Strongest Ultimate Abilities In V Rising

Summary

Various spells in V Rising offer different effects, like damage over time and AoE abilities.
Spells like Merciless Charge and Crimson Beam are effective for initiating combat and sustaining battles.
Utilizing spells like Army of the Dead can offer valuable distractions and summon allies in PvE encounters.

The world of Vardoran is a wicked place in Sunlock Studios' blood-sucking MMORPG, V Rising. From the second players awaken from their slumber, they're thrust into the nightmarishly gothic countryside, where everything from the wildlife to the very trees themselves are looking to cut one's vampiric crusade short.

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Upon successfully felling one of the 57 V-Blood-carrying bosses in-game, one of the numerous rewards players receive is a skill point through which they can unlock a spell within the boss' respective school of magic. Defeating one of the more powerful bosses in the game subsequently opens up the option to unlock one of two spell schools' ultimate abilities. From summoning hordes of exploding arachnids to blasting enemies away with a crimson Kamehameha, these are some of the strongest ultimate abilities in V Rising.

10 Chaos Barrage

Hard To Aim And Slow To Hit

Spell Description	Launch 4 Chaos orbs that deal 200% magic damage on direct hit. 100% magic damage to enemies in an area and inflicts Ignite.
Magic School	Chaos
Cast Time	1s
Cooldown	120s

Chaos Barrage is effective against larger, slower enemies in V Rising. However, due to the slow projectile speed and difficulty in aiming, it is less effective in PvP and against the more agile enemies present in the game.

This ability does make up for its shortcomings with its burning-over-time, area-of-denial effects, and knock-back upon hit, but it becomes significantly less useful as the game progresses.

9 Lightning Typhoon

Good Damage But Limited Range

V Rising Lightning Typhoon in Boss Fight

Spell Description	Spin around, gaining a 100% fading haste, and shock nearby enemies, dealing 800% spell damage and inflicting Static over 3.5s. Occasionally release sparks of lightning, dealing 40% spell damage and inflicting Static.
Magic School	Storm
Cast Time	0.5s
Cooldown Time	120s

High sustained damage and a decent area of effect make up for what this spell lacks in general range and versatility. The main strengths of Lightning Typhoon mainly stem from its reliability in PvE encounters against groups of enemies.

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Knowing when to get the timing right on Lightning Typhoon makes all the difference, however - using it after an enemy Vampire has already dashed guarantees the most sustained damage, as they won't be able to dodge out of it as fast.

8 Army Of The Dead

Great Distraction

Spell Description	Inflict Condemn on nearby enemies and summon an army of 5 skeleton warriors and 3 skeleton mages around you. Skeletons last for up to 8 seconds.
Magic School	Unholy
Cast Time	0.7s
Cooldown	120s

Whether it's distracting the enemies to quickly gulp down a Blood-Rose potion or watching from a distance as one's skeletal army chips away at the last small slither of a boss' health, Army of the Dead is an incredibly versatile spell. That said, in PvP against an experienced player, this ultimate ability can fall short.

Still, the Condemn placed on a target upon casting can be incredibly useful. If enemies die while the curse is active, they will be resurrected as skeleton soldiers. Although the spell doesn't cause immediate damage, it's a great way to stay engaged in combat.

7 Volatile Arachnid

Keeps The Enemy On Their Toes

Spell Description	Summon a spider that chases down one's enemy and explodes when nearby, dealing 250% magic damage, inflicting Condemn and spawning 3 spiderlings. Each spiderling explodes, dealing 125% magic damage and inflicting Condemn.
Magic School	Storm
Cast Time	120s
Cooldown	0.7s

Volatile Arachnid offers a great means of overwhelming one's enemies. The exploding spiders are fast-moving and deal substantial damage over time. Though the initial larger spider is slightly easier to dodge, when successfully landed, it excels at weakening the enemy.

A vampire archer on horseback alongside a vampire mage performing magic on a book

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6 Raging Tempest

Solid Area Of Effect And Brief Invulnerability

V Rising Raging Tempest Ultimate Ability

Spell Description	Dash forward and bounce between nearby enemies, striking them for a total of 525% magic damage split across targets within the area over 3s. Additionally strikes all enemies in the area up to 4 times, dealing 40% magic damage and inflicting Static—afterward, dash towards one's aim direction.
Magic School	Storm
Cast Time	0.7s
Cooldown	120s

This powerful AoE knocks back enemies within its range while dealing enormous damage to those who stay within the circle. It is a fantastic answer to larger groups in both PvE and PvP situations.

