Something like that, they can force other creatures to attack where you want them to attack. So they just lead the target and let someone else do the dirty work.
This is Sangromancer, a fairly underrated vampire lady. By Igor Kieryluk.
Here's a legendary vampire, Drana, Kalastria Bloodchief, by Mike Bierek. She's not bad, but is usually a bit left out due to more powerful options like Olivia Voldaren or Edgar Markov existing.