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Every pop in of supernatural creature is featured inThe Vampire Diaries,from werewolves to witches to ghosts.

Vampires inThe Vampire Diariesare super strong and fast, excellent hunters, and have the gift of mind control.

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They can live forever if someone doesn’t get them with a stake to the heart.

She became a pawn in Damon’s plot to terrorize Mystic Falls while also satisfying his boredom.

He first attacked her in the pilot episode, alerting the town’s council to its vampire problem.

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In later seasons, Ewell would reprise her role with Vicki contacting characters from the Other Side.

She frequently compels humans to do her dirty work, showing no pity for her former species.

Finn got a second chance inThe Originals, but it was also short-lived.

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True to his vampire nature, the guiding force behind his actions and vampiric strength is his emotions.

Moreover, Rose eventually dies of a werewolf’s bite, which is fatal for vampires.

Lexi’s death at his hands in the same episode shattered the hearts of everyone watching.

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Her strength is not only portrayed through vampirism but also through her character.

Lexi serves as the voice of reason whenever Stefan thinks about or succumbs to drinking human blood.

He’sa supernatural science project whose temporary side effects include enhanced strength and a dire determinationto eliminate his fellow vampires.

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At first, he seeks revenge, believing that Damon didn’t help him.

But soon he becomes a series regular, entangling himself with the rest of the main characters.

ParticularlyKat Graham’s Bonnie Bennett, whom he has a relationship with.

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This anti-hero goes through a long character arc, with redemption and a better understanding of himself.

Enzo’s strength is rooted in his survival instincts and resourcefulness.

He also uses his charismatic personality to his advantage, able to manipulate people when needed.

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He has all the heightened abilities of a vampire, including strength.

She was always an exciting character to watch onscreen, despite some fans not liking her initially.

She mourns her human life and then jumps into life as a vampire.

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As a vampire, all of her human traits are heightened.

This adds a layer of determination and strength that viewers don’t see with some of the other vampires.

She grows into a strong and skilled fighter, able to best many characters, including Damon, occasionally.

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Caroline Forbes is an icon, especially as a vampire.

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