Stake



A stake was a pointy wooden object and one of the most effective ways to slay a vampire. In order for the weapon to be effective, it must've penetrated the vampire's heart. More advanced versions of this weapon were Angel Investigations' Stake-loaded wristbands and Connor's Stake Gun. The Scythe also contained wooden stake opposite to its head.

However, vampires in possession of the Gem of Amarra would be rendered invincible, and immune to staking. A vampire could also become immune to staking by having its heart surgically removed, although this process certified the vampires death within about six hours.

Kendra Young once owned a individual stake which she nicknamed "Mr. Pointy". She then passed this on to Buffy before her death.

Behind the Scenes

 * Retractable_stake_demontration.jpg prop stakes used in Buffy the Vampire Slayer  were made of real wood, however, when it came to stabbing, stakes with a retractable point were used in action scenes to create the illusion of stabbing.