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== Tips ==
 
== Tips ==
* Due to low lighting during a Solar Eclipse, it may be difficult to see this enemy before they strike you. Vampires in Terraria typically fly in as a bat which is relatively hard to see without artificial lighting. Try using light buffs ([[Shine Potion]], [[Wisp in a Bottle]]) and watch for them as they fly in to prevent unnecessary damage.
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* Due to low lighting during a [[Solar Eclipse]], it may be difficult to see this enemy before they strike you. Vampires in Terraria typically fly in as a bat which is relatively hard to see without artificial lighting. Try using light buffs ([[Shine Potion]], [[Wisp in a Bottle]]) and watch for them as they fly in to prevent unnecessary damage.
 
* The [[Stake Launcher]] is a highly effective weapon against vampires, as it does extreme damage to them.
 
* The [[Stake Launcher]] is a highly effective weapon against vampires, as it does extreme damage to them.
   
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
* Vampires are a reference to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracula_%281931_English-language_film%29 the 1931 film "Dracula,"] as the theme of Solar Eclipse enemies is classic horror film icons.
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* [[Vampire]]s are a reference to [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracula_%281931_English-language_film%29 the 1931 film "Dracula,"] as the theme of [[Solar Eclipse]] enemies is classic horror film icons.
* Being vulnerable to the Stake Launche] is obviously rooted in Vampire mythology/culture, where stakes are the usual method of destroying vampires.
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* Being vulnerable to the [[Stake Launcher]] is obviously rooted in Vampire mythology/culture, where stakes are the usual method of destroying vampires.
   
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
{{History|1.2.1|Takes extra damage from the Stake Launcher]}}
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{{History|1.2.1|Takes extra damage from the [[Stake Launcher]].}}
 
{{History|1.2.0.3|Now has a chance to drop a [[Vampire Banner]].}}
 
{{History|1.2.0.3|Now has a chance to drop a [[Vampire Banner]].}}
 
{{History|1.2|Introduced.}}
 
{{History|1.2|Introduced.}}

Revision as of 22:31, 20 March 2015

Vampire
Vampire Bat   VampireOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
AI TypeBat/Fighter
Damage60 (bat form)
80 (humanoid form)
Max Life500
Defense30 (bat form)
20 (humanoid form)
KB Resist25% (bat form)
60
Drops
Coins50

Vampires are Hardmode enemies that spawn only during a Solar Eclipse, during which they are as common as a Zombie. Vampires will turn into a bat if the player is above them and attempt to fly near the player and turn back into a humanoid.

Tips

  • Due to low lighting during a Solar Eclipse, it may be difficult to see this enemy before they strike you. Vampires in Terraria typically fly in as a bat which is relatively hard to see without artificial lighting. Try using light buffs (Shine Potion, Wisp in a Bottle) and watch for them as they fly in to prevent unnecessary damage.
  • The Stake Launcher is a highly effective weapon against vampires, as it does extreme damage to them.

Trivia

  • Vampires are a reference to the 1931 film "Dracula," as the theme of Solar Eclipse enemies is classic horror film icons.
  • Being vulnerable to the Stake Launcher is obviously rooted in Vampire mythology/culture, where stakes are the usual method of destroying vampires.

History

  • 1.2: Introduced.