Level Drain in D&D 5e 👻 How to Make Your Undead Creatures Brutal and Challenging

Follow along in my article about #DND5e level drain: https://www.flutesloot.com/level-drain-undead-homebrew-dnd-5e/?utm_source=youtube 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. The Thumbnail art is "Life Drain" by monpuasajr.deviantart.com ⏰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