Master the vampire power curve in V Rising Patch 1.1 with our ultimate boss progression walkthrough. Whether you’re a new blood seeking direction or a seasoned hunter aiming for perfection, this step-by-step roadmap shows you exactly who to kill, when, and why—unlocking key systems, spells, gear, and endgame dominance.
To easily navigate through Vardoran, use the interactive V Rising map for boss locations, resources, and progression paths.
Tier 1 (GS 10–25) – Bone Tools to Copper Age
Walkthrough Introduction
Your journey begins in Farbane Woods. The primary goal is to gear up from bone to copper, unlock basic vampire forms (Wolf, Bear), and secure a functioning castle base.
V Rising Alpha Wolf
Crafting Plan
- Craft Bone Sword and Bone Ring
- Collect 64 Rugged Hide + 96 Bones
- Defeat Alpha Wolf → unlock Wolf Form
- Head to Copper Mine → Collect 800+ Copper Ore
- Build: 2x Furnaces, 1x Sawmill, 1x Workbench, 1x Tannery
- Process 512 Rugged Hide into 32 Leather
- Build Castle base: Heart, Floors, Coffin, Brazier, Palisades
Key Materials
800 Copper Ore, 672 Rugged Hide, 12 Wetstones, 16 Coarse Thread, 88 Stone Brick, 48 Planks
Recommended Boss Route
Alpha Wolf → Keely → Rufus → Lidia → Goreswine (optional) → Bear Form (optional) → Quincey (if confident)
Tips & Tricks
Use tree collision to trap Alpha Wolf. Let Stonebreaker mine Copper veins. Farm Wetstones at Bandit Stronghold. Forge Floor Book is a vendor priority. Optional: grab a horse from Dunley early.
Castle Tips
Build compact early layout. Use temporary walls. Save stone/wood to get 88 Bricks and 48 Planks for Castle Heart upgrade in Tier 2.
Tier 2 (GS 25–40) – Iron Gear & Alchemy Setup
Walkthrough Introduction
Entering Dunley Farmlands marks the Iron Age. You’ll unlock potion crafting, Rat Form, advanced armors, and prepare for your first tech progressions.
Crafting Plan
- Gather 400+ Iron Ore, 320 Sulfur
- Build Alchemy Table, Blood Press, Tailoring Bench
- Farm 512+ Cotton, 10+ Scourgestones, 6+ Paper
- Use Iron Mace to access Sulfur nodes
Key Materials
400+ Iron Ore, 320 Sulfur, 10+ Scourgestones, 6+ Paper, 512+ Cotton
Recommended Boss Route
Goreswine → Polora → Leandra → Nicholaus (optional) → Beatrice (Rat Form)
Tips & Tricks
Use Rat Form to stealth past patrols. Garden early. Vendors sell rare potions and Armor Books. Corpse Piles drop Grave Dust for crafting needs.
Castle Tips
Move near Iron nodes. Add Garden and Tailoring Wing. Separate resource storage from alchemy room to prepare for routing automation in Tier 3.
Tier 3 (GS 40–60) – Magic Scaling, Tech Boosts, & PvE Mastery
Walkthrough Introduction
This is your spellcaster and tech tier. Focus on unlocking Jewel mechanics, powerful PvE spell combos, and scalable blood types for farming efficiency.
V Rising Christina
Crafting Plan
- Build Library, Jewelcrafting Station
- Craft Pristine Leather (10+), Cotton Yarn (300+), Silk (100+)
- Farm Scrolls and Flawless Gems
Key Materials
300+ Cotton Yarn, 100+ Silk, 10+ Pristine Leather, Flawless Gems, Scrolls
Recommended Boss Route
Christina → Grethel → Zane → Angram (optional)
Tips & Tricks
Combo suggestion: Condemn → Sanguine Coil → Chaos Volley. Scholar Blood (80%+) sustains damage rotations. Use mobility skills to chain PvE fights.
Castle Tips
Segment rooms with matching floors (Library, Forge). Add teleporters between production wings. Prepare Routing Engine setup for Tier 4.
Tier 4 (GS 60–80) – Gloomrot, Jewels, and Legendary Weapon Access
Walkthrough Introduction
Gloomrot pushes you into elite tech crafting. Jewel optimization, Legendary Weapon upgrades, and automation define this phase.
V Rising Maja
Crafting Plan
- Farm 200+ Radium Alloy, 300+ Sludge-Filled Canisters
- Build Automation Engine, Ancestral Forge
- Craft 20+ Charged Batteries, Shock Elixirs
Key Materials
200+ Radium Alloy, 300+ Sludge, 10+ Gold Ingots, 20+ Charged Batteries
Recommended Boss Route
Maja → Ziva → Octavian → Winged Horror (optional shard)
Tips & Tricks
Reroll Power Jewels for Chaos/Illusion synergy. Phantom’s Veil + Aftershock is optimal burst combo. Watch out for trap-heavy arenas.
Castle Tips
Create Storage Hub with routed access. Automate battery chain. Place mirrors and warp gates near Forge and Jewel rooms.
Tier 5 (GS 80+) – Dracula’s Realm & Soul Shards
Walkthrough Introduction
Final bosses await. Soul Shards grant permanent global bonuses. Dracula is the ultimate test of your mechanics and castle readiness.
V Rising Dracula
Crafting Plan
- Equip Legendary Weapons, Tier 9 armor
- Farm 100+ Onyx Tears, 20 Spectral Dust, 10+ Primal Blood
- Secure 2–3 Soul Shards from world bosses
Key Items
100+ Onyx Tears, 20 Spectral Dust, 10+ Primal Blood, 2–3 Soul Shards
Recommended Boss Route
Styx → Maggaru → Dracula
Tips & Tricks
Save Veil for blood rain phase. Rotate shards based on activity (PvE, PvP, farming). Stay mobile and track clone spawns.
Castle Tips
Fully upgraded Castle Heart. Use warp mirrors for all wings. Setup permanent servant farming loops with patrol zones.
Progression Summary Table
| Tier | Gear Score | Goals | Key Bosses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 10–25 | Bone to Copper, Wolf Form | Alpha Wolf, Keely, Rufus |
| Tier 2 | 25–40 | Iron Gear, Tailoring, Alchemy | Goreswine, Leandra, Polora |
| Tier 3 | 40–60 | Scholar builds, Tech unlocks | Christina, Grethel, Zane |
| Tier 4 | 60–80 | Legendary Weapons, Jewels | Maja, Ziva, Octavian |
| Tier 5 | 80+ | Soul Shards, Dracula | Styx, Maggaru, Dracula |
Vendor Item Prices & Reset Timers
| Tier | Item Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Gear Books | 40–60 Copper | Rotates every 55 mins |
| Tier 2 | Floor Books, Armor | 60–80 Silver | Forge/Alchemy floor priority |
| Tier 3 | Charged Batteries, Weapon Books | 120–240 Goldsun | Essential for Gloomrot crafting |
Conclusion
Mastering V Rising’s boss progression ensures faster power gains, cleaner castle setups, and better spell and gear synergies. Follow this guide to conquer Vardoran with flawless efficiency—and rise as the ultimate vampire overlord.
