ESO Should You Be A Vampire In 2024? (It Depends)

[@scottgardener]

Invisible sprinting is really helpful in avoiding encounters. My vampire character routinely nopes her way through dungeons to do Mage's Guild and Undaunted daily quests.

[@bluuraee]

This is genius! Thanks for the tip

[@danielhurst8863]

Been a vampire for more than 10 years, so long, nobody actually had the ability to bit people to give them the disorder.

[@regulator18E]

So back then did people just have to farm vampire mobs and hope to catch it?

[@ravyn.172]

​@regulator18E yes more specifically blood fiend

[@Randomhero5756]

@@regulator18E remember selling bites for 50k a pop at launch

[@richardmoran1161]

@@danielhurst8863 you need to a special area to Bite someone to give them the sanguine vampires gift

[@richardmoran1161]

@@danielhurst8863 have gotten vampire level 6 that’s when you can bite someone to transfer the gift

[@bovrar2nd861]

All my 11 characters are vampires, I don't care about meta, its simply too much fun for me. I'm even in two guilds full of vampires haha The Blood is the Life!

[@bindair_dundat]

Sun is so bright in West Weald vampires take constant sun damage outside. XD

[@KiraSieni]

Sounds like dark elf is the best race for vamp with its fire resists

[@FriedEgg101]

In pvp I found the 8% ability cost increase way worse than the increased fire damage. The fire damage means you just have to avoid coldfire seige and magdks, and is itself mitigated by the undeath passive, but the ability cost increase is always with you. So I'd be tempted to pick imperial for vamp, if I wasn't so much of an altmer simp.

[@pitbullsensei179]

I chose dark elf because it resembled a vampire the most😅

[@ejsmith1325]

My main thieving toon is a khajiit stage 4 vampire. When I get caught by guards I run full speed, go invisible, circle around, and continue to get my loot.

[@db1172]

I use equipment enchantments to help with fire damage, also CP points. Mesmerize is good to use on the NPCs that don't want to talk to you because of your vampire stage. I have a high elf Dragon Knight and wood elf Night Blade as vampires. Using companions as healer also helps when you take damage

[@Dreeza68955]

Im a Vampire, but i grew up on The Lost Boys, Fright Night, Dracula (og), Blade, an John Carpenters Vampiers

[@JohnZ117]

10:05 Possible explanation, different types of the vampire disease. The Dawnguard style was the strongest, allowing for such. The strain in ESO is a weaker variant, but not as weak as the forms that don't come with a "Vampire Lord" transformation.

[@Centurion305]

For pvp it's almost a must due to the fact that ZoS refuses to make dmg mitigation multiplicative but instead leaves it additive in sub categories making 100% dmg mitigation possible in certain situations thus giving birth to that "unkillable" pvp builds. Id be lying if i said i don't abuse this additive mitigation stacking but if you don't in pvp you are at a huge disadvantage

[@Dingus2]

They just changed that with update 42

[@Conqyest-ESO]

@@Dingus2changed what ?

[@mulstromsulin7671]

Защита от доспехов и снижение урона в процентах подсчитываются отдельными формулами,, поэтому вам в любом случае не получится достичь 100% снижения урона. У доспехов это 90%, у защиты в процентах я точно не помню (от 70 до 90 наверное). А "неубиваемые" игроки в пвп это проблема игроков которые не умеют собирать качественный билд

[@skulpturostone4621]

In Gold Road patch Undeath became multiplicative, as far as I know. So now it is less mitigation, then it was before. Yet still it is a huge 30%, damn it.

[@chiefexecutive]

Been thinking about building one soon just did last night ! I love it for PvP !

[@theoldman7739]

I've was a vampire until I screwed myself and took it off in the armory by accident. Not because of Twilight or that route. I've never seen a single episode. I used to be in Second Life (SL) and was a vampire there. I'm not sure about going back BUT as a gag. I turned my 2nd into a werewolf. He is a Khajiit. I thought it would be funny for a cat to become a dog. lol

[@Wylyth-nr3hq]

A reminder that you do not turn into a Vampire Lord, you turn into a Blood Scion, which were designed by Lamae Bal to rival the Vampire Lord form. This is why it isn't a permanent transformation. "Yes, my greatest blessing. A handful of greater vampires lay claim to a twisted shape gifted to them by the Defiler. Why should my children not possess such horror-wrought strength? In you, we shall see this form perfected." -Lamae Bal on the Blood Scion.

[@Ayrus171]

YES,these mortals may try persuade u other wise fledgling but why would u listen to ur food before digging in.

