VV: ULTIMATUM Spirit Charms tier list
VV: ULTIMATUM Spirit Charms are equippable passives that define your build — but every charm costs "notches", and stacking too many cuts your max HP. This Spirit Charms guide gives the full Tier 1–4 list with effects and drop locations, plus exactly how the notch system works.
How the Spirit Charm notch system works
You have 3 charm slots. Each charm costs notches equal to its tier (Tier 1 = 1 notch … Tier 4 = 4 notches). Up to 3 total notches is free; every notch beyond 3 cuts your max HP:
| Total notches | Max HP penalty |
|---|---|
| 1–3 | No penalty |
| 4 | -6% Max HP |
| 5 | -12% Max HP |
| 6 | -18% Max HP |
| Up to 10 (via merging) | -42% Max HP |
- Merging: two charms merged in the secret Hueco Mundo lab (needs an Energy Cell) combine their effects and tiers into one slot.
- Removing: only at the Valley of Screams, reached via random purple portals on the map.
Tier 4 Spirit Charms (best, 4 notches)
| Charm | Effect | Drops |
|---|---|---|
| A Song of Fire and Thunder | Above 1.25x AP melee gains flame (+dmg); below 25% HP can inflict Scorch. Above 1.2x AP Kido gains thunder (+stun); below 25% HP can inflict Electroshock | Hueco Mundo |
| Shonen Syndrome | Yell a move's name to upgrade it 2 levels (not past Lv 6); 25s CD | Valley of Screams |
Tier 3 Spirit Charms (3 notches)
| Charm | Effect | Drops |
|---|---|---|
| Raid Boss | Each nearby enemy = +5% def & +3% dmg (max x3.5); -10% dmg with allies near | — |
| Heavenly Restriction | +35% physical dmg, +15% move speed, +25% Kido Def — but cannot use abilities | Hueco Mundo |
| Adrenaline Junkie | +1% output per hit landed (max 110%); -1% per hit taken | Soul Society Outskirts |
| Blademaster | Bladed basics apply Deep Gash (3 stacks = 110% burst); basics deal 90% less direct | — |
| Await The Opening | Parries break posture; parries worth 50% posture damage | — |
| Blazing Spirit | Parrying melee ignites blade (+10% dmg); non-ignited basics -2% | — |
| Curtain Call | Basics gain lifesteal at 100% Reiatsu; no passive Reiatsu regen | Arctic Plains |
| Struggler's Spirit | 3 basics below 25% HP boost strength; -20% dmg taken below 25% HP | Hueco Mundo |
| You're In My Range | +35% def vs gap-close; empowered basic after gap-close; +15% dmg from range | Hueco Mundo |
| Undying Soul | Second wind on defeat (death certain at 0 HP after) | — |
Tier 2 Spirit Charms (2 notches)
| Charm | Effect | Level req |
|---|---|---|
| Perfect Flash | First melee/crit out of combat = 2.5x dmg (60s CD) | 10 |
| Frostwalker | High-dmg Kido imbues frost; next basic freezes (25s CD) | 10 |
| Ranged Warrior | +6% Kido/ranged dmg; +3% damage vulnerability | 10 |
| Close & Personal | +5% Weapon/Hakuda dmg; +2% damage vulnerability | 10 |
| Golem | Take 25+ dmg in 2.5s → 75% damage resist 15s | 10 |
| Surgeon's Spirit | +30% heals received; no HP packs from knocking players | 10 |
| Silent Shadows | -60% visible aura | 10 |
| Swarm | Landing a crit spawns a friendly Dragonfly Hollow | 10 |
| Wraith's Spirit | Hit by 3 attacks quickly → brief invincibility; +5% melee taken | 30 |
Tier 1 Spirit Charms (1 notch)
| Charm | Effect | Level req |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Blows | +7.5% crit attack damage | — |
| Domination | +0.15x Max AP | — |
| Flashmaster | +7.5 Shunpo Stamina | — |
| Giant Fighter | +10% dmg to bosses; -2.5% to non-boss NPCs | — |
| At The Ready | +25% ability haste when invaded | — |
| Fortified Fighter | +15% defense when posture broken | — |
| Resourceful Spirit | Aerial launcher counts as a crit | — |
| Trouble in Paradise | +10% damage in Hueco Mundo | — |
Charm data: community wikis & Pro Game Guides, June 2026. This is a partial list of the most notable charms; effects and tiers may shift as the game updates. "A Song of Fire and Thunder" is the standout Tier 4 pick.
VV: ULTIMATUM VV: ULTIMATUM Spirit Charms Tier List & Notch System — FAQ
What are the best Spirit Charms in VV: ULTIMATUM?
A Song of Fire and Thunder is the standout Tier 4 charm. Strong Tier 3 picks include Raid Boss, Heavenly Restriction and Adrenaline Junkie.
How does the Spirit Charm notch system work?
Charms cost notches equal to their tier. Up to 3 notches is free; every notch beyond 3 reduces your max HP, up to -42% at 10 notches.
How do you remove a Spirit Charm in VV: ULTIMATUM?
Charms can only be removed at the Valley of Screams, which you reach through random purple portals that spawn around the map.