Vampire

Vampire gains X0.1 Mult for every Enhanced card that scores, then removes that card's Enhancement.

Effect: This Joker gains X0.1 Mult per scoring Enhanced card played, removes card Enhancement (Currently X1 Mult)

Vampire gains X0.1 Mult for each scoring Enhanced card in Balatro and strips the Enhancement. Uncommon, $7. Combos, conflicts, and what it leaves alone.

Cost: $7

Rarity: Uncommon

Category: Multiplicative Mult Jokers

Unlock requirement: Available from start.

How to play Vampire

Farm enhancements via Tarots (Mult, Glass, Steel) and play those cards to feed Vampire's permanent xMult. Showman increases shop frequency of consumables so you can keep the enhancement pipeline flowing.

Best synergies

The Empress/Justice/Chariot (Tarots)
Showman

How it works

Vampire gains X0.1 Mult for every Enhanced card that scores, then removes that card's Enhancement. Editions such as Foil or Polychrome and Seals are not Enhancements, so Vampire leaves them alone. It is Uncommon, costs $7, available from the start, and Blueprint and Brainstorm can copy it.

How to unlock

Available from the start.

Copyable by Blueprint/Brainstorm

yes

Best combos

Midas Mask: Placed to Vampire's left, it turns face cards Gold for Vampire to eat each hand.
Marble Joker: Adds a Stone card every Blind, a steady supply of Enhancements to eat.
Blueprint: Copies Vampire's current X Mult.
Brainstorm: Copies Vampire's current X Mult from the left.

Frequently asked questions

Does Vampire remove Editions or Seals?

No. It only removes Enhancements like Gold, Steel, Glass, Lucky or Stone. Editions and Seals stay.

Which jokers clash with Vampire?

Jokers that need Enhanced cards in your deck, such as Steel Joker, Glass Joker, Lucky Cat and Golden Ticket.

Does joker order matter with Midas Mask?

Yes. Put Midas Mask to the left of Vampire so cards turn Gold first and Vampire eats them in the same hand.

Next steps

Checked for Balatro 1.0.1

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