Comparison of vampire traits

The following tables compare traits given to vampires in folklore and fiction.

Weaknesses
Weaknesses which are marked as 'yes' are generally not fatal. All fatal weaknesses have been marked as such.

Supernatural Powers

 * 'Glamour' refers to the ability to influence a mortal. (AKA the spell gift, mesmerize, or the Jedi mind trick.)
 * It is common in fiction for vampires to gain additional, uncommon powers as they age. These have been noted as 'Gifted'.

In the film, vampires could levitate.