Summary
When you start a playthrough of anyElder Scrollsgame, there is always the temptation to succumb to the beckoning call of vampirism. While many players first encountered vampirism inSkyrim, especially in itsDawnguard DLC, the curse itself has been in the series since The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall, and is a hallmark of Elder Scrolls games.
WithThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastereddropping last month, many players are jumping into the 2006 classic for the first time, and that means they’re also having their maiden encounter withits version of vampirism. It’s safe to say, many of them aren’t enjoying it.
“I HATE Being A Vampire” Says One Oblivion Remastered Player
While being a vampire in either Skyrim orOblivionhas its downsides, life as a Skyrim vampire is generally a lot easier. You don’t get damaged in sunlight like Oblivion, you’re resistant to frost, and you have the ability to become aVampire Lord, learning a bunch of handy skills in the process.
This revelation is new to many long-time Skyrim, first-time Oblivion players, and they’ve taken to venting about it online.
In a newthreadon the Oblivion Remastersubreddit, players have been sharing their unhappiness with becoming a vampire in the game. “There are some perks that come with being a vampire, but they absolutely do not negate the fact that being a vampire CONSTANTLY interrupts my ability to fast travel, talk to people, walk in the sun, walk in the rain. If you attempt to pass time during the day outside so that you can fast travel, the sun kills you. Being a vampire andtrying to finish the cure questhas been by far the most frustrating part of the game,” said the thread’s creator. LoTheReaper.
This was a sentiment echoed by many other players. Chance_Egg_4687said, “Yeah, I definitely cured that s**t immediately. I get it, and it’s lore accurate to be constantly on fire in the sun or whatever, but surely they didn’t think it would be a good thing to allow players to deal with.” DJ_Scott_La_Rockadded, “Sadly, this is the worst Elder Scrolls game to play as a vampire.”
Sadly, this is the worst Elder Scrolls game to play as a vampire.
While many complained, some were quick to point out that, of course, becoming a vampire isn’t easy. Sultrysisyphusexplainedthat “vampirism is a disease, not a cheat code,” with EvenResponsibility57adding, “In Oblivion, it has benefits, but also has downsides and really has to be well managed. It’s more of a role-playing choice, which especially plays well with the ‘Vile Lair’ house/DLC.”
To vampire or not to vampire, that is the question.
