KitGuru Games: Vampire Survivors Legacy of the Bloodmoon is the best DLC yet

Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon is the most confident DLC Poncle has produced, functioning as a genuine expansion that recaptures the early game’s tension and build variety while introducing a fresh set of characters, weapons and challenges, alongside some of the most creative levels we've seen in Vampire Survivors so far.

The centrepiece is Red Moon Manor, a sprawling new stage that immediately stands out from the usual open‑field maps. The forest intro gives the run a proper sense of arrival, and once you step inside the manor, the layout shifts between wide halls, tighter rooms and a maze section that breaks up the usual circular kiting pattern. It’s a more atmospheric and varied environment compared to previous DLC maps, and it helps restore some of the early‑game tension that Vampire Survivors gradually lost as its roster of overpowered builds grew. The blood‑red palette and cult theme also give the DLC a more serious tone compared to something like the Among Us crossover.

The new characters are another highlight, with each one feeling like a meaningful unlock as you progress. The starting weapon choices are unique to each new character, encouraging experimentation with different builds as you work your way through the DLC. Some are clearly designed for early‑game aggression, while others scale into late‑run chaos once their weapons evolve. By the time you unlock Sargon, you may think that you won't want to use anybody else, but The Fool has a great sense of speed, and at the very end of the DLC, you'll have the opportunity to unlock boss-level characters, including evolved Sargon and Baal'Thamut, which will allow you to tear through levels from the first minute.

Weapon design is where Legacy of the Bloodmoon excels. Blacken Firmament, the dimensional‑tear weapon that erases enemies and leaves damaging rifts behind, is one of my favourite additions, but the trio of Firefall, Fire Wall and Fire Ball is hard to beat. Several of the new melee-focused weapons also encourage more movement‑focused play, which helps break up the usual stationary late‑game strategy and makes each run feel more dynamic.

As Legacy of the Bloodmoon is its own standalone adventure, you aren't bogged down with the full roster of characters and weapons that you'll find in other Vampire Survivors adventures. As a result, progression feels smoother, a little more guided, and most importantly, the overall experience feels a bit more curated. Legacy of the Bloodmoon is a very tight package in all, and it is well worth your time if you've played Vampire Survivors before.

KitGuru Says: Legacy of the Bloodmoon is my favourite Vampire Survivors DLC to date. Have you been keeping up with Vampire Survivors over the last few years? Will you be picking up the new DLC?

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