Garlic is probably the best early game item, since it one hits very weak enemies. But once enemies get some real health it becomes near useless. It's evolution is very good though which gives it some late game value, especially since it pairs with the health regen item which is always helpful so you aren't losing a support slot. It also gives you a semi immunity to projectiles, since projectiles are low health they will get destroyed before they hit you.
I honestly think this is one of the best games ever, the grindablility, the ZERO micro transactions, the progression, the characters, ABSOLUTELY INSANE! LOVE IT!!!
Something I learned to do when the flowers show up is, if I get cornered, to just push out through them, as they do pretty pitiful damage compared to what you could take from the probably way tougher other monsters. The flowers have a ton of HP, but they aren't really a threat, and if you time it right, you can make them collide with scenery and break the circle that way.
Completely agree with the garlic. I avoided it because it looked weak. But I had one run where the garlic was the only good option. Selected it and omg... should have used it sooner. Helps with all the runs and protects against monsters in proximity of your guy. Literally garlic is the first thing you should try to get on your every run. Also focus on your power ups. Focus one at a time. Eventually the runs get quicker and easier. I just use stage 1 and farm all the gold I can to level up all the power ups. Activate them and it'll make your runs faster.
garlic is a bit of a newbie trap tbh, atleast it used to be, i havent played in a few months. The thing about garlic is that it doesn't scale great once you reach the later waves, but it is very good in the beginning and if you're newer and want an extra bit of security for the early waves
I wish you wouldn't type this because it's sucha newbie trap for anyone. While garlic is decent and gives a nice comfort with the survivability, it actually doesn't scale well at all, and get's outshined by pretty much everything in the game, therefore there basically won't be a run at all where you would go Garlic.
The first thing I unlocked was garlic and I picked it as soon as I could, just because it feels classic to go in with nothing but a whip, a bible, and a hank of garlic. I was very pleasantly surprised. The way it melts the enemies in the early waves of the forest and the library, and as good as it gets after just a couple upgrades, it can give you a better edge grinding levels because you just walk through everything and pick up the exp immediately. My best runs with Antonio have definitely included it, and it encourages you to get in close to really maximize damage with the whip. The first time you go toe-to-toe with the green zombies and win will make you feel pretty good. Garlic forever.
Luck is very important in this game. Give you much better pickups and the multichests. You also want a single point in the regen upgrade, you never want to pick up the regent passive though
My biggest struggle as someone who just bought this yesterday is that every beginner guide says to start at the library, but I can not unlock it. I can get lv 16-18, then at minute 11 when the skelly horde spawns in, I'm cooked. Damn game is fun as hell, though; I keep trying despite the constant failures.
@Born2Game I booted up before going to work, and I hit Lv 20 due to sheer luck, lol. I got 4 vacuums and a rosary as soon as the skelly horde spawned. I'm super excited to try the library when I get home!
I would suggest upgrading 2-3 weapons until they get to their more powerful, ultimate forms, rather than having just a few points in 6 weapons. Rune Tracer, for example has many projectiles that penetrate more enemies and ricochets more times them more points you put into it. When it gets it's final form, the projectiles explode in a large area. Upgrade a weapon to level 8 then open a chest and it will supercharge that weapon. It's much more powerful than having just a handful of points distributed between a half dozen different ones.
It was easy getting into this game because I played a lot of Survivor io. Only one gripe about this game is the max level for the weapons is 8. That’s just a tad bit much, when compared to io that you max level at 5. Then again the rounds last 15 minutes instead of 30. Don’t underestimate Poe, he’s got the most valuable and powerful item, Garlic. I usually get the furthest with him.
There's a LOT to unlock in this game, and a LOT of it isn't shown in neither the "secrets", "collection", "achievement" or any other menus - LOTS of secret hidden synergies and LOTS of ways you can learn about how your gaming device might be a hindrance ;P You get to a point eventually, when you're setting up your favorite grinding character for a >2h run where you play for the first ~30mins setting yourself up, then afk'ing and doing chores while your character just stands there killing enemies, gathering monies/lvls, and occasionally you come by picking up chests etc., sometimes stretching the run out to 8h+ to amass 100m+ gold so you can buy a bunch of eggs with another character you want to make more powerful. (still hoping for an update that allows for showing more gold in the main screen, you can apparently amass more than 9,999,999 gold; no limit is really apparent when spending, but the main game screen can maximally display 9,999,999!!!) Meanwhile, waiting for updates with new balance changes, characters, weapons, secrets, etc.. But yea, I'd say, having put some 150+ 'hours' into Vampire Survivors, it's well worth some money.. like around 20£ I'd probably say is a reasonable price for it actually, so if you can buy it for cheaper or get it free, consider yourself treated! :D
@@Born2Game It is, and there's more to come; Never feel defeated by a run that ends soon; just start another, feel your way to the higher character lvls and the higher weapon limit breaks(!!) - lock your characters at 4>3>2 weapons, with Laurel being the one that is always(!) with you, rarely evolved, anything next to it and you can make a godly run, more is just smattering on the screen really :3
I'm now hooked on this since you last previewed it, I've ploughed hours into it. It's fabulous, I've done a few 30 minutes runs now but can't beat the Red Reaper thing at the end. Thanks for the heads up 🤣 it's ruined my life! Peace 🤣
@@P-dub978 That's interesting 🙂 I'm sure I read on an IGN review that you can, but I might have misread it. I need to go back and read it again, honestly the article was so long I just didn't have the patience at the time 🤣 Thanks for the reply!
