Some vampiric creatures opt to feed on beasts instead of humanoids, striking a balance between survival and the moral complexities of killing more intelligent beings. Typically, this feeding choice leads to a wake of dead beasts and a satiated vampire. However, when this feeding process is interrupted, under rare circumstances, a partially drained beast can undergo a transformation, becoming a blood spawn – a bloodthirsty version of its former self.
The transformation into a blood spawn unfolds over the course of several days and begins with excruciating pain as the creature’s body undergoes significant changes. This includes the development of enhanced musculature and the growth of large, razor-sharp teeth. Their eyes take on a blood-red hue, and if they had fur or hair, it becomes patchy or may be lost entirely. Regardless of previous diet, they now depend solely on blood and flesh for sustenance. Their supernatural ability to detect the flow of blood within other creatures makes them exceptional and terrifying hunters.
Blood Spawn
Medium Monstrosity, Unaligned
Armor Class 13
Hit Points 39 (6d8 + 12)
Speed 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 (+3) | 17 (+3) | 14 (+2) | 2 (-4) | 10 (+0) | 5 (-3) |
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages —
Challenge 2 (450 XP)
Proficiency Bonus +2
Blood Frenzy. If another creature with blood within 60 feet of the spawn is reduced to half its hit points or less, the spawn enters a frenzy for 1 minute. While frenzied, the spawn’s speed increases by 10 feet and its Bite attack deals an additional 1d6 piercing damage.
Blood Sense. The spawn knows the location of any creature with blood within 60 feet of it that is not behind total cover.
Actions
Multiattack. The spawn makes one Bite attack and one Claw attack.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage, or 13 (3d6 + 3) piercing damage while frenzied.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (2d4 + 3) slashing damage.
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