We do have the example of Buffy herself from "Nightmares," although that was a unique situation and Buffy remained partially herself (complete with soul) in addition to getting the effects of vampirism.

It seems to me that with the Slayer power departing in favor of a new Chosen One, the resultant vampire would be just like any other new fledgeling—i.e., a significant step down in raw power from what the girl was used to. Maybe with the slight advantage of already having a fair bit of combat training and experience, and the major one of knowing about her former Watcher and his peers. As someone else said before, a Watcher's last official duty with regard to his charge is probably making sure she doesn't rise as a vampire.

We do have the example of Buffy herself from "Nightmares,"

True.

Buffy remained partially herself (complete with soul) in addition to getting the effects of vampirism.

And, we didn't really get a chance to see if she was even stronger, ect.

with the Slayer power departing in favor of a new Chosen One, the resultant vampire would be just like any other new fledgeling

But the rules have changed now. All of the potentials are now Slayers so the Slayer power is no longer being passed from one girl to the next. Therefore, a slayervampire might just have the powers and abilities of both.

with the Slayer power departing in favor of a new Chosen One

Buffy's didn't when she died the first two times, though, so there's little reason to assume a law of conservation of Slayerhood.

Buffy's didn't when she died the first two times, though, so there's little reason to assume a law of conservation of Slayerhood.

Yeah, but both times she returned as Buffy, not as a demon wearing a Buffy suit. Actually, after her first death she returned amped up in power and possessed of new confidence and certainty of her mission.

Which worked so much better with the early assumption that her destiny as the Chosen One was divine in nature (and thus strengthened by a brief brush with the afterlife/Hero's journey into the Underworld) rather than something randomly bestowed by a swirly demonic cloud.

I always felt that she came back souless - not actually - but dispirited and not happy about it. When viewed from that 'more like Faith' perspective, I'd like to see some of those eps reshot with a tad more leather.

Edited to add: Buffy leather , that is.

I thought the demon wearing a person suit wasn't quite right.

Now, maybe the slayerness is tied to having a soul, which would be a good precaution to take, but I don't think we've been shown info either way.

I thought the demon wearing a person suit wasn't quite right.

This reminds me of MiB--the Edgar suit!

big nummer, Ita

I have to admit that I didn't really watch very much after that. I skimmed, and tried to keep up .... especially after the 'romance' began. But I felt SMG might have been a tad more dominant ...... maybe even tap on the anger in her RL. Or rmaybe Freddie just was overwhelmingly satisfying.

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The mirror image of my scenario held true though - when Darla was resurrected with a human soul but without the demon that had been her essence as a vampire, it was also without the strength associated with vampirism.

Way back when, I'd wondered if being a Slayer might immunize one from being turned entirely. But both Dracula and Angelus seemed to think it was possible. And given the situation Angelus was trying it in, I don't think he was anticipating a pissed-off former Slayer that would be even more powerful than he.

And given the situation Angelus was trying it in, I don't think he was anticipating a pissed-off former Slayer that would be even more powerful than he.

But, if she lost her soul in the process, I don't see her being pissed off, anymore than Dru is pissed at Angelus for torturing her before vamping her. She worships him because he is her sire.