Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse launched on October 15, 2026. Rose seals defeated bosses into tarot cards, and each card becomes an Arcana that grants spells and special skills. Rather than ranking them by opinion, this page sorts all 15 by what the data shows: mana cost, the type of effect and where each one is found. Where sources disagree, both versions are shown.
How The Arcana System Works
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| How you get one | Defeat a boss and it is sealed into one of Rose’s tarot cards, which becomes an Arcana |
| What it gives | Spells and special actions based on the sealed boss’s powers |
| Equipped at once | One Arcana |
| Spell resource | The same mana pool used for healing; it recharges by landing attacks on enemies |
| Works of Mercy | Objectives tied to each card; completing one grants a point |
| Blessings | Points buy a Blessing for that Arcana from several options; each carries an unlockable Gift and changes how the card behaves |
| Works per Arcana | Up to three (PlayStation Blog preview, via MeowDB) |
| Total Arcana | 15 (AllThings.how list) |
All 15 Arcana
| # | Arcana | Spell (MP cost) | Skill | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Self | Absolution (50) | None listed | Notre-Dame, Gallery of the Four Virtues |
| 2 | The Fallen | Holy Cross (50) | Arcane Whip | Paris Streets, Gate to the Catacombs |
| 3 | The Warrior | Infernal Pyre (80) | Holy Light | Paris Streets, Roof of the Tower |
| 4 | The Prophetess | Petrifying Gaze (75) | None listed | Holy Innocents’ Cemetery, Ossuary of the Innocents |
| 5 | The Builder | None listed | Smash | Clock Tower, Throne of the Builder |
| 6 | The Artist | Masterpiece (60) | Aerial Rush | Main Hall, Brauner’s Atelier |
| 7 | The Occultist | Blood Spikes (50) | None listed | Library, Observatory |
| 8 | The Shadow | Soul Harvest (60) | Double Jump | Notre-Dame, Choir |
| 9 | The Miser | Wheel of Chaos (45) | None listed | Catacombs of Paris, Mammon’s Lair |
| 10 | The Whisperer | Freezing Path (35) | None listed | Catacombs of Paris, Collapsed Path of Orpheus |
| 11 | The Zealot | Chronomantic Dive (50) | None listed | Clock Tower, Heart of the Clock |
| 12 | The Temptress | Life Drain (5) | None listed | Hall of Mirrors, Belmont Manor |
| 13 | The Brittle King | Stained-Glass Shield (100) | None listed | Notre-Dame, Chapel |
| 14 | The Judge | Chains of Justice (40) | None listed | Paris Streets, Palace of Justice |
| 15 | The Sage | Mirror Walk (80) | None listed | Holy Innocents’ Cemetery, Mausoleum of the Queens |
Source: AllThings.how Arcana map. The page marks most acquisition methods as “not specified.”
Sorted By Mana Cost
| MP cost | Spell | Arcana |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Life Drain | The Temptress |
| 35 | Freezing Path | The Whisperer |
| 40 | Chains of Justice | The Judge |
| 45 | Wheel of Chaos | The Miser |
| 50 | Absolution | The Self |
| 50 | Holy Cross | The Fallen |
| 50 | Blood Spikes | The Occultist |
| 50 | Chronomantic Dive | The Zealot |
| 60 | Masterpiece | The Artist |
| 60 | Soul Harvest | The Shadow |
| 75 | Petrifying Gaze | The Prophetess |
| 80 | Infernal Pyre | The Warrior |
| 80 | Mirror Walk | The Sage |
| 100 | Stained-Glass Shield | The Brittle King |
| n/a | No spell listed | The Builder |
Cards With Skills Instead Of, Or Alongside, Spells
| Arcana | Skill | Spell too? |
|---|---|---|
| The Fallen | Arcane Whip | Yes, Holy Cross (50 MP) |
| The Warrior | Holy Light | Yes, Infernal Pyre (80 MP) |
| The Builder | Smash | No spell listed |
| The Artist | Aerial Rush | Yes, Masterpiece (60 MP) |
| The Shadow | Double Jump | Yes, Soul Harvest (60 MP) |
Spell Effects Described By Sources
| Spell | Effect (from preview and early coverage) |
|---|---|
| Cursed Flame | Fireball with heavier pushback; held from the start (TheGamesWiki) |
| Holy Cross | A cross that returns like a boomerang and can be caught |
| Infernal Pyre | Flame across the full width of Rose’s platform; powerful but mana-expensive |
| Holy Light | Hold the trigger to pass through Chaos Shards that are normally solid; a timed press deflects enemy attacks |
| Petrifying Gaze | Turns enemies to stone |
Special Acquisition Steps
| Arcana | How to get it |
|---|---|
| The Whisperer | Get it from the Ferryman at Ferryman’s Wharf after returning the Ferryman’s Obol, found in the reward chest in Mammon’s Lair |
| The Sage | Given by Eleanor after she flees the Hall of Mirrors |
| Cursed Flame | Held from the start, per TheGamesWiki |
| Others | Won in boss fights; method not specified per card |
Sources Disagree On Names And Origins
| Point | Pre-release (preview) coverage | Launch list (AllThings.how) |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross source | The Fallen | The Fallen |
| Holy Light source | Joan of Arc | The Warrior |
| Infernal Pyre source | Joan of Arc | The Warrior |
| Petrifying Gaze source | Medusa | The Prophetess |
| Cursed Flame | Held from start | Not listed among the 15 |
Pre-release pages note that card names like “Infernal Pyre” came from preview coverage and that Konami had not published a card name for the Petrifying gaze. The launch list uses card names (The Warrior, The Prophetess) while the preview named the bosses (Joan of Arc, Medusa). The two appear to describe the same cards, but no source states the match outright, so treat it as likely rather than confirmed.
Weapon Types (Related Combat Data)
Weapon use is separate from Arcana but shares the combat loop. Noobfeed lists these legendary weapons; spells draw on the mana pool, which weapon abilities do not consume.
| Weapon | Type | How to get |
|---|---|---|
| Vampire Killer | Whip | Notre-Dame, after defeating Death |
| Valmanway | Sword | Paris Streets; collect hidden Heart Fragments |
| Excalibur | Greatsword | Notre-Dame, reward for beating The Brittle King |
| War and Famine | Dual swords | Notre-Dame, solve the Secret Melody puzzle |
| Chauve-Souris | Spear | Clock Tower, defeat Isaac |
| Alucard’s Sword and Shield | Sword and shield | Main Hall, behind a destructible secret door |
| Bernhard’s Wrath | Gauntlet | Secret Hall of Mirrors realm |
What Is Not Published
| Question | Status |
|---|---|
| Blessing lists per card | Not found |
| Upgrade values | Not found |
| Per-card Works of Mercy | Not found |
| Boss-fight method per Arcana | Mostly “not specified” |
| Official tier ranking | None published |
FAQ
How many Arcana are there? 15 on the AllThings.how list.
Can I use more than one at a time? No. Only one Arcana can be equipped.
Does mana pay for weapons? No. Weapon abilities do not consume the magic meter.
Which is cheapest? Life Drain from The Temptress, at 5 MP.
Which is most expensive? Stained-Glass Shield from The Brittle King, at 100 MP.