Strahd von Zarovich-16 Level Warlock/ Vampire/Medium Undead
Size: medium
Type: undead
Armor Class: 22, 19 flatfooted, 19 ranged touch
Full Attack: 12/7/2bab, 15/10/5
Damage: 1d6+3, 7d6 (eldritch blast)
Special Attacks/Abilities: blood drain, charm person, children of the night, detect magic, dominate (caster level 12), create spawn, energy drain, eldritch blast, eldritch spear, hideous blow, beguiling influence, curse of despair, flee the scene, the dead walk, devouring magic, eldritch cone, warlock’s call, dark foresight.
Special Defense: damage reduction 4/cold iron (warlock) and 10/ silver (vampire), resistance 5/fire, 5 acid, 10 cold, 10 electricity, fast healing 5 or 1, gaseous form, alternate form, spider climb, turn resistance, deceive item.
Feats: alertness, combat reflexes, dodge, improved initiative, lightning reflexes, maximize spell like ability, extra invocation, sudden empower, combat casting, split ray.
Skills: bluff 35, concentration 23, spell craft 23, use magic device 27, sense motive 28, spot 28, hide 11,move silently 11, listen 13, search 12.
Discussion: I realize that this is not the most kick butt Strahd one could make, but if knowledge is power then this version of Strahd will rock. I did not take into account that at some points Strahd had a lich cohort (Anzalin) who could craft many magic items for his use a simple wand of fire would or cone would help. I leave this up to the individual DM to personalize if he wants more shock and awe from Strahd. The fiendish ideas with these skills, feats, and powers abound. Suffice it to say, the PC’s going against this version of Strahd better get into the will save weight room straight away. I built this version of Strahd on a 28-point character and under epic level. The only books used were the D & D Core Books and Complete Arcane I hope you enjoy it. If there are any mistakes (which I am sure there maybe), please let me know.
*Special thanks to Jesterjeff for the encouragement to continue on.
---I must say this is a pretty good construction, challenging and dangerous. but not painfully overpowering.
BUT, I've said this before and I'll say it again (of course, this is just me. No need to argue.) Strahd (and other influential DLs) have no need for stats. I've introduced my parties (both unwillingly and with full knowledge) in all my camps to at least 10 DLs and always I never had even one number before me. DLs are there for a reason. The plot. They're untouchable and they should be introduced as so. If and only if the plot needs any confrontation with a DL, I make him from scratch according to the current party level, abilities etc. I know it sounds extreme but my players loved it so far that way.
Apart from that, great build once again. Maybe I'll shamelessly rip it for a pc of mine in an upcoming epic campaign...
