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{{potion
|name=vampire blood
|appearance=blood-red
|tile=[[File:Blood-red potion.png]]
|color=red
|cost=350
|muse=def
}}
{{for|the potion in other variants|potion of vampire blood}}

A '''potion of vampire blood''' is a type of [[Magical item|magical]] [[potion]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]]. It always appears as a [[blood-red potion]] when [[Identification|unidentified]], an appearance it shares with the [[Potion of blood (SLASH'EM)|potion of blood]].

==Generation==
Potions of vampire blood are not randomly generated.

[[Vampire (starting race in SLASH'EM)|Vampire]] [[hero]]es in roles that start with [[food ration]]s will have them replaced with potions of vampire blood.{{refsrc|u_init.c|361|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

Vampire heroes also start the game access to the [[draw blood]] technique, which can only be used if they are in their base form, at least [[experience level]] 2, and carrying a [[medical kit]] that contains at least one phial:{{refsrc|tech.c|178|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|tech.c|1446|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|tech.c|1457|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|tech.c|1460|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} using the technique will use up one of the phials from that medical kit to create a potion of vampire blood of the same [[beatitude]] as that phial, draining a full experience level from the hero down to the minimum experience for that level.{{refsrc|tech.c|1472|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|tech.c|1475|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

[[Undead]] [[Vampire (monster class)|vampires]] have an effective {{frac|[[Monster level|ML]]|60}} chance of generating with a potion of vampire blood.{{refsrc|makemon.c|1150|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|makemon.c|1164|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

[[Alchemy|Mixing]] potions of vampire blood with [[potions of fruit juice]] will turn the juice into vampire blood.{{refsrc|potion.c|1746|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

==Description==
[[Quaff]]ing the potion breaks [[vegetarian]] [[conduct]] and has different effects depending on if the hero is a [[Vampire (monster attribute)|vampire]] or not: a vampire that quaffs a non-cursed potion will gain 800 nutrition (or 400 if [[diluted]]), and a blessed potion will additionally increase their current and maximum [[HP]] as if they had gained an [[experience level]], while a cursed potion's contents have congealed and will give 0 nutrition.{{refsrc|potion.c|1049|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1053|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} A hero that is not a vampire and quaffs a potion of vampire blood of any [[beatitude]] will suffer a -15 penalty to [[alignment record]] if they are [[lawful]] or a [[Monk]], and suffer a -3 penalty to alignment record if they are neutral{{refsrc|potion.c|1068|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1073|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}—they will also become [[nauseous]] for 10d8 (more) turns, [[abuse]] [[constitution]] and be [[polymorph]]ed into a [[vampire]] if they do not have [[unchanging]], which lasts until the hero's HP is reduced to 0 (which returns them to normal if possible).{{refsrc|potion.c|1063|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1075|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1078|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

Monsters that are vampires will drink the potion to heal themselves, restoring 2-10 HP if the potion is not cursed and none otherwise.{{refsrc|muse.c|963|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

[[Dipping]] a [[unicorn horn]] into a potion of vampire blood will turn it into a [[potion of water]].{{refsrc|potion.c|1721|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

A [[thrown]] potion of vampire blood that lands on a [[lawful]] or [[neutral]] [[altar]] will convert the altar to [[chaotic]] alignment, which abuses the hero's [[wisdom]] and angers any attendant [[aligned priest|priest]].{{refsrc|dothrow.c|1830|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} Being subjected to the [[vapors]] of a broken potion of vampire blood abuses wisdom if the hero is a vampire, and abuses constitution otherwise.{{refsrc|potion.c|1642|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

===Strategy===
Vampire heroes that encounter hostile vampires should kill them quickly to avoid losing any possible potions of vampire blood—other heroes that keep humanoid vampiric pets can leave the potions for them to pick up if they suspect those pets are becoming hungry, and the potions can also be used as an unorthodox means of converting altars for a chaotic hero. Otherwise, these potions are best converted to water via dilution or a unicorn horn.

