VV: Ultimatum Best Race Guide (June 2026) Should You Pick Quincy

If you are starting out in VV: Ultimatum and staring at the race selection screen wondering whether Quincy is the right pick, you are in the exact spot most new players find themselves. The short answer is yes — Quincy is widely considered the best race for beginners and holds a solid S-Tier ranking across every major VV Ultimatum tier list I have checked.

In this guide, our team breaks down everything you need to know about the Quincy race in VV Ultimatum. I cover their strengths, their weaknesses, the full progression path from Level 25 to Schrift unlock, and how they stack up against Shinigami and Arrancar. By the end, you will know exactly whether Quincy fits your playstyle.

Quick disclosure: most of my insight comes from testing all three races across multiple playthroughs, cross-referenced with community tier lists and progression guides updated through 2026. Quincy consistently ranks at the top, and I will explain why.

Whether you are completely new to VV: Ultimatum or rerolling after trying another race, this guide gives you the information to make an informed decision. I also address the common frustrations Quincy players face — from the punishing Securis boss fight to the randomness of Schrift assignment — so there are no surprises along the way.

What Are the Races in VV Ultimatum?

VV: Ultimatum features three playable races, each inspired by factions from the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War anime. Every race has its own progression path, unique abilities, and late-game transformations. The three options are Quincy, Shinigami, and Hollow (which eventually becomes Arrancar).

Quincy specializes in ranged spirit-based combat using Spirit Weapons. Shinigami focuses on melee sword techniques and Kido spells. Hollow starts with raw physical power and evolves into Arrancar with Resurrection forms. Each race has clans that further modify your stats and abilities, adding another layer of customization to your build.

Here is how the community generally ranks them:

• Quincy — S Tier: Best early progression, strong PvE, beginner-friendly, powerful ranged options.
• Shinigami — A Tier: Balanced melee and Kido, strong PvP potential, more complex progression.
• Hollow/Arrancar — B Tier: Great late-game scaling with Resurrection, but rough early game and heavy crafting requirements.

The tier rankings are not set in stone and depend heavily on your build and playstyle. That said, Quincy has the most consistent performance across both PvE and PvP content in 2026, which is why it sits at the top of most VV Ultimatum race tier lists.

Each race also interacts differently with the game’s skill tree system. Quincy benefits most from ranged and spirit-oriented nodes, Shinigami thrives with melee and Kido investments, and Hollow/Arrancar scales with raw stat boosts and transformation-enhancing nodes. Your race choice determines which parts of the skill tree are worth investing in, so picking the right race for your preferred playstyle matters from the very beginning.

Quincy Strengths and Playstyle

Quincy stands out because of its ranged combat advantage. Your Spirit Weapon lets you deal damage from a safe distance, which makes PvE content significantly easier compared to the melee-focused Shinigami or the brute-force Hollow approach. This alone makes Quincy the best VV Ultimatum race for beginners who are still learning boss patterns and enemy behavior.

Here are the core strengths that make Quincy an S-Tier race:

• Ranged Spirit Weapons: Attack from distance, kite enemies safely, and avoid taking unnecessary hits in PvE encounters.
• Smooth early progression: Unlike Shinigami and Hollow, Quincy has no heavy crafting requirements for weapons early on. You get your Spirit Weapon naturally through the story.
• Letzt Stil transformation: This is Quincy’s signature power-up. Once unlocked, it grants a massive boost to your offensive output and changes your visual appearance, making you feel like an actual Sternritter from the anime.
• Schrift abilities: After completing the full progression path, you unlock a Schrift — a unique power that is randomly assigned. Some Schrifts are incredibly powerful and can carry you through endgame content.
• Beginner-friendly stat allocation: Quincy stats are straightforward. Prioritize Reserves and Potency, then Haze and Posture. No weird gimmicks or conflicting priorities.
• Low resource dependency: Quincy does not require rare materials for its base weapon. While other races grind for crafting components just to unlock their primary combat tool, Quincy players get their Spirit Weapon through natural story progression.

Quincy’s playstyle revolves around positioning and ranged pressure. You want to maintain distance from enemies, use your Spirit Weapon to chip away health, and burst with Letzt Stil when the timing is right. It is less about complex combo execution and more about smart spacing and resource management.

In PvE specifically, Quincy excels because most bosses and mobs in VV Ultimatum are designed around melee engagement. Having a ranged option means you can avoid many dangerous attack patterns entirely while still dealing consistent damage. This translates to faster clear times, fewer deaths, and a smoother overall experience when grinding through story content and farming materials.

