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• Vampires are dangerous creatures with an insatiable thirst for blood. Feasting on the living is what gives them everlasting life, and legend speaks of them spreading their affliction like a disease from victim to victim. If you are worried that you may be in the midst of a vampire, protecting yourself is of the utmost importance, lest you be turned yourself into a creature of the night. The tips on this page will instruct you on the methods used to kill vampires.

• It is a well-known fact that vampires are night creatures, stalking down victims in the darkness and shadows and feeding upon them like parasites. Spending time in the shadows isn't merely a way to disguise themselves, vampires are light sensitive, and drawing even the most powerful of vampires into full sunlight has been known to cause them to burst into flames, and in some cases even implode. Remember that vampires are no dummies. The likelihood of casually drawing one of the undead into broad daylight is pretty slim. Sunlight is often the perfect payoff to an elaborate plan, after all entrances into darkness have been blocked and the cornered creature has nowhere else to hide as the sun rises. You may also want to consider planning your attack on a vampire's lair during the day, so you have the added benefit of sunlight on your side.

• Staking a vampire through the heart is one of the most common kill methods known to mankind. The tricky thing about this tactic is that in order to carry it out, you need to catch the vampire unawares. This means sneaking into a vampire's crypt or lair during the day and trying to kill it while its asleep. Many people think that because vampires are asleep, they are vulnerable, however, this is just a myth. They tend to be weaker in this state, but if awakened, they are still incredibly strong. Staking a vampire means getting in there and driving that stake through its heart before it has time to awaken. Type of stakes include:

1. Iron
2. Wooden
   1. Ash
   2. Aspen
   3. White Thorn

• For centuries, the powerful grip of Christianity on society gave great power to religious devices like crucifixes, holy water and the bible. The more religious the vampire was during its lifetime, the more powerful these devices would be. If you are an incredibly faithful individual, these items would have a great deal of power, but do not rely on them as a sole means to kill. Instead, combine them with other methods.

• This is a sticky and messy business, but chopping off a vampires head and separating it form the body will keep it from rising from the grave. Some recommend burying the body under running water or burning it, as the vampire could rise if the head and body are ever reunited.