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* {{SAI|Spirit Guardians: Necrotic}}
* {{SAI|Spirit Guardians: Necrotic}}


===[[Mapping of the Heart]]===
===[[Mapping of the Heart]] spells===
* {{SAI|Castigate Heartform}} - applies a unique debuff depending on the character's responses to her [[Mapping of the Heart]]
*{{SAI|Castigate Heartform}} - applies a specialized debuff depending on the character's responses to the [[Mapping of the Heart]]
* [[Mapped Terror]] - unique effects depending on the character's response to "What is your greatest fear?" during her [[Mapping of the Heart]]
*{{SAI|Mapped Terror}}- applies {{Cond|Frightened}} and an additional condition depending on the character's response to "What is your greatest fear?" during the [[Mapping of the Heart]]. Cast against the same target as {{SAI|Castigate Heartform}}. Two variations have additional effects that buff the Sharrans:
** Against [[Shadowheart]]:{{SAI|Mapped Terror: Wolves}}
**{{SAI|Mapped Terror: Wolves}} - Uniquely cast against [[Shadowheart]] if she sat on the bench in the [[House of Grief]], this ability polymorphs Viconia and two allies into wolves.
*** {{SAI|Bite (Mapped Terror: Wolves)|Bite}}
***{{SAI|Bite (Mapped Terror: Wolves)|Bite}}
*** {{SAI|Sinister Howl}}
***{{SAI|Sinister Howl}}
**{{SAI|Mapped Terror: Spiders}} - Polymorphs Viconia and two allies into spiders.
***[[Bite (Mapped Terror: Spiders)]]


== Conditions and passives ==
==Conditions and passives==
{{condition|Radiant Retort}}
{{condition|Radiant Retort}}


{{condition|Nightbringer's Beloved}}
{{condition|Nightbringer's Beloved}}


===Passives===
===Passives ===
Viconia's armour and weapons grant her a few passives and boosts:
Viconia's armour and weapons grant her a few passives and boosts:


* {{MdRarityItem|Handmaiden's Mace}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Handmaiden's Mace}}
** Set the wearer's [[Strength]] score to 18
**Set the wearer's [[Strength]] score to 18


* {{MdRarityItem|Viconia's Walking Fortress}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Viconia's Walking Fortress}}
** {{SAI|Rebuke of the Mighty}}
**{{SAI|Rebuke of the Mighty}}
** [[Spellguard]]
**[[Spellguard]]


* {{MdRarityItem|Viconia's Priestess Robe}}
*{{MdRarityItem|Viconia's Priestess Robe}}
** [[Shar's Umbrae]]
**[[Shar's Umbrae]]
** [[Sharran Veil]]
**[[Sharran Veil]]


== Allies ==
==Allies==
Viconia DeVir can be fought in the [[Cloister of Sombre Embrace]]. She is joined by eighteen other sharrans:
Viconia DeVir can be fought in the [[Cloister of Sombre Embrace]]. She is joined by eighteen other sharrans:
* Two [[Justiciar Crusader]]s; [[Owltalon]] and [[Nightmist]]
*Two [[Justiciar Crusader]]s; [[Owltalon]] and [[Nightmist]]
* Five [[Sharran Fidelian]]s; [[Gloommask]], [[Sharran Fidelian Lamona|Lamnoa]], [[Hyrald]], [[Uttermmask]] and [[Gydd]]
*Five [[Sharran Fidelian]]s; [[Gloommask]], [[Sharran Fidelian Lamona|Lamnoa]], [[Hyrald]], [[Uttermmask]] and [[Gydd]]
* Ten [[Sharran Novice]]s
*Ten [[Sharran Novice]]s
* One [[Sentry Fredrichk]]
*One [[Sentry Fredrichk]]


If [[Shadowheart]] is a Dark Justiciar, she can convince some of the sharrans to fight alongside the party.
If [[Shadowheart]] is a Dark Justiciar, she can convince some of the sharrans to fight alongside the party.


== Tactics ==
==Tactics==
If fought, Viconia is one of the more difficult opponents in the game. She is continuously affected by the conditions {{Cond|Nightbringer's Beloved}} and {{Cond|Radiant Retort}} and begins the battle under the effect of {{Cond|Sanctuary}}. She gains unique spells depending on your answers during the Mapping of the Heart and the "Heartform" (False Heart, Craven Heart, etc) she determines you have.
If fought, Viconia is one of the more difficult opponents in the game. She is continuously affected by the conditions {{Cond|Nightbringer's Beloved}} and {{Cond|Radiant Retort}} and begins the battle under the effect of {{Cond|Sanctuary}}. She gains unique spells depending on your answers during the Mapping of the Heart and the "Heartform" (False Heart, Craven Heart, etc) she determines you have.