==Messages==
{{message|The <thick/watery> blood tastes delicious.|You quaffed a non-cursed potion of vampire blood as a vampire, with the description changing depending on if that potion was diluted.}}
{{message|The <thick/watery> liquid stirs memories of home.|As above, while [[hallucinating]].}}
{{message|Yecch! This blood has congealed.|You quaffed a cursed potion as a vampire.}}
{{message|Yecch! This liquid could do with a good stir.|As above, while hallucinating.}}
{{message|Ugh. That was vile.|You quaffed vampire blood and are not a vampire, becoming nauseous.}}
{{message|You feel <especially> guilty about drinking such a vile liquid.|As above, but you suffered an alignment penalty from being lawful, neutral or a Monk, with the word "especially" used in the lattermost case.}}
{{message|You feel a terrible sense of loss.|You were affected by the vapors of a potion of vampire blood.}}

==References==
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[[Category:SLASH'EM potions|Vampire blood]]

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 ==Description==
-A hero [[quaff]]ing a potion of vampire blood breaks [[vegetarian]] [[conduct]] and has different effects depending on if the hero is a [[Vampire (monster attribute)|vampire]] or not: a vampire that quaffs a non-cursed potion will gain 800 nutrition (or 400 if [[diluted]]), and a blessed potion will additionally increase their current and maximum [[HP]] as if they had gained an [[experience level]], while a cursed potion's contents have congealed and will give 0 nutrition and use up the item.{{refsrc|potion.c|1049|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1053|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} A hero that is not a vampire and quaffs a potion of vampire blood of any [[beatitude]] will suffer a -15 penalty to [[alignment record]] and [[anger]] their [[god]] if they are [[lawful]] or a [[Monk]], and suffer a -3 penalty to alignment record if they are neutral and not a Monk{{refsrc|potion.c|1068|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1073|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}&mdash;they will also [[abuse]] [[constitution]] and be [[polymorph]]ed into a [[Vampire (SLASH'EM)|vampire]] if they do not have [[unchanging]], which lasts until the hero's HP is reduced to 0 (which returns them to normal if possible).{{refsrc|potion.c|1063|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1075|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} A non-vampire hero with unchanging instead become [[nauseous]] for 10d8 (more) turns.{{refsrc|potion.c|1078|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
+A hero [[quaff]]ing a potion of vampire blood breaks [[vegetarian]] [[conduct]], and the potion has different effects depending on if the hero is a [[Vampire (monster attribute)|vampire]] or not:{{refsrc|potion.c|1040|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1063|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1067|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} a vampire that quaffs a non-cursed potion will gain 800 nutrition (or 400 if [[diluted]]), and a blessed potion will additionally increase their current and maximum [[HP]] as if they had gained an [[experience level]], while a cursed potion's contents will have congealed and give 0 nutrition.{{refsrc|potion.c|1049|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1053|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} A hero that is not a vampire and quaffs a potion of vampire blood of any [[beatitude]] will suffer a -15 penalty to [[alignment record]] and [[anger]] their [[god]] if they are [[lawful]] or a [[Monk]], and suffer a -3 penalty to alignment record if they are neutral and not a Monk{{refsrc|potion.c|1068|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1073|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}&mdash;they will also [[abuse]] [[constitution]] and be [[polymorph]]ed into a [[Vampire (SLASH'EM)|vampire]] if they do not have [[unchanging]], which lasts until the hero's HP is reduced to 0 (which returns them to normal if possible).{{refsrc|potion.c|1063|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1075|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} A non-vampire hero with unchanging instead become [[nauseous]] for 10d8 (more) turns.{{refsrc|potion.c|1078|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 Monsters that are vampires will drink the potion to heal themselves, which has no effect if the potion is cursed and otherwise raises the monster's current and maximum HP by 2-10, with the potion [[auto-identify]]ing if the hero sees it in either case.{{refsrc|muse.c|963|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

