VV Ultimatum Tier List
Compare VV Ultimatum races, traits, weapons, stats, and build choices by usefulness, cost, and reliability.
Rankings
Quincy ranks high because spirit weapon play gives strong ranged pressure, clean farming comfort, and flexible Schrift-based scaling.
Obtain: Choose the Quincy race path and progress through Quincy-specific unlocks.
Pros: Strong ranged pressure, Good farming comfort
Cons: Needs spacing discipline, Can struggle if rushed
Iron Skin is one of the safest Hollow traits because posture regeneration and melee defense improve many hard fights.
Obtain: Earn as a Hollow trait before finalizing Arrancar progression.
Pros: Great survivability, Broad fight value
Cons: No direct burst, Less flashy than damage traits
Wings is ranked high because movement speed and Shunpo improvements help both farming routes and PvP spacing.
Obtain: Earn as a Hollow trait before finalizing Arrancar progression.
Pros: Excellent mobility, No major downside
Cons: Does not add damage, Requires movement skill
Deadly Claws gives strong melee pressure by improving Hakuda damage and making blunt base attacks sharper.
Obtain: Earn as a Hollow trait before finalizing Arrancar progression.
Pros: Strong melee value, Improves pressure
Cons: Melee risk remains, Less useful for ranged builds
Tailbone offers a large Cero damage increase, making it valuable for builds that can handle its thinner beam tradeoff.
Obtain: Earn as a Hollow trait before finalizing Arrancar progression.
Pros: High Cero damage, Strong burst value
Cons: Thinner Cero, Needs better aim
Hakuda is a top offensive direction for players who enjoy close-range pressure, fast punishes, and melee-focused setups.
Obtain: Invest through stat and skill choices while building a melee-focused character.
Pros: High pressure, Pairs with melee traits
Cons: Risky positioning, Needs timing
Speed improves farming comfort, chase potential, spacing, and recovery, making it useful across many builds.
Obtain: Invest through stats, traits, and gear that improve movement or Shunpo value.
Pros: Broad utility, Helps routes and PvP
Cons: Low direct damage, Can be overbuilt
Arrancar is powerful when prepared because permanent Hollow traits can define a build, but bad trait planning is costly.
Obtain: Progress through the Hollow evolution path and lock in traits before becoming Arrancar.
Pros: Strong trait identity, High ceiling
Cons: Preparation matters, Mistakes can be expensive
Dense Muscles gives mixed melee value and longer Resurreccion duration, making it a solid choice for sustained pressure.
Obtain: Earn as a Hollow trait before finalizing Arrancar progression.
Pros: No downside, Longer Resurreccion
Cons: Modest damage gain, Build-specific
Strength is valuable for direct melee improvement, but it depends on whether your weapon, trait, and skill plan supports it.
Obtain: Invest through stat allocation and build choices that support close-range attacks.
Pros: Clear damage value, Good melee scaling
Cons: Needs close range, Less flexible
Shinigami remains dependable for blade progression, but its value depends heavily on weapon comfort and unlock timing.
Obtain: Choose the Shinigami race path and progress through Zanpakuto, Shikai, and Bankai goals.
Pros: Clear sword identity, Strong fantasy path
Cons: Needs unlock progress, Can feel linear early
Horns changes Cero shape rather than adding broad stats, so it is harder to justify over stronger trait options.
Obtain: Earn as a Hollow trait before finalizing Arrancar progression.
Pros: Wider Cero, Can surprise targets
Cons: Limited general value, Competes with stronger traits