@@peterfalk7084 it seems like the other person deleted their comment, but yes, you can kill the reaper with specific items, you unlock a character for it, one of the secrets.
Axe, bible, water, lightening and garlic are the best I ran with, especially when you got Evo. Appreciate and thoughts of others. Not sure what set up you need to beat the Reaper once you get to 30 minutes,, still working it out. Great game, absolutely love it, definitely would have passed on this if you hadn't previewed it
I’ll try that build when I next play and see how it goes for me. I don’t think you can beat the reaper, the early maps have a 30 minute timer so I think it’s an inevitable game over at that point until you unlock endless mode. I’m glad you’re enjoying the game, I’m having a lot of fun with it as well 👍
I dunno, I had an Imelda run with Thunder Hoop, Hellfire, La Brea and Death Spiral and at the end the Thunder Hoop and Hellfire had the highest damage output while Death Spiral lagged. But that might just be due to speed when compared to Hellfire, since the scythes could only clean up with the fire missed. Thunder Hoop is absolutely nutty on its own...
"Now we've got a *giant* praying mantis coming in. I do need to get out of here. This has become very, very dangerous; I need the flowers to go. Please, flowers." Story of my whole life man. (Jokes aside, great video 😅)
@@Born2Game I stop paying attention once I get my weapons maxed out, but I'll watch it and let you know what I get to on the library with Pasqualina, the rune tracer works well on that level.
You needed to get at all that XP. Grabbing it is the most useful thing you can get! And if you level up your luck early on you end up with chicken almost everywhere in addition to a bunch of weapon drops that help in a pinch.
Always go for damage, damage is king, magnet is fine and speed but not necessary, anything else, the more the better, library went crazy for me at my first run I figure is due to the lineal trajectory of the level, you just keep graving stuff and developing damage faster
You died at the exact moment that I can’t get past. Eleven minutes in - horde of skeletons. I’ve only played for an hour or two and was thinking I’m doing something wrong. I appreciate the tips
@@peterfalk7084 for real. I had to wait 2 weeks until install it. It was bugged in the game pass. A "simple" game and yet so fun and rewarding. It proves sometimes, less is better.
I did the Mad Forrest after the Library. I think when I did the library I unlocked some other abilities and characters. I'm not a fan of the Dairy though, you worked through that?
A lot, but only once you've unlocked later forms of progression. Basically it lets you power level in the first five minutes of a run, setting you up for a LOT of leveling over 30 minutes. With practice you can breach level 500, pushing towards level 1,000. Best ignore it as a new player until you've found Limit Break and the tarot-like cards.
Taking a break from crappy games, feels good huh? This game reminds me of an indi title for Xbox called (I made a game with zombies in it), but What the hell is floor chicken? Lmao
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This is the best “just one more go” game I’ve played in ages
Facts
True. Just experienced this.
It's seriously messing with my sleep
Kinda like they are billions, but the “one more go” timer with this game is immediate lol
I couldn't agree more
Garlic is probably the best early game item, since it one hits very weak enemies. But once enemies get some real health it becomes near useless.
It's evolution is very good though which gives it some late game value, especially since it pairs with the health regen item which is always helpful so you aren't losing a support slot.
It also gives you a semi immunity to projectiles, since projectiles are low health they will get destroyed before they hit you.
I absolutely agree, after garlic I like the Magic Wand and the Lightning Ring
Garlic is so good for bat swarms
it can be made viable in late game with evolving and spinaching it.
it can clear shit out easy.
all weapons one hits very weak enemies.
I honestly think this is one of the best games ever, the grindablility, the ZERO micro transactions, the progression, the characters, ABSOLUTELY INSANE! LOVE IT!!!
