Wine Glass
Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| English Name | Wine Glass |
| Chinese Name | 酒杯 |
| How to Unlock | Level Wine Glass up to level 8 in a run |
| Evolution Material | Tiragisù |
| Pickup Priority | B |
Effect and Behavior
Wine Glass throws an exploding projectile that detonates on contact with enemies or at the end of its flight. Fitting the gothic vampire aesthetic of Vampire Survivors, the weapon hurls a blood-red liquid projectile that explodes in an area of effect. The explosion deals damage to all enemies within the blast radius simultaneously, making it effective against clustered groups.
Projectiles travel along a set arc and detonate either on enemy contact or at flight range limit. Area expands the explosion radius, Might increases explosion damage, Cooldown reduction raises throw frequency, and Amount increases simultaneous projectile count. Tiragisù, the evolution material, adds one revival — granting a one-time comeback from lethal damage while also preparing the evolution path.
Evolution Path
Hold Tiragisù, max Wine Glass, then open a chest after 10:00 to evolve.
| Condition | Detail |
|---|---|
| Required Passive | Tiragisù |
| Timing | Open a chest after 10:00 |
| Tiragisù Effect | Grants revival from one lethal hit |
Strengths
Area-of-effect explosions efficiently damage multiple enemies per throw — efficiency scales with enemy density. Area investment dramatically expands the blast radius and is the primary upgrade path. Tiragisù functions both as a death insurance passive and as the evolution material simultaneously, providing meaningful survivability even before evolution triggers. The level 8 unlock is achievable in any run where Wine Glass appears in the level-up selection.
Weaknesses
Unlock depends on Wine Glass appearing in the random level-up pool during a run, which cannot be planned precisely. Direct projectile path requires predicting enemy positions or aiming at dense clusters. Single-target boss damage is inefficient — area explosions have lower peak single-target output than focused weapons.
Recommended Characters
| Character | Reason |
|---|---|
| High Area starting bonus characters | Wide explosion radius from the earliest levels |
| High Might characters | Each explosion hits harder |
| Low-survivability characters | Tiragisù revival is most valuable as a safety net |
Recommended Passives
| Passive | Reason |
|---|---|
| Tiragisù | Evolution material and one revival |
| Candelabrador | Area increase expands explosion radius |
| Hollow Heart | Might increase amplifies explosion damage |
| Pummarola | HP regen sustains play after a revival |
Good Arcana Pairings
| Arcana | Effect |
|---|---|
| XIII - Rota Fortunae | Further multiplies explosion damage |
| VIII - In Nomine Corporis | Bonus effects on all hits within each explosion |
Gameplay Tips
Wine Glass rewards aiming at dense enemy formations — every explosion that catches multiple enemies multiplies the effective damage per throw. Focus Candelabrador as the top priority to expand the blast footprint. Tiragisù is best acquired early: it immediately provides a death safety net while progressing the evolution chain. In the late game, stacking both Might and Area simultaneously maximizes both explosion damage and blast coverage, creating explosions that both hit hard and reach far.
FAQ
Q. How do I unlock Wine Glass by reaching level 8? A. In any run where Wine Glass appears in the level-up selection, continue choosing it each time it shows up until it reaches level 8 — the maximum weapon level. Once achieved, it unlocks for future runs.
Q. Does Tiragisù's revival trigger multiple times? A. Each copy of Tiragisù grants one revival. Picking up multiple copies extends revival count. One copy is enough for evolution; additional copies are a bonus if resources allow.
Q. Does the direct hit or the explosion matter more? A. The explosion is the primary source of damage. Direct hits contribute, but the area blast against multiple enemies simultaneously is where Wine Glass achieves its highest efficiency.