Every weapon+item combination as of patch 0.11.0
What’s the opposite of photographic memory? I forget! But whatever it is, I have it. And when it comes toVampire Survivors, I often need to consult an evolution guide to remember the right weapon and item choices. With the correct combinations, pickups fuse together, and these evolutions can help you survive 30 minutes (or longer).
Thanks to a player named Chaser1807 onr/VampireSurvivors, there’s this super handy weapon evolution chart, which was just revised to reflectpatch 0.11.0:
[Image Source: Chaser1807]So, what’s different? Patch 0.6.1 added an evolution for theLaurel, which combines with Metaglio Left and Metaglio Right to formCrimson Shroud. There’s also an evo for theClock Lancet, which fuses with the Silver Ring and Gold Ring to createInfinite Corridor.
If you haven’t discovered these pickups yet, you’ll need to unlock a bonus stage, namedMoonglow, by beating the boss that spawns 25 minutes into each of the four main levels. Once inside Moonglow, you’ll need tosurvive for 15 minutes(with a non-special hero), at which point you’ll go through a trippy bespoke challenge that will unlock theYellow Signrelic. With the Yellow Sign relic (you’re almost done, I swear!), you’llbe able to seethe Silver and Gold Rings, and the Left and Right Metaglio itemson mapsfrom then on.
Heads-up: for the new evolutions, Crimson Shroud and Infinite Corridor, their prerequisite passive itemsalsoneed to be fully leveled, not just the weapons.
[Update: June 24, 2025]This week, patch 0.7.2 added a rapid-fire whip,Vento Sacro, which is unlocked by surviving for 15 minutes with the new character,Zi’Assunta. (Who, in turn, is unlocked from a coffin in the new stage,Cappella Magna.) With new content in play,Vampire Survivorsplayers can now unite Vento Sacro with Bloody Tear to formFuwalafuwaloo, and the evolution chart has been updated accordingly. Happy hunting!
[Update: July 13, 2025]With more content showing up, it’s time for a new chart. The latestVampire Survivorsevolution image from Chaser1807 is up to date with patch 0.11.0 and includes theBracelet(which evolves into the Bi- and Tri-Bracelet) and theVictory Sword(which pairs with Torrona’s Box to form Sole Solution).
A refresher on how to trigger evolutions
Jumping back a bit fornew playerswho are still feeling their way through the basics, thekey to evolutioninVampire Survivorsis simpler than it might initially seem.
In general, you’llcombinean activeweaponwith a specific passiveitem, then pop open atreasure chestdropped by a boss to trigger the transformation — but first, the weapon (or weaponsin the case of unions) must belevel eight. So, you need to focus your efforts while leveling up your favorites; it’s all part of the fun. When I first started playingVampire Survivors, I thought the evo system was far more random and chaotic than this.
So, as one example, this chart helps remind me that a level-eightKnifecan pair with a level-whateverBracerto form the rapid-fireThousand Edgeevolution.
Worth noting: some weapons, like the Bone, do not (currently!) have an evolution.
With so many power-ups in play(and more to come asVampire Survivorsgets further Early Access updates), it’s nice to be able to glance at a chart like this to instantly see which items pair up. Text guides can be great, but I love the visual aid. I keep the chart in a tab on my second monitor, and swap over as needed while watching YouTube or Twitch.
If you’ve got the basics down and are looking to optimize your character builds, Chaser1807 also has a niceVampire Survivorssynergy chart. I love it!
You might’ve heard buzz lately, and maybe clicked this article out of curiosity without ever tryingVampire Survivors. If so, I highly recommend it — it’s $3 onSteamand included inGame Pass. I’m nearing the 30-hour mark with no signs of slowing down.
