Rudolph Van Richten, variant (5e Creature)
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Medium humanoid (human), lawful good Armor Class 16 (studded leather +1)
Saving Throws Dex +7, Wis +7 Cunning Action. On each of his turns, van Richten can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action. Masterful Tactics. Van Richten can use the Help action as a bonus action to aid an ally in attacking a creature within 30 feet, so long as the targeted ally can see or hear him. Brave. Van Richten has advantage on Wisdom saving throws against being frightened. Sneak Attack (1/Turn). Van Richten deals an extra 18 (6d6) damage when he hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage on the attack roll, or when the target is within 5 feet of an ally of van Richten that isn’t incapacitated and van Richten doesn’t have disadvantage on the attack roll. ACTIONS+1 Silver Scimitar. Melee Weapon Attack: +8 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d6+4) slashing damage. Blessed Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 7 (1d8+3) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) radiant damage. Stake. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d4+3) piercing damage. Hunter’s Knowledge (1/day). Van Richten chooses one creature he has studied that he can see within 60 feet of him. He recalls what they are, and whether the target has any damage immunities, resistances, or vulnerabilities. REACTIONSCall Out Weakness. When an ally of van Richten’s targets a creature within 60 feet of him, van Richten point out weak spots or vulnerable areas. If the ally can hear van Richten, they gain advantage on the first attack roll they make against that target. |
The famed monster hunter van Richten is one of the greatest heroes of the Land of the Mists. Know more for his keen mind and wits than his skill with spell or steel, van Richten wrote nine books on monsters that plague his land, teaching future generations of monster hunters. A 5e stat block for van Richten can be found in Curse of Strahd, which presents the doctor as a cleric. The version in this book emulates his original 2e appearance as a rogue. |
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