If you want a terrifying undead monster, check the Boneclaw. Damn thing's nigh invincible and would absolutely dessimate any given party. It's a great stalker monster if you want to give the party that sense of urgency to finish up and get out of any given dungeon location. You could ise it to build up tension, have the party kill it, then it comes back and when they think they're safe again, BOOM, spring it on them again. Now they're on the run, trying desperately to figure out how the hell to get rid of this thing.
I had this dracolich for my players, sitting atop the mcguffin in the underdark. This campaign was epic, the chars prepared for 12 levels to be fit for the dracolich. Only it was not a dracolich, but an effigy of a dessicated dragon utiilized by some deep gnomes to hide their mining activities. But the non existent dracolich became a legend for the chars who were by now lvl. 17 and in search for a real dracolich. And they found one. Still, most memorable!
The Grim Hollow Monster Guide has some great additional undead monsters in there. It's become my go-to for interesting monster encounters. I often reskin stuff there for my own homebrew game. The players often have no idea what creatures they're fighting. :)
I dream to run a campaign were the material plane is corrupted/invaded by Orcus. With some undead like the Nightwalker and death knight but also encounter with creature that became undead due to the invasion. You talked about the death tyrant but what about the Illithilich?
So far been looking for any undead to use for just one of my villains (I've struggled to find ones since there's 15 in total, and didn't want repeats, luckily the undead one was easy). so far I kinda run with the idea of separating enemies into specific groups: Mooks, creatures, big threats, mini bosses, pets, & bosses, each one being fairly important when considering an encounter, as it be a bit weird, and potentially cruel, to simply throw like 900 undead Tarrasques at a level 1 party (unless your trying to kill them, in which case, get help). For a few mooks, besides basic undead like skeletons & zombies, you could also add something like Boneless, ghosts, or if you need specific undead, Vampire spawn (vampires) or witherlings (gnolls), etc. for a few big threats though, you got plenty, Banshee's, Deathlocks, & Bodak's are all good examples, same with more obscure ones like Brain in a Jar or Nechricor, which also could be considered Mini-bosses. and then of course, you also got a ton of great boss monsters. Liches & Vampires come to mind (one of the villains I have is even a vampire himself), but a few you could also use are stuff like Mummy lords, Death Knights, Dullahan, or even a Dracolich. As for creatures & pets, honestly use anything you can think of that makes sense in context. Its a bit difficult to find undead that work as pets or large creatures, but if your really looking for something that tickles the undead theme, then I think a flesh golem's your best bet.
This comes in handy as I’m currently preparing a Halloween Special in my ongoing campaign. Thank you!!! … Also, I always wanted to go to the Feywild so FOR Tobias!!! *rolls* … 9?
@@TheFantasyForge They don't exist, AFAIK, but Tucker's Kobolds exists, and I figured that adding undeath to those clever, dangerous kobolds would make them even scarier. :D
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If you want a terrifying undead monster, check the Boneclaw. Damn thing's nigh invincible and would absolutely dessimate any given party. It's a great stalker monster if you want to give the party that sense of urgency to finish up and get out of any given dungeon location. You could ise it to build up tension, have the party kill it, then it comes back and when they think they're safe again, BOOM, spring it on them again. Now they're on the run, trying desperately to figure out how the hell to get rid of this thing.
Omg I can't believe I forgot the boneclaw! I've literally used that before too! Missed opportunity
I had this dracolich for my players, sitting atop the mcguffin in the underdark. This campaign was epic, the chars prepared for 12 levels to be fit for the dracolich. Only it was not a dracolich, but an effigy of a dessicated dragon utiilized by some deep gnomes to hide their mining activities. But the non existent dracolich became a legend for the chars who were by now lvl. 17 and in search for a real dracolich. And they found one. Still, most memorable!
The Grim Hollow Monster Guide has some great additional undead monsters in there. It's become my go-to for interesting monster encounters. I often reskin stuff there for my own homebrew game. The players often have no idea what creatures they're fighting. :)
That's how like to run my games too, that way they can't look things up!
My favorite undead is a Dybbuk, just a unseeming spectral jellyfish that defiles corpses in the worst possible way
Lol that sounds really cute until its not
Shout out to the throwbacks to Elder Evils. I always loved that supplement.
