Complete Guide to All Card Evolutions in Vampire Survivors

In Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors, card evolutions are the premier method for drastically increasing your power. By fusing two compatible base cards, you can unlock potent upgrades like the Hellfire or the Holy Wand. The only catch is that the game remains cryptic about these recipes until you’ve successfully uncovered them through discovery.

If you’re looking to bolster your arsenal, here is everything you need to know about unlocking card evolutions in Vampire Crawlers.

How to Evolve Cards in Vampire Crawlers

Evolution involves merging one base attack card with one support card (such as a stat, defense, or mana upgrade) to forge a significantly more powerful version. For instance, to craft the Hellfire, you must sacrifice a Fire Wand along with any tier of Spinach. Keep in mind that both original components are consumed in the process, and the mana cost of your new, evolved card will typically be higher. Despite the cost, these upgrades are almost always a massive improvement for your deck.

To initiate an evolution, you must locate an Evolution Gem. These rare items are often found within treasure chests—frequently guarded by bosses—or stashed inside specialized objects like stone slates (the same type of container that holds Mana Orbs). Note that Evolution Gems will not spawn until you have successfully added enough cards to your deck to support at least one evolution path.

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It is crucial to focus on collecting the correct card combinations early on to facilitate these merges. Once your deck contains the necessary pairing, prioritize looting to maximize your odds of encountering an Evolution Gem. One vital warning: the target attack card must have an empty Gem slot. Since the evolution process consumes that slot, ensure you haven’t already socketed a Gem into an attack card if you plan on evolving it later.

All Card Evolutions in Vampire Crawlers

Below is a comprehensive guide to every evolution in Vampire Crawlers. “Base cards” are the required ingredients, while the “Evolution card” represents the final result. If multiple options are listed for the second base card, any of those variants will work. Please note that base damage is subject to your current buffs and active combo stacks.

Source: Polygon