The ranged advantage also means Quincy players can tackle content slightly above their level. When Shinigami and Hollow players need to be within melee range of a higher-level boss — risking one-shot mechanics — Quincy players can maintain safe distance while still contributing meaningful damage. This is especially valuable during group content where staying alive matters more than maximizing DPS.

Quincy Weaknesses You Should Know

No race is perfect, and Quincy has some real downsides that you should understand before committing. I want to be upfront about these so you are not caught off guard halfway through your progression.

The biggest pain point is the Schrift unlock being random. After completing the entire Quincy progression path — which takes hours of grinding and boss fighting — the Schrift you receive is determined randomly. You might get an incredible Schrift on your first try, or you might end up with one that does not synergize with your build at all. There is no way to reroll it without starting the process over.

Here are the other notable weaknesses:

• Securis boss fight is punishing: The boss you need to defeat to unlock Letzt Stil has a steep learning curve. Most players report taking around 20 attempts to learn the attack pattern. If you struggle with difficult boss fights, this will be a wall.
• Broken Quincy Medallion drop rate: One of the progression items you need, the Broken Quincy Medallion, has a drop mechanic that can feel like a grind. Getting stuck here is one of the most common complaints on community forums.
• Weaker melee defense: Compared to Shinigami, Quincy takes more damage in close-range encounters. If an enemy closes the gap on you, your survivability drops noticeably.
• Stat reset limitations after Level 20: Once you pass Level 20, your stat allocation becomes harder to change. If you made poor decisions early, correcting them costs resources.
• Rogue Quincy Commander spawn timing: The NPC you need for the Medallion has a respawn timer, which means you cannot simply farm him back-to-back. You have to wait between attempts, which slows down your progression.

Despite these drawbacks, the weaknesses are manageable if you know about them in advance. The Securis boss becomes repeatable once you learn the pattern, the Medallion drop is just a time investment, and the Schrift randomness is something every Quincy player deals with equally.

The melee defense weakness is the one that catches most new Quincy players off guard. Because the early game is so forgiving with ranged combat, players sometimes develop bad habits around positioning. When the Securis boss fight forces you into a closer-range encounter, those habits become a liability. My advice is to practice awareness of your spacing even during easy content, so the skill carries over when you need it.

Quincy Progression Path in VV Ultimatum — Step by Step

The Quincy progression path is the clearest and most structured of all three races in VV Ultimatum. That clarity is one of the main reasons Quincy is considered the best race for new players. Here is the full step-by-step breakdown of every milestone you need to hit.

Step 1: Reach Level 25 and Begin Lieutenant Missions

Everything starts at Level 25. Once you hit this milestone, speak to the Lieutenant NPC to begin your race-specific mission chain. These missions teach you the basics of Quincy combat and unlock your first spirit-based abilities.

The Lieutenant Missions involve combat encounters and retrieval objectives. They are straightforward but require you to actually engage with the combat system rather than skipping ahead. Complete all assigned tasks and report back to the Lieutenant when done.

One important note: do not rush through these missions. They are designed to teach you Quincy-specific mechanics that you will need later, especially during the Securis boss fight. Players who speedrun through Lieutenant Missions often struggle more at later stages because they missed fundamental lessons about Spirit Weapon management and positioning.

Step 2: Craft the Sanrei Glove

After finishing Lieutenant Missions, your next major milestone is crafting the Sanrei Glove. This is a signature Quincy item that boosts your spirit weapon performance. To craft it, you need two materials:

• Strange Essence: Farmed from specific enemy types. Check the locations marked in your quest log for the current spawn areas.
• Frost Alloy: Dropped by enemies in colder biome areas or obtained through trading with other players.

The good news is that neither material requires complex crafting chains. You farm the items, combine them, and you get the Sanrei Glove. This is easier than Shinigami’s equivalent weapon crafting, which demands multiple sub-components and intermediate crafting steps.

The Sanrei Glove provides a meaningful damage boost to your Spirit Weapon, so crafting it as early as possible gives you a significant advantage in the upcoming meditation training and boss encounters. I recommend farming the materials in dedicated sessions rather than trying to collect them while doing other activities — it is faster and less frustrating.

Step 3: Meditation Training

With the Sanrei Glove equipped, you begin meditation training. This is a timed activity where you build up your Quincy reserves. It is not a combat challenge — it is a patience and consistency check. You need to complete multiple meditation sessions to accumulate enough spiritual energy for the next stage.

Many players try to rush through this step, but I recommend taking it at a steady pace. The meditation training builds the foundation for your Letzt Stil unlock, and skipping sessions or doing them poorly can slow you down later.

