monster

Strahd, Master of Death House

CR 15

Medium Undead (vampire, wizard), Lawful Evil

Reveal Stat Block

Armor Class

16 (natural armor)

Hit Points

136 (16d8 + 64)

Speed

30 ft.

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Traits

Legendary Resistance (3/Day).If Strahd fails a saving throw, he can choose to succeed instead.

Master of the House.When Strahd is reduced to 0 hit points, he dissolves into mist and immediately teleports to his lair in Castle Ravenloft. After 1d4 hours, Strahd re-forms in a random unoccupied space within his lair, regaining all his hit points.

Regeneration.Strahd regains 20 hit points at the start of his turn if he has at least 1 hit point. If he takes radiant damage, this trait doesn't function at the start of his next turn.

Spider Climb.Strahd can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Vampire Weaknesses.Strahd has the following flaws: While in running water, Strahd takes 20 acid damage if he ends his turn there, and he can't use his Change Shape. While in sunlight, Strahd takes 20 radiant damage at the start of his turn, has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks, and can't use his Change Shape bonus action.

Actions

Multiattack.Strahd makes two Death Strike attacks. He can replace one of these attacks with Blighted Fire if available.

Death Strike.mw 9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. ({@damage 1d8 + 4) slashing damage plus 14 (4d6) necrotic damage. If the target is a creature, Strahd can forgo dealing slashing damage; the target then has the grappled condition (escape 18) instead. Strahd can grapple only one creature at a time.

Blighted Fire 5.Strahd summons shadowy, necrotic fire that fills a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point he can see within 90 feet of himself. Each creature in that area must make a 18 Dexterity saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) fire damage plus 14 (4d6) necrotic damage on a failed save or half as much damage on a successful one.

Charm.Strahd targets one Humanoid he can see within 30 feet of himself. The target must succeed on a 17 Wisdom saving throw or have the charmed condition. The charmed target regards Strahd as a trusted friend to be heeded and protected. The target isn't under Strahd's control, but it takes Strahd's requests and actions in the most favorable way. Each time Strahd or his companions deal damage to the target, it can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success. Otherwise, the effect lasts 24 hours or until Strahd is reduced to 0 hit points, is on a different plane of existence than the target, or uses a bonus action to end the effect.

Legendary Actions.The creature can take 3 legendary actions...

Cunning Escape.Strahd moves up to his speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Strike (Costs 2 Actions).Strahd makes one Death Strike attack.

Strahd, Master of Death House

Strahd von Zarovich is the Darklord of Barovia, a Domain of Dread. Little happens there without the Darklord's knowledge, although Strahd rarely pays attention to what he considers the uninteresting dealings of lesser beings.

History

In life, Strahd von Zarovich was a prince, a soldier, and a conqueror. His thirst for power never sated, Strahd made a pact with the Dark Powers to become immortal. Meanwhile, Strahd's evil deepened, until in a jealous rage he murdered his brother, Sergei. Sergei's betrothed, Tatyana, leapt from a tower to escape Strahd and vanished into the Mists rising around Barovia as Strahd slew everyone else in the castle. He had become a vampire, and Barovia became a Domain of Dread.

Now the Dark Powers keep Strahd trapped in his realm, tormenting him with his inability to escape for all eternity. He spends his days amusing himself as best he can, terrorizing Barovia's people and savoring the fear and worship he commands.