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 ==Description==
-A hero [[quaff]]ing a potion of vampire blood breaks [[vegetarian]] [[conduct]] and has different effects depending on if the hero is a [[Vampire (monster attribute)|vampire]] or not: a vampire that quaffs a non-cursed potion will gain 800 nutrition (or 400 if [[diluted]]), and a blessed potion will additionally increase their current and maximum [[HP]] as if they had gained an [[experience level]], while a cursed potion's contents have congealed and will give 0 nutrition and use up the item.{{refsrc|potion.c|1049|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1053|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} A hero that is not a vampire and quaffs a potion of vampire blood of any [[beatitude]] will suffer a -15 penalty to [[alignment record]] and [[anger]] their [[god]] if they are [[lawful]] or a [[Monk]], and suffer a -3 penalty to alignment record if they are neutral and not a Monk{{refsrc|potion.c|1068|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1073|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}&mdash;they will also become [[nauseous]] for 10d8 (more) turns, [[abuse]] [[constitution]] and be [[polymorph]]ed into a [[Vampire (SLASH'EM)|vampire]] if they do not have [[unchanging]], which lasts until the hero's HP is reduced to 0 (which returns them to normal if possible).{{refsrc|potion.c|1063|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1075|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1078|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
+A hero [[quaff]]ing a potion of vampire blood breaks [[vegetarian]] [[conduct]] and has different effects depending on if the hero is a [[Vampire (monster attribute)|vampire]] or not: a vampire that quaffs a non-cursed potion will gain 800 nutrition (or 400 if [[diluted]]), and a blessed potion will additionally increase their current and maximum [[HP]] as if they had gained an [[experience level]], while a cursed potion's contents have congealed and will give 0 nutrition and use up the item.{{refsrc|potion.c|1049|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1053|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} A hero that is not a vampire and quaffs a potion of vampire blood of any [[beatitude]] will suffer a -15 penalty to [[alignment record]] and [[anger]] their [[god]] if they are [[lawful]] or a [[Monk]], and suffer a -3 penalty to alignment record if they are neutral and not a Monk{{refsrc|potion.c|1068|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1073|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}&mdash;they will also [[abuse]] [[constitution]] and be [[polymorph]]ed into a [[Vampire (SLASH'EM)|vampire]] if they do not have [[unchanging]], which lasts until the hero's HP is reduced to 0 (which returns them to normal if possible).{{refsrc|potion.c|1063|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1075|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} A non-vampire hero with unchanging instead become [[nauseous]] for 10d8 (more) turns.{{refsrc|potion.c|1078|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 Monsters that are vampires will drink the potion to heal themselves, which has no effect if the potion is cursed and otherwise raises the monster's current and maximum HP by 2-10, with the potion [[auto-identify]]ing if the hero sees it in either case.{{refsrc|muse.c|963|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

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 {{for|the potion in other variants|potion of vampire blood}}
 A '''potion of vampire blood''' is a type of [[Magical item|magical]] [[potion]] that appears in [[SLASH'EM]]. It always appears as a [[blood-red potion]] when [[Identification|unidentified]], an appearance it shares with the [[Potion of blood (SLASH'EM)|potion of blood]].
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 [[Undead]] [[Vampire (monster class)|vampires]] have an effective {{frac|[[Monster level|ML]]|60}} chance of generating with a potion of vampire blood.{{refsrc|makemon.c|1150|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|makemon.c|1164|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
-[[Alchemy|Mixing]] potions of vampire blood with [[potions of fruit juice]] will turn the juice into vampire blood.{{refsrc|potion.c|1746|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
+[[Mixing]] potions of vampire blood with [[potions of fruit juice]] will turn the juice into vampire blood.{{refsrc|potion.c|1746|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 ==Description==
-[[Quaff]]ing the potion breaks [[vegetarian]] [[conduct]] and has different effects depending on if the hero is a [[Vampire (monster attribute)|vampire]] or not: a vampire that quaffs a non-cursed potion will gain 800 nutrition (or 400 if [[diluted]]), and a blessed potion will additionally increase their current and maximum [[HP]] as if they had gained an [[experience level]], while a cursed potion's contents have congealed and will give 0 nutrition.{{refsrc|potion.c|1049|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1053|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} A hero that is not a vampire and quaffs a potion of vampire blood of any [[beatitude]] will suffer a -15 penalty to [[alignment record]] and [[anger]] their [[god]] if they are [[lawful]] or a [[Monk]], and suffer a -3 penalty to alignment record if they are neutral and not a Monk{{refsrc|potion.c|1068|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1073|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}&mdash;they will also become [[nauseous]] for 10d8 (more) turns, [[abuse]] [[constitution]] and be [[polymorph]]ed into a [[vampire]] if they do not have [[unchanging]], which lasts until the hero's HP is reduced to 0 (which returns them to normal if possible).{{refsrc|potion.c|1063|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1075|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1078|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
+A hero [[quaff]]ing a potion of vampire blood breaks [[vegetarian]] [[conduct]] and has different effects depending on if the hero is a [[Vampire (monster attribute)|vampire]] or not: a vampire that quaffs a non-cursed potion will gain 800 nutrition (or 400 if [[diluted]]), and a blessed potion will additionally increase their current and maximum [[HP]] as if they had gained an [[experience level]], while a cursed potion's contents have congealed and will give 0 nutrition and use up the item.{{refsrc|potion.c|1049|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1053|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} A hero that is not a vampire and quaffs a potion of vampire blood of any [[beatitude]] will suffer a -15 penalty to [[alignment record]] and [[anger]] their [[god]] if they are [[lawful]] or a [[Monk]], and suffer a -3 penalty to alignment record if they are neutral and not a Monk{{refsrc|potion.c|1068|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1073|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}&mdash;they will also become [[nauseous]] for 10d8 (more) turns, [[abuse]] [[constitution]] and be [[polymorph]]ed into a [[Vampire (SLASH'EM)|vampire]] if they do not have [[unchanging]], which lasts until the hero's HP is reduced to 0 (which returns them to normal if possible).{{refsrc|potion.c|1063|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1075|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1078|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 Monsters that are vampires will drink the potion to heal themselves, which has no effect if the potion is cursed and otherwise raises the monster's current and maximum HP by 2-10, with the potion [[auto-identify]]ing if the hero sees it in either case.{{refsrc|muse.c|963|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

