What are the factions in VV ULTIMATUM?

VV ULTIMATUM has three playable factions: Shinigami, Quincy and Hollow. Hollow later progresses toward Arrancar.

What is the best VV ULTIMATUM faction for beginners?

Quincy is the easiest beginner route in current launch-week research because its progression is guided and ranged. Shinigami is the safest classic route if you want Zanpakuto and Shikai progression.

Should I pick Hollow first in VV ULTIMATUM?

Hollow is better for experienced players because evolution, trait timing, Mask Pop risk and Arrancar decisions can punish early mistakes.

Can you change faction in VV ULTIMATUM?

A second character slot is reported around Level 100, but this still needs in-game verification. Do not spend rerolls assuming it is guaranteed.

Are Bankai, Vollstandig or Segunda confirmed in VV ULTIMATUM?

Launch-week sources conflict. Treat Bankai, Vollstandig and Segunda as unverified or not fully confirmed until the game UI or official patch notes prove them.

Shinigami, Quincy, Hollow

VV ULTIMATUMFactions Guide

By Gaven · Community-run & independent · Updated June 2026

Pick your first faction by goal, not by hype. Quincy is the easiest guided beginner route, Shinigami is the safest classic Bleach route, and Hollow is the high-risk evolution route for players who already understand combat.

Choose by goal Compare factions Take quiz

First 30 minutes Clan rerolls Spirit Charms Bank Remote

VV ULTIMATUM faction choice thumbnail with Shinigami, Quincy and Hollow

New playerQuincy or Shinigami High riskHollow trait lock Level 25Routes split UnverifiedBankai, slot, Segunda

Pick your faction by player goal

Use this before spending clan rerolls or locking yourself into a route.

Easiest start

I want the clearest beginner route

Pick Quincy. Current research points to a guided Lieutenant mission chain, ranged Spirit Weapon combat and a more linear path toward Schrift.

Best next page: Quincy route Safest classic

I want Zanpakuto and Shikai

Pick Shinigami if you want the most familiar Bleach fantasy and a clear Level 25 meditation route into Shikai progression.

Best next page: Shinigami route Advanced

I want the highest-risk evolution route

Pick Hollow only if you are willing to manage traits, Mask Pop timing, Vasto Lorde choices and Arrancar conversion.

Best next page: Hollow route Still unsure

I do not know my playstyle yet

Use the quiz first, then come back here to check the risks before you spend rerolls or commit to a skill tree.

Best next page: Faction quiz

VV ULTIMATUM faction comparison

The best faction depends on whether you value safety, range, speed, melee pressure or long-term grind.

Faction	Best for	Difficulty	Main route	Watch out for
Quincy	Beginners, ranged players, linear progression	Easy	Level 25 -> Lieutenant missions -> Sanrei Glove -> Sakkaku -> Schrift	Sanrei material farming, unclear Letzt/Vollstandig status
Shinigami	Classic sword route, solo PvE, balanced first slot	Medium	Level 25 -> Spirit Whispers -> Inner World -> Level 35 Shikai fight	Meditation riddles, Shikai boss phases, Bankai uncertainty
Hollow / Arrancar	Experienced players, evolution grind, high ceiling	Hard	Eat Hollows -> Menos -> Adjuchas -> Vasto Lorde -> Arrancar -> Resurreccion	Trait mistakes, Mask Pop timing, Bank Remote restriction report

Progression routes at Level 25

All factions share the tutorial, Gelum and early quest loop. The real split starts when faction systems unlock.

Shinigami

Meditation into Shikai

Reach Level 25, press L to meditate, solve Spirit Whisper prompts, then prepare for the Level 35 fog gate and Shikai boss fight. Known riddle answers include An Echo, A Promise and The Future.

Quincy

Lieutenant missions into Schrift

Reach Level 25, follow the mission menu, report to the Lieutenant, run 1-3 star missions, craft or obtain the Sanrei Glove, then route toward Sakkaku in Arctic Plains.

Hollow

Evolution into Arrancar

Choose a body, consume Hollows, stack traits, push Menos to Adjuchas to Vasto Lorde, then remove the mask only when you understand what traits you want to keep.

Visual decision help

Video Guides

Use video to see faction menus, early routes and combat feel. Use the written tables for exact requirements, uncertainty and reroll warnings.

Watch on YouTube

All factions overview

Watch the route overview, then use the goal picker above before committing rerolls.

First 30-minute route Start before rerolls Clan synergy Do not reroll blind Hollow trait route Hardest early path Charm debuffs Build pressure

Tip: pick the faction first, then reroll clan. A good clan on the wrong route is still an expensive mistake.

Do not brick your first slot

These are the faction-specific mistakes that cost the most time.

Risk	Who it hits	What to do instead	Status
Mass clan rerolls before faction choice	All players	Pick a route first, then check clan synergy.	Decision rule
Spreading skill points across too many trees	All players	Focus one main damage tree plus movement or utility.	Decision rule
Early Hollow mask removal	Hollow	Understand Menoscar, Adjucar and Vastocar trait counts before ripping mask.	Reported route
Ignoring Spirit Charm notches	All players	Check Charm debuffs before stacking too many.	Confirmed system
Assuming second slot is guaranteed	All players	Do not plan around a free second slot unless your current UI explicitly shows the unlock.	Not a route requirement
Relying on a fixed Bank Remote faction rule	Hollow	Read the Bank Remote guide and check the live vendor/UI instead of assuming a pre-Arrancar restriction.	Not confirmed

Faction build synergies

Use these as early direction, not as final meta law. Current balance can shift quickly.

Shinigami

Shihoin, Hakuda, Speed

Great for sword pressure and movement-heavy combat. Pair with Zanpakuto progression and conservative charm choices.

Quincy

Kurosaki, Quincy, Speed

Best if you want ranged pressure, spirit weapon scaling and a cleaner mission chain into Schrift.

Hollow

Cifer, Hollow, Hakuda

Strong for players willing to optimize traits and Arrancar timing. Read the route before locking your evolution.

Route caveats

Use the faction comparison for decisions you can make now; do not build a slot around uncertain future unlocks or fixed vendor restrictions.

Use now

Three faction routes

Choose between Shinigami, Quincy and Hollow, then follow the matching progression page.

Check live UI

Recipe and vendor details

Costs and access rules can move with updates. Check the current recipe or vendor screen before spending around a fixed number.

Future content

Later release forms

Use the Bankai status page and official game channels; do not reroll a faction for an unannounced route.

Factions FAQ

What factions are in VV ULTIMATUM?

The three playable factions are Shinigami, Quincy and Hollow. Hollow later progresses toward Arrancar.

What faction should a beginner pick?

Pick Quincy if you want the easiest guided route and ranged combat. Pick Shinigami if you want a safer classic sword route and Shikai progression. Avoid Hollow as a first slot unless you like punishing evolution systems.

Is Hollow the best endgame faction?

Hollow/Arrancar has a high ceiling and strong build depth, but it is not automatically best for every player. It rewards players who manage traits and route timing carefully.

Should I reroll clan before choosing a faction?

No. Choose the route first, redeem codes, check clan passives, then decide if rerolls are worth spending.

Are Bankai, Vollstandig and Segunda confirmed?

Do not plan a build around later-stage releases until the current game UI or official patch notes show the route. For Shinigami, use the Bankai status page.

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