Just because players get to play as a vampire inV Risingdoes not mean that they are immortal. Even though the player may have a nearly unbeatable character, they will still have to deal with taking damage. For this reason, players must be careful about the damage they take and heal in those vital instances where their chances of survival may be slim.
While healing is common in video games, many players tend to forgo this feature inV Rising. Though the game does inform the player about healing, it does not elaborate on exactly what the process entails. For those unsure of the ins-and-outs ofhealing inV Rising, this guide will detail how it works while providing some useful tips on how players can approach doing so.
Updated on July 31, 2025, by M. Salman Shahid:V Rising was fully released on July 29, 2025. As such, it has undergone many changes since its Early Access release on June 05, 2025. This guide aims to reflect those changes by providing more context to the Blood Mend ability, including its side effects, the Blood Pool mechanic, and so on, ensuring that V Rising players will always have access to a healing method.
How To Heal In V Rising
There are severalways to heal inV Rising, and each method can be incredibly helpful in specific scenarios.
Consumables
Using consumables is thebest way to heal inV Risingduring battle. The game offers several consumables for healing; some are available early in the game, while others become available later.
Blood Mend
As mentioned earlier, items like the Unsullied Heart and Untainted Heart increase blood, which is useful for Blood Mend. This ability is the strongest healing ability available inV Rising, making itperfect for boss battles. Even though Blood Mend will take longer to heal, it will restore the player to full HP.
Here are a couple of things to keep in mind about the Blood Mend ability:
Players can use Blood Mend by pressing and holding the left CTRL key, and they can cancel the ability to get back into combat by pressing the left mouse button.
Auto Heal
As long as the Blood Pool has blood, theV Risingplayers will auto-heal. However, the player will start losing health quickly when they are without blood. Players must move to a safe location and not take damage for the auto-heal to kick in. It is also worth noting thatauto-healing is faster at night.
Players should keep the Blood Pool topped up by feeding on creatures and humans for blood regularly.
