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Virtual Realm Guide

Master the Virtual Realm roguelike mode. Best units, card strategies, and reward optimization.

7 min readUpdated: Dec 2025

What is Virtual Realm?

Virtual Realm is UTD's roguelike game mode. Every few waves, you choose a card that modifies your run. The mode drops unique gear (Hat, Top, Bottom pieces) that can't be obtained elsewhere.

Roguelike
Choose cards to modify your run
Unique Rewards
Exclusive gear drops
Difficult
Hard mode is very challenging

Rewards

Normal Mode

  • • Top gear pieces (shirts)
  • • Lower quality but easier to farm
  • • Good for starting out

Hard Mode

  • • Mythic quality gear
  • • Hat, Top, Bottom pieces
  • 1000 Gems + tokens

Card Tier List

S+

Fortune (The Lovers)

Double Unit Placements

Allows you to place 2 of ANY unit, including unique units. This means 2 Speed Carts = doubled economy. ALWAYS pick this.

MUST PICK
S

The Lovers

+1 Placement Limit for all units

Increases placement limit by 1. Stack multiple for even more units. Essential for solving the economy problem.

High Priority
A

Damage Cap Increase

+30% Damage Cap

Increases maximum damage you can deal. Good for scaling into later waves.

Good Choice
B

Stat Boost Cards

Various stat bonuses

Attack speed, damage, range bonuses. Pick these if no better options.

Filler

Recommended Units

KyitoESSENTIALMain DPS

Kyito with Duelist trait is the BEST unit for Virtual Realm. His crit-based kit synergizes perfectly with VR modifiers.

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Speed CartESSENTIALEconomy

With Fortune card, you can place 2 Speed Carts. This fixes the economy problem in VR.

🎤
Virtual IdolHIGHBuffer

Buffs are still crucial. Make sure Kyito is in range.

⚔️
KenpachiHIGHSub-DPS/Debuff

Vulnerability debuff helps Kyito deal more damage.

♠️
AceMEDIUMAoE Cleanup

Good for wave clear while Kyito focuses bosses.

Step-by-Step Strategy

1

Card Selection Priority

Always look for Fortune (Double Placement) or The Lovers (+1 Placement). These cards solve the economy issue and are game-changing.

2

Reset for Good Cards

If your starting cards are bad, consider resetting the run. Getting Fortune early makes the entire run much easier.

3

Stack Similar Cards

If you pick The Lovers, try to keep picking similar cards. Consistency in your build is important.

4

Economy First

Place Speed Cart(s) immediately. With Fortune, you should have 2 Speed Carts generating double income.

5

Kyito is King

Kyito with Duelist trait should be your main carry. Position him where he can hit the most enemies.

Hard Mode Tips

Hard Mode Warnings

  • Hard mode is EXTREMELY difficult without Fortune card
  • Economy is the #1 problem - you need 2 Speed Carts minimum
  • Kyito with Duelist trait is almost mandatory
  • Don't be afraid to reset for better starting cards

Keys to Success

  • Get Fortune or The Lovers card early
  • Kyito + Duelist trait is the optimal carry
  • Double Speed Cart fixes economy issues
  • Virtual Idol buff coverage is crucial
  • Consistency in card selection matters

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