Do you stick to the classic Volkihar red-and-black, or do you mix and match for the best stats? Let us know in the comments below—just don’t invite us into your home.

Whether you side with the ancient order of the in the Dawnguard DLC or contract Sanguinare Vampiris in the wild, one question remains: What do you wear to a moonlight hunt?

When you take your first sip of blood in Skyrim and join the ranks of the undead, you aren’t just trading away your ability to heal in sunlight. You are joining a fashion club—albeit one with very sharp teeth and a dramatic flair for the macabre.

Let’s break down the cold, stylish, and surprisingly practical world of Vampire Armor. Before the Dawnguard showed up with their fancy crossbows, the standard Vampire Armor was a simple, dark leather tunic. It was stealthy, sure, but it lacked presence .

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