Praying Mantis is one of only two Legendary Resurrecciónes in VV: ULTIMATUM, and you can only get it by rolling for it through the Ability Reroll system after fully completing the Hollow-to-Arrancar progression — and even then it’s a 0.5% chance per roll.
If you’re hunting for the Praying Mantis Resurrección in VV: ULTIMATUM, you need to know upfront that there is no hidden quest, no secret boss drop, and no special location to find it. It is locked entirely behind the game’s Ability Reroll system once you finish your faction progression. Because it is one of only two Legendary Resurrecciónes in the game, the demand is sky-high, but the odds are brutally low.
- What Praying Mantis is and how you get it
- Hollow progression prerequisites for any Resurrección
- Rolling for Praying Mantis through Ability Rerolls
- RNG grind expectations and common misconceptions
- What Praying Mantis does in combat
- Pairing Praying Mantis with Arrancar builds and other Legendary
- Frequently Asked Questions
What Praying Mantis is and how you get it
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Legendary Resurrección (one of only two in the game) |
| How to obtain | Ability Reroll system |
| Drop rate | Reported 0.5% per roll |
| Prerequisite | Completed Hollow→Arrancar resurrection progression |
| Activation key | G |
| Combat focus | Weapon-based melee attacks |
Praying Mantis is a Legendary Resurrección available exclusively to Hollow players who have completely finished their faction progression path and become an Arrancar. Once you meet that requirement, it enters your potential roll pool. The catch is the probability: you have a reported 0.5% chance of rolling Praying Mantis per Ability Reroll. Because no on-screen menu footage currently confirms the exact odds or currency costs, treat this as the widely reported community rate rather than a hard, in-game-displayed number.
Hollow progression prerequisites for any Resurrección
Before you can even think about rolling for Praying Mantis, you have to unlock your first Resurrección by completing the Hollow evolution route. This is the real bottleneck for most players. You start as a Hollow and need to grind to around level 25 to begin Resurrection progression, though community guides note this specific level threshold rather than on-screen menus.
From there, you farm kills and collect Hollow traits — guides reference roughly 70 kills and 4 traits — to evolve through the Hollow stages up to Vasto Lorde, and finally to Arrancar. During your progression past level 25, you’ll periodically see distortion messages on your screen. When a distortion appears, press L to Meditate. If the prompt glows or makes a sound, you’ve gained Resurrection progress.
Eventually, this meditation teleports you to your inner world. You must follow the red eyes to clear a sequence, repeating this inner-world event three to four times. On a later run, a Vasto Lorde boss appears, and you initiate a trial by talking to it. You can repeat this trial as many times as needed until you succeed. Clearing it finally unlocks your first Resurrección.
Rolling for Praying Mantis through Ability Rerolls
Once you are an Arrancar and have unlocked your Resurrección slot, your path to Praying Mantis relies entirely on the Ability Reroll mechanic. Using a reroll randomizes which Resurrección you get. Because the reported drop rate sits at 0.5%, you will need to farm a massive number of rerolls. The exact in-game currency cost per individual Ability Reroll is currently undocumented, so be prepared to spend whatever resource the menu demands.
RNG grind expectations and common misconceptions
Because of the 0.5% rate, you should expect a long grind rather than an instant unlock. A single community estimate suggests it takes roughly 11 hours of dedicated effort just to secure a Resurrección, let alone the specific Praying Mantis variant. Treat this as a rough expectation rather than a fixed timer. The process is widely considered one of the most confusing mechanics in the game, so patience is mandatory.
What Praying Mantis does in combat
| Ability Line | Level | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Riyatsu Efficiency | L5 | Fast chained M1 attacks ramp up your damage |
| Riyatsu Efficiency | L6 | Slightly refunds Riyatsu when your M1 hits land |
| Perception | L5 | Increases parry and block radius to 360° while in mode |
| Perception | L8 | Perfect parries refund more posture at all times |
| Damage | L5 | Holy Wailing crumples opponents |
| Damage | L8 | Final Hunting Dash can be recast without needing to be in mode |
Praying Mantis is heavily focused on weapon-based melee attacks with wide arcs, making it difficult for enemies to dodge when they are close to you. While the attack speed isn’t exceptionally fast — meaning skilled opponents can still deflect your swings — the high damage and posture damage make every landed hit terrifying. It shines as an aggressive, pressure-based kit.
The Resurrección features two main skills. Hunting Dash sends you dashing forward in a chosen direction, allowing you to press M1 multiple times to follow up with a combo. Holy Wailing is an advancing combo where your character swings a weapon in a wide arc. Both of these skills get extended and strengthened when you enter Praying Mantis Mode.
To activate Praying Mantis Mode, press G on your keyboard. In this mode, your character gains two extra arms and gets a copy of your current weapon on each arm. This grants access to stronger versions of your skills, plus unique regular combos, heavy attacks, and critical attacks. You can further strengthen Praying Mantis by using it in combat and leveling its specific ability lines.
Always watch for distortion messages while questing past level 25 and immediately press L to Meditate to secure Resurrection progression progress.
Pairing Praying Mantis with Arrancar builds and other Legendary
Once you have Praying Mantis, you will want to optimize it. Players looking to maximize effectiveness often pair it with the best overall Arrancar progression and spirit charms to build the top PvE setup in the game. When deciding if the 0.5% grind is worth it, it helps to compare Praying Mantis against other top-tier Legendary Resurrecciónes. Different community sources cite different rival names — such as Los Lobos, Demon Light, or The Iron — so rather than a definitive tier list, consider which combat style fits your build: Praying Mantis excels in sustained, close-range melee pressure, whereas other Legendary may offer different utility or ranged options.
STEP 1/5
Become a Hollow and level up
Grind kills and collect Hollow traits to begin your faction progression path.
STEP 2/5
Evolve to Vasto Lorde and Arrancar
Push through the Hollow evolution stages until you reach the Arrancar stage.
STEP 3/5
Meditate on distortion prompts
Press L when distortion messages appear on screen to gain Resurrection progress.
STEP 4/5
Clear the inner-world trial
Follow the red eyes, defeat the Vasto Lorde boss trial, and unlock your first Resurrección.
STEP 5/5
Use Ability Rerolls
Roll for a new Resurrección through the in-game menu for a reported 0.5% chance at Praying Mantis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How rare is Praying Mantis and what is the drop rate?
Praying Mantis is a Legendary Resurrección with a reported 0.5% drop rate per Ability Reroll. It is one of only two Legendary Resurrecciónes in VV: ULTIMATUM, making it an exceptionally rare pull.
Do I have to be an Arrancar to get Praying Mantis?
Yes. Praying Mantis is only available to Hollow players who have completely finished their faction progression path, evolved through Vasto Lorde, and become an Arrancar.
How long does it take to get a Resurrección like Praying Mantis?
You should expect a long grind. A single community estimate suggests it takes roughly 11 hours of dedicated effort just to secure a Resurrección, and getting the specific Praying Mantis variant relies entirely on RNG after that.
How do I get more Ability Rerolls?
You can farm more Ability Rerolls through regular gameplay sources: completing quests, claiming daily rewards, redeeming codes, and acquiring random mob drops.
How do I activate Praying Mantis Mode?
Press G on your keyboard to activate Praying Mantis Mode. This grants your character two extra arms, copies of your current weapon, and access to stronger skills and unique combos.
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Is Praying Mantis good for PvP or PvE?
It is especially strong in PvE and boss farming because the Riyatsu Efficiency bonuses help you sustain damage during longer fights. In PvP, it offers aggressive melee pressure, though its average attack speed means skilled opponents can deflect your swings if you are predictable.
