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Returning 35 results for 'vampire turns'.
Monsters
Monster Manual
of its turns.
Beguile. The vampire casts Command, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability (spell save DC 18). The vampire can’t take this action again until
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the vampire fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Shadow Escape. If the vampire drops to 0 Hit Points outside its resting place
Monsters
Monster Manual
). Immediately after another creature’s turn, the vampire can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The vampire regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Beguile
Legendary Resistance (3/Day, or 4/Day in Lair). If the vampire fails a saving throw, it can choose to succeed instead.
Misty Escape. If the vampire drops to 0 Hit Points outside its resting place
Monsters
Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If a creature’s saving throw is successful or the effect ends for it, the creature is immune to the vampire
Keen Smell. The vampire has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Rampage. When it reduces a creature to 0 hit points with a melee attack on its turn, the vampire can take a
Monsters
Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary
"} piercing damage at the start of each of its turns. The animated coffin can grapple only one creature at a time.Animated coffins are heavy, macabre Constructs designed to ferry the dead to places of rest
. Natural ambushers and tireless sentries, animated coffins guard ancient necropolises, family crypts, and the lairs of powerful Undead. A cautious vampire might sleep in an animated coffin to evade hunters
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
frightened target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, with disadvantage if it can see Vladimir, ending the frightened condition on itself on a success.Vladimir Horngaard joined the
.
When Strahd became a vampire, Vladimir and his revenants should have gone to their eternal rest. But Strahd's deeds were so heinous that Barovia and the knight's spirits became trapped behind
Magic Items
Curse of Strahd
. Vampires and vampire spawn within 30 feet of the holy symbol when it flares must make a DC 15 Wisdom saving throw. On a failed save, a target is paralyzed for 1 minute. It can repeat the saving throw at the
end of each of its turns to end the effect on itself.
Turn Undead. If you have the Turn Undead or the Turn the Unholy feature, you can expend 3 charges when you present the holy symbol while using
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Metabolic Control. At the start of each of its turns, the inquisitor regains 10 hit points and can end one condition on itself, provided the inquisitor has at least 1 hit point.Multiattack. The
vampire, Strahd thundered across the lands with Ulmed. Their mission was clear: to destroy the infernal powers that had corrupted the world and to ensure that those powers never rose again. Strahd, Ulmed
Monsters
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Regeneration. The nosferatu regains 10 hit points at the start of each of its turns if it has at least 1 hit point and isn’t in sunlight. If the nosferatu takes radiant damage, this trait doesn
, undead hunters, nosferatu possess the endless thirst of vampire;vampires but none of their grace. For them, existence is nothing more than an everlasting string of cold, desperate nights punctuated
Monsters
Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse
billowing clouds of fog lurk vampiric mists, the wretched remnants of vampire;vampires that were prevented from finding rest. Indistinguishable from the mists they lurk within, they strike unseen and
victim, so vampiric mists can feed on sleepers without waking them. The more a mist feeds, the redder it gets, such that it turns pink, then red, and finally a deep scarlet hue; when sated, it rains blood
Monsters
Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.The dragon can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action can
. The poisoned creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.Making their lairs in the depths of the Underdark, deep dragons are
Whelm
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Magic Items
Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. Once used, this property can’t be used again until the next dawn.
Supernatural Awareness
While you are holding the weapon, it alerts
vampire. His will was strong enough that he bent Whelm to his evil purposes, even killing members of his own clan.
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each of his turns.
Bloody Strike. The abbot moves up to half his Speed and makes one Sanguine Blade attack.
Castigate. Wisdom Saving Throw: DC 15, one creature within 60 feet. Failure: The target
has the Frightened condition and repeats the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. After 1 minute, it succeeds automatically.
