Actually... My knowledge of vampires: Old (pureblood) vampires that have lived over centuries are strong enough to resist minimal sunlight, and can thrive off the blood of animals instead. Half-breeds or newly turned vampires need the nutrition in human blood to survive. I find vampires having the ability to turn into animals quite idiotic. Then wouldn't they be classified as shape-shifters instead? :| As for sleeping in coffins... lolwhut.
Vampires sleep in coffins is from waaay back. When people would see the dead with blood on their mouth. They thought the dead walked and drank blood then returned to their coffin. They also put everything they considered evil with vampires and devils.
vampires; actually what they do is drink human blood animal blood? Not so good for them . They don't sleep in coffins (that's in the really old movies) considering they are the undead they have no reason to sleep. As for their special abilities? Inhuman strength (godly strength) perfect looks, and don't forget get speed . Their fangs can retract thus helping them blend in more with the (in crowd). I would say more but I'm distracted I'm watching a movie. Oh and if anything, Hell Hounds are the best of the underworld
Goldia I base my vampire on the original Dracula stories that was Dracula he could turn into any animal at dusk and back into his original form at dawn He can only change at dusk and fawn where shapeshifters can change at any time He hates garlic, holy water and stakes can kill him, and he can change into more than just a bat