* e.g. saying you're afraid of turning into a [[Mind Flayer]] gives her the spell [[Mapped Terror: Ceremorphosis]] to make that character believe they have undergone ceremorphosis, preventing them from moving or taking actions for a turn. Viconia also gains the spell [[Castigate Heartform]] which allows her to put the relevant Heartform debuff on you, e.g. [[False Heart]] which lasts until the next long rest or until you get silenced and which makes you have disadvantage on [[Wisdom]] saving throws and makes Viconia's attacks against you automatically crit.
*e.g. saying you're afraid of turning into a [[Mind Flayer]] gives her the spell [[Mapped Terror: Ceremorphosis]] to make that character believe they have undergone ceremorphosis, preventing them from moving or taking actions for a turn. Viconia also gains the spell [[Castigate Heartform]] which allows her to put the relevant Heartform debuff on you, e.g. [[False Heart]] which lasts until the next long rest or until you get silenced and which makes you have disadvantage on [[Wisdom]] saving throws and makes Viconia's attacks against you automatically crit.
**As the beastly Heartform Terrors are illusions, [[Dominate Beast]] doesn't work on them.
** As the beastly Heartform Terrors are illusions, [[Dominate Beast]] doesn't work on them.


She is supported by approximately twenty allies including two powerful [[Justiciar Crusader|Justiciar Crusaders]] and four [[Sharran Fidelian]] mages. All of her allies are capable of controlling the arena with {{SAI|Darkness}} and casting synergistic spells like {{SAI|Overwhelming Grief}}. All possess the {{SAI|Shadow Ambush}} passive, allowing them to deal massive [[Necrotic]] damage to the party; they also liberally use {{SAI|Bone Chill}} to prevent healing.
She is supported by approximately twenty allies including two powerful [[Justiciar Crusader|Justiciar Crusaders]] and four [[Sharran Fidelian]] mages. All of her allies are capable of controlling the arena with {{SAI|Darkness}} and casting synergistic spells like {{SAI|Overwhelming Grief}}. All possess the {{SAI|Shadow Ambush}} passive, allowing them to deal massive [[Necrotic]] damage to the party; they also liberally use {{SAI|Bone Chill}} to prevent healing.

Revision as of 19:02, 22 November 2023

Mother Superior of Shar
Viconia DeVir
Viconia Model.png
Stats
Level 11

STR

14
(+2)

DEX

19
(+4)

CON

10

INT

17
(+3)

WIS

18
(+4)

CHA

16
(+3)
Bg3 content hr.png
Creature Race Icon.png  Race Lolth-Sworn Drow Lolth-Sworn Drow
Creature Type Icon.png  Type Humanoid
HP Icon.png  HP 124; 161TTactician
Creature AC Icon.png  AC 20
Creature Speed Icon.png  Movement Speed 9m / 30ft
Creature Size Icon.png  Size Medium
Weight Icon.png  Weight 75 kg / 150 lbs
Initiative Icon.png  Initiative +4
Passive features
Character information
Location Cloister of Sombre Embrace
Faction Shar
Experience on kill 800

This page focuses on Viconia DeVir's behaviour during her combat encounter. Viconia DeVir is able to be fought in the Cloister of Sombre Embrace, which is found under the House of Grief in the Lower City. She is joined by the members of her flock.

Attacks and abilities

Mapping of the Heart spells

Conditions and passives

Radiant Retort Radiant Retort
  • Whenever you take Damage TypesRadiant damage, reflect it back at your attacker twofold as Damage TypesForce damage.
Nightbringer's Beloved Nightbringer's Beloved

Regain 7d8 (7~56) hit points every time you use your Channel Divinity.

Passives

Viconia's armour and weapons grant her a few passives and boosts:

Allies

Viconia DeVir can be fought in the Cloister of Sombre Embrace. She is joined by eighteen other sharrans:

If Shadowheart is a Dark Justiciar, she can convince some of the sharrans to fight alongside the party.

Tactics

If fought, Viconia is one of the more difficult opponents in the game. She is continuously affected by the conditions Nightbringer's Beloved Nightbringer's Beloved and Radiant Retort Radiant Retort and begins the battle under the effect of Sanctuary Sanctuary. She gains unique spells depending on your answers during the Mapping of the Heart and the "Heartform" (False Heart, Craven Heart, etc) she determines you have.

  • e.g. saying you're afraid of turning into a Mind Flayer gives her the spell Mapped Terror: Ceremorphosis to make that character believe they have undergone ceremorphosis, preventing them from moving or taking actions for a turn. Viconia also gains the spell Castigate Heartform which allows her to put the relevant Heartform debuff on you, e.g. False Heart which lasts until the next long rest or until you get silenced and which makes you have disadvantage on Wisdom saving throws and makes Viconia's attacks against you automatically crit.
    • As the beastly Heartform Terrors are illusions, Dominate Beast doesn't work on them.

She is supported by approximately twenty allies including two powerful Justiciar Crusaders and four Sharran Fidelian mages. All of her allies are capable of controlling the arena with Darkness Darkness and casting synergistic spells like Overwhelming Grief Overwhelming Grief. All possess the Shadow Ambush Shadow Ambush passive, allowing them to deal massive Necrotic damage to the party; they also liberally use Bone Chill Bone Chill to prevent healing.