[Snake]

I've reflected a bit and... well. Even if it won't get a solution, and Dev's words about "I don't want to buff things anymore, since there are things that need nerf.", and going by that condition, I'd rather just change slightly how things work, so it englobes more playstyles, instead of making Vampire stupid once again.

Here's another pitch: Why not make it fall in line with the likes of Argentyle Bite but unique on their own way? Character LV pierce physical damage, and if it triggers Evasion, the Essence restored/drained is reduced by 50%. (If done from behind, it will ignore the target's Evasion and protection.)

That's one issue fixed, at least. What seems to be the most crucial in my eyes, too.