Vampire Crawlers Relics: Unleashing the Arcane Chaos (and Where to Find the Shiny Bits)
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Dive into *Vampire Crawlers*' 15 game-changing relics, unearthed by Marloes Valentina Stella at Polygon, to truly warp your dungeon-crawling experience with powerful, automatic effects that range from bonus gold to map upgrades and map-clearing shenanigans.
Alright, you lovely lot! So, you've probably plunged headfirst into the bullet-hell chaos of *Vampire Survivors*, right? Well, strap yourselves in, because *Vampire Crawlers* is here, and it’s brought a whole new bag of arcane tricks to mess with your reality – I’m talking about relics, mate! These aren't just your run-of-the-mill trinkets; they're bona fide game-changers, tweaking the very fabric of your dungeon-crawling existence.
Our mate Marloes Valentina Stella over at Polygon did the hard graft digging up all the juicy deets, and fair dinkum, these relics are a proper treat. Think of 'em as hidden spells, just waiting for you to stumble upon them in some sparkly, mysterious object tucked away in a dungeon. The best bit? Once you've snagged one, its magic is automatically active. No faffing about in menus, just pure, unadulterated power-up goodness. And if you fancy a gander at your collection, the Museum in the Village has 'em all laid out.
Now, for the big question: where do you find these wondrous widgets? *Vampire Crawlers* is packing 15 relics, each with an effect that'll either make your life a breeze or add a cheeky twist. Let's dive into the digital tea leaves and see what's what:
* **Stardust Anvil:** Fancy more gem slots for your cards? This beauty, found in **Teeny Bridge**, unlocks the Blacksmith in the Village, letting you properly deck out your arsenal. * **Bomba Infernale:** Talk about a grand entrance! Pick this up in the **Dairy Plant** and you'll instantly vaporize all enemies on the *first floor* of any dungeon you've previously cleared. Boom, shaka-laka! * **Gem Hammer:** Another gem-tastic one, hailing from the **Mad Forest**. This unlocks the ability to actually *add* gems to your cards. Crucial, that. * **Grim Grimoire:** For the completionists and the curiously inclined. This **Library West Wing** find adds a list of all your discovered weapon evolutions and unions straight to the pause menu. Proper handy, that. * **Guiding Light:** No more fumbling in the dark for those pesky breakable light sources, eh? Grab this in the **Inlaid Library** and they'll show up on your map. * **Lapidary Loupe:** More gem stuff! Found in the **Gallo Tower**, this unlocks the Jeweller in the Village, where you can properly manage all your shiny bits. * **Milky Way Map:** This one's a champion, already active from the get-go. It shows enemy positions and more on your map. Bless its cotton socks! * **Ovenkilt:** Now this is where things get interesting. Found in **Cappella Ultima**, it triggers the Overkill effect on the last enemy in an encounter, but here's the catch, mate – chests won't be dishing out gold anymore. A cheeky trade-off, eh? * **Overkill (Cappella Ultima):** Keep whaling on those defeated bosses to earn extra coins. Simple, yet oh so satisfying. You'll find this one in **Teeny Bridge**. * **Combo Stack:** For the strategic maestros amongst you. Grab this in the **Tutorial** and play cards in ascending mana cost order for a sweet combo multiplier. Lovely! * **Polentir:** Unlocks the Fortune Teller's arcana tent in the Village, perfect for a bit of cheeky insight. You'll stumble upon this in the **Furious Forest**. * **Arcana Finder:** More arcana, more power, more chaos. What's not to love? You'll want to head to the **Library Sanctum** for this one. * **Rilevatore:** Another default champ. This shows you how your weapons will affect targets. Incredibly handy for planning your next chaotic move. * **Sorceress' Tears:** Need to speed things up? This one's your ticket to warp speed, adding a 'hurry' option to the map. Find it in **Gallo Tower**. * **Ultimate Ultra Overkill:** Takes the Overkill concept and dials it up to eleven, found in the **Curd Refinery**. Deal even more damage with Overkill to earn extra coins. Because who doesn't love a good treasure hoard?
So there you have it, a veritable treasure trove of relics just waiting to be discovered. These aren't just stat boosts; they're systemic changes that encourage experimentation and new playstyles. Go on, get out there and bend reality a little, you digital wizard, you! Big thanks again to Marloes Valentina Stella and Polygon for the original legwork.
Tags: Vampire Crawlers, Vampire Survivors, Gaming Guides, Relics, Roguelike
Original article: Polygon