Vampires are creatures with a long and complex mythology. There are, however, a few basic rules that never change. It's part of what makes them vampires. If you intend to include vampires as part of a novel, or as part of cosplay or role-playing, you should know the basic rules for killing them off. Even though there can be quite a lot of variation, there are some basic rules you should follow for killing vampires. You can even adjust some of these tactics using clever wordplay or modern technology to widen the possibilities of your vampire story.