V Rising: How To Unlock Bat Form

Shapeshifting is a core mechanic in V Rising, enabling players to engage with the world in unique ways. The player character can acquire a maximum of seven distinct shapeshifting forms, each helping them to overcome specific hurdles as the game progresses.

Among the seven available forms, the bat form lets the player transform into a small chiropter. The bat form allows players to reach elevated places, which is a hindrance while in the humanoid form. This guide aims to help players unlock the bat form in V Rising and share a few caveats that come along with it.

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Acquiring The Bat Form

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Among the other forms available in V Rising, the bat form is acquired relatively late into the game. It’s a reward bestowed upon the players after they find and defeat a V Blood enemy named Nightmarshal Styx the Sunderer, a legendary vampire.

Taking on Nightmarshal Styx solo requires the player to reach at least level 76. The V Blood vampire can be found patrolling any of the roads in the Cursed Forest, which is located in the northwestern region of the map.

The fight against Nightmarshal Styx isn’t too difficult, but players must watch out for his deadly spinning attack. When the legendary vampire is half-way down his health bar, he summons an army of weaker vampires who heal the player when killed.

Besides the bat form, Nightmarshal Sytx doesn’t drop anything worthwhile.

Benefits & Limitations When Using The Bat Form

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There are some benefits players can expect when using the bat form in V Rising, such as:

The bat form can be extremely viable when players want to reach a specific location quickly.
Unlike navigating the road, when flying, players aren’t obstructed by rocks and woods.
Contrary to other shapeshifting forms, the bat form is the only form that allows carrying silver.

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On the flip side, there are a few limitations as well when using the bat form, such as:

Players must pay special attention to the day and night cycle to avoid burning from the sun.
When trying to land from the flight, players must find a valid location to exit the bat form. The game doesn’t allow players to land on roofs and mountains, and attempting to land on any of these structures is met by an “invalid location” prompt.
While players can still carry silver in bat form, possessing any other resources in the inventory prevents the transformation.
In flight, enemies on the ground are hidden from players’ view to avoid providing them with undue advantage. Therefore, players must remain prepared for any surprises when exiting the bat form.
Casting the bat form takes about five seconds, which leaves players vulnerable when enemies are nearby.
Finally, the bat form is unusable indoors or when the player is covered by any roof-like structure.