Vampire Survivors Cheat Codes & Best Builds
Vampire Survivors Cheat Codes, Best Builds, and Achievement Unlock Guide: use the Forbidden Scrolls of Morbane to enter secret codes, then pair reliable weapon evolutions with smart Gold farming to unlock characters and upgrades faster.
Cheat codes can save time, but they are most useful when you already understand the basic movement, experience, and item systems.
This guide covers the cheat menu, working codes, strong weapon combinations, Gold routes, and several hidden character unlocks. Requirements can change with updates, so treat the in-game Secrets menu and current patch notes from Poncle as the final authority.
How to Access the Vampire Survivors Cheat Code Menu
You need the Forbidden Scrolls of Morbane before the cheat menu appears. The relic is found in The Bone Zone, where you must defeat the skeletal boss known as the Sketamari.
This is separate from the Randomazzo relic, which is found in Gallo Tower and unlocks the Arcana system.
- Open the main menu after obtaining Forbidden Scrolls of Morbane.
- Select Secrets or the Forbidden Scrolls option.
- Choose the text field for entering a secret code.
- Type the code exactly as shown and press Enter.
Secret codes are not always case-sensitive, but spelling matters. If a phrase fails, check spaces, punctuation, and the selected menu.
Some unlocks are also tied to a particular version, DLC pack, or game mode, so an old code list may not match your copy of the game.
Vampire Survivors Cheat Codes That Still Matter
The following codes are useful for testing characters, checking relics, or skipping a long unlock hunt. They are best treated as a practice tool rather than a replacement for normal progression.
- spam eggs: adds 5,000 Gold.
- igottagettothechoppa: unlocks the starting characters.
- x-x1viiq: unlocks Exdash Exiviiq.
- tramezzino: unlocks Toastie.
- don't stop me now: unlocks Smith IV.
- show me the money: unlocks Big Trouser.
- help me: unlocks relic items.
Use spam eggs when you want to test PowerUps or buy Golden Eggs without repeating a farming run. Character codes are more helpful for comparing starting weapons.
For example, testing Toastie's unusual starting weapon can teach you how much a build depends on early damage versus passive-item support.
For a normal progression checklist, use this Vampire Survivors unlock progression guide.
It is a better route if your goal is to learn which relics, PowerUps, and stage rewards improve every future run.
Vampire Survivors Best Builds and Weapon Evolutions
Most standard evolutions require a level 8 base weapon and its matching passive item. In many cases, an eligible treasure chest can then provide the evolution. Some unions and special weapons use different rules, so check the weapon description instead of assuming every recipe works the same way.
A useful planning rule is to reserve passive slots early. Taking random upgrades may make the current wave easier, but it can also leave you without the item needed for your strongest evolution.
Crimson Shroud: Defensive Build
- Base weapon: Laurel.
- Required passives: Metaglio Left and Metaglio Right.
- Key benefit: caps incoming damage at 10 per hit.
Crimson Shroud is one of the safest choices for a long run. Its damage cap remains valuable when the screen becomes crowded, because a single mistake is less likely to end the run instantly.
Laurel is unlocked by surviving 20 minutes on any stage, while the Metaglio items are connected to the Yellow Sign relic and its related content.
This build is especially practical when your damage weapons need time to scale. Combine it with strong area coverage so you are not relying on defense alone.
Soul Eater: Healing and Close-Range Control
- Base weapon: Garlic.
- Required passive: Pummarola.
Soul Eater is formed by evolving Garlic with Pummarola. It damages nearby enemies and provides healing, which makes it useful when enemies press in from every direction.
Garlic is also excellent in the early game because it creates space before your other weapons have reached their full power.
Its value depends on range. If you spend the whole run far away from enemies, you will not get as much healing or crowd control.
For a close-range build, add movement speed or defensive tools so you can choose when to engage.
Infinite Corridor: Late-Game Control
- Base weapon: Clock Lancet.
- Required passives: Silver Ring and Gold Ring.
Infinite Corridor repeatedly reduces enemy health and freezes enemies, giving you control during the hardest waves.
It is not simply a high-damage weapon; its real strength is making dangerous enemies manageable while you reposition. This is a strong choice for runs where survival matters more than quick early kills.
Ashes of Muspell: Damage-Focused Evolution
- Base weapon: Flames of Mispell.
- Required passive: Torrona's Box.
