Unlocking Red Death: Your Ultimate Guide to Defeating Death in Vampire Survivors

So, you want to unlock the Red Death in Vampire Survivors? You’ve come to the right place! This guide will break down exactly how to achieve this seemingly impossible feat, turning you from a vampire snack into the ultimate vampire hunter. You’ll learn the necessary preparations, recommended builds, and strategic maneuvers to conquer the Grim Reaper himself.

The primary method to unlock Red Death is straightforward: you must defeat the Reaper (Death). This isn’t as simple as it sounds, as Death is incredibly powerful. To achieve this, you need specific weapon evolutions: the Infinite Corridor and the Crimson Shroud. Once you slay Death, Red Death is instantly unlocked and available for purchase using coins.

Preparing for the Reaper: Weaponry and Items

The key to defeating Death lies in these two evolved weapons:

• Infinite Corridor: This weapon halves the health of all enemies and is created by evolving the Clock Lancet with the Clock Tower accessory. The Clock Lancet fires a burst of icicles that can freeze enemies, while the Clock Tower increases the duration of freezing effects.

• Crimson Shroud: This weapon caps incoming damage to a maximum of 10 HP, rendering Death’s immense attack power manageable. It’s evolved from the Laurel weapon with the Metaglio Left and Metaglio Right accessories. The Laurel provides temporary invincibility, and the Metaglio accessories boost the effects of the Laurel.

Essential Accessories

While the weapons are crucial, the right accessories can make all the difference:

• Clock Tower: Essential for evolving the Clock Lancet into the Infinite Corridor.
• Metaglio Left & Right: Crucial for evolving the Laurel into the Crimson Shroud. They also enhance the effect of healing items.
• Armor: Increases defense, reducing damage taken from weaker enemies, allowing you to focus on Death.
• Empty Tome: Reduces cooldowns for your weapons, maximizing your damage output and protection.
• Spinach: Increases the damage of your weapons, enabling you to whittle down Death’s massive health pool.
• Candlelabrador: Increases the area of effect of your weapons, essential for hitting the Reaper consistently.

Character Selection

While any character can technically defeat Death, some characters possess starting stats or perks that give them a significant advantage. Pugnala Provola is often a top choice, as she starts with the Phiera Der Tuphello and Eight The Sparrow weapons, both of which can be incredibly powerful when leveled and combined. Other strong choices include Imelda Belpaese due to her starting bonus to magic power, and Poppea Pecorina for her starting bonus to duration.

Strategic Gameplay

Once you have your weapons and accessories, the next step is to survive long enough to evolve them and then execute the strategy.

Leveling Up

Focus on quickly leveling up your core weapons (Clock Lancet and Laurel) and their associated accessories. Prioritize chests that appear after defeating bosses, as these offer more significant upgrades. Use your character’s abilities to your advantage and carefully consider each level-up choice to maximize your build’s effectiveness.

Positioning

Strategic positioning is paramount. As Death approaches, kite him around the map. Use the Infinite Corridor to constantly chip away at his health while relying on the Crimson Shroud to limit his damage output. Avoid getting cornered, as Death’s rapid movement and attacks can quickly overwhelm you.

The Final Blow

Be patient and persistent. Death has an enormous health pool, so it will take time to wear him down. Continue to kite him, consistently using the effects of your evolved weapons. Once his health is depleted, he will fall, and you will unlock Red Death. Don’t forget you’ll need the coins to actually purchase the character after the unlock!

FAQs: Conquering Death and Beyond

1. How do I trigger Death to spawn?

Death spawns automatically at the end of a stage after surviving for the full 30 minutes. The game throws multiple Reapers at you after the clock hits 30:00.

2. Can I kill Death without the Infinite Corridor and Crimson Shroud?

While technically possible with extremely specific builds and perfect execution, it’s highly unlikely. The Infinite Corridor and Crimson Shroud significantly simplify the process.

3. What happens if I die to Death?

You simply end your run and return to the main menu. You don’t lose any unlocked content or progress.

