Becoming a Vampire opens up an exciting new skill tree in The Elder Scrolls Online. The unlockable skills are powerful, but Vampirism also has drawbacks. Your character will gain new weaknesses which will significantly alter how you play the game.

This guide will cover the different ways to become a Vampire in The Elder Scrolls Online. We will also explain the drawbacks of Vampirism so that you can decide whether it is the best choice for you.

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How To Become A Vampire In The Elder Scrolls Online

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Elder Scrolls Online_ How To Become A Vampire

There are three ways to become a Vampire in The Elder Scrolls Online. Two of them are obtainable in-game, whilst the other is a shortcut that you can purchase.

After becoming a Vampire, you will start as a stage 1 Vampire. You can rise up to stage 4 by biting people, which comes with some positives and negatives.

Get Infected By Bloodfiend Mobs

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Elder Scrolls Online_ Bloodfiends

Bloodfiends are vampiric enemies that you can find in various zones across Tamriel. Bloodfiends that spawn in certain locations are able to infect you simply by hitting you. The odds of getting infected by a Bloodfiend are slim, so it may take some time.

To find infectious Bloodfiends, you need to travel to either Reaper's March, The Rift, or Bangkorai. In these zones, you will find Bloodfiend spawns randomly at night. These Bloodfiends are able to infect you, so you'll have to track them down and soak up some hits.

Have Another Vampire Player Bite You

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Elder Scrolls Online_ Get Bitten By Vampire Players

The easiest way to get infected by playing is to be bit by another player. To find vampires willing to infect others, you should talk to players in the zone chat or look for a vampire guild.

Players will often charge gold or ask for specific items in exchange for biting your character.

Buy Vampirism From The Crown Store

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Elder Scrolls Online_ Crown Store Vampire

The quickest way to become a Vampire is to purchase the Curse of Vampirism from the Crown Store. This costs 1500 Crowns and can only be applied to one of your characters. After purchasing the Curse of Vampirism, you will instantly become a Vampire at the lowest skill level.

You can also purchase the Vampire Skill Tree for 3000 Crowns, which instantly infects you and makes you the highest tier Vampire.

Is Becoming A Vampire Worth It In The Elder Scrolls Online?

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Elder Scrolls Online_ Is Becoming A Vampire Worth It

Vampirism gives you a whole new way to play The Elder Scrolls Online. The new skill tree unlocks some powerful new abilities, such as Blood Scion and Mist Form.

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However, as you increase through the stages of vampirism, you will gain temporary weaknesses that make combat much more difficult. For example, at Vampire stage 4, your health regeneration is 75% slower than normal. This can make endgame activities, such as running dungeons and trials, very challenging.

The stages of vampirism also unlock new skills and abilities that mortal players won't be able to access, making you more unique. Before you become a Vampire, make sure you have fully considered whether it's the right choice for you.

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