Ashes of Muspell evolves Flames of Mispell with Torrona's Box. It offers powerful directional damage and is a better fit for players who want to clear lanes quickly.
Because it does not provide the same protection as Crimson Shroud or the same control as Infinite Corridor, pair it with healing, armor, or a reliable area weapon.
Gold Farming Routes for Faster Unlocks
Gold supports PowerUps, character purchases, and Golden Eggs. The best route depends on your current account strength: a fast, repeatable run is often better than a difficult stage that produces more Gold but takes longer to complete.
Moongolow Route
Moongolow is a popular farming stage because it provides many pickups and a broad map for movement.
A character with strong early area damage can sweep through enemy groups while collecting experience and stage items.
Add Attractorb or similar pickup range when available so you spend less time circling back for gems.
Keep moving between loot opportunities rather than camping in one corner. This approach also reduces the risk of being boxed in by late-game enemies.
Inlaid Library Route
Inlaid Library is comfortable for farming because its long, horizontal layout makes enemy patterns easier to read.
Candelabra can drop Gold and other useful items, while weapons such as evolved Lightning Ring or Runetracer can clear objects and enemies without forcing you to stop.
The Stone Mask pickup increases Gold gains by 10 percent for the run. Grab it when the route is already stable, then prioritize movement, experience gems, and high-value pickups.
A dependable 20- to 30-minute run is usually more useful than a fragile build that collapses before the final wave.
Hidden Character Unlocks and Achievement Progress
Red Death
Survive until the 30-minute mark and defeat the Reaper, commonly called Death. In a standard run, this is extremely difficult without a specialized setup, such as Crimson Shroud and Infinite Corridor, along with strong Arcana choices.
Defeating the boss unlocks Red Death; you do not need to survive an additional five minutes after the fight.
Leda
Leda is found in Gallo Tower, not unlocked simply by reaching level 80. Travel south through the stage until the screen grows darker and Leda appears.
Defeat the boss to unlock the character. A focused build with strong close-range damage is useful because the encounter becomes safer when you can keep Leda inside your damage area.
Poppea Pecorina
Poppea is unlocked by finding and opening her coffin in Dairy Plant. This is a stage exploration objective, not a level 45 reward from Pugnala Provola. Use a character with reliable area damage, then search carefully while keeping an escape route open.
FAQ: Vampire Survivors Cheat Codes and Builds
Do cheat codes disable achievements?
Cheat-based unlocks generally do not disable achievements, but platform behavior and game updates can differ. If an achievement matters to you, verify the current version's rules before using a code.
What is the safest weapon evolution?
Crimson Shroud is the safest option in this guide because it caps incoming damage at 10 per hit. It does not make the run automatic, so you still need enough damage, movement space, and healing to handle large waves.
Use this quick route to turn cheat codes and build planning into faster, more reliable unlocks.
- Find the Forbidden Scrolls of Morbane: enter The Bone Zone and defeat Sketamari to unlock the Secrets menu.
- Choose your goal before using a code: use character codes for testing, Gold codes for PowerUp experiments, and normal progression when learning unlock requirements.
- Build around a clear role: select Crimson Shroud for survival, Soul Eater for healing, Infinite Corridor for control, or Ashes of Muspell for high damage.
- Complete weapon evolutions: collect the required passive item, raise the weapon to its maximum level, then open an eligible chest after the evolution becomes available.
- Farm Gold efficiently: compare Inlaid Library and Moongolow by Gold earned per minute, then reinvest in PowerUps or Golden Eggs.
- Finish with achievement checks: review the in-game Secrets menu and current patch notes because codes, character requirements, and DLC unlocks can change between versions.
Which stage is best for Gold farming?
Inlaid Library is a reliable choice for players who like a predictable layout and candelabra farming.
Moongolow suits players who prefer a more open route with frequent pickups. Test both for a few runs and compare Gold per minute, not just the final total.
Should I use cheats or unlock characters normally?
Use normal progression when you want to learn a character's weapon and stage requirements.
Use codes after that when you want to test a build, compare evolutions, or avoid repeating an unlock you have already completed on another platform.
“Fun is just another word for learning.” — Raph Koster, A Theory of Fun for Game Design
That idea fits Vampire Survivors well. The strongest runs come from learning which weapons cover the screen, which passive items complete an evolution, and when a cheat code helps you experiment without removing the challenge entirely.
