Garkain



Garkains are lower vampires unique to the game. They are so foul that the mere sight of one paralyzes opponents, especially sensitive ones. Apart from using its ugliness as a weapon, the garkain has at its disposal an amazing variety of ways to pin down victims and suck their blood.

Occurrence
Garkains are lesser vampires, found most frequently at cemeteries or near abandoned buildings, where they nest.

Immunity
They are fearless and resistant to stun attempts.

Susceptibility
Sensitive to silver and Vampire Oil.

Tactics
They try to daze their victims and drink their blood.

Alchemy
Garkain saliva, Wing membrane and Abomination lymph.

Location

 * crypts
 * Old Manor Catacombs

Source

 * Vampires: Facts and Myths
 * Physiologus

Trivia

 * In Murky Waters, Geralt may have a chat about garkains with a peasant woman
 * Vesper, a trophy quest in Act V is a garkain
 * In the field hospital and random houses in Old Vizima, a diseased man will give information on garkains in exchange for food

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