Want the strongest builds in Vampire Crawlers? Here’s every weapon evolution, how to unlock them, and where to track them in-game.
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
Release Date: April 21, 2026
Genres: Strategy, Indie, Adventure
Weapon Evolutions are the core of powerful builds in Vampire Crawlers. By combining the right cards and using an Evolution Gem, you can transform basic weapons into high-damage late-game tools.
TL;DR
Combine a weapon + item (or weapon + weapon) to evolve.
Use an Evolution Gem at an Evolution Statue.
Evolved weapons are stronger but cost more Mana.
You can track evolutions using the Grim Grimoire.
Table of contents
All Weapon Evolutions (Cheat Sheet)
How to Evolve Cards
- Collect the correct weapon + item combo.
- Find an Evolution Statue (red orb).
- Select an Evolution Gem.
- Choose which item(s) to sacrifice.
- Confirm to evolve your weapon.
Pro Tip: Avoid sacrificing items with Gems already socketed — evolved cards don’t inherit them.
Best Evolution Strategy
- Plan builds early – don’t grab random items.
- Prioritize high-scaling evolutions like Holy Wand.
- Use low-value items as sacrifice.
- Watch Mana cost – evolved cards cost more.
Grim Grimoire Location
The Grim Grimoire lets you track all discovered evolutions in-game.
- Clear the Library once.
- Unlock the West Wing (difficulty 3).
- Find a shiny bookshelf.
- Break it and collect the Grimoire.
Worth Knowing: The Grimoire updates as you discover new evolutions, so it becomes your in-game cheat sheet.