Vampire spawn

A vampire spawn in Baldur's Gate 3

Vampire spawns are a race of Undead creatures which can be encountered in various locations in Baldur's Gate during Act Three. They are non-playable, excepting the Origin character Astarion.

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Subservient to the one who created them, vampire spawn are deadly hunters both ravenous and proud.

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— In-game racial description

About vampire spawn

Vampire spawns are created when a Vampire bites and drinks the blood of another creature. Once the spawn is born, they are subservient entirely to their creator. They may only regain their free-will through the death of their creator, or reciprocally drinking their masters blood to become a true vampire. Astarion is a notable exception to this rule, regaining his free will through being infected by a Tadpole.

Vampire spawns do not possess the powerful abilities of a true vampire, though they suffer from the usual afflictions. They are  hypersensitive to sunlight, making spells such as  Daylight useful against them. They also have resistance to Physical and Necrotic damage.

Racial features

Base Racial Speed

9m / 30ft

Size

Medium

 Sunlight Hypersensitivity

This creature takes 20Radiant damage if it starts its turn in sunlight. While sunlit, it has Disadvantage on Attack rolls and Ability checks.

 Vampire Regeneration

The vampire regains 10hit points at the start of its turn if it isn't in sunlight, or has taken Radiant damage or damage from Holy Water, in which case this trait doesn't function until the start of its next turn.

Vampire spawn characters

• Astarion
• Amanita Szarr (mentioned, presumed spawn)
• Andrik
• Antwun Dufay
• Chessa
• Gondlemead
• Hapdim
• Kass
• Misha
• Sebastian
• Vanja
• Wensleydale

Astarion's siblings:

• Aurelia
• Dalyria
• Leon
• Petras
• Violet
• Yousen

Combat

Attacks and abilities

 Bite ()

2d6 (2~12) Necrotic

Sink your fangs into a target and  Sap its blood.

Subsequent attacks that Sap blood will further reduce the target's maximum hit points.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Claws ()

2d4 (2~8) + Strength or Dexterity modifier Slashing

Lash out with deadly claws.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

 Multiattack ()

2d4 (2~8) + Strength modifier Slashing

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2d4 (2~8) + Strength modifier Slashing

Aim multiple attacks at a target. Each attack deals 2d4Slashing damage.

 Melee: 1.5 m / 5  ft

Recharge: per turn

See also

• Vampire

External links

• Vampire spawn on the Forgotten Realms Wiki