I dream to run a campaign were the material plane is corrupted/invaded by Orcus. With some undead like the Nightwalker and death knight but also encounter with creature that became undead due to the invasion. You talked about the death tyrant but what about the Illithilich?
For Tobias, NATURAL 20!!!!!
HELL yeah 🥲
So far been looking for any undead to use for just one of my villains (I've struggled to find ones since there's 15 in total, and didn't want repeats, luckily the undead one was easy).
so far I kinda run with the idea of separating enemies into specific groups: Mooks, creatures, big threats, mini bosses, pets, & bosses, each one being fairly important when considering an encounter, as it be a bit weird, and potentially cruel, to simply throw like 900 undead Tarrasques at a level 1 party (unless your trying to kill them, in which case, get help). For a few mooks, besides basic undead like skeletons & zombies, you could also add something like Boneless, ghosts, or if you need specific undead, Vampire spawn (vampires) or witherlings (gnolls), etc. for a few big threats though, you got plenty, Banshee's, Deathlocks, & Bodak's are all good examples, same with more obscure ones like Brain in a Jar or Nechricor, which also could be considered Mini-bosses. and then of course, you also got a ton of great boss monsters. Liches & Vampires come to mind (one of the villains I have is even a vampire himself), but a few you could also use are stuff like Mummy lords, Death Knights, Dullahan, or even a Dracolich.
As for creatures & pets, honestly use anything you can think of that makes sense in context. Its a bit difficult to find undead that work as pets or large creatures, but if your really looking for something that tickles the undead theme, then I think a flesh golem's your best bet.
Wow you're animated now, looking good.
The Demi Lich was always a good encounter.
This comes in handy as I’m currently preparing a Halloween Special in my ongoing campaign. Thank you!!! … Also, I always wanted to go to the Feywild so FOR Tobias!!! *rolls* … 9?
Boneclaws and Allups are fun. The Barrowghast in Glory of the Giants is quickly becoming one of my favorites. For Tobias, I rolled a 16.🎉
Nolen Whale, you are awesome.
My 10 are the Pain Speaker, Living Wall, Entombed, Abyssal Rotfiend, Gray Philosopher, Bonesinger, Huecuva, Kurobosu, Mad Piper, and Attic Whisperer.
For Tobias!
I rolled an 18.
Bit new here, so I don’t know if I should add anything or leave it natural?
Up to you and your character sheet! As long as you aren't fibbing because the dice gods are always watching...
@@TheFantasyForge A character sheet, you say? 😏
I get the feeling I'm going to like it here.
@@VulcanWolf LOL hey, happy to have you here!
For Tobias, 18
Forgot the tome I'll do it just to see tabias again. Love that little guy
Aw shucks, let's bring the little guy home
For Tobias! 14 perception.
Gotta save best little displacer kitten. The tome is just a bonus
14 is good!
Good list
thanks for leaving some love :)
For Tobias! Natural 14, with a +1 on my Wisdom for a 15. I wish I was proficient in Perception. :(
Perception roll for Tobias! I got a 14!
Gracias
FOR TOBIAS!!!
17, and I'd say I've got a +2
YAY! 17 is a great roll
We gotta get Tobias! *8* Well about that...
For Tobias! A 17
For Tobias!
18
For Tobias, 7... I'll keep looking tho
7 is better than 0 and it's the thought that counts lol
For Tobias... nat 1... no bonus could make this a success...
what about the bonus of friendshi- yeah no that's pretty bad LOL
For Tobias!!! Check 2
LOL hey I'll take it
Terrifying? How about Tucker's Undead Kobolds? >|D
Furiously googling*
@@TheFantasyForge They don't exist, AFAIK, but Tucker's Kobolds exists, and I figured that adding undeath to those clever, dangerous kobolds would make them even scarier. :D
do demons next!
I love demons! That sounds weird...what I mean is I love how devils and demons are different haha
For Tobias, an 18!
your profile pic is amazing
Early Gang ❤❤
ftw 😎
Boneclaw. have had alot of fun with these.
FOR TOBIAAAAASSSSSSS
An 11
For Tobias… I roll a 9. As a dm, that’s one of my better rolls
LOL hey it's better than a 0!
my wisdom is low I rolled a 5 😢
better than 0 haha