VV Ultimatum Hollow Traits

Complete VV Ultimatum Hollow trait guide. Traits are physical mutations collected by consuming other Hollows — each provides unique stat bonuses from melee defense and Cero damage to movement speed and Resurreccion duration. Trait slots increase as you evolve: Base Hollow (2 slots) → Menos (2) → Adjuchas (3) → Vasto Lorde (4). Traits persist through evolution, so collect strong ones early. You can reset traits using the DNA icon in the menu while still a Hollow — they become permanent after evolving into an Arrancar. Important: traits are only active during Resurreccion mode.

Last updated: June 11, 2026

Hollow Types

Gorilla
Balanced

Well-rounded stats with no buffs or debuffs. Best starting type for new Hollow players.

Lizard
Speed ↑ / Defense ↓

Fast but fragile. Good for hit-and-run tactics and experienced players who can dodge.

Turtle
Defense ↑ / Speed ↓

Tanky but slow. Best for survival builds and players who prefer blocking over dodging.

Centipede
Great Speed / Low Defense & Damage

Glass cannon speedster. Major speed boost but reduced defense and damage. High skill ceiling.

Hollow Clans

CiferLegendary (1%)
+20% longer Resurreccion, +2% Kido Damage, +5 Reiatsu, +2.5 Shunpo Stamina
AaronieroLegendary (1%)
+2.2% Kido Damage, +5 Reiatsu, +1.5% Kido Defense, -1.5% Melee Defense
KufangRare (9%)
+2.5% Weapons Damage, +0.5% Kido Defense
AntenorRare (9%)
+1.5% Lightning Damage, +7.5% Posture Regen
JaegerjaquezRare (9%)
+3% Hakuda Damage, +3 Shunpo Stamina
GingerbuckUncommon (30%)
+2% Melee Defense, +5 Posture
LousienbairnUncommon (30%)
+5 Health, +3.5 Posture
CaliusCommon (60%)
+5 Equipment Load
MurciellagoCommon (60%)
+5 Shunpo Stamina, +10 Shunpo Speed

Trait Slots by Evolution Stage

Base Hollow
2
slots
Menos
2
slots
Adjuchas
3
slots
Vasto Lorde
4
slots
Arrancar
4
slots
Iron SkinS

+4% melee defense, +35% posture regen

Reduces incoming melee damage and massively speeds up posture recovery. The safest universal trait — beneficial for nearly every build. Best defensive trait in the game.

Stage: Any
WingsS

+3% movement speed, +5% shunpo stamina, +3% shunpo speed

Boosts all mobility stats with zero drawbacks. Top-tier for chasing, escaping, and repositioning. Foundation trait for speed/mobility builds.

Stage: Adjuchas+
Deadly ClawsS

+3% Hakuda damage, +0.1 max AP

Best offensive trait for Hakuda (melee) builds. Provides direct damage boost and AP pressure. Base attacks become sharp instead of blunt.

Stage: Any
TailboneS

+20% cero damage, cero is 25% thinner

Largest Cero damage boost available. Long bony tail with laser Ceros. Rewards accurate aim since the beam becomes narrower — high skill ceiling.

Stage: Adjuchas+
Innocuous PresenceS

Hidden name/reiatsu, +20s Resurreccion, +5% speed

Strong PvP and roaming trait. Hides your name and reiatsu signature for ambush strategies. Extended Resurreccion duration and speed boost.

Stage: Any
Dense MusclesA

+1% weapon damage, +1% Hakuda damage, +45s Resurreccion duration

Reliable hybrid trait with modest damage boosts. The lengthy Resurreccion extension is valuable in prolonged fights.

Stage: Any
SkinnyA

+7.5% movement speed, -1.2% melee defense

Largest raw speed boost but comes with a defense penalty. Suited for kiting and hit-and-run playstyles.

Stage: Any
TentaclesA

16% poison chance on melee, -1% weapon damage

Provides damage-over-time pressure through poison procs. Weapon damage reduction is always active, but poison chance is strong when it triggers.

Stage: Any
GiantA

+5% melee defense, +2% Kido defense, -5% speed

Solid tanky option combining melee and Kido defense. Speed reduction makes it better for bruisers than mobile builds.

Stage: Any
HornsA

+35% cero width, +10% cero length

Makes Ceros much easier to land but provides no damage, speed, defense, or duration bonuses. Strong for Cero-focused builds, lower priority otherwise.

Stage: Adjuchas+
Back ScalesB

Cero charges 12% faster, +45s Resurreccion, -5% cero damage

Utility-oriented for Cero uptime and longer transformations. The damage penalty limits its offensive value compared to Tailbone.

Stage: Adjuchas+
EnergizedB

+2% Kido damage, weapon damage scales off Kido stat

Best suited for Kido-leaning or hybrid builds. Requires specific stat investment to outperform more universal traits.

Stage: Any
ExoskeletonB

+2% melee defense, +5 posture, +15% Resurrection healthpack, -2% speed

Decent defensive option for extended fights. Movement penalty and situational healthpack benefit keep it ranked lower.

Stage: Menos+
Regeneration BoostB

Faster HP recovery

Speeds up natural HP regeneration. Useful for sustained PvE grinding and between-fight recovery.

Stage: Any
Speed BoostB

Movement speed increase

Increases base movement speed. Decent for mobility builds when you don't have Wings.

Stage: Any
Bala EnhancementB

Bala damage boost

Increases Bala rapid-fire damage. Good for ranged Hollow play and poke damage.

Stage: Adjuchas+
Reishi SenseB

Detect nearby players

Highlights nearby players and NPCs. Useful for awareness in PvP and avoiding ambushes.

Stage: Any
Enhanced DigestionC

Faster trait absorption

Speeds up trait collection from consumed Hollows. Niche utility for farming new traits quickly.

Stage: Base Hollow

Trait Tips

  • • Trait slots increase with evolution: Base (2) → Menos (2) → Adjuchas (3) → Vasto Lorde (4)
  • • Early Menos conversion limits you to only 2 trait slots
  • • S-tier traits (Iron Skin, Wings, Deadly Claws) are worth keeping
  • • Trait Rerolls are rare — save them for replacing C-tier traits
  • • Traits persist through evolution — plan your collection early

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hollow traits drop randomly from consuming/defeating other Hollows. Any trait can drop from any Hollow — you can refuse unwanted drops. Each evolution stage unlocks more trait slots: Base (2), Menos (2), Adjuchas (3), Vasto Lorde (4).

Traits are only active during Resurreccion mode (the Arrancar transformation). This makes extended-duration and burst-damage traits particularly valuable. You can reset traits using the DNA icon in the menu while still a Hollow — they become permanent after evolving into an Arrancar.

Iron Skin (+4% melee defense, +35% posture regen) is the safest universal trait. Wings is top for mobility builds. Deadly Claws is best for Hakuda melee. Tailbone gives the largest Cero damage boost. Check the tier list above for full rankings.

Yes, use a Trait Reroll item to change your Hollow traits. Save rerolls for higher evolution stages when you have more trait slots available. Traits can be reset via the DNA menu while still a Hollow — they become permanent after becoming an Arrancar.