Vampire Nightbringer
Monster Manual (2025) p. 316
- Size
- Small
- Type
- undead
- Alignment
- neutral evil
- AC
- 16
- Initiative
- 4
- Hit Points
- 142 (19d8+57)
- Speed
- walk 30 ft., fly 30 ft. (hover)
- Saving Throws
- Wis +5, Dex +7
- Skills
- Stealth +7, Perception +5
- Immunities
- cold, necrotic
- Condition Immunities
- charmed, exhaustion, frightened
- Senses
- darkvision 120 ft.
- Passive Perception
- 15
- Languages
- Common plus one other language
- Challenge
- 8
- Lineage
- Vampire
- Environment
- underdark, urban
Traits
Proficiency Bonus
+3
Treasure
Any: The monster's treasure hoard can include monetary treasure and any kinds of magic items.
Size
Small, Medium
Sunlight Hypersensitivity
The vampire takes 10 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 one Bite attack and one Shadow Strike attack.
Bite
Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) 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.
Shadow Strike
Melee Attack Roll: +7, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d6 + 4) Slashing damage plus 14 (4d6) Cold damage.
Shadow Stealth (Bonus Action)
While in Dim Light or Darkness, the vampire takes the Hide action.
Other data
description
Vampires disguise their accursed, immortal natures, passing as mortals to feed on the blood of the living. While the youngest vampires might be little more than bloodthirsty servants of their creators, the eldest possess incredible cunning and control over supernatural forces of the night. Undead vampires lie dormant during the day, retreating to resting places hidden from foes and the sun's searing rays. Roll on or choose a result from the Vampire Resting Places table to inspire a vampire's grim sanctuary.
Vampire Resting Places:
| 1d6 | The Vampire's Resting Place Is... |
|---|---|
| 1 | Among the roots of a dead tree. |
| 2 | At the bottom of a stagnant pool. |
| 3 | A coffin filled with grave dirt. |
| 4 | A large pot full of blood or vinegar. |
| 5 | A space accessible only by shape-shifting. |
| 6 | Within a statue or suit of armor. |
Vampire Nightbringer: Born of necromantic rituals and planes of existence suffused with negative energy, vampire nightbringers manipulate shadows and feed on the raw life force of living creatures.