Each meditation session takes a set amount of time, and you need to complete several of them before you have enough spiritual energy stored. Think of this as the game’s way of pacing your progression — it prevents players from rushing to endgame content before they are ready. Use the downtime between meditation sessions to farm additional materials or practice your combat skills.

Step 4: Defeat the Securis Boss — Unlock Letzt Stil

This is the hardest part of the Quincy progression. The Securis boss is a major difficulty spike, and it guards your access to Letzt Stil — the Quincy transformation that defines the race’s late-game power.

Here is what you need to know going into this fight:

• Expect to fail multiple times. The community consensus is around 20 attempts before most players learn the full pattern.
• The boss has both close-range and ranged attacks, so your usual kiting advantage is partially negated.
• Bring healing items and do not try to burst the boss down. This is an endurance fight.
• Learn the tells for each attack phase before committing to aggressive plays.
• The Securis boss has a wind-up animation before each major attack. Watch for these visual cues — they are your window to dodge and counter.

Once you beat Securis, you unlock Letzt Stil. This transformation dramatically increases your damage output and gives you access to enhanced spirit abilities. It is the moment where Quincy goes from strong to dominant.

For players struggling with this fight, I have a specific recommendation: spend your first five attempts not trying to win. Instead, focus entirely on learning the attack patterns. Do not attack the boss at all — just dodge and observe. Once you can reliably survive for two minutes without taking damage, you are ready to actually fight. This approach cuts the total number of attempts significantly compared to going for kills from the start.

Step 5: Obtain the Broken Quincy Medallion

After unlocking Letzt Stil, your next objective is getting the Broken Quincy Medallion. This item drops from a specific encounter — the Rogue Quincy Commander spawn. The drop mechanic means you may need to defeat the Commander multiple times before the Medallion appears.

This step can feel like a grind, and it is the second most common frustration point for Quincy players (after the Securis boss). The Rogue Quincy Commander has a respawn timer, so plan your farming sessions accordingly. Do not sit around waiting for the respawn — use that time to farm other materials, complete side objectives, or practice your Letzt Stil abilities.

The drop rate is not publicly confirmed by the developers, but community data suggests it takes an average of several kills to get the Medallion. Some players get lucky on the first try, while others farm for hours. The variance is part of what makes this step frustrating, but it is also a one-time gate — once you have the Medallion, you never need to farm it again.

Step 6: Unlock Your Schrift

The final step in Quincy progression is unlocking your Schrift. This is your unique, race-defining ability. Once you have the Broken Quincy Medallion and have met all prior requirements, you can activate the Schrift unlock sequence.

Important caveat: your Schrift is assigned randomly. You do not get to choose which one you receive. Some players get top-tier Schrifts on their first try, while others end up with less powerful options. This randomness is intentional game design, but it can be frustrating if you had a specific build in mind.

Despite the randomness, most Schrift options are viable for both PvE and PvP content. The gap between the best and worst Schrift is not large enough to make or break your character. The community has identified several Schrifts that are considered top-tier for Quincy, and I cover those in the build recommendations section below.

The entire Quincy progression path from Level 25 to Schrift typically takes anywhere from several hours to a full day of dedicated play, depending on your skill level and luck with the Medallion drop. Compared to Shinigami and Arrancar progression, this is on the shorter end — another reason Quincy is favored by players who want to reach endgame content quickly.

Quincy vs Shinigami vs Arrancar — Which Race Should You Pick?

This is the section I wish existed when I was choosing my race. No competitor guide I found does a direct, head-to-head comparison of all three races. So here is exactly how Quincy stacks up against Shinigami and Hollow/Arrancar across the categories that matter most.

Combat Style Comparison

Quincy is ranged-first. Your Spirit Weapon keeps you at a distance, and your kit supports kiting and sustained ranged damage. Shinigami is melee-first with Kido spells as a secondary option — you are swinging a sword up close while mixing in spells for variety. Hollow/Arrancar is brute-force melee that evolves into a hybrid style once you unlock Resurrection.

If you prefer staying back and picking enemies apart, Quincy wins easily. If you like being in the middle of the action with combos and parries, Shinigami is the better fit. If you want to feel like an unstoppable force that powers up over time, go Hollow.

PvE Performance

Quincy wins PvE content hands down. The ranged advantage means you can clear mobs faster, take less damage from bosses, and progress through story content with fewer deaths. Shinigami is solid but takes more damage in PvE because you have to be in melee range of every enemy. Hollow/Arrancar has the roughest early PvE experience due to complex crafting requirements and slower power spikes.

In terms of raw numbers, Quincy players report clearing story missions approximately 20-30% faster than equivalent-level Shinigami players. The gap widens even more against bosses with dangerous melee-range attack patterns, where Quincy can simply outrange the threat while Shinigami and Hollow have to risk taking hits to deal damage.

