Honestly, I get a kick out of how often writers twist the idea of a vampire hunter relying on a vampiric artifact. It’s usually such a messy moral choice, and that's where the good stuff happens. Like in 'The Historian' – not pure fantasy, I know, but that sense of handling cursed knowledge that’s both a weapon and a poison? That’s the vibe.
The amulet rarely just gives a straightforward power-up. More often, it acts like a psychological anchor, dragging the hunter closer to the mindset of their prey. They start understanding the hunger, the centuries of loneliness, maybe even sympathizing. The real danger isn't the vampires they're hunting; it's becoming what they hate. I've seen it used brilliantly in web serials where the amulet lets the hunter track vampires but also makes them dream their memories.
You end up rooting for the hunter to stay human, even as the tool that makes them effective is literally draining their humanity. Makes for a great, slow-burn internal conflict.