BoldItalic
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To return to the original question:
It is envisaged that the Vampire in the MM is fighting a party of high-level PCs. After all, that's what monsters are for.
It singles out one as a possible victim and charms her. She becomes willing. Next round he can bite her, causing damage and a reduction in max hp. Her companions try to keep her alive by healing her but they can't counteract the reduction. If he gets enough rounds, he can wear her down to zero. They have to try to kill him, break the charm or otherwise get him away from her before it's too late.
You're right that it's impossible without healing, but it doesn't have to be the vampire who does it. The victim's companions are assumed to be doing it.
I don't understand the problem.
It is envisaged that the Vampire in the MM is fighting a party of high-level PCs. After all, that's what monsters are for.
It singles out one as a possible victim and charms her. She becomes willing. Next round he can bite her, causing damage and a reduction in max hp. Her companions try to keep her alive by healing her but they can't counteract the reduction. If he gets enough rounds, he can wear her down to zero. They have to try to kill him, break the charm or otherwise get him away from her before it's too late.
You're right that it's impossible without healing, but it doesn't have to be the vampire who does it. The victim's companions are assumed to be doing it.
I don't understand the problem.