The usual enemy of a vampire is a werewolf. In many stories, vampires are also opposed by vampire hunters, sunlight, holy symbols, and sometimes other vampires themselves.

Quick Scoop

  • Most common rival: werewolves.
  • Other classic threats: vampire hunters, sunlight, holy items, and weapons made to kill undead creatures.
  • Story variation: some settings treat other vampires as the real enemy because of power struggles and revenge.

In plain English

If you mean the classic folklore-style answer, it’s usually werewolves. If you mean modern fiction more broadly, the answer can also be hunters or the sun , depending on the universe.

Tiny note

Different books, movies, and games change the rules, so “usual enemy” depends on the story world.