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These techniques have been passed on time and time again from one tale to the next of how those undead creatures can finally be put to eternal rest as they are meant to be. While some of the methods perscribed will only hinder older vampires (sunlight has absolutely NO effect on them) they will, at the very least, buy you enough time to do your deed.
Note however, that garlic and holy water will at best, ward off unwanted vampiric guests in small quantities. You must have a substantial amount (I mean more than one bag and a wee bit more than a gallon) in order to destroy a vampire if you're extremely desperate. If you're capable of getting a hold of a tub full of holy water then great! The more the merrier. In addition, the holy symbol (i.e. a cross, a pentagon, etc) will not usually work unless the person channeling the symbol is a faithful member of that religion. It's generally agreed that vampires aren't repelled by people holding up sticks in the shape of a cross if the faith isn't there. The facts are people, religion is useless to the unfaithful.
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Less Common Means
These are the means that are less known; while they make common sense, only the truly adept should use them. Especially when dealing with magic and bottling magic -- either become a student of the occult or find someone who knows what they're doing.
Dhampirs, on the other hand, are something of a strange sort. They're half human, half vampire; usually bred for the sole purpose of hunting down vampires. It's said that dhampirs possess the ability to immediately know who is a vampire from a mortal and retain some powers of the night. They do not, however, live forever. (Not all vampires live forever anyway.)
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Downright Bizarre Techniques
While they've never been tested and they most likely wont work, at least it's an entertaining notion to think about. (99% you will end up killing people rather than vampires! Use with caution...)
- Mentos, the Freshmaker -
pop one in your mouth and everything seems alright.
- Force them to listen to the Macarena -
make the dead turn in their graves.
- Nerf [tm] stakes -
perfect for the adolescent hunter after a adolescent vamp.
- Nike shoes with wooden cleets -
just do it.
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Made for the 90s
As hunters, sometimes the ancient methods don't work. It's the 90s for crissakes; who goes around in broad daylight carrying a 3ft sharpened stick?! Noone, that's who. So we improvise. Instead of a stake, some have devised to buy a cane (pure wood quality) and sharpen the end into a fine point, replace it with a covering and you're off! Others, who feel queer toting around a cane, use the ends of umbrellas or use devilishly clever ways to hide stakes in cars, in briefcases, just about everywhere. One can never be too prepaired you know?
In the case of holy water, several unique ideas reguarding the manner of carrying and using this has come up. Everything from water guns, to water ballons to theromo bottles have been suggested. Basically anything that propells water will do but the most interesting toy to use so far is that toy which resembles Hot Potato. It's given a set amount of time and at the end of the tick, it just goes ballistic with water! Filled with holy water, this toy can be a most effective weapon!
