Attacks nearby enemies automatically. The defining mechanic: Speed does not increase attack rate — instead, Speed directly converts to damage. Higher Speed means each hit deals more damage, not more hits per second. This inverted stat relationship turns every Speed-boosting passive and arcana into a damage investment rather than an attack speed modifier.

Unlocked by killing 1,000 enemies with Shanoa (Castlevania DLC). Shanoa is the protagonist of Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia, and Confodere (Latin for "to pierce") is her signature magical attack rendered as a Vampire Survivors weapon.

Max Confodere (Lv 8), carry the required evolution item, and open an elite-drop chest after 10:00 to evolve. Evolution material and post-evolution weapon name are currently unconfirmed from available data.

• Speed converts to damage — every Speed-boosting passive directly increases per-hit output
• Bracer becomes a damage item for this weapon, enabling more flexible build construction
• Nearby auto-attack provides continuous damage without aim or directional management
• Speed-focused arcanas create a high-damage build path not available to standard weapons

• Requires Castlevania DLC
• 1,000 kill unlock with Shanoa is a meaningful time investment
• Short melee range — limited coverage against distant enemies
• Evolution destination currently unknown

• Shanoa: the unlock character and the intended Castlevania DLC pairing
• Characters with movement speed bonuses: Speed bonus directly converts to increased damage per hit
• Imelda: +10% Growth for faster Lv8

• Bracer: Speed bonus converts directly to damage — this passive pulls double duty for Confodere (top priority)
• Spinach: +10% Might raises the base damage on top of the Speed conversion
• Hollow Heart: max HP boost for survivability in the close-range playstyle
• Crown: Armor boost reduces incoming damage while operating at melee range

• IV Soul Eater: Speed bonus converts to damage through Confodere's mechanic while also improving movement
• IX Divine Bloodline: crit compounding on the continuous melee hits improves DPS

• Early (0–10 min): Level Confodere and grab Bracer immediately — it provides both movement utility and a direct damage boost through the Speed conversion. Run into enemy clusters and let the auto-attack handle damage continuously.
• Mid (10–20 min): Secure the evolution item and push to Lv8. Stack Speed-boosting passives to amplify damage through the conversion mechanic. Add Hollow Heart and Crown to sustain the melee-range approach.
• Late (20+ min): Accumulated Speed conversion delivers high per-hit damage at close range. Stay within enemy clusters for continuous auto-attack DPS.

Q: How do I unlock Confodere?
A: Kill 1,000 enemies with Shanoa. Shanoa is a Castlevania DLC character, so the relevant DLC is required.

Q: What does Speed do for this weapon?
A: Speed increases per-hit damage rather than attack speed. Stacking Speed passives (Bracer, speed arcanas) directly raises the damage of each individual hit rather than increasing how many times the weapon fires per second.

Q: How do I handle being surrounded at melee range?
A: Hollow Heart for more max HP and Crown for Armor reduce incoming damage while fighting in close quarters. Confodere's auto-attack continuously damages all nearby enemies, so staying in a dense cluster actively clears it rather than being purely dangerous.