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Vampire 5e

Medium Undead, Lawful Evil

The Vampire is a medium undead in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 13 (10,000 XP). It has 16 AC and 144 hit points. Pale aristocratic features hide behind a mask of refined civility, while crimson eyes burn with ancient hunger and perfectly manicured fingers end in razor-sharp nails.

Armor Class

16

Hit Points

144

Challenge

13

10,000 XP

Pale aristocratic features hide behind a mask of refined civility, while crimson eyes burn with ancient hunger and perfectly manicured fingers end in razor-sharp nails.

Speed Walk 30ft
STR +4 (18)
DEX +4 (18)
CON +4 (18)
INT +3 (17)
WIS +2 (15)
CHA +4 (18)
Saving Throws DEX +9, WIS +7, CHA +9
Skills Perception +7, Stealth +9
Damage Immun. Resistant: Necrotic, Nonmagical Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages The languages it knew in life

Special Traits & Features

Shapechanger Misty Escape Regeneration Spider Climb Vampire Weaknesses Forbiddance Harmed by Running Water Sunlight Hypersensitivity Stake to the Heart
Undead

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

Deadly at Level 1 • Medium at Level 14

Combat Role

Medium Undead (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Extreme / TPK
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Deadly
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Medium / Hard
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Necromancers, Skeletons, Zombies, Ghouls, Shadows, Specters
Encounter Hook: Roused by a desecrated crypt or broken seal, seeking life-essence to expand its silent graveyard court.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Vampire?

Vampire is a Challenge Rating 13 creature, granting 10,000 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Vampire?

Vampire has an Armor Class (AC) of 16 and approximately 144 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Vampire?

For a party of 4 adventurers, Vampire represents a Deadly challenge around Level 1 and scales down to a Moderate/Hard challenge by Level 14.

Use Vampire in your campaign

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