Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game that never stops rewarding curiosity. From ghost trains to cult rituals, Rockstar Games layered the world of RDR2 with supernatural oddities that feel just plausible enough in the rugged, lawless setting. One of the most memorable—and disturbing—of these is the Saint Denis vampire .

He’s elusive. He’s deadly. And yes, he really exists.

This is your complete walkthrough on how to find the vampire in RDR2 , complete with map coordinates, step-by-step instructions, and tips for surviving the encounter.

The vampire in Red Dead Redemption 2 appears only after completing a very specific set of tasks involving mysterious graffiti found around the city of Saint Denis. He doesn’t just spawn randomly—you must first trigger the conditions that lure him out of hiding.

This isn’t just a ghost story. The vampire is real, and he will attack you.

To summon the vampire, you need to locate and examine five creepy messages written in blood across Saint Denis. Each message appears as strange, cryptic graffiti and must be found manually while exploring the city at night.

Requirements Before Starting:

• Be in Chapter 3 or later.

• The graffiti only appears at night (between 10 PM and 5 AM).

• You must find and examine all five graffiti spots before the vampire spawns.

Below is a table summarizing each message location and nearby landmarks:

Each message reads like a piece of a dark prophecy. After the fifth, a map marker will appear showing a small skull icon near the church.

Once you find all five graffiti messages, you’ll unlock the final encounter. Head to the alley behind the Saint Denis church , between 2 AM and 3 AM in-game time.

Step-by-Step:

1. Wait until it’s between 2–3 AM .

2. Go to the alley beside the church cemetery (check for the skull icon).

3. As you walk through, the vampire will appear—clinging to the wall.

He’ll drop down and initiate a brief but deadly encounter.

If you're caught off guard, he can instantly kill you with a knife.

You have two options: fight back or die.

• Draw your weapon quickly – A revolver or sawed-off shotgun is ideal.

• Aim high – He’s fast, so don’t waste time lining up shots.

• Use Dead Eye – This helps avoid a knife to the throat.

Once you kill him, loot his body to find the Ornate Dagger , a unique melee weapon.

The vampire will not return. He’s a one-time encounter. Killing him yields:

• Ornate Dagger – A rare, curved blade with a silver finish.

• Creepy Dialogue – He speaks Latin before attacking you.

• Legend Confirmation – Your journal updates with a sketch of the vampire.

There’s no honor loss for killing him. He’s a predator—and Rockstar wants you to end him.

• The graffiti forms a poem foretelling his arrival.

• The dagger resembles classic vampire-slaying weapons.

• His skin is pale, eyes sunken, and fangs visible.

• Some believe the vampire’s design is inspired by Nosferatu .

The encounter is one of many urban legends brought to life in the game’s expansive world. Others include the Night Folk , Bigfoot bones , and the alien ship .

• Save your game before heading into the final alley.

• Don’t bring a lantern—it’ll give away your position.

• Use cinematic camera for a dramatic perspective.

• The vampire cannot be hogtied —don’t even try.

• He has no bounty, so lawmen won’t interfere.

The Saint Denis vampire isn’t just another spooky Easter egg. It’s a brilliant piece of worldbuilding that rewards attention to detail, late-night wandering, and just a little bit of paranoia.

Whether you meet him out of curiosity or go hunting with purpose, the moment you lock eyes with those fangs in the fog, you’ll know—you’re not in control.

So bring your gun. Watch the alleys. And don’t turn your back after 2 AM.