The Nightfall 16 round has come to a dramatic and brutal close, with only eight vampires remaining in the tournament. Each battle pushed these legendary creatures to their limits, proving that strength alone is not enough to secure victory—strategy, resilience, and sheer willpower played just as critical a role. Let's break down each fight and how the victors carved their path to the Immortal 8.
Rebels Bracket
Selene (#5) vs. Blade (#1)
This was one of the most anticipated clashes of the round—two elite vampire hunters, both enhanced beyond their original nature, battling for supremacy. Blade came in as the heavy favorite, having obliterated his previous opponents with unmatched speed and brutality. But Selene was undeterred, matching him move for move in a high-speed duel of gunfire, blades, and raw agility. Where Blade relied on brute force and relentless aggression, Selene countered with precise, calculated strikes. In the end, it was her superior endurance and combat adaptability that secured the upset, dethroning the top seed in a stunning victory.
Alucard (#2) vs. Angel (#3)
Angel barely scraped past Damon Salvatore in the previous round, and going up against Alucard—a monstrous force of destruction—was always going to be an uphill battle. Angel fought valiantly, employing his intelligence and experience as a centuries-old warrior, but Alucard’s sheer supernatural might proved too much. The No-Life King unleashed his full arsenal, overwhelming Angel with relentless attacks that left no room for counterplay. Angel may be a champion of redemption, but there was no salvation in this matchup—Alucard advances without breaking a sweat.
Aristocrats Bracket
Dracula (Bram Stoker’s) (#9) vs. Louis (#4)
Louis, despite barely edging out Nadja in the previous round, found himself in a hopeless struggle against one of the most famous vampires of all time. Dracula, fresh off his decisive victory over Lestat, showed no mercy in this encounter. Louis' introspective nature and hesitancy proved fatal as Dracula’s unrelenting power, hypnotic influence, and masterful battlefield control overwhelmed him. This wasn’t just a victory—it was a statement. The Count is not to be taken lightly.
Akasha (#3) vs. Count Dracula (Lugosi) (#2)
A battle of two regal titans—Akasha, the Queen of the Damned, and Lugosi’s Dracula, the image of gothic horror itself. But from the start, it was clear who had the upper hand. While Count Dracula’s charisma and hypnotic prowess had served him well so far, Akasha’s sheer dominance and ancient power rendered his tricks useless. She was faster, stronger, and completely ruthless, treating him as nothing more than a relic of the past. The Queen crushed the classic Count without hesitation, proving that royalty bows to no one.
Beasts Bracket
Drake (#1) vs. Count Orlok (#5)
Drake, the apex predator of the vampire world, came into this matchup looking unstoppable. Orlok, the ghastly Nosferatu, had fought tooth and nail to get here, but he simply lacked the raw power to compete. Drake’s modern genetic superiority, shape-shifting, and combat ferocity made quick work of the eerie old-world vampire. It was an admirable run for Orlok, but against this monster, he never stood a chance.
Marcus Corvinus (#2) vs. Nomak (#3)
Perhaps the most physically brutal fight of the round, Marcus and Nomak were two vampires who thrived on pure, unrelenting power. Nomak had been an unstoppable force in the tournament up until this point, but Marcus had something he didn’t—cunning. Where Nomak relied on savage, berserker-like aggression, Marcus fought with precision, utilizing his wings and superior agility to avoid direct confrontations. It was a long, drawn-out battle, but Marcus’ strategy paid off in the end. The original immortal takes the win, and Nomak—despite his raw power—falls at last.
Legends Bracket
Lilith (#1) vs. Vetala (#5)
Vetala put up a fight, but let’s be honest—Lilith is in a league of her own. The mother of vampires, the ultimate seductress, and a supernatural entity of godlike power, she dismantled Vetala with ease. This was less of a contest and more of a demonstration of why Lilith remains the number one seed. There was simply no stopping her here.
Camazotz (#2) vs. Jiangshi (#3)
In a battle of mythological titans, Camazotz proved that the power of the bat god reigns supreme. Jiangshi’s relentless, hopping assault was eerie and relentless, but Camazotz’s primal, godlike strength was too much. This was an eerie, nightmarish battle, but ultimately, the Mayan death bat soared above the undead horror. Camazotz claims the final spot in the Immortal 8.
Onward to the Immortal 8
With the Nightfall 16 behind us, we now enter the next phase of the tournament. The stakes are higher, the battles more intense, and only the strongest, most legendary vampires remain. Who will stand the test of time and earn their place in the Chosen 4?
Only one can reign supreme. Stay tuned—more blood will be spilled soon.