Players seeking to enhance their vampiric capabilities in The Blood of Dawnwalker can do so by acquiring and consuming Vrakhir blood. This distinct form of sustenance is key to unlocking specific skills and advancing certain abilities beyond what is gained through general blood consumption and corruption increases.
Defeating Vrakhir Bosses
The primary method for obtaining Vrakhir blood involves confronting and defeating the game's Vrakhir bosses: Ambrus, Bakir, and Xanthe. Upon their defeat, players are given the option to drink from them, directly acquiring unique abilities. Drinking Ambrus's blood grants the Scarlet Shield ability, Bakir's blood bestows the Shadowstorm skill, and Xanthe's blood provides the Blood Surge power. These abilities are obtained immediately and do not require skill points, functioning similarly to acquiring new powers directly.
Vials and Quest Rewards
Beyond direct consumption from bosses, Vrakhir blood can also be acquired in vial form. These vials are sometimes found after defeating Murohn in their dens during nighttime. Additionally, certain quests offer Vrakhir blood as a reward. Examples include the "Xanthe's Recruiters" quest, which can be found in Tantari Woods and The Silts, and the "Lost Blood" quest located in St. Tyna's Grove. These vials function as consumable items that can unlock or further enhance abilities, akin to skill manuals for Swordmastery and Witchcraft.
Lacra's questline, initiated in Svartrau, also provides access to Vrakhir blood abilities. Furthermore, a note received after defeating Ambrus can lead to obtaining these specialized skills. Two specific abilities, Piercing Shriek and Mesmerize, are unlocked through quest completion: Piercing Shriek is a reward for the "Our Rotten Roots" quest, while Mesmerize is gained by consuming a mandrake at the conclusion of "The Night of Horrors" quest.
Impact on Corruption
Consuming Vrakhir blood has a significant effect on a player's Corruption level, raising it considerably. This can serve as an accelerated method for increasing corruption, which in turn naturally unlocks other vampiric abilities available in the game.