Sunlight In contradiction to general mythologic belief, I have never met a vampire that burned to ashes because of exposure to sunlight. And we are not dealing with myths right now, so let us just stick to reality. It is mostly the youngs that make bad experiences with sunlight. "New-born" - meaning recently changed - vampires frequently feel pain while being in contact with sunlight, burn easily or suffer from the heat related to sun. But approximately all vampires suffer from the light concerning their eyes. Sunlight and sometimes even normal daylight causes great pain to a vampire«s eyes. But normally severe damage can be easily prevented by sunglasses and other protective means. Some vampires have managed by the time to readjust to sunlight by mental training and slow steps towards normal exposure. They can lead a nearly normal life. Others lead a life in the shadows. They mostly live and work during the night and sometimes don«t even make efforts to lead a life among the normal human society. It might depend on how someone starts his new life. But even in case a vampire has developed abilities to readjust to sunlight, it has at least always a weakening effect. Personally though I loathe the sun.