DND Monsters: Strahd Skeleton
From: Ravenloft: The Horrors Within
Medium Undead, Lawful Evil
AC 16
Initiative +1 (11)
HP 65 (10d8 + 20)
Speed 30 ft.
Str 17 (+3), Dex 13 (+1), Con 15 (+2), Int 12 (+1), Wis 15 (+2), Cha 16 (+3)
Saves: Str +5
Vulnerabilities Bludgeonin
Immunities Poison; Exhaustion, Frightened, Poisoned
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.
Languages Understands Common but can't speak
CR 4
Traits
Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the Skeleton to 0 Hit Points, it makes a Constitution saving throw (DC 5 plus the damage taken) unless the damage is Radiant or from a Critical Hit. On a successful save, the Skeleton drops to 1 Hit Point instead.
Actions
Multiattack. The Skeleton makes two Vampiric Longsword attacks. It can replace one attack with a use of Shield Bash.
Vampiric Longsword. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 ft. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) Slashing damage plus 7 (2d6) Necrotic damage. The target's Hit Point maximum decreases by an amount equal to the Necrotic damage taken.
Shield Bash. Strength Saving Throw: DC 13, one creature within 5 feet that the Skeleton can see. Failure: 10 (2d6 + 3) Bludgeoning damage. If the target is a Medium or smaller creature, it is Prone
Info: Vampires sometimes turn mortal servants unworthy of the gift of vampirism into skeletal soldiers. Known as Strahd Skeletons (in recognition of the lord of Barovia who first created them) these silent, capable Undead soldiers wield vampiric blades. Strahd Skeletons that whet their blades in blood often carry their weapons back to their Vampire lords. Tales disagree on whether Vampires can feed from these bloody blades or merely revel in the sacrifice.