The Legends Clan is where mythology, folklore, and history converge into a chilling display of supernatural power. Unlike the other brackets, which largely feature vampires from pop culture, these beings are the foundation of vampiric lore, inspiring centuries of fear and storytelling. Some are divine, others demonic, and a few even blur the lines between history and legend. These first-round battles will determine which ancient nightmare rises above the rest.
(1) Lilith vs. (16) Mercy Brown
The Mother of Demons faces America’s most infamous revenant.
Lilith, the queen of night and the mother of demons, holds dominion over vampiric legends across cultures. She is believed to be the first vampire, a being of immense power capable of draining life, controlling lesser creatures, and seducing victims into submission. As a primordial force, she is not bound by many traditional weaknesses and is often depicted as untouchable by mortal hands.
Her opponent, Mercy Brown, is one of the most famous figures in American vampire lore—a young woman whose posthumous exhumation in 19th-century Rhode Island fueled fears of the undead. While Mercy’s legend contributes to vampire mythology, she is a reactive figure rather than an active predator. Unlike Lilith, who commands dark forces and has a supernatural arsenal at her disposal, Mercy’s presence relies on superstition rather than confirmed abilities.
This is one of the most lopsided matchups in the tournament, with Lilith’s raw power easily overwhelming Mercy’s historical notoriety.
Edge: Lilith dominates effortlessly.
(8) Asanbosam vs. (9) Baobhan Sith
A monstrous ambush predator clashes with a deadly seductress.
A battle of predatory vampires from African and Celtic folklore, Asanbosam and Baobhan Sith bring very different styles to the fight. Asanbosam, from West African legend, is a savage, bat-like creature with iron teeth and hooked feet, which it uses to latch onto victims from treetops and drain their blood. It is a physically imposing, monstrous predator that thrives in ambush.
In contrast, the Baobhan Sith is a seductive Scottish vampire, luring victims—particularly men—by taking the form of a beautiful woman before revealing her talon-like claws to tear them apart. Both are lethal in their own right, but Asanbosam’s sheer brute force and durability may be difficult for the Baobhan Sith to counter. While she relies on deception and allure, he is a relentless hunter who does not need to trick his prey to kill them. Unless she can manipulate him into an opening, the Baobhan Sith may find herself outmatched in a direct confrontation.
Edge: Asanbosam’s raw physicality gives him the advantage.
(4) Empusa vs. (13) Vlad the Impaler
A Greek nightmare faces the man who inspired Dracula.
Empusa, a vampiric spirit from Greek mythology, is a shape-shifting demon often depicted with flaming hair, a bronze leg, and an insatiable hunger for human blood. She preys on travelers, using illusions and fear tactics before striking. With supernatural speed, deception, and the ability to disappear at will, Empusa is a nightmarish opponent.
On the other side is Vlad the Impaler, the historical figure who inspired Dracula. While not a supernatural vampire himself, Vlad was a terrifying warlord known for his ruthless impalements, tactical genius, and resilience in battle. If this were a contest of sheer human brutality, Vlad might stand a chance. However, against a creature that can vanish, change form, and attack with supernatural precision, the impaler of Wallachia may struggle to land a decisive blow.
Edge: Empusa’s supernatural edge outweighs Vlad’s mortal brutality.
(5) Vetala vs. (12) Jure Grando
A corpse-possessing spirit meets Europe’s first documented vampire.
Vetala, from Hindu mythology, is a powerful undead spirit that possesses corpses and feeds on the life force of the living. More than a mere blood-drinker, it can control minds, foresee the future, and evade death by jumping between bodies.
Jure Grando, on the other hand, is considered the first documented vampire in Europe, a 17th-century Istrian revenant who terrorized his village after death. While Grando’s legend is chilling, he lacks the intelligence, mobility, and overwhelming supernatural abilities of the Vetala. The ability to swap bodies alone makes Vetala a nightmare to fight, as any physical damage done to its host body is meaningless. Grando, with no such countermeasure, is unlikely to outmatch such an elusive and powerful entity.
Edge: Vetala’s possession abilities make it nearly impossible to kill.
(2) Camazotz vs. (15) Jacques St. Germain
A Mayan bat god battles the immortal alchemist.
Camazotz, the ancient Mayan bat god of death, is a deity associated with darkness, blood, and human sacrifice. He is a monstrous, winged being with supernatural strength, flight, and razor-sharp claws that can decapitate enemies with ease.
His opponent, Jacques St. Germain, is a legendary European figure rumored to be immortal, a charismatic nobleman who never seemed to age and supposedly survived for centuries. While St. Germain’s legend suggests he has longevity and alchemical knowledge, there’s little evidence that he possesses true vampiric abilities.
Camazotz, on the other hand, is a full-fledged death god, making this a one-sided battle. Immortality alone is meaningless against divine wrath.
Edge: Camazotz obliterates St. Germain with divine fury.
(7) Penanggalan vs. (10) Ekimmu
A flying horror faces a vengeful Mesopotamian wraith.
A disturbing battle of grotesque vampires, the Penanggalan of Malaysian folklore is a horrifying creature that detaches its head from its body, trailing its organs behind as it flies in search of blood. It is highly mobile, nearly impossible to restrain, and can squeeze through the smallest openings.
The Ekimmu, one of the oldest Mesopotamian vampire spirits, is a vengeful entity that feeds on the living, spreading disease and despair. Unlike the physical Penanggalan, the Ekimmu is a wraith-like being, making it difficult to attack directly.
The question here is whether the Penanggalan, a physical entity, can even harm a spirit. If not, the Ekimmu’s ability to haunt and drain energy may allow it to outlast its opponent.
Edge: Ekimmu’s spectral nature gives it the upper hand.
(3) Jiangshi vs. (14) Elizabeth Bathory
China’s hopping vampire faces the infamous Blood Countess.
The Jiangshi, or Chinese “hopping vampire,” is a reanimated corpse that drains the life force of its victims. It is incredibly strong, nearly impervious to physical damage, and moves in unpredictable bursts.
Elizabeth Bathory, the infamous Blood Countess, is a historical figure whose sadistic murders led to vampire-like legends surrounding her. While Bathory may be a terrifying human, she lacks supernatural durability or combat prowess. Even if she is a vampiric entity in some legends, the Jiangshi’s durability, supernatural speed, and chi-draining abilities make it nearly impossible for her to overpower it.
Edge: Jiangshi’s raw power and resilience win out.
(6) Pontianak vs. (11) Lamia
A vengeful Southeast Asian spirit faces a cursed Greek queen.
The Pontianak from Southeast Asian folklore is the spirit of a woman who died during childbirth, hunting men and tearing them apart with her claws and fangs. She is a terrifying spectral entity that can shift between an ethereal and physical state.
Lamia, from Greek mythology, was a once-beautiful queen cursed into a child-eating, serpentine vampire-like entity. Both are vengeful spirits, but the Pontianak’s ability to materialize and dematerialize at will may give her the edge, making her incredibly difficult to kill. Lamia is brutal and powerful, but the Pontianak’s ghostly nature makes her an unpredictable nightmare in a fight.
Edge: Pontianak’s ghostly abilities make her the more elusive and deadly opponent.
Conclusion
The Legends Clan represents the oldest and most mythologically rich vampires in the tournament, bringing gods, demons, and spectral entities into battle. Unlike their pop culture counterparts, many of these creatures defy physical confrontation, relying on supernatural manipulation, possession, or divine power.
The matchups in this bracket are some of the most unpredictable yet, with raw physical monsters facing vengeful spirits and divine executioners.
As we move forward, the survivors of this round will only face more legendary horrors in the battles to come.