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Vampire spawn 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 spawn 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 spawn do not possess the powerful abilities of a true vampire, though they suffer from the usual afflictions. They are | Vampire spawn do not possess the powerful abilities of a true vampire, though they suffer from the usual afflictions. They are {{SAI|Sunlight Hypersensitivity|hypersensitive}} to sunlight, making spells such as {{SAI|Daylight}} useful against them. Vampire spawn also have resistance to {{DamageType|Physical}} and {{DamageType|Necrotic}} damage. | ||
== Vampire spawn characters == | == Vampire spawn characters == | ||
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* {{CharLink|Astarion}}{{note|Astarion has a unique [[Vampire Bite|Bite]] attack and none of the vampire spawn passives or resistances. Further, while he is not visibly classed as being undead, he does enjoy some of the benefits of it (such as ignoring {{cond|Spell Rot}}).}} | * {{CharLink|Astarion}}{{note|Astarion has a unique [[Vampire Bite|Bite]] attack and none of the vampire spawn passives or resistances. Further, while he is not visibly classed as being undead, he does enjoy some of the benefits of it (such as ignoring {{cond|Spell Rot}}).}} | ||
* {{CharLink|Sebastian}} | * {{CharLink|Sebastian}} | ||
* [[Amanita Szarr]] (mentioned, presumed spawn) | * [[Amanita Szarr]] (mentioned, presumed spawn) | ||
* {{CharLink|Andrik}} | |||
* {{CharLink|Chessa}} | |||
* {{CharLink|Gondlemead}} | |||
* {{CharLink|Hapdim}} | |||
* {{CharLink|Kass}} | |||
* {{CharLink|Misha}} | |||
* {{CharLink|Vanja}} | |||
* {{CharLink|Wensleydale}} | |||
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Astarion's siblings: | '''Astarion's siblings:''' | ||
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* {{CharLink|Aurelia}} | * {{CharLink|Aurelia}} | ||
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==Attacks and abilities== | ==Combat== | ||
===Attacks and abilities=== | |||
{{Feature box|Claws (Action)}} | {{Feature box|Claws (Action)}} | ||
{{Feature box|Bite (Vampire Spawn)}} | {{Feature box|Bite (Vampire Spawn)}} | ||
Revision as of 03:36, 14 July 2024
Vampire spawn 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.
| “ | 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 spawn 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 spawn do not possess the powerful abilities of a true vampire, though they suffer from the usual afflictions. They are 
to sunlight, making spells such as 
useful against them. Vampire spawn also have resistance to 
Physical and 
Necrotic damage.
Vampire spawn characters
- Astarion[note 1]
- Sebastian
- Amanita Szarr (mentioned, presumed spawn)
- Andrik
- Chessa
- Gondlemead
- Hapdim
- Kass
- Misha
- Vanja
- Wensleydale
Astarion's siblings:
Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft 
Recharge: per turn 