Unlocking Santa Ladonna in Vampire Survivors

The developers of Vampire Survivors are constantly adding new stages and characters through free updates, and the 1.10 patch is no exception. This latest update introduces Santa Claus as a playable character, and here is a guide on how to unlock Santa Ladonna in Vampire Survivors.

How to Obtain Santa Ladonna in Vampire Survivors

To unlock Santa Ladonna in Vampire Survivors, players must survive for 20 minutes in the Laboratory stage. This stage was recently added in the update and should be relatively simple for experienced players to complete.

Vampire Survivors Laborratory — Screenshot by Prima Games

Once the Laboratory stage is accessible, players can unlock the ability to purchase Santa Ladonna by waiting for 20 minutes on the stage. The cost of acquiring Santa Ladonna may vary among players, depending on the number of characters they have unlocked so far. As for me, I only had a few characters left to unlock and the price was around 5,000 Gold.

The Laboratory may not pose much of a challenge for players who have previously completed runs with upgraded characters. However, due to its claustrophobic layout, players should quickly equip a Garlic and other equipment that provides shielding to defend themselves against the attacks. If 20 minutes have passed and the player has not succumbed to Death’s final blow, they can safely exit the run.

How to Play Santa Ladonna as a Character in Vampire Survivors

Vampire Survivors Santa selection screen — Screenshot by Prima Games

Santa Ledonna is not your average character and offers some added benefits, including a temporary cooldown boost and the ability to activate a screen-clearing Rosary when her health is dangerously low. This feature is ideal for granting players a chance to replenish their health or upgrade their weapons before enemies have a chance to regroup and attack again.

Equipped with the Santa Javelin weapon, Santa Ledonna has a powerful missile that periodically rains down from the sky. This weapon can be upgraded like any other normal weapon, and it can also be evolved to inflict even greater damage.