Learn how to gain XP in Vampyr, from killing enemies to completing quests, and see a sample endgame defense-focused build.
Experience Points Sources:
- Killing regular enemies: 5XP per enemy
- Entering a new district: 10XP
- Finding a Hideout: 20XP
- Finding lore entries: 25XP
- Unlocking hints about citizens: 10-110XP
- Treating ailments: 25-100XP
- Completing sidequests (investigations): 100-400XP
- Advancing the main quest: ~400XP
- Defeating bosses: variable
- Killing citizens: 1000-5000XP
- Killing pillars of the community: 2000-12000XP
Killing citizens or pillars of the community yields the most XP, with higher amounts gained by unlocking their hints and treating their ailments first.
You gain character levels by spending XP when you rest. Increasing your character level provides a modest increase in health and reduces damage taken from enemies, as enemy damage scales with level difference. The maximum character level in Vampyr is 50.
Sample Endgame Build (Defense-Focused):
- Autophagy: 2 points
- Coagulation: 3 points, increased duration
- Blood Barrier: 5 points, increased defence
- Bloodspear: 1 point; compulsory purchase
- Abyss: 1 point
- Body Condition: 10 points
- Physical Prowess: 6 points
- Medical Bag: 4 points
- Cartridge Bag: 10 points
Tips
- Consider your playstyle when allocating XP; this build prioritizes defense.
- Killing citizens and pillars of the community offers significant XP gains.
- Resting is required to spend XP and level up your character.
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