
Once afflicted with Vampirism, you will slowly progress through the four stages, eventually becoming "blood-starved." At this stage in the disease, most people will not talk with you and will instead attack you. Stealth-type characters profit the most from the bonuses of vampirism, but the disadvantages are rather inconvenient for other character archetypes. Depending on how choose to play, it can be a curse or a blessing.

Consequently, taking the form of a Vampire Lord will make the citizens hostile.) In Oblivion it is possible to become a vampire, opening up an entire new way of playing the game. ( Note: With the addition of the Dawnguard DLC, you will no longer be treated with hostility.

