Vampiric Vanguard

Stat block

Cha

8

Con

18

Dex

16

Int

11

Str

19

Wis

10

Speed

Walk: 40; Climb: 20

Senses

darkvision 60', passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception: 0

Actions

• Multiattack. One Bite and two Claws. If vanguard hits one target with both Claws target must make DC 15 Con save or take 7 (2d6) slashing damage and vampire regains hp equal to that amount.
• Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, 5 ft., one creature,. 13 (2d8+4) piercing damage + 7 (2d6) necrotic. Target's hp max is reduced by an amount equal to necrotic taken and vampire regains hp equally. Reduction lasts until target finishes a long rest. Target dies if this reduces its hp max to 0.
• Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, 5 ft., one target, 11 (2d6+4) slashing damage.

Languages

the languages it knew in life

Saving throws

Wisdom: 3; Dexterity: 6

Special abilities

• Bloodthirsty. When the vampiric vanguard is below half its hp max it has advantage on all melee attack rolls vs. creatures that aren't Constructs or Undead.
• Spider Climb. Difficult surfaces even ceilings no ability check.
• Vampire Weaknesses. Has the following flaws: Forbiddance: Can't enter a residence with o an invitation from one of the occupants.Harmed by Running Water: Takes 20 acid when it ends its turn in running water.Stake to the Heart: Destroyed if a wood piercing weapon is driven into its heart while it is incapacitated in its resting place.Sunlight Hypersensitivity: Takes 20 radiant when it starts its turn in sunlight. If in sunlight disadvantage on attacks/ability checks.

Damage resistances

necrotic; nonmagic B/P/S attacks