VV Ultimatum

Tier List

VV Ultimatum Tier List

Compare VV Ultimatum races, traits, weapons, stats, and build choices by usefulness, cost, and reliability.

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Rankings

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12 ranked 4 types 7 S tier
S 7 ranked
Quincy artwork
race S

Quincy

Quincy ranks high because spirit weapon play gives strong ranged pressure, clean farming comfort, and flexible Schrift-based scaling.

Player decision Use Quincy if you like ranged control, careful spacing, and a progression route built around spirit weapons.

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

trait S

Iron Skin

Iron Skin is one of the safest Hollow traits because posture regeneration and melee defense improve many hard fights.

Player decision Use Iron Skin when deaths, posture breaks, or long boss fights are stopping your progress.

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

trait S

Wings

Wings is ranked high because movement speed and Shunpo improvements help both farming routes and PvP spacing.

Player decision Use Wings if you value safer routes, quick repositioning, and cleaner disengages.

Obtain: Earn as a Hollow trait before finalizing Arrancar progression.

Pros: Excellent mobility, No major downside

Cons: Does not add damage, Requires movement skill

trait S

Deadly Claws

Deadly Claws gives strong melee pressure by improving Hakuda damage and making blunt base attacks sharper.

Player decision Use Deadly Claws for close-range Hollow or Arrancar builds that commit to melee pressure.

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

trait S

Tailbone

Tailbone offers a large Cero damage increase, making it valuable for builds that can handle its thinner beam tradeoff.

Player decision Use Tailbone when your build relies on accurate Cero damage and ranged burst windows.

Obtain: Earn as a Hollow trait before finalizing Arrancar progression.

Pros: High Cero damage, Strong burst value

Cons: Thinner Cero, Needs better aim

stat S

Hakuda

Hakuda is a top offensive direction for players who enjoy close-range pressure, fast punishes, and melee-focused setups.

Player decision Use Hakuda when you can consistently dodge, punish, and disengage at close range.

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

stat S

Speed

Speed improves farming comfort, chase potential, spacing, and recovery, making it useful across many builds.

Player decision Use Speed to make routes safer, create better openings, and avoid unnecessary trades.

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

A 3 ranked
race-form A

Arrancar

Arrancar is powerful when prepared because permanent Hollow traits can define a build, but bad trait planning is costly.

Player decision Use Arrancar after you understand the traits you want and how they support your build.

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

trait A

Dense Muscles

Dense Muscles gives mixed melee value and longer Resurreccion duration, making it a solid choice for sustained pressure.

Player decision Use Dense Muscles for sustained melee builds that want a safe, low-risk trait.

Obtain: Earn as a Hollow trait before finalizing Arrancar progression.

Pros: No downside, Longer Resurreccion

Cons: Modest damage gain, Build-specific

stat A

Strength

Strength is valuable for direct melee improvement, but it depends on whether your weapon, trait, and skill plan supports it.

Player decision Use Strength when your combat plan is built around consistent melee punishes.

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

B 1 ranked
Shinigami artwork
race B

Shinigami

Shinigami remains dependable for blade progression, but its value depends heavily on weapon comfort and unlock timing.

Player decision Use Shinigami if you prefer blade-focused progression and do not mind unlock gates.

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

C 1 ranked
trait C

Horns

Horns changes Cero shape rather than adding broad stats, so it is harder to justify over stronger trait options.

Player decision Use Horns only if your build specifically benefits from wider Cero coverage.

Obtain: Earn as a Hollow trait before finalizing Arrancar progression.

Pros: Wider Cero, Can surprise targets

Cons: Limited general value, Competes with stronger traits