Unlocking All Characters in Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania Guide

With the release of the Ode to Castlevania expansion for Vampire Survivors, players can now unlock an impressive array of 21 new characters. This expansion dramatically enhances the existing character roster, providing players with more options for gameplay. Below, you will find a detailed guide on how to unlock every character featured in this exciting update.

Unlocking Characters in Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania

To unlock the new characters, players will typically need to venture through the Ode to Castlevania stage. While most unlocks can be completed within this area, one character requires a different approach. Below is the complete list of characters along with their unlocking methods:

Leon Belmont: Open the first coffin in the Ode to Castlevania stage.
Trevor Belmont: Defeat the Giant Medusa Head using Leon Belmont.
Alucard: Defeat the Doppleganger with Trevor Belmont’s abilities.
Grant Danasty: Evolve the Water Dragon Whip.
Sypha Belnades: Overcome Slogra and Gaibon with Grant Danasty.
Christopher Belmont: Evolve the Alucab Sword.
Simon Belmont: Evolve the Jet Black Whip.
Juste Belmont: Evolve the Wind Whip.
Sonia Belmont: Collect seven Heart Refresh items after opening the Stallion Gate.
Charlotte Aulin: Gather seven Mirrors of Truth following the unlocking of the Capra Gate.
John Morris: Evolve the Raging Fire, Ice Fang, Gale Force, and Rock Riot across any number of runs.
Hector: Collect seven Karma Coins after opening the Scorpion Gate.
Julius Belmont: Open the second coffin in the Ode to Castlevania.
Soma Cruz: Defeat Gergoth with Julius Belmont.
Jonathan Morris: Evolve the Hand Grenade.
Yoko Belnades: Defeat Abaddon using Soma Cruz.
Eric Lecarde: Evolve the Javelin.
Shanoa: Evolve the Iron Ball and Alucard Spear.
Maria Renard: Complete any stage with both Shanoa and Juste Belmont.
Richter Belmont: Evolve the Guardian’s Targe.
???: Encounter Dracula while playing as Richter Belmont.

The unlock process for these characters creates a sequential flow, meaning that players will often need to unlock one character to access another. This game mechanic encourages players to evolve their characters’ default weapons as they progress, resulting in a rich and engaging gameplay experience. Players should expect to invest multiple runs through the castle to unlock the full roster of characters.

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