PvP Performance

This is where the race comparison gets interesting. In PvP, Shinigami arguably edges out Quincy because melee burst damage and Kido combos can catch ranged players off guard. Hollow/Arrancar with Resurrection active is also strong in PvP due to the raw stat boosts. Quincy is still competitive in PvP, but you need to play more carefully — if a Shinigami or Arrancar closes the distance, you are at a disadvantage.

The PvP ranking looks something like this: Shinigami slightly ahead, Arrancar close behind with Resurrection, Quincy solid but requires more skill to perform at the same level. That said, a well-played Quincy with good spacing and Haze investment can absolutely dominate PvP encounters. The skill ceiling for Quincy in PvP is high — the race rewards players who master positioning.

Progression Difficulty

Quincy has the easiest and most structured progression. Clear steps, no complex crafting chains for weapons, and a straightforward path from Level 25 to Schrift. Shinigami progression involves more steps and Kido-related unlocks. Hollow/Arrancar has the hardest progression by far — heavy crafting requirements, multiple transformation stages, and a longer grind before you feel powerful.

For players who value their time and want to reach endgame content quickly, Quincy is the obvious choice. The progression path is well-documented by the community, each step builds logically on the last, and there are no frustrating dead ends where you are unsure what to do next.

Beginner vs Advanced Recommendation

For beginners, Quincy is the clear winner. The progression is straightforward, the ranged combat is forgiving, and the stat allocation is simple. You will spend less time confused and more time actually playing the game.

For experienced players who want a challenge or specific PvP advantages, Shinigami and Arrancar are worth considering. Shinigami rewards mechanical skill and build knowledge, while Arrancar has the highest late-game ceiling if you are willing to invest the time.

If you are an experienced player who still wants to play Quincy but is looking for more challenge, try a hybrid build that invests in melee defense stats or experiment with off-meta skill tree paths. You can make Quincy feel like a completely different race depending on how you build it.

Best Quincy Clans in VV Ultimatum

Clans in VV Ultimatum function as stat modifiers and passive ability providers. When you create your character, you are assigned a clan, and some clans synergize much better with Quincy than others. Your clan choice can significantly impact your early-game performance and your late-game scaling, so it is worth understanding which clans to aim for.

Kurosaki Clan

Kurosaki is widely considered the best clan for Quincy. It provides bonuses that enhance your Spirit Weapon damage and boost your overall Reiatsu. The stat modifiers align perfectly with the ranged, spirit-heavy playstyle that Quincy is built around. If you roll Kurosaki, keep it — rerolling is expensive and Kurosaki is the top pick for a reason.

The Reiatsu boost from Kurosaki is particularly valuable because it scales with your Reserves investment. As you pour points into Reserves, the Kurosaki bonus amplifies the effect, giving you more spiritual energy than a non-Kurosaki Quincy with the same stat allocation. This compounding effect makes Kurosaki increasingly powerful as you progress through the game.

Ishida Clan

Ishida is the second most popular Quincy clan. It focuses on improving your precision-based stats, which translates to better accuracy and more consistent ranged damage. Ishida pairs well with Letzt Stil builds because the precision bonus carries over into your transformed state.

For players who prioritize consistency over burst, Ishida might actually be preferable to Kurosaki. The precision bonus means your Spirit Weapon hits more reliably, which matters in PvP where missing a shot can cost you the fight. In PvE, the difference is less noticeable, but Ishida still performs well.

Other Notable Clans

Several other clans offer Quincy-relevant bonuses, though none match Kurosaki or Ishida for overall synergy. Look for clans that boost Reserves, Potency, or Haze — these are your core Quincy stats regardless of which specific clan you end up with.

If your current clan does not match your Quincy build, you can reroll it. The reroll mechanic costs resources, so it is not something you want to do repeatedly. I recommend sticking with whatever you get initially unless it is actively hurting your build. A suboptimal clan is still perfectly viable for clearing all PvE content and competing in PvP.

Best Quincy Build — Stats, Skill Tree, and Equipment

Building an effective Quincy comes down to three systems: stat allocation, skill tree choices, and equipment loadout. Here is how I approach each one, with separate recommendations for beginners and advanced players.

Stat Allocation Guide

Quincy stat priorities are refreshingly simple compared to other races. Here is the order I recommend:

• Reserves (Priority 1): Increases your spiritual energy pool. More reserves means more sustained Spirit Weapon usage and longer Letzt Stil duration. Max this first.
• Potency (Priority 2): Directly increases your damage output with Spirit Weapons. Your second priority after Reserves.
• Haze (Priority 3): Improves your evasion and makes you harder to hit. Essential for a ranged class that wants to avoid getting caught in melee.
• Posture (Priority 4): Adds defensive value for when enemies do close the gap. Invest here after your offensive stats are solid.

