Vlad
The Lifesteal Vampire
Lifesteal increases with damage taken.
- Role: Blood / Life-Steal
- Starter Weapon: Blood Magic
- Passive Skill: Hemomancy
- Unlock: Complete Desert Tier 2
Passive Skill
Hemomancy
Grants lifesteal per level and additional effects based on HP.
- Type: Passive
Weapon Overview
Blood Magic
Deals moderate damage and increases Vlad's maximum HP.
- Type: Melee
- Damage: Moderate
- Range: Melee
- Effect: Increases Vlad's maximum HP, enhancing survivability.
Unlock Requirements
Overview
Complete Desert Tier 2
Prerequisite
Complete Desert Tier 2
Cost
2000 Silver Coins
Estimated Time
10-20 hours of gameplay
Notes
Requires mastery of HP management and lifesteal mechanics.
Stat Highlights
Health
10
Armor
0
Shield
0
Move Speed
0.9
Jump Height
1
Fall Damage Reduction
0
Evasiveness
0
Luck
0
Pickup Distance
1
Signature Builds
DPS Tank Hybrid
Balance survivability and damage output.
Focus
- Upgrade Blood Magic
- Stack lifesteal
- Use projectile weapons like Katana or Flamewalker
- Equip items that boost HP and damage
Avoid
- Ignoring lifesteal
- Using weapons that don't synergize with Blood Magic
Kiting Vampire
Utilize mobility to sustain damage over time.
Focus
- High movement speed
- Projectile weapons for ranged attacks
- Items that increase attack speed and crit chance
Avoid
- Close-range combat
- Ignoring mobility enhancements
Holy Trinity Build
Optimize for healing, damage, and survivability.
Focus
- Stack lifesteal and max HP
- Use healing items like Medkit
- Equip items that boost damage and attack speed
Avoid
- Neglecting defense
- Ignoring healing items
Recommended Tomes
XP Tome
Increases experience gain, accelerating lifesteal scaling.
Damage Tome
Boosts damage output, synergizing with low HP for higher damage.
Quantity Tome
Increases projectile count, enhancing damage and lifesteal.
Shield Tome
Provides additional shielding, aiding in survivability.
HP Tome
Increases maximum HP, providing a safety buffer for low HP gameplay.
Recommended Items
Moldy Cheese
Increases damage output, synergizing with low HP builds.
Gym Sauce
Boosts damage and attack speed, enhancing overall DPS.
Medkit
Provides healing, essential for maintaining low HP safely.
Oats
Increases max HP and provides passive healing.
Backpack
Increases projectile count, enhancing damage and lifesteal.
Pro Tips
- Maintain 30-40% HP for optimal damage and survivability.
- Prioritize lifesteal and max HP to sustain low HP gameplay.
- Use projectile weapons to maintain distance and deal consistent damage.
- Avoid going below 20% HP without sufficient lifesteal and healing items.
- Monitor enemy patterns and adjust positioning to avoid burst damage.
Performance Benchmarks
Beginner
15+ minute survival, basic lifesteal usage
Intermediate
30+ minutes, optimized tome selection
Advanced
45+ minutes, AFK-capable build
Master
Defeat Final Swarm, complete highest tier challenges
Community Resources
Community Achievements
- Vlad holds records for longest AFK survival times.
- Multiple players have achieved 60+ minute runs with optimal builds.
- Considered the best character for the 'AFK Gaming Challenge'.