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 [[Quaff]]ing the potion breaks [[vegetarian]] [[conduct]] and has different effects depending on if the hero is a [[Vampire (monster attribute)|vampire]] or not: a vampire that quaffs a non-cursed potion will gain 800 nutrition (or 400 if [[diluted]]), and a blessed potion will additionally increase their current and maximum [[HP]] as if they had gained an [[experience level]], while a cursed potion's contents have congealed and will give 0 nutrition.{{refsrc|potion.c|1049|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1053|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} A hero that is not a vampire and quaffs a potion of vampire blood of any [[beatitude]] will suffer a -15 penalty to [[alignment record]] and [[anger]] their [[god]] if they are [[lawful]] or a [[Monk]], and suffer a -3 penalty to alignment record if they are neutral and not a Monk{{refsrc|potion.c|1068|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1073|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}&mdash;they will also become [[nauseous]] for 10d8 (more) turns, [[abuse]] [[constitution]] and be [[polymorph]]ed into a [[vampire]] if they do not have [[unchanging]], which lasts until the hero's HP is reduced to 0 (which returns them to normal if possible).{{refsrc|potion.c|1063|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1075|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1078|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
-Monsters that are vampires will drink the potion to heal themselves, restoring 2-10 HP if the potion is not cursed and none otherwise.{{refsrc|muse.c|963|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
+Monsters that are vampires will drink the potion to heal themselves, which has no effect if the potion is cursed and otherwise raises the monster's current and maximum HP by 2-10, with the potion [[auto-identify]]ing if the hero sees it in either case.{{refsrc|muse.c|963|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 [[Dipping]] a [[unicorn horn]] into a potion of vampire blood will turn it into a [[potion of water]].{{refsrc|potion.c|1721|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

