Vampire Spawn

D&D 5e 2024 rules. Stats use the 2024 rules from the System Reference Document 5.2.1.

The Vampire Spawn is a Medium or Small undead, with Armor Class 16, 90 hit points, and Challenge Rating 5. A vampire spawn is a feral undead servitor that uses superior agility and unnatural regeneration to hunt its prey.

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Stat Block

Abilities & Attacks

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. The vampire is destroyed if a weapon that deals Piercing damage is driven into the vampire's heart while the vampire has the Incapacitated condition. 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. 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.

Common Questions

How much HP does a Vampire Spawn have?

90 hit points.

What is a Vampire Spawn's Challenge Rating?

Challenge Rating 5.

What is a Vampire Spawn's Armor Class?

AC 16.

How fast can a Vampire Spawn move?

Speed 30 ft.

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