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Vampire Thrall

Medium · Humanoid · CR 1 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

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Core attributes and their modifiers.

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Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Humanoid

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +5

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 11

Saving Throws

Strength +2 Dexterity +5 Constitution +4 Intelligence +0 Wisdom +1 Charisma +2

Languages

any one language (usually Common)

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

exhaustion

Traits

Blood-Bound

If the thrall has not consumed 1 ounce of blood from a vampire within the past week, it is poisoned for 1 week, and it loses darkvision and its Limited Regeneration, Spider Climb, and Sunlight Sensitivity traits until it consumes 1 ounce of vampire blood.

Limited Regeneration

The thrall regains 2 HP at the start of its turn if it has at least 1 HP and isn't in sunlight. If the thrall takes radiant damage, this trait doesn't function at the start of the thrall's next turn.

Spider Climb

The thrall can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Sunlight Sensitivity

While in sunlight, the thrall has disadvantage on attack rolls, and its Perception is 8 when perceiving by sight.

Actions

Multiattack

The vampire thrall makes two Rapier attacks.

Rapier

+5 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8+3) piercing damage.

Reactions

Repay the Gift

When a friendly vampire the thrall can see within 5 feet of it is hit by an attack that would reduce the vampire to 0 HP, the thrall can give some of its life force to save the vampire. The thrall loses 10 (3d6) HP, and the vampire regains HP equal to that amount.

About Vampire Thrall

Vampire Thrall is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 40 hit points (derived from None).

Vampire Thrall has communication capabilities including any one language (usually Common). This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Vampire Thrall

2 tips available

When using Vampire Thrall in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 10 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Regeneration Counterplay: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Players must deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Certain damage types (acid, fire) may suppress regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Player Guide: Facing Vampire Thrall

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 10 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Counter Regeneration: This creature regenerates HP each turn! Deal enough damage to overcome regeneration. Use acid or fire damage if it suppresses regeneration. Plan sustained damage output.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 400 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Vampire Thrall?: Vampire Thrall has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Vampire Thrall?: Vampire Thrall is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Vampire Thrall speak?: Vampire Thrall can communicate in any one language (usually Common).