4. Are there any cheat codes that unlock Red Death directly?

No. There is no cheat code to directly unlock Red Death. You must defeat Death using the methods described above. However, there are codes to unlock other content, as demonstrated below:

• spinnn – spins the UI.
• relaxenjoylife – unlocks Il Molise.
• honesty – unlocks Moongolow.
• dotgogreenacres – unlocks Green Acres.
• rottingpizza – unlocks The Bone Zone.
• peakgamedesign – unlocks Boss Rash.
• exdashexoneviiq – unlocks the Exdash.

5. What are the best Arcana cards for fighting Death?

Several Arcana cards can be helpful, but “Disco of Gold” is particularly useful as it can generate more gold from the enemies surrounding you. “Slash” is also very effective because it gives your weapon critical hit chance and damage every two seconds, increasing your overall DPS.

6. Does character level affect Death’s difficulty?

Yes. Red Death’s HP is scaled with your level, but having a high-level character with optimized equipment is still a significant advantage.

7. What is the fastest way to farm gold for buying Red Death?

The Bone Zone is a popular area for fast gold farming. Experiment with different characters and weapon combinations to find what works best for you.

8. Can I unlock Red Death in Endless Mode?

Yes. Endless Mode does not alter the fundamental mechanics of unlocking Red Death.

9. How does Inverse Mode affect unlocking Red Death?

Inverse Mode makes the game more challenging overall, but it doesn’t directly prevent you from unlocking Red Death. Just be prepared for a tougher fight.

10. What is the Eudaimonia Machine, and how does it relate to the ending?

Upon accessing the Eudaimonia Machine in either Endless or Inverse Mode enabled for the first time, the NPC will give the player the relic corresponding to the other game mode. Upon accessing the stage with the second game mode enabled, the true final boss of Vampire Survivors will spawn.

11. What are the Forbidden Scrolls of Morbane?

The Forbidden Scrolls of Morbane allow you to unlock characters, stages, and secrets by entering specific “spells.” However, there is no “spell” to directly unlock Red Death.

12. Where can I find more information about game mechanics and strategies?

The Games Learning Society provides valuable resources and insights into game design and mechanics. Check out GamesLearningSociety.org for more information. Understanding how games work can help you strategize more effectively!

13. How do I unlock new stages like Cappella Magna or Gallo Tower?

Cappella Magna is the fifth stage in Vampire Survivors. This stage can be unlocked after reaching level 80 in Gallo Tower. Alternatively, Cappella Magna can be unlocked in the Forbidden Scrolls of Morbane by casting the spell “everywhere”. Unlocking the Gallo Tower stage in Vampire Survivors requires getting the character to level 60 in the Dairy Plant. For veteran players, completing the Dairy Plant isn’t that difficult of a task; for beginners, it can be one of the more challenging stages.

14. What is the best weapon in Vampire Survivors besides Infinite Corridor and Crimson Shroud?

Greatest Jubilee It is arguably one of the best weapons. It creates vertical lines across the screen that damage enemies that pass through. With a boost to Area and Might, this weapon keeps the screen clear of enemies.

15. Are there any secret characters to unlock in Vampire Survivors?

Yes, there are many secret characters! One example is Leda, one of two Secret Characters in Vampire Survivors that starts as a stage boss and when defeated, joins your roster of playable characters. Leda can be found exclusively on the Gallo Tower stage which is unlocked by reaching Level 60 in the previous stage, Dairy Plant. An alternative way to unlock the secret menu is by clicking on the sixth relic icon with the pink background (the Yellow Sign) in the collection seven times. A message saying “You are now a magician!” will appear on the tooltip and the secret menu will now be unlocked.

Unlocking Red Death in Vampire Survivors is a challenging but rewarding experience. With the right preparation, strategy, and a bit of luck, you too can conquer the Grim Reaper and add this powerful character to your roster. Good luck, and may your runs be filled with endless power!