Soul Scale Armor: Argynvost, Profane Resseraction is covered with layer of scales made of the tortured and enslaved Barovian souls. Argynvost has 5 layers of scales and each layer reduces damage taken from each source of damage by 1. When all 5 layers are shed, Argynvost, Profane Resseraction gains vulnerability to Radiant Damage.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the Profane Resseraction fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead. When it chooses to do so, it loses 1 layer of scales.
Multiattack. The Profane Resseraction makes 3 attacks: one with its Ghastly bite and two with its claws or Bone Shard attack.
Ghastly Bite. The Profane Resseraction's spectral jaw bites into the creature's spirit within 10 feet. The creature must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw. A target takes 4d6 necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. On a failed save, Argynvost, Profane Dracolich recovers half the damage dealt to the creature.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.
Bone Shard. The Profane Reserraction laucnhes a bone shard from it's skeletal tail. Range Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 60/120 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) piercing damage.
Soul Drain. The Profane Resseraction makes an unholy roar and siphons the souls of nearby creatures. Each creature within a 60ft. radius makes a DC15 Wisdom saving throw. For each failed roll, the Profane Resseraction regains 1 layer of Soul Scale Armor, up to its maximum of 5 layers.
Breath Weapons (Recharge 5–6). The dragon uses one of the following breath weapons.
Cold Breath. Argynvost exhales an icy blast in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must make a DC 15 Constitution saving throw, taking 45 (10d8) cold damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Necrotic Breath. Argynvost exhales toxic gas in a 30-foot cone. Each creature in that area must succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Sapping Presence: Each creature of Argynvost, Profane reanimation choice within 60 feet of it must make a DC17 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, the creature speed is halved and it has disadvantage on attack rolls until the end of its next turn. On a successful save, the creature is immune to Argynvost, Profane Resseraction Sapping Presence for 24 hours.
Shed Scale: As a reaction to taking a single instance of damage greater than 10, Argynvost, Profane Resseraction may choose to shed a layer of souls to reduce the damage taken by half. This reaction is automatically taken if the source of damage was Radiant damage.
The Profane Resseraction can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature's turn. The dracolich regains spent legendary actions at the start of its turn.
Detect. The Profane Resseraction makes a Wisdom (Perception) check.
Claw: The Profane Resseraction makes a Claw attack.
Bone Shard. The The Profane Resseraction makes a Bone Shard attack.
Wing Attack (Costs 2 Actions). The Profane Resseraction beats its tattered wings. Each creature within 10 ft. must succeed on a DC 17 Dexterity saving throw or take 14 (2d6 + 7) bludgeoning damage and be knocked prone. After beating its wings this way, the dracolich can fly up to half its flying speed.
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