Beginner Guide / Updated June 24, 2026 / 10 min read

BEGINNER ROUTE

What to do first, where to go next, and how to avoid early mistakes. VV: Ultimatum can feel confusing at the start because race choice, resources, skills, and quests all matter.

1. First 10 Minutes

Your first few minutes should be about setting up your account and getting safe early rewards, not rushing into random fights.

01

Start the Game

Follow the safe beginner path before investing heavily.

02

Claim Working Codes

Use working codes first, then test Check codes before spending rerolls.

03

Accept Early Quests

Follow the safe beginner path before investing heavily.

04

Upgrade Carefully

Follow the safe beginner path before investing heavily.

05

Pick a Direction

Follow the safe beginner path before investing heavily.

Do not spend every reroll immediately. Save valuable rerolls until you understand which race route you want to keep.

2. First 30 Minutes Route

The first half hour should build confidence, not a final account. Use it to protect rewards, learn the combat rhythm, and choose one route to test.

TimeActionWhy it matters
0-5 minutesClaim codes, read the reward names, and avoid spending rerolls immediately.You start with flexibility instead of panic spending.
5-15 minutesPractice movement, basic attacks, and one reliable escape habit against easier targets.Most beginner deaths come from spacing and cooldown mistakes.
15-25 minutesChoose a temporary route: Shinigami for readable balance, Quincy for spacing, or Hollow for durable commitment.A temporary route gives your rewards a purpose.
25-30 minutesOpen the Builder, generate a beginner or PvE plan, then read one matching guide before upgrading.One clear plan beats five half-built experiments.

3. Best Race for Beginners

For most new players, Shinigami is a safe beginner-friendly route because it can be explained as balanced, easy to understand, and flexible for early progression.

Shinigami

Best first explanation

Readable, balanced, and flexible for early PvE.

Quincy

Best if you like spacing

Rewards range control and movement discipline.

Hollow

Best if you like commitment

Stronger once you accept slower route learning.

4. Early Resources to Save

Do not spend every resource the moment you receive it. Saving resources until you understand your route can help you avoid regret.

Rerolls

Save these until you know what race, clan, trait, or build direction you want.

Boosters

Use boosters when you have time to actually play, not right before leaving.

Upgrade Materials

Spend them on a route you plan to keep.

Event Rewards

Check whether they are limited before using or trading them.

5. Mistakes to Avoid

Do not follow a PvP build as a complete beginner.

PvP builds may require timing, gear, or stats you do not have yet.

Do not waste rerolls before reading a build guide.

Rerolls are usually more valuable after you understand your route.

Do not ignore codes.

Codes can give early rewards that reduce grinding.

Do not copy old builds blindly.

Patch updates can change what works.

6. Recommended First Build

A simple starting build direction for players who want safe early progression and general PvE clearing.

Balanced Shinigami (PvE)

Start with simple damage and mobility skills. Add survivability when enemies begin to hit harder. Avoid advanced PvP-focused skills until you understand combat timing.

Open VV Ultimatum Builder

7. Readiness Check Before You Move On

Before you chase bosses, PvP, or expensive upgrades, check whether the account is stable enough to make those choices useful.

Combat

Ready: You can survive a normal fight without using every cooldown.

If not: Keep practicing before bossing or PvP.

Resources

Ready: Rerolls and rare rewards are still saved.

If not: Stop spending until your route goal is clear.

Build

Ready: You know whether the next goal is beginner, PvE, PvP, or boss.

If not: Use the Builder and Best Builds page first.

Items

Ready: You can explain why your next item or material matters.

If not: Read the Items guide before using rare rewards.

8. Where to Go Next

After you understand the basics, choose one clear direction. If you want easier farming, look for PvE and AoE builds. If you want player fights, study PvP builds separately.