One drawback is the spell's stationary nature - it's easy for enemy players to dash out of the way quickly and render the ultimate cast obsolete. Regardless, it's still handy for a brief period of invulnerability and those few initial seconds of damage.

5 Spectral Guardian

A Big Illusionary Giant With A Handy Shield

Spell Description	Summon a Spectral Guardian that shields allies in an area for 125% of one's spell power and inflicts Weaken on nearby enemies. The Guardian attacks enemies with a mighty swing, dealing 100% magic damage. The shield is reapplied every 15s, and the guardian lasts for 7s.
Magic School	Illusion
Cast Time	0.3s
Cooldown	120s

Spectral Guardian is a mainly defense-focused ultimate. Though the guardian deals adequate damage, the strength comes from the shield it applies to the player and their allies.

It's incredibly useful when adequately deployed in PvE, allowing players to get up close and personal with whomever they're fighting. It can fall short, however, due to its limited range and the lack of burst damage stemming from the guardian itself. The main strengths come from the initial guardian swing attack and the player's ability to deal damage to their enemy while shielded.

4 Crimson Beam

Offers A Great Mix Of Damage And Healing

Spell Description	Channel a beam of energy that deals 250% magic damage and inflict Leech to enemies hit while healing allies for 200% of the user's spell for up to 3s. Each target hit heals self for 75% of one's spell power.
Magic School	Blood
Cast Time	04.s
Cooldown	120s

Channeling a sustained beam that combines damage and healing, the Crimson Beam's only real downside seems to be its immobilization of the player.

Its potential to heal not only oneself but also allies makes it fantastic for tougher PvE boss fights. Due to its sustained nature, there's a far greater guarantee that it will successfully hit something. Though the player can't move when casting, it can be canceled at any time, meaning that the player can back out if things start to look shaky.

3 Merciless Charge

Get The Drop On Vardoran

Spell Description	Charge forward and grab an enemy, dealing 125% magic damage, and push them in front. Deals 125% magic area damage, inflicts ignite and inflicts a stun lasting 2.5s when reaching maximum range or when colliding with another enemy or object.
Magic School	Chaos
Cast Time	0.7s
Cooldown	120s

Ideal for starting a battle, Merciless Charge is effective for dealing a significant amount of damage when initiating an unpredictable attack, whether it's getting the drop on that pesky boss or starting a lovely PvP exchange.

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That said, this spell can be tricky to aim in the heat of battle and is a fairly visually telegraphed attack. Still, it's very effective at dealing a hearty amount of damage while stunning an enemy in front of the player, opening them up to all sorts of attacks. It's a powerful spell, but it's heavily contextual.

2 Arctic Leap

Freeze Enemies And Deal Big Damage

Spell Description	Leap into the air and strike down at the target's location, dealing 200% magic damage. A nova of frost erupts from the impact location, freezing any enemy hit for up to 6s. Enemy vampires are frozen for 2s.
Magic School	Frost
Cast Time	0.0s
Cooldown	120s

Arctic Leap is a fantastic AoE ability, and its immediate cast time makes it great for use in a "combo attack" against enemy players. However, its longer animation time can give away the spell's approach against more fast-paced foes.

That said, its high initial damage and the spell's capacity to freeze enemies in their tracks make Arctic Leap a dangerously versatile ultimate ability for any encounter in V Rising.

1 Heart Strike

A Powerful Attack And Healing Method

Spell Description	Dash forward and strike enemies in a line. Deals 150% magic damage and heals self for 150% of your spell power over 3.5s. A nova of blood erupts when the effects ends, dealing 150% magic damage and inflicting Leech to the victim and nearby enemies.
Magic School	Blood
Cast Time	0.7s
Cooldown	120s

Heart Strike is ideal for battles against groups of enemies and bosses that summon a hearty number of minions. The positioning of the attack can be a little tricky, as it can be easy to miss; however, after players have gotten to grips with the attack hitbox, it's excellent for burst damage.

It can swiftly shift the balance in a battle, in addition to the significant health regeneration it provides. Great for both PvP and PvE exchanges, this spell, though slightly finicky, is a great addition to any vampire's spellbook.

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