Among the three races currently available in VV: Ultimatum, Quincy is arguably the most beginner-friendly option. While Shinigami and Hollow progression can become complicated because of additional systems, evolution paths, and weapon customization choices, Quincy offers a much more direct route toward endgame content.
That doesn’t mean there aren’t mistakes to avoid.
In fact, most Quincy players don’t struggle because of combat difficulty. They struggle because they invest stats incorrectly, choose the wrong weapon for their playstyle, or delay important progression systems until much later than they should.
After seeing countless players restart builds and regret early decisions, this guide focuses on the areas that matter most so you can avoid those mistakes from the beginning.
Tutorial Boss
Before worrying about builds, stats, or progression routes, defeat the tutorial boss.
Many new players treat this fight like a simple introduction and rush through it without paying attention.
That’s a mistake.
The tutorial boss is actually one of the best combat lessons in the entire game because it teaches:
- Parrying
- Dodging
- Attack timing
- Posture management
- Boss mechanics
More importantly, it rewards you with useful early progression resources and experience.
If you’re struggling against him, spend time learning the combat system instead of trying to brute force the encounter.
The lessons learned here will help throughout the entire game.
Combat Settings
One of the first changes many experienced players make involves keybinds.
By default, parrying may feel awkward depending on your preferred control setup.
Many players move:
- Parry to F
- Counter to Right Click
This is entirely personal preference, but it’s worth experimenting early.
Finding a comfortable setup before reaching difficult bosses can dramatically improve combat consistency.
Quincy Advantages
When choosing a race, Quincy offers several benefits that make progression smoother for newer players.
Compared to the other races:
- Progression is more straightforward.
- Build paths are easier to understand.
- Weapon systems are simpler.
- Early progression is faster.
- Less preparation is required before reaching important milestones.
This doesn’t necessarily mean Quincy is stronger than the other races.
It simply means the progression experience tends to be easier to understand for new players.
Clan Selection
After selecting Quincy, you’ll receive a clan.
Clans provide bonuses and small advantages that can influence your build.
However, many beginners overestimate their importance.
A good clan is nice to have, but it won’t magically fix a poorly planned build.
Your stat distribution, weapon choice, skill investments, and progression decisions matter far more than your clan selection.
Think of clans as bonuses rather than build-defining features.
Weapon Selection
One of the most important decisions you’ll make early on is choosing a weapon.
While every weapon can work in the right hands, some are significantly more beginner-friendly than others.
Sword
The Sword is arguably the safest option available.
It offers:
- Reliable damage
- Easy combo routes
- Strong versatility
- Beginner-friendly mechanics
For players learning the game, Sword is difficult to go wrong with.
Great Sword
The Great Sword sacrifices speed for power.
Advantages include:
- High damage output
- Strong pressure
- Difficult attack timings for opponents
- Powerful punish opportunities
The slower attack speed requires more commitment, but successful hits are extremely rewarding.
Long Sword
The Long Sword is another excellent beginner weapon.
Its greatest strength is range.
Many attacks appear too far away to connect, only to hit opponents unexpectedly because of the weapon’s reach.
This allows players to:
- Control spacing
- Poke safely
- Punish mistakes
- Pressure opponents from unexpected distances
Club
The Club is one of the most rewarding but difficult weapons to master.
Its strengths include:
- Powerful stun potential
- Strong damage
- Excellent pressure
However, the weapon comes with major risks.
If your attack timing is predictable, experienced opponents will parry you repeatedly.
The Club rewards mastery but punishes mistakes harder than many other weapons.
For beginners, Sword, Great Sword, and Long Sword are generally safer choices.
Innate Stats
Once weapon selection is complete, you’ll begin investing points into your character.
This is where many new players make irreversible mistakes.
The biggest lesson is simple:
Do not spread your points everywhere.
A focused build is significantly stronger than a build attempting to do everything.
Reserves
Reserves increase your resource pool and allow greater ability usage.
Many experienced players consider this one of the strongest investments available.
Benefits include:
- Larger resource pool
- More ability usage
- Better sustained combat performance
- Greater flexibility during long fights
For many Quincy builds, Reserves remains one of the safest investments possible.
Potency
Potency focuses on damage output.
Players who enjoy aggressive playstyles often prioritize this stat.
Advantages include:
- Increased damage
- Stronger burst potential
- Faster enemy eliminations
- Better offensive pressure
Many beginner-friendly damage builds heavily invest into Potency.
Health
Health increases survivability.
While useful, many experienced players consider it less impactful than other options because high-level combat often revolves around combos, posture breaks, and skill usage rather than raw health totals.
Tank-oriented players may still find value here.
Stat Allocation Strategy
The most common mistake beginners make is spreading points across every category.
For example:
- 100 Potency
- 100 Reserves
- 100 Health
- 100 Haze
- 100 Metal
While this appears balanced, it often creates a weaker character.
