Vampire Survivors: How to Unlock The Lycaeum
How to unlock The Lycaeum
The Lycaeum unlocks after you collect 50 Vacuum pickups in total. They do not have to be collected in one run. If you had already met the requirement before the update, finish any run and reach the results screen to refresh the unlock.
This guide is for players who cannot find The Lycaeum in the stage list or want a clear first-run route through its permanent unlocks.
Quick unlock route
Step | Objective | Unlock or result |
|---|---|---|
1 | Collect 50 Vacuum pickups across any number of runs | The Lycaeum |
2 | If the total was already reached, finish any run and open the results screen | Refreshes the stage unlock check |
3 | Pick up Penshin Fatcha in The Lycaeum and evolve it | Progresses the weapon's normal unlock |
4 | Survive for 20 minutes | Para Kooleo |
5 | Buy the Green Eyes' Vizard from the merchant at the top of the stage | Opens the Bat Dragon route |
Vacuum pickups are not Attractorb
The requirement counts the Vacuum pickup that pulls experience gems toward you. It does not count the Attractorb passive item.
The 50 Vacuums are cumulative, so normal play across multiple runs can complete the requirement. If the stage still does not appear after the counter is met, enter any stage, quit or finish the run, and continue through the results screen before checking the stage list again.
What to do on the first run
Start by collecting Penshin Fatcha and work toward its evolution. The normal weapon unlock includes picking it up in The Lycaeum and evolving it; after the run, check the Unlocks screen for completion.
Survive until minute 20 to unlock Para Kooleo. If the run is stable enough for exploration, travel to the top of the stage and buy the Green Eyes' Vizard from the merchant. The relic opens a route to fight Bat Dragon in Mad Forest and in a place not shown on the map.
You do not need to finish every objective in one attempt. Prioritize the weapon evolution and 20-minute survival first, then return for the merchant if necessary.
If The Lycaeum does not appear
- Confirm that the game is updated to a version containing The Lycaeum.
- Check that the Unlocks screen shows the 50-Vacuum objective.
- Enter any stage and end the run.
- Continue through the results screen, then check the stage list again.
Frequently asked questions
Do all 50 Vacuums have to be collected in one run?
No. The requirement uses your cumulative total across runs.
Is Attractorb counted as a Vacuum?
No. The requirement refers to the Vacuum pickup that collects experience gems from the stage.
What are the main first-run rewards?
The main objectives are evolving Penshin Fatcha, surviving 20 minutes to unlock Para Kooleo, and buying the Green Eyes' Vizard from the top merchant.