, and their stats improve with every rank increase. Additionally, each character has a special ability that can alter the way you play them. Characters like Richter and Alucard are more durable compared to inexperienced hunters such as Grant Danasty or Jonathan Morris.

As a gamer, I find that many of the characters I unlock are from the Belmont lineage, each wielding a distinct whip weapon. Yet, it’s not just the Belmonts who make a significant impact; characters like Charlotte Aulin and the two descendants of Belnades with their magical tomes also take center stage. There are also relentless individuals determined to put an end to Dracula for good, and they join the fray, armed with traditional weapons such as swords and spears.

Vampire Survivors Ode to Castlevania DLC character list

As a devoted fan, I can confidently say that these new characters could easily give the top DLC characters from Vampire Survivors a run for their money on the leaderboard. So, if you’re up for the challenge, don’t give up! The deeper you delve into this castle, the higher your chances of discovering hidden gems. Keep a sharp eye out!

  • Leon Belmont – Find and open the first coffin in the level Ode to Castlevania. You can find this to the east of the starting location, near the Tirajisu passive item.
  • Sonia Belmont – Find 7 Heart Refresh items after opening the Stallion Gate. These become droppable consumable items, and it can be done across multiple runs.
  • Trevor Belmont – Defeat the Giant Medusa Head with Leon Belmont. This should be the second rune you find after the Giant Bat as you walk through the castle.
  • Christopher Belmont – Evolve the Alucab Sword (This is Alucard’s default weapon)
  • Simon Belmont – Evolve the Jet Black Whip (This is Christopher Belmont’s default weapon)
  • Juste Belmont – Evolve the Wind Whip (This is Simon Belmont’s default weapon)
  • Richter Belmont – Evolve the Guardian’s Targe (This is Maria Renard’s default weapon)
  • Julius Belmont – Find and open the second coffin in Ode to Castlevania. After the second teleporter, head northeast and past the Puppet Master boss. Go through into the next area and down the library of books until you reach the rune that would have the Paranoia boss inside. Instead, turn left and go through the wall of the fourth set of books; the hidden path indicated by bloodstains. Navigate this maze, past the Blackthorne rune boss, and find the coffin. Defeat the enemies surrounding it and open it for your prize.
  • Grant Danasty – Evolve the Water Dragon Whip (This is Trevor Belmont’s default weapon)
  • John Morris – Evolve the Raging Fire, Ice Fang, Gale Force, and Rock Riot across any amount of runs. (Raging Fire is Charlotte Aulin’s default weapon. The rest are found by defeating the following bosses: Brachyura, Zephyr, and Behemoth)
  • Jonathan Morris – Evolve the Hand Grenade (This is Soma Cruz’s default weapon)
  • Soma Cruz – Defeat Gergoth with Julius Belmont. This boss is found partway through the tower area just before the Clock Tower.
  • Charlotte Aulin – Find 7 Mirrors of Truth after unlocking the Capra Gate. These become droppable consumable items, and it can be done in multiple runs.
  • Sypha Belnades – Defeat Slogra and Gaibon with Grant Danasty. Both these bosses are activated by the rune west of the Medusa Head boss.
  • Yoko Belnades – Defeat Abaddon with Soma Cruz. This is the main Clock Tower boss after the Zephyr rune and before Dracula’s stairwell.
  • Alucard – Defeat the Doppleganger with Trevor Belmont. This is north of the Giant Medusa Head boss fight, through to the northwest exit of the Marble Gallery. If gravity changes and you see a portal, you’re in the right spot.
  • Eric Lecarde – Evolve the Javelin. (This is Jonathan Morris’ default weapon)
  • Hector – Find 7 Karma Coins after opening the Scorpion Gate. These become droppable consumable items, and it can be done in multiple runs.
  • Maria Renard – Complete any stage with Shanoa and Juste Belmont. (This doesn’t have to be the Ode to Castlevania level)
  • Shanoa – Evolve the Iron Ball and Alucard Spear (These are the default weapons of John Morris and Eric Lecarde)
  • ??? – Find Dracula as Richter Belmont. Use the teleporters to reach the Clock Tower. Reach the top and head through the door to the left. The Gaibons will disappear if done correctly. Good luck!

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2024-11-01 01:55