Something I learned to do when the flowers show up is, if I get cornered, to just push out through them, as they do pretty pitiful damage compared to what you could take from the probably way tougher other monsters. The flowers have a ton of HP, but they aren't really a threat, and if you time it right, you can make them collide with scenery and break the circle that way.
Tried this yesterday and am hooked. Such a simple game but the depth to it is crazy!
I’m glad you’re enjoying it 👍
Free on game pass tried. Little hooked up. More fun then COD xD
I’m addicted 🤣
@@Scanerboy1 free on mobile lol
Completely agree with the garlic. I avoided it because it looked weak. But I had one run where the garlic was the only good option. Selected it and omg... should have used it sooner. Helps with all the runs and protects against monsters in proximity of your guy. Literally garlic is the first thing you should try to get on your every run. Also focus on your power ups. Focus one at a time. Eventually the runs get quicker and easier. I just use stage 1 and farm all the gold I can to level up all the power ups. Activate them and it'll make your runs faster.
garlic is a bit of a newbie trap tbh, atleast it used to be, i havent played in a few months. The thing about garlic is that it doesn't scale great once you reach the later waves, but it is very good in the beginning and if you're newer and want an extra bit of security for the early waves
I wish you wouldn't type this because it's sucha newbie trap for anyone. While garlic is decent and gives a nice comfort with the survivability, it actually doesn't scale well at all, and get's outshined by pretty much everything in the game, therefore there basically won't be a run at all where you would go Garlic.
Garlic evolution is good for late game
The first thing I unlocked was garlic and I picked it as soon as I could, just because it feels classic to go in with nothing but a whip, a bible, and a hank of garlic. I was very pleasantly surprised. The way it melts the enemies in the early waves of the forest and the library, and as good as it gets after just a couple upgrades, it can give you a better edge grinding levels because you just walk through everything and pick up the exp immediately. My best runs with Antonio have definitely included it, and it encourages you to get in close to really maximize damage with the whip. The first time you go toe-to-toe with the green zombies and win will make you feel pretty good. Garlic forever.
The Peachone and Ebony Wings united into Vandalier is a sight to behold!
Luck is very important in this game. Give you much better pickups and the multichests. You also want a single point in the regen upgrade, you never want to pick up the regent passive though
Thank you for the added tips 👍
I just made it to 29:48 minutes on the library level! Couldn't believe how close I was, lol. I had 2 weapons fully upgraded!
That’s so close, good luck on making it to 30 minutes 👍
I stared playing this last week after hearing a review of it on a podcast. What a cracking game! Simple idea, and a lot of fun.
The only thing I remember from the first time I played this game is that I pressed play suddenly it was 3 am
My biggest struggle as someone who just bought this yesterday is that every beginner guide says to start at the library, but I can not unlock it. I can get lv 16-18, then at minute 11 when the skelly horde spawns in, I'm cooked. Damn game is fun as hell, though; I keep trying despite the constant failures.
You just need to keep trying and switch up your upgrade choices when you level up. It took me a very long time to move on from the first level
@Born2Game I booted up before going to work, and I hit Lv 20 due to sheer luck, lol. I got 4 vacuums and a rosary as soon as the skelly horde spawned. I'm super excited to try the library when I get home!
I would suggest upgrading 2-3 weapons until they get to their more powerful, ultimate forms, rather than having just a few points in 6 weapons. Rune Tracer, for example has many projectiles that penetrate more enemies and ricochets more times them more points you put into it. When it gets it's final form, the projectiles explode in a large area. Upgrade a weapon to level 8 then open a chest and it will supercharge that weapon. It's much more powerful than having just a handful of points distributed between a half dozen different ones.
You need to have the matching ‘evolution’ item before it will upgrade. Not just when you max out the weapon.
bruh the white and black bird is a menace. love it
Peachone and Ebony Wings? Yeah, they're ridiculously strong
@@astupidphase yes. im just new i barely even memorize the weapon names 🤣
It was easy getting into this game because I played a lot of Survivor io. Only one gripe about this game is the max level for the weapons is 8. That’s just a tad bit much, when compared to io that you max level at 5. Then again the rounds last 15 minutes instead of 30. Don’t underestimate Poe, he’s got the most valuable and powerful item, Garlic. I usually get the furthest with him.
Garlic is not good late game you have enough going on that no projectiles get through
There's a LOT to unlock in this game, and a LOT of it isn't shown in neither the "secrets", "collection", "achievement" or any other menus - LOTS of secret hidden synergies and LOTS of ways you can learn about how your gaming device might be a hindrance ;P
You get to a point eventually, when you're setting up your favorite grinding character for a >2h run where you play for the first ~30mins setting yourself up, then afk'ing and doing chores while your character just stands there killing enemies, gathering monies/lvls, and occasionally you come by picking up chests etc., sometimes stretching the run out to 8h+ to amass 100m+ gold so you can buy a bunch of eggs with another character you want to make more powerful. (still hoping for an update that allows for showing more gold in the main screen, you can apparently amass more than 9,999,999 gold; no limit is really apparent when spending, but the main game screen can maximally display 9,999,999!!!)
