Vampire Umbral Lord*
Medium Undead · · CR 15
- Undead
- Medium
- Tier 3
CR 15 medium undead, lawful evil — that's Vampire Umbral Lord*. Native to underground and urban. Sourced from Monster Manual (5.5e 2024).
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 15
- Type
- Undead
- Size
- Medium
- Alignment
- —
- Speed
- —
- Habitats
- Underground, Urban
- Sources
- Monster Manual (5.5e 2024)
Ecology
Vampire Umbral Lord* is a creature that has crossed the threshold of death; its continued presence is itself a violation of natural law. It is most often found in underground regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights. As a legendary creature, it is rare in the world and likely the only specimen of its kind in the local region.
Behaviour
Vampire Umbral Lord* is haunted by what it was in life; its goals echo old grievances or the will of the necromancer who raised it. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is intelligent enough to plan, scheme, or remember. Spellcasting expands its repertoire well beyond what its physical stat block alone suggests.
Origin
Vampire Umbral Lord* is codified in the 5.5e Monster Manual. Undead are the wounds the Negative Plane leaves on the mortal world — every undead has a death story behind it. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vampire Umbral Lord*
- What is the challenge rating of Vampire Umbral Lord*?
- Vampire Umbral Lord*'s challenge rating is 15. A party in this band matches tier-3 encounter math.
- What type of creature is Vampire Umbral Lord*?
- By creature type, Vampire Umbral Lord* is a undead, medium size.
- Where does Vampire Umbral Lord* live?
- The bestiary places Vampire Umbral Lord* in Underground, Urban.