[@ozrhyel2234]

Man this part of the game is so much fun (IMO), I wish we get more Affliction base Skill lines like Vampire or Werewolf. I love if there were more options like being a Lich, or other types of undeath or monsters, maybe explore other Daedric Prince Blessings, maybe even other variations of Vampirism or Lycanthropy (I been dying we get access to the hulking Werewolf transformation or a Vampire Lord with wings that can do that cool flying Air attack for years, now) you only read or play about in the older Elder Scrolls games or see only on NPC units and temp gameplay.

[@briankingham175]

I've been on the fence about going the vampire route...i wouod love to be more tanky in pvp, and to be invisible while running around in general. But the lack of recovery & skill costs tends to repel me...maybe I'll try it one day. Thanks Jake for covering this topic!

[@DS-lk3tx]

Its an odd double edged sword in my opinion. If you are using sustain food, absolutely. If youre using max resource food you best be living on tri pot potions. 😂 The lack of resources is so painful. You will be super tanky until you run out of resources.

[@derpatwerknsubbers1680]

It’s kind of made for the hybrids now. They’ve made vampires to be the dagger using stealthy guys, maybe throw on an ice staff to go with the whole “undead use Ice Magic” trope, and you have multiple resources to block with or weapons to regain resources with. If you’re even trying to “be” a vampire instead of just using the 30% free resist with some added fire and fighters guild damage that doesn’t come up super often.

[@callumhatch3242]

I am level 11 I think. Was able to make my way to the imperial city and find someone there who was able to bite me

[@BBRocker75]

My Khathief is a vampire stage 4. For thiefs be a vampire is basic. I have just two vampires toons: my Khathief and my Arc pvp.

[@ESOLeroyJenkins]

Most of my PvP vamp builds do great in Infinite archive as well. Syvarra’s Scale/Cold Harbors fav is such an awesome combo for equipment. I should do a build video on it haha. Absolutely love it on my DK

[@OakaLucifer]

The intro was the moment that made Kermit jump off the building

[@Official_JakeClips]

🥲

[@AmbrielTheChosen]

I have the skill line maxed on a couple toons but never used it lol I should try out a vamp build.

[@Ezackiel1]

nightblades have a nice Syphon ability for leeching health so health regen is not required that much only bad stacke is Ability costs for Vampire and is only 12% more

[@netgirljimi3225]

Thanks!

[@Official_JakeClips]

You’re too generous 🫶🫶

[@empoweredshemphoward]

I am still a werewolf on my original character, i don't even use that so much these days. After that experience i figured being a vampire was as boring so i never bothered.

[@ninefingerjack]

Dude same! Maxed out my werewolf and it, to me, was meh, so figured vampire was as well. Sheeeeeeeyit.

[@netgirljimi3225]

I had to give some coin. Thank you for giving a clear explanation for the vampire use for pve. I knew about pvp but the pve things were unclear unless you play NB. I check your weekend vendor update every week. You got DAd jokes lol. Just a little thanks.

[@Official_JakeClips]

I appreciate it it greatly! I’m glad you found the extra tips helpful

[@Derpitz96]

My old nightblade healer was a vampire. I went heavy into the blood magic route. But I left him behind for Warden healing long ago.

[@frateranpvbail-shm6912]

Earthgore Monster Set, i assume?

[@Ezackiel1]

AND.. you can still just stay stage 1 only and have the passive for Sneak and crouching and have no malus to speed when crouch or sneak haha

[@_invinciScribe_24]

I had Vampire Characters but cured them except for one i didn’t think the others suited it the current one i got i started on him couple months ago he’s a Dark Elf Vampire Nightblade and his build is pretty sick so far still need to work on him but will do that when i’m ready 👍🏾 i admit i never really got into the Vampire back than but times change

[@swampsect]

Vamp is mandatory in PvP and nice to have if you want to skip overland stuff etc. (due to the invisibility sprint) that is all, other than that.. it's trash, that includes the experience of feeling like a vampire, performance aside.

[@crashlag420]

I was today old when I realized pve meant Player Versus Environment. I always assumed it was Player Versus 'Enemy' as in NPC. I feel so dumb now.

[@VAZTHEKHAJIIT]

Hi Jake would you be able to make a video for the vampire build your using in this video. Or a build you’d recommend running as a vampire, looking for a pvp vampire build?

[@my0866]

Well if it is anything like trying to get a warewolf bite (From an NPC Warewolf) for over a week with NO luck , then don’t bother seeing as the Devs basically want you to pay for it. It’s not about just becoming a warewolf , it’s the quest I want to complete, without having to ask other players for a bite. I sure in 2024 all the Ware Wolf NPCs have been removed.

