Vampire (monster)

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This article is about the monster. For the player species, see vampire. For a list of all vampires, see list of vampires.

vampire V
HP	21-46
HD	6
XP	213
Speed	10
AC	10
EV	10
Will	48
Attack1	15 (hit: plain)
Attack2	15 (bite: vampiric)
Resistances	rC+, rPois+++, rN+++, rTorm, rRot+++, rDrown
Vulnerabilities	Holy, Holy wrath
Habitat	Land
Intelligence	Normal
Uses	Weapons & armour Starting equipment Open doors
Holiness	Undead
Size	Medium
Type	vampire, vampire
Flags	Actual spells Blood scent Evil See invisible Speaks Spellcaster Warm-blooded

A human cursed with vampirism, drifting in a state between life and undeath, perpetually hungry for the blood of the living. It has power over beasts and the minds of lesser men, and can appear in the form of a bat. It wants to drink your blood! • Scuze me. My friend Burt says you're a vampire hunter. 'zat so? - Uh yes. Yes it is. • Well you n'ain't gonna find one round here, mate. They ain't no vampires. - You don't believe in vampires? • 'course not! • But I do believe in con artists. And charletans who like to stir up trouble! • Dead people who get up at night and suck blood. How stupid do you think we are? • My place is haunted with 16 ghosts and they all say there n'ain't no vampires! -Rich Morris, Yet Another Fantasy Gamer Comic

Useful Info

Vampires are undead opponents who focus on nefarious, backhanded attacks to defeat their enemies. They are uncommonly found in the middle floors of the Dungeon, and are a common sight in the Crypt along with their more advanced brethren.

Spells

Spell set
Slot1	Vampiric Draining
Slot2	Confuse
Slot3	Invisibility
Slot4	none
Slot5	none
Slot6	Vampiric Draining

Variant Vampire

You may encounter a vampire enchanter while exploring certain vaults. These undead spellcasters are much more durable than normal and have a wide variety of irritating and dangerous Hexes. Cold and magic resistance are strongly recommended.

Spells: Confuse, Ensorcelled Hibernation, Invisibility, Haste

An enchanter who, by accident or design, has been afflicted with the curse of the vampire. Regardless, undeath merely fuels their abilities; few are aware of its presence until they find themselves on the wrong end of a quick blade.

Tips & Tricks

• They aren't very difficult, considering where you meet them. Whack them with a holy weapon or tear them apart with Dispel Undead.
• High magic resistance and see invisible are both helpful when vampires are around.

History

Prior to 0.12, vampires had the Vampire Summon spell, a monsters-only version of Summon Small Mammals that could potentially produce orange rats.