How do I go about killing Vampires

[zmanjz]

It's 2:30 AM, and after watching a string of Horror movies on AMC, I'm getting Paranoid.

Lets say for instance that vampires actually do exist.
(I've been awake for too long tonight.)

But what ARE the best ways to kill them? (assuming an evil vampire comes after me.)

From what I understand, the Cross, Holy Water, Garlic Ropes, etc are useless.

Sunlight is generally accepted as something that can kill vampires, but with the advent of sunblock, even that's overrated.

Also destroying their heart...

So short of spending a fortune on 5.56mm Silver Tipped Armor Piercing Incindiary ammunition, (I can't imagine anything that couldn't be stopped by that.) What should I do for the "just in case"?

[zimbach]

While vampires are more flammable than the average creature, incendiary bullets, even of the calibre you suggest, will pass through them too quickly to do significant harm. Vampires are nigh invulnerable. Silver is only especially effective against werewolves.

To properly vanquish a vampire and have it rest at peace, you must do the following:

1. Find the vampire asleep in it's lair. This will usually be a casket of some kind, and if it has been moved from its original burial site, it may be lined with earth from that region.

2. Pound a wooden stake through the heart of the vampire, through the bottom of the casket (if any), and into the ground below. Alternately, you could wrestle the vampire to the ground, but this is dangerous. The important part is to pin it to the ground with a stake through its heart

3. Cut off the vampire's head and burn it.

From what I understand, the Cross, Holy Water, Garlic Ropes, etc are useless.

While these talismans can be effective vampire repellants (though they will not kill a vampire) their power derives from the faith of the user, and not the nature of the object (i.e. a cross or holy water will only repell a vampire if a devout Christian is using it. Other holy symbols may work for those of other faiths.)

Vampires cannot enter a dwelling without an invitation. If you see one lurking outside your home. do not ask it to come in and you will be safe. Likewise, do not let it persuade you to come outside.

[Lucky Bob]

One thing you could do is take all your "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" DVDs, create a pyre with sticks, leaves, dryer lint, kerosene, and place the DVDs on top of it. Light the pyre, and run around it shouting

Spoiler:

"Soylent green is people!"

This should vanquish vampires and all other Californians within a 50 mile radius of your house.

[zmanjz]

Originally posted by zimbach


1. Find the vampire asleep in it's lair. This will usually be a casket of some kind, and if it has been moved from its original burial site, it may be lined with earth from that region.

2. Pound a wooden stake through the heart of the vampire, through the bottom of the casket (if any), and into the ground below. Alternately, you could wrestle the vampire to the ground, but this is dangerous. The important part is to pin it to the ground with a stake through its heart

3. Cut off the vampire's head and burn it.

Thanks, that's great and all... But what do I do if it's awake?

[AceOfKnaves]

There are many books and legends about killing the undead or Vampires. Some say that decapitation can be used alone to kill a blood sucker, though most simply speak of using a wooden steak and pushing it straight through their heart.

Sunlight is effective, but you wouldn't be able to coax it into the light, so that's out of the question. Holy water and crosses burn the demon, but don't kill it. They're just distractions.

If you really encountered a Vampire, as in a REAL Vampire, I would first suggest medical attention, , then putting something WOODEN through it's heart. For some reason it has to be wood.

But as said above, in every story told about Vampires, it is noted that they cannot enter your home without your consent. Just don't say come on it, or please enter, or come in here and say that you freak! , and you should be fine.

[Barb Gordon]

A stake and wearing a cross around my neck worked for me. After a string of horror movies I used to be paranoid about Vamps when I was a bit younger...and for some reason I believed that if the covers were up over my neck, they wouldn't see my neck, and wouldn't come get me. Hey, it worked for me!

~Barb

[AceOfKnaves]

lol Barb, I think most kids felt that way at least once during their monster phase. Speaking of which......*RUNS OFF TO POST THREAD*

[Nightflower]

Originally posted by zmanjz
It's 2:30 AM, and after watching a string of Horror movies on AMC, I'm getting Paranoid.

Lets say for instance that vampires actually do exist.
(I've been awake for too long tonight.)

But what ARE the best ways to kill them? (assuming an evil vampire comes after me.)

From what I understand, the Cross, Holy Water, Garlic Ropes, etc are useless.

Sunlight is generally accepted as something that can kill vampires, but with the advent of sunblock, even that's overrated.

Also destroying their heart...

So short of spending a fortune on 5.56mm Silver Tipped Armor Piercing Incindiary ammunition, (I can't imagine anything that couldn't be stopped by that.) What should I do for the "just in case"?

Did you watch Blade? ^_^

Generally, according to legends, silver is used more for werewolves.

[Zoddman]

You can also kill a vampire with running spring water. It represents a source of life, so if they should fall into a stream, they could be destroyed.

[panther3751]

Originally posted by Selena Kyle
But as said above, in every story told about Vampires, it is noted that they cannot enter your home without your consent. Just don't say come on it, or please enter, or come in here and say that you freak! , and you should be fine.

The interesting thing is, that many ghouls and creatures of an "evil" nature cannot enter a dwelling without being invited. I.E. more than just vampires, but dark elves in certain legends, sorcerers, and etc.

So if you're paranoid about more than just vampires. . . . don't let that pale stranger into the house, ok?

[Jedigreedo]

Don't shower, who'd want to bite your neck then? Well not really a way of killing a Vampire, but more effective of making them never ever want to even try with you.

[JohnCrichton]

"Accident with power tools!"
-The Monster Squad

[JustJack]

Yeah, cross and holy water dont work, necessarily, because most vampire stories work on the concept that not all vampires are "evil", thus it'd be pointless for "good" forces to be able to harm them, and thus, most modern vampire tales wont allow crosses and holy water to do the job.

I really liked how the movie Blade handled it. There is something mystical about vampires...whatever they are, it's not some genetic misshap. But at the same time, they simply suffer from being allergic to garlic, and silver, which is what kills 'em. Just like normal people, we have allergies to certain things, and it'll kill us.

Sunlight is something that should never change. It's the end all, be all vampire killer. Day walkers are a good plot exploit(Blade, Master of Mosquiton), but pure Vampi's should always be dead in the sun. *nod*

Decapitation kills all. And I'd like to think that, despite their lack of flowing blood, the heart is still the "target of death"...if it's broken, they're dead. Just another piece of the other-wordly powers surrounding vampires.

I've been thinking about this stuff way to much....

[Steven C]

You can always hire Blade.

[Marklar]

I would keep a glass of fresh blood handy at all times. Chances are, if the vampire sees you drinking blood, he'll assume you're already a vampire and won't bite you. If he doesn't beleive you're a vampire, you can offer the glass of blood as an exchange for your life. Then run like hell.

[zmanjz]

Originally posted by Marklar
I would keep a glass of fresh blood handy at all times. Chances are, if the vampire sees you drinking blood, he'll assume you're already a vampire and won't bite you. If he doesn't beleive you're a vampire, you can offer the glass of blood as an exchange for your life. Then run like hell.

Yeah... That'll work.

Come on, they're not THAT stupid (if they existed)

I think placing a lampshade over my head and standing real still would be more effective.

Come on, aren't there any other ways to kill Vampires?