Vecna (pronounced: /ˈvɛknɑː/ VEK-nah[4]) was a once-human king[16] and lich from Oerth who ascended to godhood.[4][23] While he was once considered the most powerful lich to dwell on that world,[24] over the ages he spent in undeath Vecna became maligned across the multiverse, and was considered...

During the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons years, Vecna was regarded only as a legend or myth, a long-destroyed legendary lich of great power, only able to threaten player characters who dared to use his Hand and Eye.

He is Vecna, one of the baddest D&D baddies, and on May 21, you can witness the fruition of his plots in Vecna: Eve of Ruin. But who is this scheming villain? This article examines Vecna’s past and how he’s gotten to a point where he’s planning to remake the whole multiverse. Let’s dive into the lore behind Vecna! Where Is Vecna Now?

The accompanying stat block depicts Vecna in his archlich form prior to Kas's betrayal. Because Vecna is said to have mastered magic allowing him to travel through time, he can appear in this form even on worlds where his severed hand and eye are already known artifacts.

Vecna causes necrotic magic to engulf one creature he can see within 120 feet of himself. The target must make a DC 22 Constitution saving throw, taking 96 (8d8 + 60) necrotic damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.

Vecna is one of the main antagonists of the Dungeons & Dragons franchise. He is a lich lord that presides over villainous mages, conspiring politicians, and envious servants as the dark god of necromancy, undeath, and secrets.

Apr 8, 2024 · As a lich, Vecna was a dangerous being who could paralyze enemies with his touch and warp reality to his will. He crafted evil artifacts like the Eye and Hand of Vecna that could corrupt wielders with his disembodied will.

Vecna is a fictional character appearing in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Vecna has been named one of the greatest villains in the Dungeons & Dragons franchise. Originally appearing in the Greyhawk campaign setting, Vecna was described as a powerful wizard who became a lich.

Apr 21, 2015 · In the World of Greyhawk campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, Vecna was a powerful wizard who became a lich, and eventually achieved godhood. He is also a member of the third edition's default pantheon of D&D gods.

Jun 28, 2022 · Now, with the fourth season of Stranger Things releasing with an antagonist also called Vecna, many DnD players have grown curious about DnD’s most popular lich. So, here is our Vecna DnD Guide with everything that you need to know about Vecna in DnD.