VV Ultimatum Best Hollow Traits
Iron Skin and Wings are the two traits that fit almost every Hollow build. The rest depend on what you plan to do: Deadly Claws for melee, Tailbone for Cero, Innocuous Presence for PvP stealth. Because your four traits lock permanently when you rip the mask, this guide ranks them by role so you choose right the first time.
Hollow traits tier list
| Tier | Trait | Effect | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | Iron Skin | Defense and posture value | Every build — universal pick |
| S | Wings | Mobility (Shunpo/Sonido boost) | Every build — universal pick |
| S | Deadly Claws | Melee damage boost | Hakuda melee builds (Fury Resurreccion) |
| S | Tailbone | Cero damage boost | Kido/Cero builds (Los Lobos Resurreccion) |
| S | Innocuous Presence | Stealth / reduced detection | PvP ganking and ambush play |
| A | Dense Muscles | Added melee scaling | Strength + Hakuda hybrid builds |
| A | Back Scales | Added defense | Tanky Cero or survival builds |
Recommended four-trait loadouts
Pick the loadout that matches your endgame plan. Iron Skin and Wings appear in nearly every recommended set because defense and mobility help regardless of build.
| Build goal | Trait 1 | Trait 2 | Trait 3 | Trait 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-round (safe default) | Iron Skin | Wings | Deadly Claws | Innocuous Presence |
| Hakuda melee (Fury) | Iron Skin | Wings | Deadly Claws | Dense Muscles |
| Cero / Kido (Los Lobos) | Iron Skin | Wings | Tailbone | Back Scales |
| PvP stealth | Iron Skin | Wings | Innocuous Presence | Deadly Claws |
The permanent lock — read this first
No reroll: When you rip your mask to become an Arrancar, your four selected traits lock forever. There is no in-game way to change them afterward. Decide all four before you commit.
The most common mistake is ripping the mask early without a plan, then regretting the trait spread. Before you become an Arrancar:
- Decide which Resurreccion you want to use — this determines two of your four traits (Deadly Claws for Fury, Tailbone for Los Lobos).
- Lock Iron Skin and Wings as your safe universal pair unless you have a specific reason not to.
- Confirm your fourth trait matches your content focus: Innocuous Presence for PvP, Dense Muscles or Back Scales for PvE survivability.
Best Hollow traits FAQ
What are the best Hollow traits in VV Ultimatum?
Iron Skin and Wings are the two safest universal picks. Iron Skin gives defense and posture value; Wings gives mobility. Deadly Claws is best for Hakuda melee, Tailbone for Cero builds, and Innocuous Presence for PvP stealth.
Do Hollow traits lock permanently?
Yes. Your four final traits lock permanently when you rip your mask to become an Arrancar. There is no reroll, so choose all four before you commit.
How many Hollow traits can you have?
You lock in four final traits when you rip the mask. Plan all four around your intended Resurreccion and build before that point.
What traits are best for a Cero build?
Tailbone for the Cero damage boost, paired with Iron Skin and Wings for survivability and mobility. Back Scales is a useful fourth for added defense.
What traits are best for PvP?
Innocuous Presence for the stealth/ambush advantage, plus Iron Skin, Wings and Deadly Claws for a complete aggressive PvP loadout.
Related guides
Hollow overview — Hollow progression — Resurreccion tier list — How to get Resurreccion — Hakuda skill tree