Vampire Survivors Ode to Castlevania DLC: Complete Guide to Unlocking All Secrets and Characters

Key Takeaways

1. Discover Hidden Secrets: Uncover 38 unique riddles to unlock a cast of fan-favorite and challenging characters in the Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania DLC.
2. Character Progression: Master specific requirements to evolve weapons, defeat bosses, and unlock high-cost, high-power characters to enhance your gameplay.
3. Detailed Solutions: This guide provides step-by-step instructions for solving every riddle and meeting each character’s unique unlock criteria.

The Vampire Survivors: Ode to Castlevania DLC expands on the beloved original game by infusing it with Castlevania-inspired secrets, characters, and challenges. For players eager to unlock every hidden character, this guide breaks down each of the 38 secrets, the steps to solve them, and the rewards that await. Dive into the nostalgic world of Castlevania and take on these intricate puzzles for ultimate bragging rights.

Uncovering the Secrets of the Ode to Castlevania DLC

Before diving into specific secrets, remember a few general tips:

• Preparation is Key: Many characters require evolved weapons or specific items. Make sure to check the Grimoire and assemble these items during your runs.
• Farming Gold: Some characters are costly to unlock permanently, so accumulating gold is essential.
• Single-Run Requirements: Some challenges, such as defeating bosses or evolving weapons, need to be completed within one playthrough.

Complete List of Character Unlocks and Requirements

Here’s a breakdown of all 38 characters, the secrets to unlock them, and the steps to follow for success.

1. Young Maria Renard

• Unlock Method: Play as Maria Renard, equip the Gemini arcana, and evolve Peachone and Ebony Wings into Vandalier.

2. Familiar

• Unlock Method: With Julia as your character, acquire the Familiar Forge weapon twice in one run. The familiar types don’t need to match.

3. Innocent Devil

• Unlock Method: Similar to Familiar; play as Julia and get the Familiar Forge weapon twice.

4. Blue Crescent Moon Cornell

• Unlock Method: Start as Cornell, evolve Trinum Custodem, then defeat 100,000 enemies after transforming.

5. Ferryman

• Unlock Method: Evolve Sonic Dash into Rapidus Fio, then dash near the castle’s gates on the water.

6. Master Librarian

• Unlock Method: Defeat the Treant boss to obtain the Wood Carving Stone, then purchase every weapon from the Librarian in a single or multiple runs.

7. Hammer

• Unlock Method: Use six evolved weapons from the Coat of Arms category and survive for 30 minutes.

8. Wind

• Unlock Method: Activate Eric Lecarde’s Burning Alcarde ability three times in a single run.

9–14. Jonathan & Charlotte / Charlotte & Jonathan / Stella & Loretta / Loretta & Stella / Stella Lecarde / Loretta Lecarde

• Unlock Method: Defeat both Loretta and Stella in the Clock Tower while having the evolved Sanctuary spellbook.

15. Brauner

• Unlock Method: Equip the Blood Astronomia arcana and defeat the Living Painting enemies in the Marble Gallery near the Doppelganger boss (24-minute mark).

16. Soleil Belmont

• Unlock Method: Face Soleil Belmont with the evolved Sanctuary spellbook equipped and emerge victorious.

17. Dario Bossi

• Unlock Method: Survive 30 minutes with only the Raging Fire or Salamender spellbook equipped (passive items are allowed).

18. Dmitri Blinov

• Unlock Method: Defeat the Menace boss while playing as Celia Fortner.

19. Celia Fortner

• Unlock Method: Evolve Universitas with both Vol Umbra and Vol Luminato at max level.

20. Graham Jones

• Unlock Method: Defeat every boss in the DLC within a single Endless mode run.

21. Joachim Armster

• Unlock Method: Defeat Joachim Armster as Sara Trantoul.

22. Walter Bernhard

• Unlock Method: Defeat Walter Bernhard while playing as Rinaldo Gandolfi.

23. Carmilla

• Unlock Method: Defeat Carmilla while wielding the evolved Nightmare spellbook.

24. Count Olrox

• Unlock Method: With the Dark Rift weapon (purchasable from the Master Librarian), defeat Olrox in the church on the castle’s eastern side.

25. Cave Troll

• Unlock Method: Defeat a total of 3 million Cave Trolls across multiple runs.

26. Fleaman

• Unlock Method: Eliminate at least 6,000 Fleamen over multiple playthroughs.

27. Axe Armor

• Unlock Method: Using the Stellar Blade (evolved Discus), kill a certain number of Axe Armors.

28. Frozenshade

• Unlock Method: With the Jewel Gun (evolved Silver Revolver), defeat a specific number of Frozenshades.

29. Succubus

• Unlock Method: Take down the Succubus while equipped with the evolved Nightmare spellbook.

30. Keremet

• Unlock Method: Kill the Keremet boss with any Jonathan or Charlotte combo character.

31. Alamaric Sniper

• Unlock Method: Use the Stellar Blade to eliminate a required number of Alamaric Snipers.

32. Blackmore

• Unlock Method: Defeat Blackmore while playing as Barlowe.

33. Malphas

• Unlock Method: While playing as Quincy Morris or John Morris, defeat Malphas (appears at the 25-minute mark).

34. Death

• Unlock Method: As Richter Belmont, evolve the Clock Tower weapon, then challenge Death in the throne room.

35. Galamoth

• Unlock Method: Kill Galamoth with the Power of Sire evolved weapon equipped.

36. Chaos

• Unlock Method: Unlock every secret in the Ode to Castlevania DLC to summon Chaos.

37. Megalo Elizabeth Bartley

• Unlock Method: Obtain the Ebony and Crimson Stones, then reach level 80 with Elizabeth Bartley, killing 100,000 enemies.

38. Megalo Olrox, Megalo Death, and Megalo Dracula

• Unlock Method: Achieve level 80 and 100,000 kills with each character respectively after obtaining the Ebony and Crimson Stones.

FAQs

Q1: Do I need to complete all 38 secrets in a single run?
No, each secret can be unlocked in separate runs, although some requirements specify a single playthrough.

Q2: Which character is the most challenging to unlock?
Characters like Chaos, which require all secrets to be unlocked, pose a significant challenge, as well as bosses that require specific weapon evolutions.

Q3: Are the evolved weapons mandatory?
Yes, certain characters need evolved weapons from the DLC, and others require Grimoire-based upgrades.