ThroughoutThe Vampire Diaries eight-seasonrun, the show introduced different categories of vampires.

The Vampire Diariesdoesnt change much when it comes to vampire lore.

However,The Vampire Diariesfeatured a rare supernatural beingknown as a Ripper.

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While Rippers can go on a violent killing spree, they are not inherently bad.

Most times, they make a run at control their bloodlust by staying away from human blood.

When a person transitions into a vampire, all their emotions and habits become heightened.

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Since Rippers are blood addicts,there’s a possibility that they inherited their addiction.

Rippers are a differenttype of vampire inThe Vampire Diaries, but they are not actually a subspecies.

They have the same abilities as average vampires.

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Based on the novels by L.J. Smith, The Vampire Diaries is a story about the developing love triangle between Elena Gilbert and two vampiric brothers, Stefan and Damon Salvatore. Set in the town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, the show follows the trio from high school through college as they battle for one another’s affection.

They simply have different feeding habits.

Rippers are also more violent than regular vampires.

They bare their fangs and snarl when attacked, similar to how an animal behaves when they are cornered.

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They take great pleasure in terrorizing and mutilating their victims, more so than the average vampire.

Rippers also have a different level of morality compared to their fellow creatures of the night.

They switch off their humanity more regularly because they usually cant live with the damage they cause.

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The only known bornRippers in the series are Stefanand his mother, Lily.

Stefan struggled with his blood addiction and often fell off the wagon.

Due to his insatiable bloodlust, Stefan avoided feeding on humans.

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He chose to feed on animals so he could keep his bloodthirst in control.

The other Ripper in the show,Lily, reportedly killed over 3,000 people during her time in Europe.

It’s worth noting that vampires who are infected with the Ripper virus can be cured.

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When Elena and Damon were infected with the virus, they became Rippers for a short period of time.

It’s worth noting that vampires who are infected with the Ripper virus can be cured.

The only solution to their bloodlust was for them to learn how to control it.

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