r this disease in other games, see Vampire.
Vampirism is a syndrome that is acquired after the disease Sanguinare Vampiris has infected the body longer than three days. Harmed by sunlight, stigmatized by mortals, and infamous for their thirst for blood, vampires go to extreme lengths to hide their ailment or entire presence from mortals. In Skyrim, Vampires acquire special magical spells as their level of infection increases. To offset this advantage, vulnerabilities to fire and sunlight are also acquired. Vampirism can be contracted and cured an unlimited number of times. If the infection has rooted before three days have passed, a Potion of Cure Disease can be ingested to cure the disease the leads to vampirism. Alternatively, praying at a shrine cures it. After that, the only method for removing the disease is to speak to Falion, the thaumaturge of Morthal. He requires a filled Black Soul Gem to cure vampirism.