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==Useful Info==
 
==Useful Info==
'''Vampire knights''' are a tougher form of [[vampire (monster)|vampire]], with a much more powerful melee attack and a more dangerous spell list. If they manage to find a heavy weapon they can deal impressive amounts of damage. They can be found in [[the Crypt]] and [[the Depths]], sometimes with a couple of [[Phantasmal warrior]]s.
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'''Vampire knights''' are a tougher form of [[vampire (monster)|vampire]], with a much more powerful melee attack and a more dangerous spell list. If they manage to find a heavy weapon they can deal impressive amounts of damage. They can be found in [[the Crypt]] and [[the Depths]], sometimes with a couple of [[phantasmal warrior]]s.
  
 
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==Tips & Tricks==
 
==Tips & Tricks==
*The biggest danger in fighting vampire knights is if they manage to [[paralyze]] you, though even decent [[magic resistance]] will make this unlikely.
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*The biggest danger in fighting vampire knights is if they manage to [[paralyze]] you, though decent [[magic resistance]] will make this unlikely.
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*An [[invisible]] vampire knight can deal gruesome amounts of damage quickly, particularly for [[ev]]asion based characters or lightly-armoured casters. Don't neglect [[see invisible]] when you think one is near.

Revision as of 17:07, 12 August 2014

Version 0.14: This article may not be up to date for the latest stable release of Crawl.

For a list of all vampires, see list of vampires.

vampire knight VVampire knight.png
HP 51-95
HD 11
XP 1306
Speed 10
AC 10
EV 10
Will 88
Attack1 33 (hit: plain)
Attack2 15 (bite: vampiric)


Resistances rC+, rPois+++,
rN+++, rTorm,
rRot+++, rWater
Vulnerabilities Holy, Holy wrath
Habitat Land
Intelligence High
Uses Weapons & armour
Starting equipment
Open doors
Holiness Undead
Size Medium
Type vampire, vampire
Flags Actual spells
Blood scent
Evil
Fighter
See invisible
Speaks
Spellcaster
Warm-blooded
A powerful vampire noble who complements its combat prowess with dark magic.


It wants to drink your blood!


Useful Info

Vampire knights are a tougher form of vampire, with a much more powerful melee attack and a more dangerous spell list. If they manage to find a heavy weapon they can deal impressive amounts of damage. They can be found in the Crypt and the Depths, sometimes with a couple of phantasmal warriors.

Spells

Spell set
Slot1 Blink Close
Slot2 Paralyse (50% success rate when MR=42)
Slot3 Haste
Slot4 Invisibility
Slot5 none
Slot6 Vampiric Draining

Tips & Tricks

  • The biggest danger in fighting vampire knights is if they manage to paralyze you, though decent magic resistance will make this unlikely.
  • An invisible vampire knight can deal gruesome amounts of damage quickly, particularly for evasion based characters or lightly-armoured casters. Don't neglect see invisible when you think one is near.