Meanwhile, waiting for updates with new balance changes, characters, weapons, secrets, etc..
But yea, I'd say, having put some 150+ 'hours' into Vampire Survivors, it's well worth some money.. like around 20£ I'd probably say is a reasonable price for it actually, so if you can buy it for cheaper or get it free, consider yourself treated! :D
Wow, I know there is a lot in the game but I didn’t expect to hear about even more but that’s fantastic because the game is so much fun 👍
@@Born2Game It is, and there's more to come; Never feel defeated by a run that ends soon; just start another, feel your way to the higher character lvls and the higher weapon limit breaks(!!) - lock your characters at 4>3>2 weapons, with Laurel being the one that is always(!) with you, rarely evolved, anything next to it and you can make a godly run, more is just smattering on the screen really :3
I would highly recommend on power ups, you should level move speed first. It is very important in this game.
It really is man. I’ve never had so much fun w a game like this in a while. I’m still trying to learn it tho since I barely started lol.
I'm now hooked on this since you last previewed it, I've ploughed hours into it.
It's fabulous, I've done a few 30 minutes runs now but can't beat the Red Reaper thing at the end.
Thanks for the heads up 🤣 it's ruined my life! Peace 🤣
I don’t think you beat the red reaper. The run ends at 30 min so he come out and kill you lol
You’re welcome mate, I’m glad you’re enjoying it 👍
@@P-dub978 That's interesting 🙂 I'm sure I read on an IGN review that you can, but I might have misread it.
I need to go back and read it again, honestly the article was so long I just didn't have the patience at the time 🤣
Thanks for the reply!
@@peterfalk7084 it seems like the other person deleted their comment, but yes, you can kill the reaper with specific items, you unlock a character for it, one of the secrets.
Genarro adds one projectile to ALL weapons.. Upgrade Knife to Thousand Edge. Forward facing shotgun style build
The bible is really good upgraded. They can push the flowers out of your way very quickly.
this actually helped me so much
I’m glad it helped 👍
Axe, bible, water, lightening and garlic are the best I ran with, especially when you got Evo. Appreciate and thoughts of others.
Not sure what set up you need to beat the Reaper once you get to 30 minutes,, still working it out.
Great game, absolutely love it, definitely would have passed on this if you hadn't previewed it
I’ll try that build when I next play and see how it goes for me.
I don’t think you can beat the reaper, the early maps have a 30 minute timer so I think it’s an inevitable game over at that point until you unlock endless mode.
I’m glad you’re enjoying the game, I’m having a lot of fun with it as well 👍
Only Rosary helps
The maddest thing about Mad Forest is that there are barely any trees and thus, not really a forest
More videos on this game, please! Ahahahaha awesome work as always. Cheers from Portugal!
Thank you mate 👍
I absolutely love this game! I just bought it and no game has given me those old school Gauntlet style feeling like this one has!
Thats what got me as well the gauntlet look
Thx for the info..going to jump into this after my addiction to gunfire reborn is done..also on gamepass
You’re welcome and Gunfire Reborn is a fantastic game 👍
Just discovered this wonderful game. Thanks for this video.
You’re welcome 👍
The Axe upgrades to the best weapon in the game. Runetracer is second best.
Then again, that Lightning Ring upgrade is devastating, as well.
@ShinAkumaDude agreed, a bit weak on the build up tho
I dunno, I had an Imelda run with Thunder Hoop, Hellfire, La Brea and Death Spiral and at the end the Thunder Hoop and Hellfire had the highest damage output while Death Spiral lagged. But that might just be due to speed when compared to Hellfire, since the scythes could only clean up with the fire missed. Thunder Hoop is absolutely nutty on its own...
@XoRandomGuyoX to clarify, thunder loop is legit, lighting ring is meh
Interesting! I think the whip is terrible lol. Such a cool game, supports so many different play styles
well that taught me a few things. i never noticed the upgrades in the treasure chests, i just saw the money. i just got this game today.
I hope you enjoy the game and I’m glad the video helped you out 👍
Honestly, I'd avoid specifying too much eary on. In my experience, pumping your DPS up with multiple weapons makes for a much smoother early-mid game.
