Vampire Crawlers Power Ups Tier List: Best Choices Ranked
Vampire Crawlers features a variety of Power Ups that provide permanent bonuses to improve your runs. Ranking these Power Ups up increases their effects, making your gameplay significantly easier. This tier list helps prioritize which Power Ups to upgrade first based on their effectiveness and versatility.
How Power Up Tiers Work
Power Ups are categorized into three tiers—S, A, and B—based on their overall impact and utility. Each tier reflects the Power Up's strength, with S-tier being the most powerful and universally beneficial. A-tier options are strong but may have limitations, while B-tier choices are situational or average for most decks.
- S-tier: Top-tier Power Ups that should be prioritized for upgrades.
- A-tier: Strong options with some limitations or niche applications.
- B-tier: Average or situational Power Ups that may require max rank to be viable.
Note: This tier list focuses on in-game effects and balance rather than upgrade costs, as earning coins is not a limiting factor in Vampire Crawlers.
S-Tier Power Ups: Must-Have Upgrades
Crawler Slot
"Having more Crawlers on a run is immensely helpful, and the Crawler Slot allows you to bring additional help."
This Power Up lets you add an extra Crawler per rank, enabling you to bring complementary characters together. However, prioritize unlocking a fair number of characters before investing heavily in this upgrade.
Luck
"Having Luck on your run is a no-brainer. The higher your Luck stat, the better the chances for you to find powerful gems, rarer weapon cards, and more."
Luck is a top-tier choice for both beginners and veterans. Increasing your Luck stat boosts your chances of finding valuable loot, making it a worthwhile investment for long-term success.
Recovery
"Regaining health on an encounter isn't easy, and you'll always take some damage. To reach the final round and win, having several stacks of Recovery will allow you to restore health after each encounter."
Recovery is essential for sustaining your Crawler through tough encounters. Smart use of this Power Up can restore all lost health between boss fights, making it a critical choice for survival.
A-Tier Power Ups: Strong but Situational
Armor
Armor adds 2 points per rank, providing extra protection for your Crawler. While useful, it is less impactful than Recovery and should be considered a secondary upgrade.
Greed
Greed increases your coin earnings, which are vital for ranking up Power Ups and purchasing other in-game items. This Power Up is beneficial but not as immediately impactful as others.
Might
Might boosts your damage output universally, applying to all applicable cards. While powerful, it may feel less impactful early in the game before you have invested in several ranks.
Growth
Growth accelerates your XP gain, helping you level up faster. Reaching new levels unlocks additional cards, gems, and other upgrades, making this a valuable long-term investment.
B-Tier Power Ups: Average or Niche Options
B-tier Power Ups are either average for most decks or highly situational. Some may become viable if maxed out, but they generally offer less consistent value compared to higher-tier options.