Overwhelm. The abbot
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Strahd Dies When Strahd is reduced to 0 hit points, he turns to mist and retreats to his coffin (see the Misty Escape feature in the vampire stat block). The vampire must be in his resting place to
be utterly destroyed. If the characters finish off Strahd in his coffin, read: Strahd can’t hide his surprise as death takes him into the black abyss. Surprise turns to rage, and the Pillarstone of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Undermountain by the dark grace of Shar herself. Keresta turns the most promising acolytes into vampire spawn. Those deemed unworthy of Shar’s blessing nourish Keresta and her spawn with their blood
Cult of Shar The cult of Shar in Vanrakdoom consists mainly of vampire spawn under the command of Keresta Delvingstone. Living cultists also find their way here from time to time, guided through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Strahd Dies When Strahd is reduced to 0 hit points, he turns to mist and retreats to his coffin (see the Misty Escape feature in the vampire stat block). The vampire must be in his resting place to
be utterly destroyed. If the characters finish off Strahd in his coffin, read: Strahd can’t hide his surprise as death takes him into the black abyss. Surprise turns to rage, and the Pillarstone of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
Undermountain by the dark grace of Shar herself. Keresta turns the most promising acolytes into vampire spawn. Those deemed unworthy of Shar’s blessing nourish Keresta and her spawn with their blood
Cult of Shar The cult of Shar in Vanrakdoom consists mainly of vampire spawn under the command of Keresta Delvingstone. Living cultists also find their way here from time to time, guided through
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
turn, the vampire can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The vampire regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Beguile. The vampire casts Command, requiring no
Vampire Umbral Lord Vampire umbral lords embrace their ties to the darkness, devoting themselves to sinister powers in exchange for access to forbidden magic. Vampire Umbral Lord Medium or Small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
turn, the vampire can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The vampire regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Beguile. The vampire casts Command, requiring no
Vampire Umbral Lord Vampire umbral lords embrace their ties to the darkness, devoting themselves to sinister powers in exchange for access to forbidden magic. Vampire Umbral Lord Medium or Small
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
following actions. The vampire regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Beguile. The vampire casts Command, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability
Vampires Vampire Familiar Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral Evil
AC 15 Initiative +5 (15)
HP 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft., Climb 30 ft.
Mod Save
Str 17 +3 +3
Dex 16 +3 +5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
following actions. The vampire regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Beguile. The vampire casts Command, requiring no spell components and using Charisma as the spellcasting ability
Vampires Vampire Familiar Medium or Small Humanoid, Neutral Evil
AC 15 Initiative +5 (15)
HP 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft., Climb 30 ft.
Mod Save
Str 17 +3 +3
Dex 16 +3 +5
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
feelings become twisted by undeath. Love turns into hungry obsession, while friendship becomes bitter jealousy. In place of emotion, vampires pursue physical symbols of what they crave, so that a vampire
and sate that hunger by drinking the blood of the living. Vampires abhor sunlight, for its touch burns them. They never cast shadows or reflections, and any vampire wishing to move unnoticed among the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
turn, the vampire can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The vampire regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Beguile. The vampire casts Command, requiring no spell
Vampire CARLO ARELLANO Vampires prepare for a midnight meal Vampires are terrifying hunters and manipulators. They use their powers to shape-shift and bend other creatures’ wills as they terrorize
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
turn, the vampire can expend a use to take one of the following actions. The vampire regains all expended uses at the start of each of its turns.
