For most players, it generally isn't the best idea. It gives a lot of decent pros but with pretty costly cons. In Oblivion, the gimmick of vampirism is the longer you don't feed, the more powerful you come with more and more cost.

The two most significant drawbacks in my opinion are: Sun Damage,[en.uesp.net] and NPC's refusing to interact with your Player Character when you're at Stage 4 or sometimes sooner.

I mostly see making this decision as a roleplay choice. For any sort of morally good character I wouldn't ever make that choice. You have to feed EXTREMELY frequently for the game to be playable with it's buffs; as well as that, you cannot feed on animals or dead people as non-TES Vampires sometimes can.

If you're still unsure, read the rest of my guide, or go to the "All Stages Compared' section!

FYI: This can 100% be a "I ruined my save file" issue. If you cannot handle feeding and hiding from the sun, do not be a Vampire.

This WILL Update in the Future. Barely any mods in general are out for this game, so I'm shocked I'm able to put any on this list. Let me know if any are missing! (Or if one is in progress!)

FYI: I'm only checking on Nexus. If any other popular modding forums become popular for Oblivion Remastered (and I trust them enough), I'll add them here too.

I WILL sort this into Categories if this Guide get's enough support!

Vamped Up Vampires:[www.nexusmods.com] Rebalance of All Stages, Check Description! (4/24/25)
Vampire No Sun Damage:[www.nexusmods.com] 100% Vanilla EXCEPT Removing Sun Damage (4/24/25)
Infinite Vampire Spells:[www.nexusmods.com] Affects Stages 1-4 Abilities to be Infinite! (4/24/25)
VN's Vampire Rebalance[www.nexusmods.com] OPPOSITE Progression, less you feed, the weaker you become. Makes Vampire playable, without being too powerful. (5/1/25)
Become Vampire Spells:[www.nexusmods.com] Mainly for testing, gives spells that remove Vampire, give you the disease, or make you a vampire at will. (5/1/25)
Modded Start - Vampire Edition:[www.nexusmods.com]Simple test or custom start mod. Not much to it, just start as a vampire. (5/1/25)
Human Blood Feeding Vampire:[www.nexusmods.com]"Human Blood" food item that you can feed from. (5/1/25)
Vampire Again:[www.nexusmods.com]You can become a Vampire after being cured without the need for The Dark Brotherhood. (5/1/25)
Vampirism Revamped - Arfien's Simple Vampire Overhaul:[www.nexusmods.com]Pretty nice Overhaul! Gives incentive to feed, and fixes some of the common issues. (5/1/25)
Bite Back - Vampires Don't Suck (Remastered):[www.nexusmods.com]Adds Lore-Friendly & Balanced fixes, as well as giving Vampires Fangs. (5/1/25)
Vampires Resist Normal Weapons 100:[www.nexusmods.com]Makes a Stage 4 PC (Player Character) Vampire 100% immune to Normal Weapons. All enemy Vampires are also Stage 4 now, being immune too. (5/1/25)
Vampire Dialogue Fix:[www.nexusmods.com]NPCs no longer care if you're a Vampire. They'll talk to you and no longer have a negative disposition. (5/1/25)
Vampire Potion:[www.nexusmods.com]Just like "Become Vampire Spells" except with a potion that has a funnier name in-game. (5/1/25)
Vampire Stronger When Fed:[www.nexusmods.com]Completely Inverts Vampire Stage 1 and 4 in Stats. No other changes. (5/1/25)
Vampire Stage:[www.nexusmods.com]Exactly the same as the last mod, I'm sure. (5/1/25)
Vampire Damage on Later Stage:[www.nexusmods.com]Gives you a plugin.txt file that you have to manually edit in order to remove Sun Damage on a Custom Stage. (5/1/52)
Vampire Cure Quest Without Being a Vampire:[www.nexusmods.com]Mainly for morally good or unwilling characters to do the Vampire Cure quest. (5/1/25)

As of now, I am not playing with Vampire Mods, or Mods in general. This Guide is of my thoughts & knowledge of unmodded, Remastered AND the original Oblivion. I most likely will in the future.

The most simple way is to go to Fort Carmala[elderscrolls.fandom.com] and walk straight inside. There is 1-2 Vampires right there, just let them hit you a few times. Then just wait 3 days and sleep.


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The Message That Shows as you become a Vampire:

The MOST easy way is to get rid of it before it's even born. While you have Porphyric Hemophilia you can be cured at an altar, with a Cure Disease potion or through a Cure Disease Spell.


Alternatively, if you are a full Vampire:

Originally posted by Elder Scrolls Wiki:

Aside from the Vampire Cure[elderscrolls.fandom.com], initiated by Raminus Polus[elderscrolls.fandom.com] of the Arcane University[elderscrolls.fandom.com], the only method for curing vampirism that does not involve the use of console commands is the Font of Renewal. Added through the DLC, The Vile Lair, this magic fountain cures vampirism instantly upon activation. The Font is located in Deepscorn Hollow.

Stage One is the Default Stage of any Vampire. This Stage has the Hunter's Sight[elderscrolls.fandom.com] Ability. which once a day gives you Night-Eye for 30 Seconds, as well as Detect Life from 100 feet away.

Stage 2 Vampirism comes with a bit more. It gives Vampire's Seduction,[elderscrolls.fandom.com] with 1 tick of Sun Damage[en.uesp.net] per Second. Vampire's Seduction gives 50pts of Charm for 30 Seconds on Touch. Although, notably doesn't serve much use.

Stage 3 is when you start to become pretty powerful, although strictly at night now. You take 4 damage per second under Sun now. You gain Reign of Terror,[elderscrolls.fandom.com] a spell that gives
Silence [elderscrolls.fandom.com]for enemies 20ft & Demoralize [elderscrolls.fandom.com]up to lvl 6 for 60 seconds on Touch. This is mainly for dungeon-crawling, although this is the time you should start trying to feed.

Stage 4 Vampires are extremely stealthy, as they have Embrace of Shadows. Gives 8pts of Sun Damage per Second. [elderscrolls.fandom.com] Mostly used to break into a house and revert to Stage 1 without much issue. It gives Night-Eye for 60 Seconds, and Invisibility for 180. Be wary it DOES go away when doing anything that needs interaction.