Vampire Spawn
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| Dungeons & Dragons creature | |
|---|---|
| Vampire Spawn | |
| Alignment | any evil |
| Type | Undead |
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| First appearance | |
| Image | Wizards.com image |
| Stats | OGL stats |
In the Dungeons and Dragons fantasy role-playing game, the vampire spawn is an undead creature created when a vampire slays a mortal in a way other than with its bite. Vampire spawn look much the way they did in life (they are usually humanoids), except with hardened features and a predatory look. They also have greyer skin.
Vampire spawn are similar in their habits to vampires, being evil creatures drawn to their graves and coffins. They are much more brutish, stupid and physically stronger than vampires; however, they are more intelligent then the average human[citation needed]. They attack by hammering opponents against walls, punching them, and tearing out their limbs. They can both energy drain, and suck the blood with a bite. Their mere gaze drains the victim of confidence, courage, energy, hope and joy. Vampire spawn have the ability to assume a gaseous form[original research?]. They can also climb upon walls in the manner of a spider. Vampire spawn are, however, also vulnerable to all normal attacks and spells which repel vampires[who?].
Vampire spawn speak Common. They can be of any evil alignment[vague].
In the Dungeons & Dragons supplement Libris Mortis, Vampire Spawn, along with several other undead creatures became character classes for player characters.
