Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania weapon evolutions

Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania weapon evolutions

As a seasoned Castlevania connoisseur with decades of gaming under my belt, I must say that this weapon and item combination guide is truly a treasure trove for fans of the series. Each entry brings back memories of countless hours spent battling Dracula’s minions, trying out different combinations to find the perfect fit for my playstyle.


After years in the gaming world, I’ve finally gotten my hands on the latest DLC for Vampire Survivors – it’s called “Ode to Castlevania”. This tribute to its inspiration is packed with exciting weapon evolutions, perfect for those aspiring Belmonts out there. Alongside the weapons we already know for fending off Dracula’s minions, there are plenty of new whips, spellbooks, and throwable items that can vaporize potential threats in an instant!

However, in order to upgrade all the Vampire Survivors Ode to Castlevania DLC weapons, you’ll need to combine them with their respective passive items. This is simpler said than done, particularly as the unlockable Grimoire only shows you after you’ve got each individual evolution. Progression is locked behind getting a handful of them, but the survival game gives no indication of which ones go with each other. Below, you’ll find a list of all the Ode to Castlevania weapon evolutions, as well as any with unique conditions to unlock them.

How to get Vampire Survivors Ode to Castlevania weapon evolutions

Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania weapon evolutions

In the DLC, similar to the main game, advancement is achieved by improving your weapons into advanced versions and introducing new characters. This is accomplished by increasing their rank through leveling up or finding treasure chests. If you’ve put a significant amount of time into Vampire Survivors, make sure to utilize reroll, skip, and banish power-ups effectively. These tools can help sort the growing list of items and weapons to get those needed for your current gameplay. Although you could cheat to bypass parts of the DLC, why rob yourself of the enjoyment?

During your quest for weapon advancements, you’ll find a helpful assortment of tools in the decks of Arcana cards called Randomazzo. Among these, there are newly introduced Darkasso Cards that come with potent abilities. The VI – Moonlight Serenade increases the chances of encountering enemies carrying loot chests, while X – Temporal Harbinger rewards you with an item at each level-up. This feature sometimes offers you a choice between the Candybox or Arma Dio, which grant you a weapon or passive item respectively, thereby facilitating the process of obtaining weapon evolutions.

As a gamer diving into this game, I usually find myself with six weapon and six item slots by default in each run. To maximize efficiency, I prefer using level-ups, but instead of upgrading everything that’s already present on the map, I focus on acquiring those that are absent. Acquiring the “Ode to Castlevania” level map is a breeze – just follow the green arrow by hitting the pause button. Once you have it, you’ll notice icons scattered across your screen, representing all the items available in the pause menu. These include cursed items such as gold and silver rings, which are unnecessary for evolving the Castlevania DLC exclusive weapons. So, be mindful when approaching them to avoid summoning the spirits they contain.

Vampire Survivors Ode to Castlevania weapon evolution recipes

Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania weapon evolutions

Below is a table detailing various weapon and item combinations. Keep in mind that if “(Max)” appears next to a passive item, it means you must fully upgrade the passive item, along with the base weapon. Here are all the known Vampire Survivors Ode to Castlevania weapon advancements uncovered thus far:

Weapon EvolutionWeapon and Passive Item combosNotes
Vampire KillerAlchemy Whip + Tirajisu
Spirit Tornado TipWind Whip + Crown
Cross Crasher TipPlatinum Whip + Clover
Hydrostormer TipDragon Water Whip + AttractorbGame refers to the required passive item as “Magnet”
Crissaegrim TipSonic Whip + Skull O’Maniac
Mormegil TipJet Black Whip + Stone Mask
Daybreaker TipVibhuti Whip + Candelabrador
Aurablaster TipVanitas Whip + Hollow Heart
Yagyu ShurikenShuriken + Empty TomeThere is a Shuriken pickup in the Ode to Castlevania map.
Bwaka KnifeCurved Knife + BracersThere is a Curved Knife pickup in the Ode to Castlevania map
Long InusJavelin + Spellbinder
Stellar BladeDiscus + Parm Aegis (Max)There are Discus and Parm Aegis pickups in the Ode to Castlevania map.
Wrecking BallIron Ball + Armor
The RPGHand Grenade + Candelabrador (Max)
SalamenderRaging Fire + Spinach (Max)
CocytusIce Fang + Spellbinder (Max)
Pneuma TempestasGale Force + Bracer (Max)
Gemma TorporRock Riot + Stone Mask (Max)
Tenebris TonitrusFulgur + Duplicator (Max)
StamazzaMace + Hollow Heart (Max)
Thunderbolt SpearAlucard Spear + Wings
Sacred Beasts Tower ShieldGuardian’s Targe + Pummarola
Alucard SwordsAlucarb SwordThe Alucard Swords can also level up and are required for a second Weapon Evolution.
Alucard ShieldAlucard Swords + any 6 passives + any 6 evolutions
Vol ConfodereConfodereThe Vol Confodere can also level up and is required for a second Weapon Evolution.
Melio ConfodereVol ConfodereThe Melio Confodere can also level up.

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2024-10-31 20:44