Stage Guide

Strategies and tips for every stage in Vampire Survivors, from Mad Forest to Cappella Magna.

Mad Forest -- The Starting Stage

1Mad Forest is the first and most forgiving stage with open terrain and moderate enemy density.
2Move in large circles to group enemies together, then turn to clear them with area weapons.
3Blue gems from enemies give experience -- the Attractorb passive pulls them toward you automatically.
4Elite enemies spawn at 10 and 20 minutes; position yourself with room to dodge their approach.
5The stage boss Death appears at 30 minutes -- survival until then is the primary goal for unlocks.

1The Library forces horizontal movement through narrow corridors, making area weapons extremely effective.
2King Bible and Garlic excel here since enemies can only approach from two directions at most.
3Avoid getting cornered -- always keep moving in one direction and loop around through connecting halls.
4Experience gems accumulate faster in corridors; use Attractorb to vacuum them from adjacent hallways.
5This is the best stage for farming character unlocks due to predictable enemy pathing and dense spawns.

1Dairy Plant is a vertically oriented stage with wider spaces and faster enemy types.
2Projectile weapons like Knife and Cross perform well due to the long vertical sightlines.
3Green Bat enemies move extremely fast -- prioritize move speed bonuses to outrun them.
4Floor chicken spawns more frequently here, providing reliable healing throughout the run.
5The stage introduces enemy types that split on death; area damage weapons handle them efficiently.

1Gallo Tower auto-scrolls upward, removing your ability to backtrack for missed experience gems.
2Attractorb is almost mandatory here since you cannot return to collect dropped gems behind you.
3Weapons that fire downward or in all directions are more valuable than forward-only projectiles.
4Enemy density increases significantly after minute 15 -- have at least two evolved weapons by then.
5This stage rewards aggressive builds over defensive ones since you cannot retreat or kite effectively.

1Cappella Magna is the hardest stage with the densest enemy spawns and strongest elite enemies.
2Bring a fully planned build -- random weapon choices will not survive past minute 10 here.
3Multiple evolution weapons are required; prioritize Hellfire and Unholy Vespers for consistent clearing.
4Enemy waves overlap aggressively -- area denial with La Borra and Thunder Loop creates breathing room.
5Surviving 30 minutes here unlocks some of the rarest characters and achievements in the game.