The Emergency Meeting DLC for Vampire Survivors brings a thrilling Among Us crossover, introducing nine unique characters to the roster. Set in the chilling Polus Replica stage, these unlocks blend exploration, weapon evolutions, and survival challenges. This guide provides original strategies, detailed walkthroughs, and pro tips to help you claim them all efficiently.
Getting Started: Essentials for DLC Success
Before diving into unlocks, prepare your loadout. The Polus Replica map is vast with icy terrain, hidden rooms, and question mark icons revealing coffins and pickups. Grab the Detailed Map early from a stage icon to navigate corners and avoid getting stuck. Prioritize gold farming via Hyper Mode or repeated runs to afford purchases post-unlock. Each character costs gold, but their passives—like stat boosts or extra passives—make them worth it.
- Key Stage Features: Medical bay for scans, vents for shapeshifting, debris fields, and a central coffin.
- Recommended Build: Start with adaptable weapons like Report! or Lucky Swipe for early synergy.
- Pro Tip: Use Mad Groove Arcana if available to pull items closer, speeding up pickups.
Basic Character Unlocks: Coffins and Simple Tasks
Three core characters unlock via straightforward exploration, ideal for beginners.
Crewmate Dino and the Report! Weapon
Crewmate Dino is your entry point. Head to Polus Replica and scan for the central coffin marked by a question mark. No guardians block it—simply interact to release Dino, who gains bonuses whenever any weapon hits max level. Pair with multi-stage evolutions like Bracelet for repeated boosts. This also unlocks Report!, Dino’s starting weapon, perfect for crowd control.
Horse: The Speedy Mount
Locate the Horse in a side building on the map’s edge. Enter the structure near green markers, grab nearby pickups, and interact. Horse offers blistering speed, transforming gameplay into a high-mobility frenzy. Use it for kiting enemies while collecting experience gems.
Impostor Rina and Sharp Tongue Evolution
Impostor Rina requires evolving Sharp Tongue. Pick up Sharp Tongue from stage spawns, level it alongside a passive, then survive or meet level thresholds. Rina’s kit excels in deception-themed runs, with saboteur passives disrupting foes.
Advanced Unlocks: Weapons and Evolutions
These demand precise leveling and evolutions, often in one run for efficiency.
Ghost Lino and Lifesign Scan Mastery
In Polus Replica’s medical room (right side), collect Lifesign Scan. Level it to 7 for permanent unlock, then push it to 8 while maxing Mini Ghost for Paranormal Scan evolution—unlocking Ghost Lino. Lino’s ethereal passives ignore obstacles, ideal for tight spaces.
| Step | Action | Level Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enter medical room | Pickup Lifesign Scan |
| 2 | Level Lifesign Scan | 7 (unlock), 8 (evolve) |
| 3 | Max Mini Ghost | Full evolution |
Engineer Gino via Lucky Swipe
Engineer Gino unlocks by evolving Lucky Swipe, grabbed from stage pickups. Level it with compatible passives in engineering areas. Gino selects extra passives at key levels (2, 12, 22), stacking defenses effortlessly.
Scientist Mina and Science Rocks
Scientist Mina ties to Science Rocks passive. Collect in lab-like zones, evolve through survival. Mina’s analytical boosts enhance weapon power, synergizing with scan evolutions.
Tricky Transformations: Shapeshifters and Guardians
Shapeshifter Nino and Vent Challenges
Shapeshifter Nino demands surviving 15 minutes in vents. Enter vent systems on the map, endure enemy waves. Unlocks Just Vent for all, a universal mobility tool. Nino’s form-shifting passives adapt to threats dynamically.
Guardian Pina: Debris and Asteroids
Guardian Pina requires clearing debris and asteroids. Use area weapons to destroy map obstacles, then survive. Pina’s protective aura shields against hordes, with Clear Debris/Asteroids as bonuses.
Ultimate Power: Megalo Impostor Rina
The pinnacle, Megalo Impostor Rina evolves from Impostor Rina’s Silver Tongue. Max Rina’s weapon post-Impostor unlock, survive elite waves. Her mega form delivers catastrophic damage, dominating endgame.
- Build Path: Impostor Rina → Sharp Tongue → Silver Tongue evolution.
- Survival Tip: Stack curse for denser spawns, farm levels faster.
Character Comparison Table
| Character | Starting Weapon | Key Passive | Unlock Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewmate Dino | Report! | Weapon max bonuses | Central coffin |
| Ghost Lino | Lifesign Scan | Phasing mobility | Paranormal evolution |
| Horse | None | Super speed | Edge building |
| Impostor Rina | Sharp Tongue | Sabotage | Basic evolution |
| Engineer Gino | Lucky Swipe | Extra passives | Lucky evolution |
| Scientist Mina | Science Rocks | Power amps | Lab survival |
| Shapeshifter Nino | Just Vent | Adaptation | 15-min vent run |
| Guardian Pina | Clear Debris | Shielding | Object clears |
| Megalo Impostor Rina | Silver Tongue | Mega damage | Advanced evolution |
Optimization Strategies for Efficient Runs
Combine unlocks: Start with Dino’s coffin, detour to medical for Lino, then vents for Nino. Use Party Hats or other cosmetics as bonuses. For gold, repeat Hyper Polus with Horse for quick clears. Avoid over-cursing early; build gradually.
Arcana like Mad Groove pulls items, while Forbidden Scrolls boost XP. Test builds in short runs before committing to 15+ minute survivals.
Common Pitfalls and Fixes
- Stuck in Corners: Detailed Map prevents this; dash out if needed.
- Evolution Fails: Ensure exact levels—pause and check inventory.
- Low Gold: Farm 1B gold runs with infinite revives.
- Guardian Waves: Rare, but stack armor early.
FAQs
How long to unlock all characters?
2-4 hours with optimal runs; longer if farming gold.
Do I need base game characters?
No, DLC is self-contained, but base unlocks help builds.
What’s the best starter for Polus?
Crewmate Dino for newbie-friendly bonuses.
Are there cheat codes?
Secrets menu codes exist for testing, but legit unlocks recommended.
Post-DLC synergies?
Mix with Operation Guns DLC for Among Us mega-builds.
Mastering the DLC: Beyond Unlocks
Once unlocked, experiment: Dino + multi-evolve weapons for god-runs; Horse for speed-farm; Megalo Rina for boss melts. Leaderboards await top scores. Community challenges like no-hit Polus add replayability. The Emergency Meeting DLC elevates Vampire Survivors with thematic depth, rewarding patience and strategy.
References
- How to Unlock All “Emergency Meeting” DLC Characters the Easy Way (Cheat Codes) — YouTube. 2023.
- How to Unlock All Characters in Vampire Survivors — YouTube (FkKu3Nt0zXA). 2023.
- Vampire Survivors Emergency Meeting – Unlock guide — Pocket Gamer. 2023. https://www.pocketgamer.com/vampire-survivors/emergency-meeting-unlock-guide/
- Vampire Survivors: Emergency Meeting DLC Guide — GameRant. 2023. https://gamerant.com/vampire-survivors-emergency-meeting-dlc-guide-characters-weapons-items-stages-unlocks-evolutions/
- How to Unlock All Characters in Vampire Survivors — Escapist Magazine. 2023. https://www.escapistmagazine.com/how-to-unlock-all-characters-in-vampire-survivors/