Instead, many experienced players recommend something closer to:
- 400 Potency + 100 Reserves
- 400 Reserves + 100 Potency
- 400 Haze + 100 Reserves
The idea is to specialize.
A focused build gains much more value from stat scaling than a build attempting to improve everything simultaneously.
Skill Tree Progression
Your skill tree choices are even more important than your stat allocations.
Skill resets are extremely limited and difficult to obtain.
Because of this, every investment should be made carefully.
For the early game, the best advice is simple:
Choose one primary path.
Do not attempt multiple paths immediately.
Speed Path
The Speed tree is widely considered one of the strongest beginner options.
Reasons include:
- Strong mobility
- Easy combos
- Excellent utility
- Effective throughout progression
Many players recommend Speed as the safest first build.
It remains powerful in both PvE and PvP situations.
Hakuda Path
Hakuda is another solid option.
Players who enjoy close-range combat often find this path rewarding.
It provides:
- Consistent pressure
- Strong melee performance
- Reliable combat tools
Like Speed, Hakuda performs well throughout progression.
Hybrid Build Mistakes
Many beginners immediately attempt combinations such as:
- Strength + Kido
- Speed + Strength + Kido
- Multiple partially completed paths
This usually results in a weaker character.
Until around Level 25 or later, focusing on a single path tends to produce much better results.
Quest Progression
Once you reach the mid-game, questing becomes one of the most important systems available.
Many players underestimate mission progression and end up delaying their Quincy powers significantly.
Whenever possible:
- Complete story quests.
- Complete mission quests.
- Avoid wasting mission tickets.
- Progress consistently.
The players who unlock their abilities earliest are usually the players who stay on top of missions.
Mission Tickets
Mission Tickets become increasingly important as you level.
Once you begin accumulating them, don’t allow them to sit unused.
Whenever you reach five tickets:
- Stop farming temporarily.
- Complete missions.
- Spend tickets.
- Return to normal progression.
This simple habit dramatically improves overall progression speed.
Lieutenant Progression
As you continue questing, you’ll eventually reach the lieutenant progression stage.
This portion introduces several important requirements before Quincy advancement can continue.
At this point, you’ll begin gathering specialized materials and unlocking new systems tied directly to your race progression.
Many players stall here simply because they ignored earlier mission content.
Quincy Medallions
One major requirement involves Quincy Medallions.
These are obtained through specific enemy encounters and progression activities.
You’ll need these materials for future Quincy advancement systems.
Because of this, never throw them away or ignore opportunities to acquire them.
Soul Token Requirements
Another important requirement involves Soul Tokens.
Players pursuing their Quincy abilities eventually need a substantial amount.
Many experienced players recommend beginning Soul Token collection early rather than waiting until progression forces you to farm them.
Doing so prevents frustrating delays later.
The Quincy Glove
After gathering the necessary materials, you’ll craft a specialized glove.
This item serves as a gateway into the next major stage of Quincy progression.
Without it, further advancement becomes impossible.
Think of the glove as your ticket into the deeper Quincy systems.
Meditation Progression
After obtaining the glove, you’ll begin meditating.
This stage is often confusing for newer players because progression appears slow initially.
The process is simple:
- Fill your resource bar.
- Meditate.
- Repeat.
- Continue progressing.
Eventually, you’ll receive confirmation that progression can continue.
The key is persistence.
Many players stop too early because they assume nothing is happening.
Vollständig Progression
Unlocking your Quincy transformation is not a one-step process.
Even after obtaining the necessary items and completing meditation requirements, additional quests and progression remain.
Continue:
- Completing lieutenant quests.
- Finishing missions.
- Participating in invasions.
- Advancing story content.
Everything contributes toward eventual advancement.
The Kratos Boss
One of the biggest roadblocks in Quincy progression is the Kratos boss encounter.
This fight serves as a major skill check.
Players who rushed through earlier combat systems often struggle here.
Before challenging him:
- Upgrade your build properly.
- Learn your combos.
- Understand your weapon.
- Practice parrying.
The boss is significantly easier when your fundamentals are solid.
Schrift Acquisition
Defeating the necessary bosses and completing progression objectives eventually unlocks Schrift rolling.
This is one of the most exciting moments in Quincy progression.
Your Schrift heavily influences your endgame potential and overall playstyle.
Top Schrift Choices
While preferences vary, several options stand out.
Necromancer
Necromancer is widely considered one of the strongest choices available.
Its abilities provide exceptional utility and strong combat performance.
Many endgame players actively pursue this Schrift.
Superstar
Superstar is another highly sought-after option.
It offers excellent performance and remains one of the most popular choices among experienced Quincy players.
Players looking for powerful endgame potential frequently target Superstar alongside Necromancer.