Virtual Realm Tier List
Best units for the roguelike Virtual Realm mode. Rankings based on synergy with VR cards and boss-killing potential.
Virtual Realm Mechanics
- • Roguelike Mode - Choose cards every few waves to modify gameplay
- • No Resets - One life, no continues. Control units are valuable
- • Card Synergy - Build around Fortune or Lovers cards for best results
- • Magician Path - 200% Crit Bleed converts crit to DOT. Full AOE Immunity from negative cards!
- • Astral Trait - DOT Stacking instead of refresh. Game-changing for Kyito/Ace builds.
- • Unique Relics - Drops Hat/Top/Bottom equipment pieces
- • Hard Mode - Drops Mythic quality relics
Card Priority Guide
Which cards to pick during Virtual Realm runs
Fortune
GOD TIERDouble Unit Placements - Even unique units can be placed twice
MUST PICK when offered. Reset runs until you get this card. 2 Speedwagons = viable economy.
The Lovers
S TIER+1 Placement limit for all units. Damage cap +30%.
Very strong opener. Stack multiple Lovers cards for consistency.
Damage Cards
A TIERVarious damage multipliers
Pick after securing Fortune/Lovers. Damage stacking is important.
Defense Cards
B TIERVarious defensive bonuses
Lower priority. Offense is the best defense in VR.
S Tier - VR Essential
Must-have units for Virtual Realm success
Kyito
Main DPS / Crit & DOTTHE Virtual Realm GOAT. TWO viable builds: 1) Duelist Crit (+25% crit, +boss damage) or 2) Astral DOT + Magician path (200% Crit Bleed converts to stacking DOT). Astral build scales better in long fights.
Trait: Astral (T0 DOT) or Duelist (T0.5 Crit)Astral + Magician path = Full AOE immunity + infinite DOT stacking. Duelist is easier to get (0.8% vs 0.36%). Both are T0 viable.
Sun Jin Wu
Main DPS / HybridSummons deal extreme damage. Hybrid attack. Works well with Fortune card (double placement).
Trait: Ruler (0.1%) or Sacred (0.3%)Still the #1 unit overall. Excellent in VR but Kyito is specifically optimized for this mode.
Berserker (Kenpachi)
DPS / DebufferFull AoE, Slow, Vulnerability (+15% damage taken), Hyper Armor break. 1 Placement limit.
Trait: Ruler (0.1%) or Sacred (0.3%)Essential debuffer. Armor break crucial for VR bosses. Use with Lovers card for double damage cap.
A Tier - Strong Picks
Strong picks that synergize well with VR mechanics
Ace (Spade)
AoE DPS / Burn & DOTFull Screen AoE, Burn DOT, bypasses Armor. With Astral trait: burn stacks instead of refreshing = exponential damage growth. E6 converts 60%→100% damage to DOT.
Trait: Astral (T0 DOT) > Ruler (burst) > WizardAstral E6 Ace is T0 in VR. Fortune card = 6 Aces = massive stacking DOT. Use Upgrade 2 sweet spot for optimal DPS.
Sasuke
DPS / ControlStun control, Black Burn (Amaterasu), can dodge attacks. Provides safety in dangerous waves.
Trait: Damage-relatedControl is very valuable in VR where you cant reset. Stun saves runs.
Sakuya
Control / HybridTime Stop freezes all enemies. Becomes Hybrid after upgrade. Most stable control skill.
Trait: CooldownTime Stop is S-tier utility. Underrated unit that can save failed runs.
Ragna
Burst DPSHigh burst damage. Self-delete after burst. Good for clearing difficult boss waves.
Trait: Ruler (0.1%)Use burst strategically on boss waves. Time it before self-delete.
B Tier - Solid Options
Solid options for filling team slots
Law
Support / Boss ControlRoom teleports enemies back. Essential for boss control in VR.
Trait: Range or CooldownBoss teleport resets their position. Very useful for tanky VR bosses.
Akainu
Hybrid / DebufferConfusion, Burn damage. Hybrid attack. Legendary = easy to max.
Trait: Damage or DoTBest Legendary unit. Easy to Etherealize. Good value pick.
Mob
Hybrid DPSHigh damage Hybrid with support capabilities. Expensive but effective.
Trait: Damage-relatedSolid all-rounder. Good if missing S/A tier options.
C Tier - Use With Caution
Lower priority in Virtual Realm
Scarlet Maid
DPS / Debuffer+40% damage taken but enemies speed up. Risky in VR without reset options.
Trait: Ruler (0.1%) - RequiredEnemy speed increase is dangerous in VR. Use with caution.
Lelouch
Support / ControlStand Still creates 8-second enemy wall. Complex mechanics.
Trait: CooldownUnique stall utility but buggy. Not recommended unless mastered.
Support Units
Critical support units for Virtual Realm
Speedwagon (Fast Cart)
Economy - CRITICALOnly economy unit. With Fortune card, you can place 2 Speedwagons = double income.
Trait: Fortunate (Required)MUST HAVE. The Lovers card strategy requires resetting until you get Fortune to place 2 Speedwagons.
Virtual Idol (Miku)
#1 BufferBest Buff unit. Buff Potency relic (+27%) essential. Range stat priority.
Trait: Range or CooldownMUST HAVE. Buffs entire team. Etherealize for stronger buff effects.
Recommended VR Team (With Fortune Card)
Optimal composition assuming you get Fortune card
Speedwagon x2
EconomyUse Fortune card to place 2. Double income is game-changing.
Kyito
Main DPSVR specialist. Duelist trait required for full potential.
Berserker
Debuff / DPSArmor break + Vulnerability. Essential for bosses.
Virtual Idol
BufferBuff the whole team. Range stat priority.
Ace
AoE DPSWith Fortune: 6 placements. Massive damage boost.
Sakuya
ControlTime Stop saves runs. Emergency button.
Virtual Realm Tips
- • Reset until Fortune card - Double placement is game-changing
- • 2 Speedwagons solves the economy problem that makes VR Hard difficult
- • Stay consistent - If you start with Lovers, keep picking Lovers cards
- • Hard Mode rewards: 1000 Gems + tokens + Mythic relics
- • Kyito with Duelist is specifically optimized for this mode
- • Crit Rate relic goes on Kyito, Crit Damage relic (+72%) also on Kyito
- • VR is endgame content - complete Story Mode and get Mythic Relics first