Beguile. The vampire casts Command, requiring no spell
Vampire CARLO ARELLANO Vampires prepare for a midnight meal Vampires are terrifying hunters and manipulators. They use their powers to shape-shift and bend other creatures’ wills as they terrorize
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
feelings become twisted by undeath. Love turns into hungry obsession, while friendship becomes bitter jealousy. In place of emotion, vampires pursue physical symbols of what they crave, so that a vampire
and sate that hunger by drinking the blood of the living. Vampires abhor sunlight, for its touch burns them. They never cast shadows or reflections, and any vampire wishing to move unnoticed among the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
during an encounter, the vampire turns to mist and withdraws to a safe location in the dungeon. Even when the vampire is not immediately present, its cackling laughter echoes through the caves
Tekeli-li Of all the creatures that claim the Caves of Hunger as their lair, perhaps the most fearsome is Tekeli-li, a gnoll vampire (see appendix C). When they cracked open the Reghed Glacier, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
during an encounter, the vampire turns to mist and withdraws to a safe location in the dungeon. Even when the vampire is not immediately present, its cackling laughter echoes through the caves
Tekeli-li Of all the creatures that claim the Caves of Hunger as their lair, perhaps the most fearsome is Tekeli-li, a gnoll vampire (see appendix C). When they cracked open the Reghed Glacier, the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Gnoll Vampire When a gnoll’s ravenous hunger is so great that it craves flesh and blood even after death, it can rise as a vampire to continue its feeding frenzy. A gnoll vampire is a savage predator
without invitation. When a gnoll vampire needs to travel quickly, it adopts the form of a giant, emaciated hyena. When it wants to catch its prey by surprise, it takes the form of a cloud of mist. After
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
26. Vampire Boss If the characters haven’t already encountered and defeated Keresta Delvingstone, she’s here when they arrive (see “Keresta Delvingstone”). The vampire is not alone. The room’s
by a 2-foot-deep blanket of fog. Nine vampire spawn crawl under the fog and try to remain hidden until Keresta commands them to attack.
Keresta Delvingstone. Keresta looks like a pale woman with a
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
Gnoll Vampire When a gnoll’s ravenous hunger is so great that it craves flesh and blood even after death, it can rise as a vampire to continue its feeding frenzy. A gnoll vampire is a savage predator
without invitation. When a gnoll vampire needs to travel quickly, it adopts the form of a giant, emaciated hyena. When it wants to catch its prey by surprise, it takes the form of a cloud of mist. After
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
26. Vampire Boss If the characters haven’t already encountered and defeated Keresta Delvingstone, she’s here when they arrive (see “Keresta Delvingstone”). The vampire is not alone. The room’s
by a 2-foot-deep blanket of fog. Nine vampire spawn crawl under the fog and try to remain hidden until Keresta commands them to attack.
Keresta Delvingstone. Keresta looks like a pale woman with a
compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Grim Hollow: Player’s Guide
The First Vampire Patron Wield the Power of Undeath
You have made a pact with a powerful vampire cursed by the gods or born as a creature of the night. Hundreds of haunted beings serve this
vampire, so why enter a pact with you? Because you can act in the light of day unhindered? To cull weaker vampires?
Level 3: Drain Life You gain an innate power to drain life from the living. After you
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Introduction Under raging storm clouds, a lone figure stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. The vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stares down a sheer cliff at the village
below. A cold, bitter wind spins dead leaves about him, billowing his cape in the darkness. Lightning splits the clouds overhead, casting stark white light across him. Strahd turns to the sky
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
Introduction Under raging storm clouds, a lone figure stands silhouetted against the ancient walls of Castle Ravenloft. The vampire Count Strahd von Zarovich stares down a sheer cliff at the village
below. A cold, bitter wind spins dead leaves about him, billowing his cape in the darkness. Lightning splits the clouds overhead, casting stark white light across him. Strahd turns to the sky
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
story of their creation; the first of their kind was a tree that grew from the stake piercing the heart of the vampire Gulthias. These blights consider all creatures either servants or fertilizer for
, the target has the Restrained condition and takes 14 (4d6) Necrotic damage at the start of each of its turns. The target’s Hit Point maximum decreases by an amount equal to the Necrotic damage taken
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
vampire spawn created by Strahd from a dead party of adventurers. As soon as they hear intruders in the room, the vampire spawn burst out of their crates and attack, fighting until destroyed. Teleport
death at the hands of one or more creatures that hate it. When the conditions are met, the beneficiary instantly becomes a vampire under the Dungeon Master’s control (use the stat block in the Monster