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 ==Description==
-[[Quaff]]ing the potion breaks [[vegetarian]] [[conduct]] and has different effects depending on if the hero is a [[Vampire (monster attribute)|vampire]] or not: a vampire that quaffs a non-cursed potion will gain 800 nutrition (or 400 if [[diluted]]), and a blessed potion will additionally increase their current and maximum [[HP]] as if they had gained an [[experience level]], while a cursed potion's contents have congealed and will give 0 nutrition.{{refsrc|potion.c|1049|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1053|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} A hero that is not a vampire and quaffs a potion of vampire blood of any [[beatitude]] will suffer a -15 penalty to [[alignment record]] and [[anger]] their [[god]] if they are [[lawful]] or a [[Monk]], and suffer a -3 penalty to alignment record if they are neutral{{refsrc|potion.c|1068|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1073|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}&mdash;they will also become [[nauseous]] for 10d8 (more) turns, [[abuse]] [[constitution]] and be [[polymorph]]ed into a [[vampire]] if they do not have [[unchanging]], which lasts until the hero's HP is reduced to 0 (which returns them to normal if possible).{{refsrc|potion.c|1063|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1075|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1078|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
+[[Quaff]]ing the potion breaks [[vegetarian]] [[conduct]] and has different effects depending on if the hero is a [[Vampire (monster attribute)|vampire]] or not: a vampire that quaffs a non-cursed potion will gain 800 nutrition (or 400 if [[diluted]]), and a blessed potion will additionally increase their current and maximum [[HP]] as if they had gained an [[experience level]], while a cursed potion's contents have congealed and will give 0 nutrition.{{refsrc|potion.c|1049|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1053|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} A hero that is not a vampire and quaffs a potion of vampire blood of any [[beatitude]] will suffer a -15 penalty to [[alignment record]] and [[anger]] their [[god]] if they are [[lawful]] or a [[Monk]], and suffer a -3 penalty to alignment record if they are neutral and not a Monk{{refsrc|potion.c|1068|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1073|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}&mdash;they will also become [[nauseous]] for 10d8 (more) turns, [[abuse]] [[constitution]] and be [[polymorph]]ed into a [[vampire]] if they do not have [[unchanging]], which lasts until the hero's HP is reduced to 0 (which returns them to normal if possible).{{refsrc|potion.c|1063|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1075|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|potion.c|1078|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 Monsters that are vampires will drink the potion to heal themselves, restoring 2-10 HP if the potion is not cursed and none otherwise.{{refsrc|muse.c|963|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

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 [[Vampire (starting race in SLASH'EM)|Vampire]] [[hero]]es in roles that start with [[food ration]]s will have them replaced with potions of vampire blood.{{refsrc|u_init.c|361|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
-Vampire heroes also start the game access to the [[draw blood]] technique, which can only be used if they are in their base form, at least [[experience level]] 2, and carrying a [[medical kit]] that contains at least one phial:{{refsrc|tech.c|178|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|tech.c|1446|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|tech.c|1457|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|tech.c|1460|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} using the technique will use up one of the phials from that medical kit to create a potion of vampire blood of the same [[beatitude]] as that phial, draining a full experience level from the hero down to the minimum experience for that level.{{refsrc|tech.c|1472|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|tech.c|1475|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
+Vampire heroes start the game with access to the [[draw blood]] technique, which can only be used if they are in their base form, at least [[experience level]] 2, and carrying a [[medical kit]] that contains at least one phial:{{refsrc|tech.c|178|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|tech.c|1446|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|tech.c|1457|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|tech.c|1460|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} using the technique will use up one of the phials from that medical kit to create a potion of vampire blood of the same [[beatitude]] as that phial, draining a full experience level from the hero down to the minimum experience for that level.{{refsrc|tech.c|1472|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|tech.c|1475|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
 [[Undead]] [[Vampire (monster class)|vampires]] have an effective {{frac|[[Monster level|ML]]|60}} chance of generating with a potion of vampire blood.{{refsrc|makemon.c|1150|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}{{refsrc|makemon.c|1164|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}

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 {{message|Ugh.  That was vile.|You quaffed vampire blood and are not a vampire, becoming nauseous.}}
 {{message|You feel <especially> guilty about drinking such a vile liquid.|As above, but you suffered an alignment penalty from being lawful, neutral or a Monk, with the word "especially" used in the lattermost case.}}
-{{message|You feel a terrible sense of loss.|You were affected by the vapors of a potion of vampire blood.}}
+{{message|You feel a terrible sense of loss.|You were affected by the vapors of a potion of vampire blood while being a vampire.}}
 ==References==

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 A [[thrown]] potion of vampire blood that lands on a [[lawful]] or [[neutral]] [[altar]] will convert the altar to [[chaotic]] alignment, which abuses the hero's [[wisdom]] and angers any attendant [[aligned priest|priest]].{{refsrc|dothrow.c|1830|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}} Being subjected to the [[vapors]] of a broken potion of vampire blood abuses wisdom if the hero is a vampire, and abuses constitution otherwise.{{refsrc|potion.c|1642|version=SLASH'EM 0.0.7E7F2}}
-===Strategy===
+==Strategy==
 Vampire heroes that encounter hostile vampires should kill them quickly to avoid losing any possible potions of vampire blood&mdash;other heroes that keep humanoid vampiric pets can leave the potions for them to pick up if they suspect those pets are becoming hungry, and the potions can also be used as an unorthodox means of converting altars for a chaotic hero. Otherwise, these potions are best converted to water via dilution or a unicorn horn.