How to Pick a Character
Each character has a different starting weapon and passive (constant effect) that shapes the early game. Beginners should pick characters that boost damage or projectile count for stable runs.
A character's starting weapon is usually the cleanest main weapon pick. With Gennaro, the Knife → Thousand Edge evolution path lines up naturally — leaning into the character's identity wastes nothing.
How to Build Strong
Builds are structured as main evolved weapon + supporting passive + reinforcement. With only 6 weapon and 6 passive slots, plan ahead.
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Pick one main evolved weapon
La Borra or Unholy Vespers cover a lot of screen — they're stable picks.
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Secure the supporting passive
Take the passive your evolution needs first. That's the damage foundation.
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Reinforce with pickup range, damage, and fire rate
Use remaining slots to boost clearing and XP gain. Faster growth means earlier evolution.
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Add 1-2 survival picks
Movement speed, max HP, or regen prevents corner deaths.
Maxing one or two main weapons is far stronger than half-building several. Prioritize "complete the evolution" when allocating slots.
Build Concepts by Main Evolution
| Build Direction | Main Evolution | Goal |
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| Area and stability | La Borra / Unholy Vespers | Wide coverage for long-term survival |
| Single-target burst | Hellfire | Fast tough-enemy and boss clears |
| Omnidirectional | Vandalier (Union) | All-around coverage against swarms |
Related Guides
For full evolution conditions and combos, see the Weapon Evolution Guide. For pick basics and permanent upgrades, see the Beginner Guide. The Honest Review covers the bigger picture.
★Honest Take: "Lock In Your Main" Matters More Than Character Stats
Honestly, the difference between characters matters less than whether you commit to one main weapon and fully evolve it. Even a strong character bleeds damage if you scatter picks. Even friendly old Gennaro can comfortably clear 30 minutes when you actually finish his main evolution. Completing one evolution is the single biggest skill jump in this game.
