The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's Vampires Avoid Typical Stereotypes

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Vampires in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt have different aspects: From those that resemble giant bats, to those who can be mistaken for humans, such as the infamous Beast of Beauclair. Although they are different in aspect, they all have some similarities in how to fight them and how to defeat them; for example, they all are susceptible to Vampire oil.

Although lesser vampires are more monsters than humans, so the player could think they are more powerful and dangerous than higher vampires, this is not the case. Higher vampires are the most brutal vampires to face, as well as some of the toughest creatures of all The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's world.

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Alps are members of a vampiric race that inhabit the Northern Kingdoms' lands since the Conjunction of the Spheres. Alps are vampires that resemble Bruxae in appearance. They are called «phantoms» by some, a name which fits well enough, for like phantoms they haunt and torment men. They usually take on the form of a woman, though they can also appear as animals. They are most often found prowling near villages.

They attack at night and are most active when the moon is full. Alp's saliva can make Geralt fall asleep and can invoke horrible nightmares when applied to a sleeping man. Some suggest they are the cause of legends about men who go to sleep healthy and are found in the morning white as snow, not a drop of blood in their veins.

In combat, Alps display supernatural speed and incredible stamina. The sign Yrden is recommended, for it weakens an Alp's defenses. Another strategy is to drink the Black Blood potion, for Alps suck the blood of their victims to deprive them of strength and regenerate their own