Methods by which such creatures can be annihilated throughout the world, designed for specific species and to be used in any combination with care.
COMMON METHODS
Staking: The most commonly used method in the world
Beheading: Avoid splattering of blood
Sunlight: Some aged and powerful vampires are immune
Cremation: Found throughout the world; scatter the ashes
Piercing with a Sword: A blessed sword should be used
Immersing in Water: A bathtub can be used, but body disposal may prove a problem
Drenching in Garlic and Holy Water: Large amounts have to be hauled to the gravesite to assure a clean kill; oil, wine, or vinegar can also be used
Touching with a Crucifix: Destroys a young vampire but is normally used only as a repellant
Trapping in the Grave: Iron bits, red peas, rice (for Chinese species), roses, garlic, stones, and holy water can be used
Extracting the Heart: Can be very messy
LESS COMMON METHODS
Stealing the Left Sock: Useful for only a few species; fill a sock with soil, grave dirt or rocks, and throw outside of village limits, aiming for a river
Injecting with Holy Water: Demands close proximity to vampire
Magic: Used only by a trained sorceror
Bottling: Hire a professional Malaysian or Bulgarian sorceror
Breaking the Spine: Follow by decapitation or other methods
Using a Dhampir: Some dhampirs are disreputale and untrustworthy because of their vampire lineage
Using Animals: Cocks, dogs, and white wolves recommended
Boiling the Heart: Use in conjunction with heart extraction; vinegar, oil, or wine can be used
Using Sabbatarians: Only if they wear their clothing in particular fashion
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