Plague Zombie (5e Creature)

Plague Zombie

Medium undead, neutral evil Armor Class 10 (natural armour) Hit Points 45 (6d8 + 18) Speed 20 ft. STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 15 (+2) 7 (-2) 16 (+3) 4 (-3) 7 (-2) 6 (-2) Saving Throws Wis +0 Proficiency Bonus +2 Damage Immunities necrotic, poison Condition Immunities poisoned Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8 Languages understands the languages it knew in life but can't speak Challenge 1/2 (100 XP) Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the zombie to 0 hit points, it must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant damage or from a critical hit. On a success, the zombie drops to 1 hit point instead. ACTIONS Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage, plus 5 (2d4) necrotic damage. A humanoid slain by this attack rises as an undead creature 24 hours later, unless the humanoid is restored to life or its body is destroyed. When the creature rises, roll a d20. On a roll of 19 or lower, the creature rises as a zombie. On a 20, the creature rises as another plague zombie.

By Jeff Butler Some zombies possess the ability to spread their undeath like a disease. These zombies are prized by necromancers, as a single plague zombie can cause an army of undead to swell without greatly increased input on their creator's part.

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