D&D 5e Strahd is weak as a solo boss in an empty room, but that's not how he's intended to be fought. I'll explain some of the nuances of running Strahd as a formidable *part* of the boss battle in Castle Ravenloft.
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⏰Time Stamps:
00:00 Strahd's statblock is misleading
00:55 Master Strahd with this resource
01:39 Strahd wants a word with you
02:52 Reasons people say Strahd is weak
04:39 Strahd's actions
09:52 Legendary actions of Strahd
11:09 Strahd's spellcasting
14:00 Lair actions of Strahd in Castle Ravenloft
15:21 Strahd's passive abilities
19:04 Vampiric weaknesses
20:18 Castle Ravenloft highlights
24:56 Strahd's minions and allies
28:52 Final fight prep and threats
31:59 Seven takeaways for a perfect Strahd fight
34:40 Share the details
35:06 Yo, Stacy! Make lasting memories.
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