Ability Scores
Core attributes and their modifiers.
Overview
Movement
Senses
Saving Throws
Skills
Languages
Common
Resistances & Immunities
Traits
Inspiring Savagery
Each ally within 30 feet of the dhampir that can see it can make one melee attack as a bonus action.
Undead Resistance
The dhampir has advantage on saving throws against disease.
Actions
Dark Thirst
+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4+3 plus 2d6 necrotic damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature that is grappled by the dhampir, incapactitated, or restrained. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage. The dhampir commander regains hp equal to the amount of necrotic damage dealt.
Leadership
For 1 minute, the dhampir can utter a special command or warning whenever a nonhostile creature that it can see within 30 feet of it makes an attack roll or a saving throw. The creature can add a d4 to its roll provided it can hear and understand the dhampir. A creature can benefit from only one Leadership die at a time. This effect ends if the dhampir is incapacitated. Dinosaur
Multiattack
The dhampir makes four rapier or four shortbow attacks. It can make a grapple attack or Dark Thirst attack in place of any attack.
Predatory Charm
The dhampir magically beguiles the mind of one humanoid it can see within 30 feet for 1 hour. The target must succeed on a DC 15 Charisma saving throw or the dhampir has advantage on Charisma checks against the target. If the dhampir or any of its allies damage the target, the effect ends. If the target's saving throw is successful or the effect ends, the target is immune to this dhampir's Predatory Charm for the next 24 hours. A creature immune to being charmed is immune to this effect. A dhampir can have only one target affected by its Predatory Charm at a time. If it uses its Predatory Charm on another target, the effect on the previous target ends.
Rapier
+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d8+3 piercing damage.
Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage.
Shortbow
+6 to hit, range 80/320 ft (24.4/97.5 m). Hit: 1d6+3 piercing damage.
Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage.
About Dhampir Commander
Dhampir Commander is a medium humanoid with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a any alignment alignment.
In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 17 and possesses 97 hit points (derived from 13d8+39).
Dhampir Commander has communication capabilities including Common. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.
GM Tips: Using Dhampir Commander
2 tips available
GM Tips: Using Dhampir Commander
When using Dhampir Commander in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:
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Significant Threat: Challenging for parties of levels 5-10
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Epic Potential: Consider legendary actions for memorable battles
Player Guide: Facing Dhampir Commander
2 strategies available
Player Guide: Facing Dhampir Commander
When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:
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Significant Threat: Prepare spells and resources
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Team Coordination: Coordinate attacks and defenses
Encounter Building Calculator
Encounter Building Calculator
Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):
This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 7.
Solo Encounter:
A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.
Experience Point Thresholds:
- Medium: 5,600 XP
- Hard: 8,400 XP
- Deadly: 11,200 XP
Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the challenge rating of Dhampir Commander?
- Dhampir Commander has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
- What type of creature is Dhampir Commander?
- Dhampir Commander is a Medium Humanoid, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
- What languages does Dhampir Commander speak?
- Dhampir Commander can communicate in Common.
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