All Weapon Combos Vampire Crawlers Evolution Guide & How to Unlock Them!

Weapon evolution is one of the most important systems in Vampire Crawlers. By combining the right Base Card with a matching Item Card, you can transform a normal weapon into a much stronger evolved version. These upgraded cards deal significantly higher damage and can completely change the outcome of your run. Below is a complete breakdown of all current evolutions, how the system works, and tips to evolve your weapons faster.

How Weapon Evolution Works in Vampire Crawlers

To evolve a weapon, you must:

1. Own the correct Base Card.
2. Have the required Item Card that pairs with it.
3. Make sure the Base Card has an empty Gem socket.
4. Evolve the card at a Gem station or through chest upgrades after meeting the requirements.

If your weapon does not have an empty gem slot, it cannot evolve. Planning your upgrades early is very important.

All Vampire Crawlers Evolutions

Here are all currently known evolution combinations:

Whip Evolutions

• Whip + Hollow Heart → Bloody Tear

Knife Evolutions

• Knife + Bracer → Thousand Edge

Magic Wand Evolutions

• Magic Wand + Empty Tome → Holy Wand

Axe Evolutions

• Axe + Candella → Death Spiral

King Bible Evolutions

• King Bible + Spellbinder → Unholy Vespers

Fire Wand Evolutions

• Fire Wand + Spinach → Hellfire

Garlic Evolutions

• Garlic + Pummarola → Soul Eater

Runetracer Evolutions

• Runetracer + Armor → NO FUTURE

Santa Water

• Currently has no confirmed evolution.

At the moment, Santa Water does not appear to have an evolution. It may be added in a future update, or its required pairing has not yet been discovered.

Tips for Getting Evolutions Faster

Evolutions are key to surviving longer stages, so you should plan your build around them from the start.

1. Choose Item Cards Early

If you pick a weapon like Whip or Knife, grab its matching Item Card as soon as possible. Many of these items are strong even before evolution, so there is little downside.

2. Avoid “Destroyed After Use” Items

Some Item Cards are consumed after activation. If an item disappears after use, it cannot be used for evolution. Always read the description carefully.

3. Keep One Gem Slot Empty

Do not fully upgrade a weapon if you plan to evolve it. You must have an empty gem socket available.

4. Prioritize Bosses and Chests

Boss fights and treasure chests give the best chance to trigger evolution once you meet all requirements.

5. Build Around Synergy

Instead of picking random cards, choose weapons that have clear evolution paths. This increases your power spike during mid to late game.

Base weapons are strong early on, but evolved forms scale much better in later waves. Cards like Thousand Edge, Unholy Vespers, and Hellfire can carry an entire run once unlocked. If you want consistent clears and stronger builds, learning the correct evolution combinations is essential. Mastering this system will significantly improve your performance in Vampire Crawlers and help you survive the toughest stages.