[@F1gureheadd]

Helpful. Always wondered about vampire. Never looked into it before

[@emilyennis9919]

I have one because i wanted one of everything but it was my 8th character so I'm not as comfortable with it as some of my others

[@159tony]

Being a vamp is more or less a question of "do you want to try an unconventional build" Mine is a health/magblade hybrid using blood for blood as a spammable and siphoning passives as a health top up with sated hunger as both a dmg boost and an "oh shit" instant heal button.

[@blank4142]

health/magblade? what class do you go with?

[@159tony]

@@blank4142 it's a nightblade. My spammables use health, my buffs, use health. The ones that mitigate health loss use Magicka and are high burst heals.

[@mulstromsulin7671]

Я бы все таки немного усилил ультимативную способность в морфе на пятую стадию вампиризма. Она должна работать большее количество времени, хотя бы 30-35 секунд

[@Ezackiel1]

yeah.. for RP thief character.. any nightblade khajit or else.. Vampire is an asset for thieving of COURSE.. make a build in Armory for Vampire just for that and other DPS Tank Healer builds in Armory yes like he said ^^

[@ImMrPiggles]

I feel like perfect scion could help for solo things like the fire part of vateshran.

[@BlaqHalcyon]

I bought vampirism because I was impatient.. It was a long grind but worth it in the end.

[@anthonyeaves4145]

I wish they’d at least give vampires a small power boost. Outside of PvP they’re mostly used for utility or rp

[@YeastMaister]

Trying to debate if my Arcanist should be a vampire or not

[@alexluzier2782]

Did u do it

[@YeastMaister]

@@alexluzier2782 i did for a while but soon realized it wasn't worth it

[@exodusfivesixfivesix8050]

I remember back when players sold vampire bites, now zenimax sells vampire bites lol Also if you want a cure you can find a priest of Arkay and pay some gold and be done with it

[@NoNameFausti]

is there a way to become a vampire and keep your normal appearence? someone said it might work with soem sort of tattoo? or is that not possible (anymore)?

[@Official_JakeClips]

@@NoNameFausti yep! Just use a skin

[@kogamei]

would vampirism go well with Necromancer? Im experimenting with an orc with more of a stam build. I think it would be cool thematically but I dont know if I would be handicapping myself too much.

[@Official_JakeClips]

It can work :)

[@RazielNightfall]

Vampire is about 72 - 78% crap skill line wise, but it is still better than werewolves.

[@ANGSTY_FR0G]

I noticed near the beginning of the video the prompt for feeding was the same for using the db blade of woe kill prompt... Would becoming a vampire interfere with that? Ive been tempted to turn my assassin argonian into a vamp but i dont wanna give up blade of woe.

[@FriedEgg101]

The prompts are distance related afaik; you have to be closer for the blade of woe, whereas vamp feed prompt pops up further away from the target. You do need to pay attention to the prompt though, to make sure the game is giving you the one you want. But both are defo compatible.

[@jadedj5385]

🧍 🥷🏻 🧛🏿‍♂️ Victim. B.o.w. Suck😂 Prompt ranges

[@adriennefyrestorme]

I am literally only a vampire on all toons is for passives, movement speed while crouch, ignore penalty😅

[@leetrisk]

theres only 2 reasons to really be a vampire 1) aesthetics and niche playstyle 2) undeath passive in PVP at stage 3

[@Official_JakeClips]

And with how many mobs these gold road quests have - sprint sneak

[@leetrisk]

​@@Official_JakeClipsyea I suppose in general that can also help if you earn gold from stealing too 😛

[@devilpig6]

BobbyByN8ure in the background is great... I always love playing with that dude

[@QuietRedemption]

Years of playing and I could just save an uncursed version on my clean slate armory slot lmao. Also if anyone on PCNA need a bite, I give one out for free every weekend if anyone needs 😉

[@demetrioshill8484]

What’s the best class for vampire?

[@Wharper54]

Hey Jake are you dropping an updated Zeal of Zenithar guide?

[@Official_JakeClips]

I have one! It’s a little bit ago 1.5 months ago I can’t link it but if you dm me on discord I can send it to you

[@demetrioshill8484]

As a new player who wants to play dunmer sorcerer. Which is better, werewolf or vampire?

[@Official_JakeClips]

Vampire

[@demetrioshill8484]

@ what about overall?

[@VincentBOBsen]

I was trying to hunt the bloodfiend for week with no luck. really want a vampire nightblade :(

[@Ayrus171]

Just ask a player

[@luiginolindeborg9306]

You need a bite still?

