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How can I become a vampire?
1 of 4: To start with, let a vampire assault you until you contract the Sanguinare Vampiris disease. (Note that catching that disease won't be possible if you're a werewolf. See the Companions faction quests for more information on that.)
2 of 4: See the "Locations By Type" section of the World Map Exploration Guide to find out where all the vampire lairs are, and take along plenty of healing potions so you won't be killed while letting vampires attack you.
3 of 4: Once you catch the vampire disease, kill off any nearby vampires, then refrain from using anything that will cure diseases (including shrines) for three days.
4 of 4: Soon after three days have passed, the screen will turn briefly red, and you'll get a notification that you've become a vampire.
