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Virtual Realm Tier List

Best units for the roguelike Virtual Realm mode. Rankings based on synergy with VR cards and boss-killing potential.

Data Source:Canonical unit, trait, and Virtual Realm mode datasets|Checked: 2026-07-06|VR card placement strategy: Mixed / open conflict|Units: 125 records

Virtual Realm Mechanics

  • • Roguelike Mode - 30-wave mode with card picks every 2 waves and path-based buffs.
  • • No Resets - One life, no continues. Control units are valuable
  • • Lovers - Shared Bond) For every lovers card obtained, Buff all units stats
  • • Fortune - Future Wealth) For every fortune tarot card obtained increase money gained from all sources by 10%
  • • Magician - Magician's Manifest) For every magicians tarot obtained, increases DoT damage by 20%, increases status effect duration by 5%, and increases elemental damage by 20%
  • • Death - Graceful End) For every death tarot obtained increase damage by 30%
  • • Emperor - Rulers Decree) For every emperor tarot card increase the AoE size of attacks by 10%
  • • Rewards - 10 canonical reward/shop facts are tracked
  • • Confidence - Mode data is Likely; card placement economy is open-conflict

Card Priority Guide

Which cards to pick during Virtual Realm runs

Fortune Path

A TIER

Future Wealth) For every fortune tarot card obtained increase money gained from all sources by 10%

Canonical Trello path text. Double-placement strategy is legacy-derived and open-conflict.

Lovers Path

A TIER

Shared Bond) For every lovers card obtained, Buff all units stats

Canonical Trello path text. Extra placement claims remain review-needed.

Magician Path

A TIER

Magician's Manifest) For every magicians tarot obtained, increases DoT damage by 20%, increases status effect duration by 5%, and increases elemental damage by 20%

Use Trello path text for display; exact DPS interactions still need combat testing.

Legacy Placement Model

REVIEW

Fortune: Double unit placements

Open conflict with Trello path text. Do not treat 2 Speedwagons as confirmed.

S

S Tier - VR Essential

High-priority units for Virtual Realm planning

Kyito

Main DPS / Crit & DOT

Legacy VR carry recommendation. Canonical identity is Kriatu; Duelist/Astral trait facts come from canonical trait data.

Canonical: Kriatu | Likely | Checked 2026-07-06

Trait: Astral (0.45%) - Likely / Duelist (0.8%) - Likely

Magician/Astral synergy remains guide logic until combat evidence confirms the exact interaction.

Sun Jin Wu

Main DPS / Hybrid

Canonical identity is Jinoo (Monarch). Fortune double-placement synergy is open-conflict legacy strategy, not confirmed mode data.

Canonical: Jinoo (Monarch) | Likely | Checked 2026-07-06

Trait: Ruler (0.1%) - Likely / Sacred (0.3%) - Likely

Overall priority is recommendation logic; keep source confidence visible.

Berserker (Kenpachi)

DPS / Debuffer

Canonical identity is Berserker. Debuff and armor-break values remain guide logic until verified.

Canonical: Berserker | Likely | Checked 2026-07-06

Trait: Ruler (0.1%) - Likely / Sacred (0.3%) - Likely

Lovers-card double-cap language removed until VR card conflict is resolved.

A

A Tier - Strong Picks

Strong picks that synergize well with VR mechanics

Ace (Spade)

AoE DPS / Burn & DOT

Canonical identity is Spade. Burn/DOT role remains recommendation logic.

Canonical: Spade | Likely | Checked 2026-07-06

Trait: Astral (0.45%) - Likely / Ruler (0.1%) - Likely / Wizard (0.5%) - Likely

Fortune placement scaling and E6 DOT details are legacy-derived and need review.

Sasuke

DPS / Control

Stun control, Black Burn (Amaterasu), can dodge attacks. Provides safety in dangerous waves.

Canonical: Sasku | Likely | Checked 2026-07-06

Trait: Damage-related

Control is very valuable in VR where you cant reset. Stun saves runs.

Sakuya

Control / Hybrid

Time Stop freezes all enemies. Becomes Hybrid after upgrade. Most stable control skill.

Recommendation model needs review

Trait: Cooldown

Time Stop is S-tier utility. Underrated unit that can save failed runs.

Ragna

Burst DPS

High burst damage. Self-delete after burst. Good for clearing difficult boss waves.

Canonical: Dragon Guy | Likely | Checked 2026-07-06

Trait: Ruler (0.1%) - Likely

Use burst strategically on boss waves. Time it before self-delete.

B

B Tier - Solid Options

Solid options for filling team slots

Law

Support / Boss Control

Room teleports enemies back. Essential for boss control in VR.

Recommendation model needs review

Trait: Range or Cooldown

Boss teleport resets their position. Very useful for tanky VR bosses.

Akainu

Hybrid / Debuffer

Confusion, Burn damage. Hybrid attack. Legendary = easy to max.

Canonical: Admiral | Likely | Checked 2026-07-06

Trait: Damage or DoT

Best Legendary unit. Easy to Etherealize. Good value pick.

Mob

Hybrid DPS

High damage Hybrid with support capabilities. Expensive but effective.

Recommendation model needs review

Trait: Damage-related

Solid all-rounder. Good if missing S/A tier options.

C

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.

Canonical: Scarlet Maid | Likely | Checked 2026-07-06

Trait: Ruler (0.1%) - Likely

Enemy speed increase is dangerous in VR. Use with caution.

Lelouch

Support / Control

Stand Still creates 8-second enemy wall. Complex mechanics.

Recommendation model needs review

Trait: Cooldown

Unique stall utility with legacy behavior caveats. Test before relying on it.

Support Units

Critical support units for Virtual Realm

Speedwagon (Fast Cart)

Economy

Canonical economy identity is Fastcart. Extra placement strategy is open-conflict legacy model data.

Canonical: Fastcart | Likely | Checked 2026-07-06

Trait: Fortunate (1%) - Likely

Fortunate income/probability use canonical trait data; do not present Fortune/The Lovers double placement as confirmed.

Virtual Idol (Miku)

Buffer

Canonical identity is Virtual Idol. Buff priority remains guide logic.

Canonical: Virtual Idol | Likely | Checked 2026-07-06

Trait: Range or Cooldown

High-value support candidate. Etherealize value remains guide logic until verified.

Recommended VR Team

Composition keeps open-conflict placement assumptions visibly labeled

1

Speedwagon / Fastcart

Economy

Use one confirmed economy slot; extra placement is review-needed legacy strategy.

2

Kyito

Main DPS

VR specialist in legacy notes; Duelist trait is a high-value option, not a confirmed requirement.

3

Berserker

Debuff / DPS

Armor break + Vulnerability are valuable for bosses.

4

Virtual Idol

Buffer

Buff the whole team. Range stat priority.

5

Ace

AoE DPS

Placement scaling is review-needed; keep visible source status.

6

Sakuya

Control

Time Stop saves runs. Emergency button.

Virtual Realm Tips

  • • Check Fortune/Lovers text - Trello path text and legacy placement strategy currently conflict
  • • Use Speedwagon/Fastcart carefully - one economy slot is canonical; extra placements need in-game verification
  • • Stay consistent - If you start with Lovers, keep picking Lovers cards
  • • Reward/shop facts: canonical Virtual Realm drops list tracks 10 facts
  • • Kyito/Kriatu with Duelist is the current guide recommendation
  • • Relic priorities should use canonical relic caps and remain labeled until combat testing confirms exact builds
  • • VR is endgame content - complete Story Mode and get Mythic Relics first

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