Homebrew Draugr Species Details

A race of more advanced undead created by the people of Karrnath to have more advanced soldiers that weren't afraid of death and could be used as commanders to the mindless undead used for infantry. 

Draugr Traits

Draugr have the following traits

Ability Score Increase

Your Wisdom score increases by 1. 

Age

Draugr will have a life before hand normally being at least 18 in their waking life before dying in battle.

Alignment

Draugr alignment is almost always Lawful due to some level of brain washing in their raising. Normally Draugr are neutral as they do not get emotionally involved in most subjects. However that can change based on each Draugr's personal experiences.

Size

Draugr have the same height and weight as their previous race. Work with your dm to determine your race before you experienced death. 

Speed

Your base walking speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision

To improve their armies any Draugr who didn't have darkvision in their waking life were implanted with eyes designed to help them see in the dark. You can see in dim light within 60 feet of you as if it were bright light, and in darkness as if it were dim light. You can’t discern color in darkness, only shades of gray.

Undead Resilience

You were raised tougher than you were before, you gain the following benefits.

  • You have advantage on saving throws against being poisoned, and you have resistance to poison damage.
  • You are immune to disease.
  • You don't need to eat, drink, or breathe.
  • You don't need to sleep however you can be effected by spells that can put you to sleep.

Body Preservation

You can cast the spell Gentle Repose on yourself to maintain your bodies current condition. Can be cast as a ritual.