And the bite ability is ridiculous.

100% success without an attack roll and a gamey "bloodless" condition for some seconds that in no way matches the name. And you can only bite once per rest. What?

This is how Vampire Spawns actually bite:

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Bite: Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one willing creature, or a creature that is Grappled by the Vampire, Incapacitated, or Restrained. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) necrotic damage. The target's hit point maximum is reduced by an amount equal to the necrotic damage taken, and the Vampire regains Hit Points equal to that amount. The reduction lasts until the target finishes a Long Rest. The target dies if this Effect reduces its hit point maximum to 0.

5e version is much more flavorful and mechanically superior to Larian's version. Sure, would be too powerful for a level 1 PC. But why does he need to be level 1? Companions can also be introduced later in the game, like BG1&2 do.

Last edited by 1varangian; 28/08/21 07:29 PM.