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'''Vampires and Vampire Lords''' are the level 4 creatures of [[Necropolis]]. They are recruited from the [[Estate (structure)|Estate]].  
'''Vampires and Vampire Lords''' are the level 4 creatures of [[Necropolis]]. They are recruited from the [[Estate (structure)|Estate]].  


''"The attacks of vampires and vampire lords cannot be [[Retaliation|retaliated]] against. Vampire Lords are able to [[Life drain|resurrect]] members of their own troops by replenishing health equal to the amount of damage they inflict on others."{{-}}<sup>[[Restoration of Erathia Manual Page 102|RoE manual]]''</sup>
''"The attacks of vampires and vampire lords cannot be [[Retaliation|retaliated]] against. Vampire Lords are able to {{hv|Life drain|VampireVampireLord|text=resurrect}} members of their own troops by replenishing health equal to the amount of damage they inflict on others."{{-}}<sup>[[Restoration of Erathia Manual Page 102|RoE manual]]''</sup>
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== Dwellings & Portraits ==
== Dwellings & Portraits ==
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== Special Ability: Life Drain ==
== Special Ability: Life Drain ==
Vampire Lords' life drain special ability occurs after the stack has attacked and before the target stack has a chance to [[retaliation|retaliate]]. It raises killed Vampire Lords from the dead for the same amount of [[health]] points as the stack inflicted damage, and the top unit is healed with the remainder. The ability functions in a similar way to [[Animate Dead]] spell (or [[Resurrection]]). However, no more than the amount of total health points of the target stack can be drained. As the ability name suggests, target attacked creature stack must be considered to be alive. This means that the ability does not work on [[non-living]] creatures, since [[Undead]], [[Elemental]]s and [[Golem]]s have no life to be drained.  
Vampire Lords' life drain special ability occurs after the stack has attacked and before the target stack has a chance to [[retaliation|retaliate]]. It raises killed Vampire Lords from the dead for the same amount of [[health]] points as the stack inflicted damage, and the top unit is healed with the remainder. The ability functions in a similar way to [[Animate Dead]] spell (or [[Resurrection]]). However, no more than the amount of total health points of the target stack can be drained. As the ability name suggests, target attacked creature stack must be considered to be alive. This means that the ability does not work on [[non-living]] creatures, since [[Undead]], [[Elemental|Elementals]] and [[Golem|Golems]] have no life to be drained.  


If Vampire Lords attack [[Efreeti and Efreet Sultan|Efreet Sultans]], Fire Shield works ''after'' life drain, being able to kill Vampire Lords who have already risen from the dead.
If Vampire Lords attack {{hv|Efreeti and Efreet Sultan|EfreetiEfreetSultan|text=Efreet Sultans}}, Fire Shield works ''after'' life drain, being able to kill Vampire Lords who have already risen from the dead.


'''Creatures immune to life drain:'''
'''Creatures immune to life drain:'''
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The Vampire Lords' good speed and special abilities make them cornerstones of a Necropolis army. It is recommended to upgrade Vampires as soon as possible so as to make use of their life drain special ability. In large numbers, Vampire Lords can be difficult to deal with, unless the opposing army consists largely of [[undead]] or [[elemental]]s, or has way higher stats and/or numbers. A very effective tactic is to cast the spell [[Counterstrike]] on Vampire Lords, allowing them to retaliate against every attack, constantly resurrecting themselves in the process.
The Vampire Lords' good speed and special abilities make them cornerstones of a Necropolis army. It is recommended to upgrade Vampires as soon as possible so as to make use of their life drain special ability. In large numbers, Vampire Lords can be difficult to deal with, unless the opposing army consists largely of [[undead]] or [[Elemental|Elementals]], or has way higher stats and/or numbers. A very effective tactic is to cast the spell [[Counterstrike]] on Vampire Lords, allowing them to retaliate against every attack, constantly resurrecting themselves in the process.


Also, it is recommended to "feed" on weaker stacks, when numbers are low.
Also, it is recommended to "feed" on weaker stacks, when numbers are low.
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Necropolis Creatures
Level

1

Level

2

Level

3

Level

4

Level

5

Level

6

Level

7

Castle Creatures
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Tower Creatures
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Necropolis Creatures
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Stronghold Creatures
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Neutral Creatures
Vampire
10
9
5–8
30
6
Move
Flying
Size
1
Growth
4
555
518
Cost

360

Undead. Flies. No enemy retaliation.
Vampire Lord
10
10
5–8
40
9
Move
Flying
Size
1
Growth
4
783
652
Cost

500

Undead. Flies. No enemy retaliation. Drains life.

Vampires and Vampire Lords are the level 4 creatures of Necropolis. They are recruited from the Estate.

"The attacks of vampires and vampire lords cannot be retaliated against. Vampire Lords are able to resurrect members of their own troops by replenishing health equal to the amount of damage they inflict on others." RoE manual

Dwellings & Portraits

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Special Ability: Life Drain

Vampire Lords' life drain special ability occurs after the stack has attacked and before the target stack has a chance to retaliate. It raises killed Vampire Lords from the dead for the same amount of health points as the stack inflicted damage, and the top unit is healed with the remainder. The ability functions in a similar way to Animate Dead spell (or Resurrection). However, no more than the amount of total health points of the target stack can be drained. As the ability name suggests, target attacked creature stack must be considered to be alive. This means that the ability does not work on non-living creatures, since Undead, Elementals and Golems have no life to be drained.

If Vampire Lords attack Efreet Sultans, Fire Shield works after life drain, being able to kill Vampire Lords who have already risen from the dead.

Creatures immune to life drain:

Elementals:


Undead:


Gargoyles:


Golems:


Mechanicals:


Trivia

An early name for the Vampire Lord was "Nosferatu". They are still referred to as such in a tavern rumor in Farming Towns.

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The Vampire Lords' good speed and special abilities make them cornerstones of a Necropolis army. It is recommended to upgrade Vampires as soon as possible so as to make use of their life drain special ability. In large numbers, Vampire Lords can be difficult to deal with, unless the opposing army consists largely of undead or Elementals, or has way higher stats and/or numbers. A very effective tactic is to cast the spell Counterstrike on Vampire Lords, allowing them to retaliate against every attack, constantly resurrecting themselves in the process.

Also, it is recommended to "feed" on weaker stacks, when numbers are low.


See Also:

Efreeti
16
12
16–24
90
9
Move
Flying
Size
1
Growth
2
1670
1413
Cost

900

Efreet Sultan
16
14
16–24
90
13
Move
Flying
Size
1
Growth
2
2343 Horn of the Abyss1848 Shadow of Death
1802 Horn of the Abyss1584 Shadow of Death
Cost

1100

Vampire
10
9
5–8
30
6
Move
Flying
Size
1
Growth
4
555
518
Cost

360

Undead. Flies. No enemy retaliation.
Vampire Lord
10
10
5–8
40
9
Move
Flying
Size
1
Growth
4
783
652
Cost

500

Undead. Flies. No enemy retaliation. Drains life.