Vampires are the Necromancers' first available flying unit, with the only other one being their ultimate creatures, the Bone Dragons. This ability to fly allows them to ignore obstacles on the terrain and move directly to their intended spot. They also negate any possible retaliation from targets, which is a useful ability, especially against Griffins with their unlimited retaliations. Even so, they have defense and hit point stats comparable to the third tier Mummies, and a player must be careful to avoid traveling to areas where they may become overwhelmed.