Something around CR 2 or 3, preferably with a legendary action should be about right.
How do you introduce BBEG?
It takes a little setup:
- First, let them become familiar with a powerful NPC, someone already beyond their own capabilities.
- Next, let your BBEG overcome said NPC, offscreen.
- Finally, let your party come across what’s left, some time after the BBEG has departed.
Is a DMPC bad?
The DMPC is a bad thing in most instances because for many DMPC means an actual PC. Totally unfair to the players because the DM has all knowledge. They can solve the puzzles, they know all the secrets, and so on. The DMPC has an unfair advantage on pretty much everything and the players KNOW that.
How do you introduce a villain in D&D?
The best way to introduce a villain in D&D is by making the players know about the villain before they encounter the villain. If you can avoid these two things then you will be able to successfully introduce your villain.
Why is DMPC bad?
DMPCs are bad because they’re a problematic solution to a problem that doesn’t exist. This is the best advice. If a role is missing from the group you can let them hire a NPC to fill it, or let them figure out a strategy to work around it. DMPC never works because the DM immediately becomes biased for a character.
Can you be a DM and a player?
No, a Dungeon Master cannot be a player. Any character the Dungeon Master plays while DMing is called an NPC (non-player character). NPCs are handled differently in the game and do not gain XP, level up or share rewards like PCs do. You can, however, make your NPC a party member or just let them tag along.
What does the BBEG want?
The Hidden BBEG The basic premise is that the powerful NPC who recruited them, who sent them off to fight against the Big Bad Evil Guy, was secretly a villain themselves, trying to bring down their rival or clear the way for their own scheme.
What makes a good D&D villain?
Creating a good villain takes as much work as creating a player character. They should have their own backstory, morals, and goals. The most effective villain is relatable, confident, and flawed.
What is a good villain name?
Even More Great Villain Names
| Spinner | Wicked Whip | Killer Bee |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom | Chroma | Exodus |
| Mischief | Warmonger | Nomad |
| Onslaught | Ripper | Echo |
| Ego | Shatter Ruin | Vandal |
Can a new DM have a DMPC?
A new DM such as yourself should not have a DMPC. The DM already has the biggest job at the table, and it takes an experienced DM to handle the DM job well while also dividing their attention with a PC of their own. Aside from being a distraction, a DMPC brings special problems and risks of its own:
Can the Dungeon Master have a player character?
For reasons like these, it’s usually recommended that the DM not control a party member in the same way as they would if they were a player. It is generally a bad idea. In your case, it is a particularly bad idea. I echo what nearly every other answer has stated. Running a DMPC is generally a bad idea.
Can a DM control more than one NPC?
NPCs can be enemies or allies, regular folk or named monsters. However, new DMs who want a DM-PC are usually just unfamiliar with the concept playing the game without controlling a character. What you need to realise as a DM is that you already get to control multiple characters: every NPC in your campaign.