[@forest_hobo]

Been thinking to make a vamp but been thinking which is better, imperial or breton? 🤔

[@Official_JakeClips]

For mag Breton, for stam imperial

[@takebackjerusalempls6437]

Can someone tell me what's the name of the swords?

[@mufasafalldown8401]

If you do any PvP at all then it's a resounding yes.

[@MoonMan3X]

For PvP nowa days it's a must.

[@m0jinator13]

Thank you!

[@LordDaymoon]

Im a Vampire Nord, Sword & Shield Heavy Armor Nightblade Tank ⚰️🩸🗡🧛🏻🛡🦇🏰

[@richardmoran1161]

Hi first new subscriber & quite a funny joke lol now I’d like to know is it possible to feed on someone when you’ve only got the first vampire skill I’m on the series x comment is from 2024 any help wauld be appreciated thanks in advance

[@Official_JakeClips]

You can feed on someone when you get the perk unlocked , do you need a vampire bite ?

[@richardmoran1161]

@@Official_JakeClips thanks I’ve already been bitten & done the little Vampire quest but thanks anyway I love vampires

[@_allthatjazz_8667]

Pvp you just have to be stage 3,i did try a healt recovery build but just not as good imo

[@erostew]

I think I did the vampire thing in Oblivion. Experimented a tiny bit with it in Skyrim. Haven't yet tried it in ESO but I have a khajiit nightblade that I will probably try it on sometime soon-ish. Good video with lots of helpful info! Maybe one for werewolves would be useful?

[@KiraSieni]

Is it redundant to make a nightblade vamp?

[@Official_JakeClips]

Not at all!

[@Lord_Retrospect]

werewolf nxt pls

[@luiginolindeborg9306]

I need a guild for vanpires that is active

[@UNDERoathTx]

You able be werewolf and vampire?

[@jadedj5385]

No. It has to be one OR the other. HOWEVER: You can be bitten with vampirism and save that build at the Armory station free in your home or the Build Assistant NPCs (Crown Store). You then get cured and then get bitten with Lycanthropy and save that to a SEPARATE build. You will not have them both at once but in this way you can swap between them.

[@raveyredwoods3299]

Nb tank vamp stage 1 for exhilarating drain damn near unlimited warhorns 🤣

[@elderwiz3165]

For PvP and sneaky characters yes, otherwise no thanks....

[@johncroddick2624]

I have 2 characters who are vampires

[@frateranpvbail-shm6912]

I have been playing a Nord DK Vamp Tank and paying ESO Plus since 2019. It was hard enough to get back into tanking after getting flipped off massively by Zenimax with the Greymoor Update, but now with Update 43 nerfing Undeath, Vampire Tanking is fundamentally broken. That's it, i'm cancelling my subscription. Zenimax is more concerned with hamfisting diversity and representation into the DLCs than keeping experienced and loyal players in game.

[@deathsky5737]

I get where they came from with the nerf, it was more a PVP focused nerf but it hit everyone that likes to use vamps

[@frateranpvbail-shm6912]

@@deathsky5737 This will definitely contribute further to tank shortage, since everyone who liked playing a Vamp Tank will now stop to queue for vet trials

[@Wylyth-nr3hq]

Nerfs (justified or unjustified) have no connection with diversity and representation, so not sure why you decided to mention that.

[@frateranpvbail-shm6912]

@@Wylyth-nr3hq because Zenimax can't get their priorities straight. I'm not the only ESO player who is absolutely sick and tired of being forcefed real-life political agendas instead of having a somewhat balanced game experience. If that offends you, you can eat sand and get sick.

[@Wylyth-nr3hq]

@@frateranpvbail-shm6912 ....What the fuck. Also, what are examples of "real life political agendas" are you talking about?

[@nomfue4989]

I almost quit watching after that dry joke 😔

[@Official_JakeClips]

Forgive me

[@nomfue4989]

😂😂😂😂😂😂But I am soooooo glad I stay cheeeeeeers mate 🙏🏿

[@nomfue4989]

Hey super forward but since I have ya attention could you turn me 😂😂😂😂😅

[@Official_JakeClips]

@ of course thanks for commenting and watching 🫶

[@Official_JakeClips]

@@nomfue4989 if you’re on Xbox na shoot me a message on discord jakec0592

[@MatthewAC100]

Joke at the beginning ah ah ah 😅 could you do a video on werewolf 2024

[@Official_JakeClips]

Yep I have one! I can’t link it but if you can’t find it message me on discord

[@hanknorris5642]

Undeath passive, so, yes.

[@blueballs7669]

Loving the new snark, good to see your confidence growing. Keep it up ;)

[@Dingus2]

The undying passive should be removed from the game