The Vampire Combat Manual: A Guide to Fighting the Bloodthirsty Undead Book

Introduction xiii

I Disinformation and Misconceptions

Vampires are Metaphysical Beings 3

Vampires are Shapeshifters 6

Vampires Can Fly 7

Vampires are Sexually Attracted to Humans 7

Vampire Infection is Inevitable 9

Vampires are Indestructible 10

Vampires Love Being Undead 11

Combat Report: Jason Richter, Vampire 12

II Anatomy 19

Living or Dead? 20

Transformation 21

Strengths 25

Combat Report: Nathan Firestone, Private Military Contractor 31

Weaknesses 40

Behavioral Traits 46

Vulnerabilities 50

Vampire Castes 55

Combat Report: Christine Wolcott, Vampire 63

III Conditioning and Preparation 71

Self-Assessment 72

Physical Conditioning 77

Martial Arts Training 90

Combat Report: James Carver, Martial Artist 101

Psychological Preparation 107

Spiritual Preparation 110

Combat Nutrition 111

Combat Report: Cherie Louissant, Restaurateur 116

IV Weapons 121

Ballistic/Long-Range Weapons 125

Melee Weapons 131

Close-Quarters Weapons 135

Secondary Weapons 147

Restraining Equipment 155

Combat Report: Hector Santiago, Chef 157

V Combat Strategies and Techniques 163

Principles of Undead Combat 164

Situational Awareness 166

Seasonal Considerations 171

Assessing Your Opponent 178

Human Vulnerabilities 181

Enemy Assault Tactics 184

Combat Report: Kate Wolcott, Vampire Hunter 191

Defensive Tactics 196

Offensive Tactics 201

Combat Strategies 214

Advanced Combat Tactics 223

Unarmed Combat 228

Disabled Combatant Tactics 232

Protecting Children from Vampire Attack 237

Confronting Multiple Attackers 243

Combat Drills 247

VI Team-Based Combat 251

Team Assembly 252

Communication 257

Combat Report: Name Unknown, Vampire 259

Extermination Operations 265

Combat Strategies 280

Securing the Home 288

Peaceful Coexistence 293

Combat Report: Paul Lavin, Professor 294