Avoid putting significant points into melee-focused stats like Hakuda or melee weapon damage. Quincy is built around ranged spirit combat, and spreading your points too thin will weaken your core build. The Sho stat is sometimes discussed in community forums as a secondary option for Quincy, but in my testing, the returns are not worth the investment compared to simply maxing Reserves and Potency first.

One common mistake new Quincy players make is investing in Posture too early. While Posture is valuable, it does not help you kill things faster — and for Quincy, killing things before they reach you is the primary defensive strategy. Prioritize offense through Reserves and Potency, then add Haze for evasion, and finally Posture as a safety net.

Skill Tree Recommendations

The skill tree in VV Ultimatum offers multiple paths, and Quincy benefits most from the ranged and spirit-oriented branches. Focus on nodes that enhance Spirit Weapon range, damage, and firing speed. Avoid investing heavily in melee or Kido skill nodes unless you are running a hybrid build.

For beginner Quincy players, I recommend following the spirit weapon path exclusively until you reach Letzt Stil. Once you have your transformation unlocked, you can experiment with secondary skill branches that complement your specific Schrift.

The skill tree is one area where Quincy’s simplicity is a real advantage. While Shinigami players need to balance melee, Kido, and Shunpo nodes, and Hollow players juggle transformation and trait nodes, Quincy has a clear best path: spirit weapon nodes first, then Letzt Stil enhancement nodes. This straightforward progression means fewer wasted skill points and a stronger character at every stage of the game.

Equipment and Spirit Charms

Equipment modifiers and Spirit Charms are your late-game customization layer. For Quincy, prioritize equipment that boosts Reiatsu and spirit damage. Spirit Charms that enhance your Letzt Stil duration or Schrift effectiveness are the most valuable picks.

The Soldat Cap is a notable Quincy equipment piece that provides a balanced mix of offensive and defensive stats. It is worth farming for once you reach the mid-progression stage. Other equipment pieces to look for include items with spirit damage percentage increases and Reiatsu regeneration.

For equipment modifiers specifically, look for spirit damage percentage increases and Reiatsu regeneration. These stack multiplicatively with your base stats and provide the biggest returns for Quincy builds. Flat stat bonuses are fine early on, but percentage-based modifiers outscale them significantly in the late game.

Spirit Charms deserve special attention because they can fundamentally change how your Quincy plays. A Charm that extends Letzt Stil duration, for example, allows you to stay transformed longer during boss fights, which translates directly to more damage dealt. Similarly, Charms that reduce Spirit Weapon cooldowns can increase your sustained DPS in extended encounters.

Beginner Build vs Advanced Build

For beginners, go all-in on Reserves and Potency with the spirit weapon skill tree. This gives you maximum damage output and sustain without requiring complex mechanical play. You clear content faster, die less, and learn the game at a comfortable pace.

For advanced players, consider a hybrid approach that invests some points into Posture and Haze for PvP survivability. Advanced Quincy players can also experiment with off-meta skill tree combinations that synergize with specific Schrifts for unique playstyles.

The key difference between beginner and advanced Quincy builds is flexibility. Beginners should stick to the proven path and focus on raw output. Advanced players can afford to experiment because they already understand the fundamentals of positioning, spacing, and resource management that keep Quincy alive regardless of build.

FAQ

Should You Pick Quincy in VV Ultimatum? — Final Verdict

After testing all three races and comparing their progression paths, combat performance, and overall viability, my recommendation is clear: pick Quincy if you are a new player or if you want the smoothest experience in VV: Ultimatum. The S-Tier ranking is well deserved.

Quincy gives you the best combination of easy progression, strong PvE performance, straightforward stat allocation, and powerful late-game transformations. The ranged combat style is forgiving, the Letzt Stil transformation feels rewarding, and even a suboptimal Schrift keeps you competitive.

That said, experienced players who want a PvP edge should consider Shinigami, and players who enjoy long grinds with massive payoffs might prefer Hollow/Arrancar. But for the majority of players asking whether they should pick Quincy in VV Ultimatum, the answer is a confident yes.

Quincy is the race that lets you focus on learning the game instead of fighting the progression system. Once you have mastered Quincy and understand VV Ultimatum’s mechanics, you can always try the other races with a much stronger foundation of knowledge. Start with Quincy, learn the ropes, and then branch out when you are ready for a new challenge.