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Vampire Spawn in Dungeons & Dragons 5e
SRD (p357)
Vampire Spawn CR: 5
STR
16 +3
DEX
16 +3
CON
16 +3
INT
11 +0
WIS
10 +0
CHA
12 +1
Spider Climb. The vampire can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Vampire Weakness. The vampire has these weaknesses:
- Forbiddance. The vampire can’t enter a residence without an invitation from an occupant.
- Running Water. The vampire takes 20 Acid damage if it ends its turn in running water.
- Stake to the Heart. If a weapon that deals Piercing damage is driven into the vampire’s heart while the vampire has the Incapacitated condition in its resting place, the vampire has the Paralyzed condition until the weapon is removed.
- Sunlight. The vampire takes 20 Radiant damage if it starts its turn in sunlight. While in sunlight, it has Disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks.
Actions
Multiattack. The vampire makes two Claw attacks and uses Bite. Claw. Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) Slashing damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it has the Grappled condition (escape DC 13) from one of two claws. Bite. Constitution Saving Throw: DC 14, one creature within 5 feet that is willing or that has the grappled, incapacitated, or restrained condition. Failure: 5 (1d4 + 3) Piercing damage plus 10 (3d6) Necrotic damage. The target’s Hit Point maximum decreases by an amount equal to the Necrotic damage taken, and the vampire regains Hit Points equal to that amount.
Bonus Actions
Deathless Agility. The vampire takes the Dash or Disengage action.
Vampires
Vampires disguise their accursed, immortal natures, passing as mortals to feed on the blood of the living. While the youngest vampires might be little more than bloodthirsty servants of their creators, the eldest possess incredible cunning and control over supernatural forces of the night.| d6 | The Vampire’s Resting Place Is … |
|---|---|
| 1 | Among the roots of a dead tree. |
| 2 | At the bottom of a stagnant pool. |
| 3 | A coffin filled with grave dirt. |
| 4 | A large pot full of blood or vinegar. |
| 5 | A space accessible only by shape-shifting. |
| 6 | Within a statue or suit of armor. |
Suggested Environments
Underdark, Urban
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