"Now we've got a *giant* praying mantis coming in. I do need to get out of here. This has become very, very dangerous; I need the flowers to go. Please, flowers."
Story of my whole life man.
(Jokes aside, great video 😅)
Thank you 👍
Such a good game I’m sad that I’m this late to this but it’s very fun and addictive!
I picked this up yesterday and spent all day playing.
What was your highest level?
@@Born2Game I stop paying attention once I get my weapons maxed out, but I'll watch it and let you know what I get to on the library with Pasqualina, the rune tracer works well on that level.
@@Born2Game 105 just now, wasn't able to get any xp bonuses drops.
Then 114 with Giovanna, first time using that character. Damn cats did more damage to me than the enemies.
those breakable "firepits" on the first map where you get the floor chicken out of them. . those are called "braziers".
Garlic, holy water, bible. If all three are evolved you can literally stand still and survive.
You needed to get at all that XP. Grabbing it is the most useful thing you can get! And if you level up your luck early on you end up with chicken almost everywhere in addition to a bunch of weapon drops that help in a pinch.
Always go for damage, damage is king, magnet is fine and speed but not necessary, anything else, the more the better, library went crazy for me at my first run I figure is due to the lineal trajectory of the level, you just keep graving stuff and developing damage faster
The drops you use are totally different from mine... I use garlic, kings Bible, whip, knife, cross and magic
Bought this on Steam yesterday, great little game!
Nice vid, thanks. God I love this game.
You’re welcome 👍
You died at the exact moment that I can’t get past. Eleven minutes in - horde of skeletons. I’ve only played for an hour or two and was thinking I’m doing something wrong. I appreciate the tips
Garlic
By the 10 minute mark you should have an upgraded weapon. Otherwise you're gonna be outscaled.
When playing this game with a controller, can you move with the dpad?
I’m not sure
One of the best games ever.... Awesome. I am so hooked on it
🤣 it's a relationship ender for sure, sounds like we are all into it!
@@peterfalk7084 for real. I had to wait 2 weeks until install it. It was bugged in the game pass. A "simple" game and yet so fun and rewarding. It proves sometimes, less is better.
I’m glad you’re enjoying it mate 👍
Wait until you unlock Sigma and endless run. Game breaking beauty.
Looks like some kind od hidden gem will give IT a try today 😁
I hope you enjoy it 👍
Why would you upgrade curse? For more xp or?
Peachone and other bird are pretty lame imo. They are really hard to aim. Santa Water, however, is busted, especially upgraded.
“Let me tell you about this upgrade, Revival. It revives you.” 😮🎉
I like Holy water, it seems lame early on but later on is a huge clearer and can clear space for you to move out of tight packs.
Thanks mate
You’re welcome mate 👍
hey there's a game pretty similar to vampire survivors and it's play to earn
called pome survival
Do you get Ricky Gervais
For some reason the mad forest was easier for me to beat
I did the Mad Forrest after the Library. I think when I did the library I unlocked some other abilities and characters.
I'm not a fan of the Dairy though, you worked through that?
What use have the coins in game?
For buying new characters, upgrades and to use at the vendor in runs to buy golden eggs if you want to or different weapons to start with
@@Born2Game thank you
@4:37 he... he...
But good guide! cheers mate
I fought a huge boss in the library he just destroyed me 🤣
Why would anyone buy the curse upgrade? Is there ANY benefit to the player?
A lot, but only once you've unlocked later forms of progression. Basically it lets you power level in the first five minutes of a run, setting you up for a LOT of leveling over 30 minutes. With practice you can breach level 500, pushing towards level 1,000. Best ignore it as a new player until you've found Limit Break and the tarot-like cards.
Hell yeah, garlic is the best
Geez I’ve done over 25 runs and can’t last longer than 15 min 🤣
This game 😂 I got it for $3?! Fuck yeah
Just passed my first 30min run
It was hectic and I though the game broke
Congrats 👍
Garlic is so OP
Does anyone know how to save game progress on switch?
Wats this game called looks gd don't see it on ps4 ??
Vampire Survivors
I think its only out for pc and X box.
Garliiiiic
It’s not on PlayStation just Xbox and pc
I killed grim reaper with garlic
Where is the "guide" part of this guide?
On libary
Braziers
Dude just bought this and played damn near 6 hours straight fuck me its addicting
Taking a break from crappy games, feels good huh? This game reminds me of an indi title for Xbox called (I made a game with zombies in it), but What the hell is floor chicken? Lmao
Floor chicken is just the health regen chickens 🤣 Yeah it feels good to play some well made games 👍
Floor chicken is chicken you eat off the floor
Its an transsylvanian delicacy u just have to try it when visiting vlads castle