Level Drain in D&D 5e 👻 How to Make Your Undead Creatures Brutal and Challenging
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Level Drain was a terrifying game mechanic in AD&D. It was also clunky and problematic from the perspective of a game designer. Though it didn't stand the test of time, relics of the once-proud Level Drain remain in #DND 5e in the forms of stat drains, reductions to max HP, and more. Let's explore how these concepts can be amplified for gaming groups that want to be profoundly challenged by the undead creatures they face, and how #DungeonsandDragons DMs can make these mechanics simple and fun.
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⏰Time Stamps:
00:00 Let's talk about level drain
00:30 Written version in my article
00:52 The Old Warlock YT channel
01:22 My experience with level drain
02:02 "Danger" is my middle name
02:28 My goals with this concept
03:37 Frodo, the great example
04:15 Level-drain-ish effects and monsters in 5e already
07:11 Do not overdo it, talk to your players
07:39 Idea #1 - Exhaustion
08:44 Idea #2 - Proficiency Bonus drain
09:25 Idea #3 - Spell slot depletion
09:55 Idea #4 - Damage roll penalty
10:35 Idea #5 - Constitution reduction
11:09 Idea #6 - Hit Dice depletion
11:36 Idea #7 - Actual level drain!
13:01 Remedies and counters to level drain
15:10 Comment with your thoughts on level draining
15:36 Take the poll
15:59 Cast Message; Happy Halloween!
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