This Halloween (31.10) I will be running a halloween themed oneshot with my DnD group. I am running this to give our DM the opportunity to take a little break and have some fun playing for a day. Here are some information on the one shot:
1. Halloween themed on a Vampire setting. I thought of a good story, where the party must hunt down a vampire lord, who has stolen the heart of the king and some young, virgin women. 2. The party will have four players, seven level each. They will each also have a legendary item. They said they wanted to, because the monsters on high levels can be very tough.
How can I do this one shot challenging? For what I know one of them will play a Wizard or Warlock and will bomb me with minions etc the whole time. They will not make it easy for me…. I need your help :)
Try to make ambushes with vampire spawns. Use terrane — your high CR vampire is not stupid and will try to set traps/ drop a tree. Go check this link on how to fight as Strahd (if you are not afraid of Curse of Strahd spoilers): https://www.elventower.com/fighting-strahd-tactics-and-strategy/
Also remember to separate/ capture / stun your players. Use counter spell (but don’t overuse it) and don’t forget that your npcs are smart enough to do damage to casters and other concentrating ones. If your Dm Wizard would cast hold person, believe me your players would aim to him first
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Dear DnD community,
This Halloween (31.10) I will be running a halloween themed oneshot with my DnD group. I am running this to give our DM the opportunity to take a little break and have some fun playing for a day. Here are some information on the one shot:
1. Halloween themed on a Vampire setting. I thought of a good story, where the party must hunt down a vampire lord, who has stolen the heart of the king and some young, virgin women. 2. The party will have four players, seven level each. They will each also have a legendary item. They said they wanted to, because the monsters on high levels can be very tough.
How can I do this one shot challenging? For what I know one of them will play a Wizard or Warlock and will bomb me with minions etc the whole time. They will not make it easy for me…. I need your help :)
Try to make ambushes with vampire spawns. Use terrane — your high CR vampire is not stupid and will try to set traps/ drop a tree. Go check this link on how to fight as Strahd (if you are not afraid of Curse of Strahd spoilers): https://www.elventower.com/fighting-strahd-tactics-and-strategy/
Also remember to separate/ capture / stun your players. Use counter spell (but don’t overuse it) and don’t forget that your npcs are smart enough to do damage to casters and other concentrating ones. If your Dm Wizard would cast hold person, believe me your players would aim to him first