Vampiric weapons in Outward offer a unique and powerful way to sustain yourself in combat by leeching health from enemies. With each hit, these weapons restore 10% health and 5% burnt health based on the damage dealt, making them invaluable for extended fights and high-risk encounters. This guide will walk you through every step needed to craft these lifestealing weapons, from gathering materials to the final enchantment process.

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Why Choose Vampiric Weapons?

Health management is a constant challenge in Outward, especially due to the burnt health mechanic that reduces your maximum health over time. Vampiric weapons not only restore regular health but also recover burnt health, making them one of the most efficient tools for sustainability.

The lifesteal effect is particularly useful for solo players or those venturing into dungeons with limited resources. Pair a vampiric weapon with high-damage builds, and you can outlast most enemies without relying heavily on potions.

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Step 1: Choose Your Weapon

You’ll need an iron weapon as the base for your vampiric enchantment. Any iron weapon will work, but there are some exceptions:

• Bow: Must be a Recurve Bow.
• Dagger: Must be a Rondel Dagger.

Choose a weapon that complements your build and playstyle. Daggers offer quick attacks to maximize lifesteal frequency, while heavy weapons like great axes provide massive health returns per hit.

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Step 2: Obtain the Thirst Enchantment Scroll

While not required to perform the enchantment, having the Thirst enchantment scroll makes the process clearer.

How to Get It:

• Complete the Bloody Business mini-quest on the Antique Plateau.
• Start at the bottom left of the map by interacting with a bloody corpse.
• Defeat Blood-type enemies at four marked locations to unlock the scroll.

Alternatively, you can reference the Outward Wiki for enchantment recipes if you want to skip the quest.

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Step 3: Craft Chrysalis Incense

Chrysalis Incense is essential for enchanting. Ingredients:

• 2 Dreamer’s Root
• 1 Ice Particle

Where to Find:

• Dreamer’s Root: Commonly found in the open world of the Antique Plateau.
• Ice Particle: Located in the Train Dungeon. Unlock it by interacting with the broken golem in town and following the questline.

Gather these materials to craft the incense needed for the enchantment.

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Step 4: Buy an Enchanting Table

Head to Harmattan in the Antique Plateau and purchase the following from the shopkeeper near the Ley Line:

• Enchanting Table
• Pillars (North Close, East Close, South Close, and West Close)

Having all the components ensures you can perform the enchantment without returning to town.

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Step 5: Setting Up the Enchanting Table

Find an open area outside Harmattan to place your table and pillars. Important: The enchantment requires nighttime (6 PM to 5 AM).

Placement Guide:

• North Close (NC)
• East Close (EC)
• South Close (SC)
• West Close (WC)

Place the pillars 1–2 steps from the table in each direction as indicated by the scroll.

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Step 6: Enchanting Your Weapon

• Place Chrysalis Incense into each pillar.
• Lay your iron weapon on the table.
• Perform the enchantment at night.

If done correctly, you’ll receive a weapon enchanted with Thirst.

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Step 7: Feeding the Thirst Enchantment

The Thirst enchantment isn’t vampiric yet. You’ll need to progress through these stages:

• Parched ➞ Thirsty ➞ Bloody ➞ Quenched

Defeat enemies to feed the weapon. It takes a significant number of kills, so be prepared for a grind.

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Step 8: Transforming Into a Vampiric Weapon

Once at the Quenched stage:

• Visit one of the four Blood Altars around Aurai.
• The most accessible is near the Mana Lake.

Important: Each altar can only be used once per playthrough, so choose your weapon wisely.

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Best Weapons to Vampirize

1. Rondel Dagger: Quick attacks for frequent lifesteal.
2. Great Axe: Massive health return per hit.
3. Long Sword: Balanced for reach and lifesteal.

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Conclusion: Is It Worth It?

While the process is lengthy, vampiric weapons are incredibly powerful and sustain-heavy. Paired with Wind Infuse, they can trivialize even the toughest fights by constantly replenishing health. If you’re a fan of aggressive playstyles, these weapons are well worth the effort.

Take the time to enchant one or two vampiric weapons to add a unique and powerful tool to your arsenal!