These things can shoot magical rays from their eyes, depending on the ray that fires from their eyestalks. It’s a creature so ubiquitous with DnD that it’s on the cover of the Monster Manual. Be it an innate ability the creature has, or it may be due to the nature of the creature that their physical attacks also inflict necrotic damage. There is also a plethora of ways that it can be inflicted by a creature. In DnD there are plenty of creatures that can cause necrotic damage. Let’s take a look at the specific examples. Almost like being able to directly attack the creature’s soul. So when necrotic Damage is dealt, it drains the life essence from the creature. However, both manipulate the “life” energy inside a creature, healing or harming it. This is due to them dealing with negative energy, similar to how Radiant Damage could be considered positive energy. Necromancy and necrotic damage in DnD are interesting, they are often vilified. So let’s dive right into the post! What causes Necrotic Damage? We also mentioned sources of the different types of damage, be it either from spells or from creatures.
In our previous post, DnD 5e Damage Types Explained, we discussed the different types of damage that show up in a typical D&D world. We’ll look at some specific examples of creatures and spells that inflict necrotic damage. In this post, DnD 5e Necrotic Damage Explained, we’ll have a look at what way necrotic damage can show up in your games.
