Vampire Survivors Character Guide
Every playable character with their starting weapon and unique bonus. Choose the right character for your build.
Antonio
Magic Wand
+10% damage
A well-rounded starter mage who excels at raw damage output from the beginning. Best for new players who want straightforward power scaling throughout the run.
Imelda
Magic Wand
+0.5 experience per level
An experience-focused mage who levels up faster than any other character. Prioritize early survival to let her XP bonus compound into a massive late-game advantage.
Pasqualina
Runetracer
+10% projectile speed
A projectile specialist whose speed bonus makes bouncing weapons devastatingly effective. Build around Runetracer and Cross to fill the screen with fast-moving projectiles.
Gennaro
Knife
+1 max projectile
A knife thrower whose extra projectile bonus benefits every weapon in your loadout. Stack projectile-based weapons to maximize the value of his innate bonus.
Arca
Fire Wand
+5% cooldown
A fire specialist whose cooldown reduction makes all weapons attack more frequently. Pairs exceptionally well with high-damage, slow-firing weapons like Fire Wand and Axe.
Porta
Lightning Ring
+30% area
A lightning specialist whose massive area bonus turns AOE weapons into screen-wide threats. Build around King Bible, Garlic, and Lightning Ring for maximum coverage.
Lama
Whip
+5% curse
A cursed whip wielder who trades safety for increased enemy spawns and rewards. Higher curse means more gems and XP but also more enemies to contend with.
Poe
Garlic
-30% max health +20% speed
A glass cannon who sacrifices health for superior movement speed and Garlic synergy. Avoid getting hit at all costs and rely on Garlic aura to keep enemies at bay.