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Zombie 5e

Medium Undead, Neutral Evil

The Zombie is a medium undead in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1/4 (50 XP). It has 8 AC and 22 hit points. Once human flesh now hangs in gray tatters from yellowed bone, while milky eyes stare with endless hunger and blackened fingernails claw desperately at the air.

Armor Class

8

Hit Points

22

Challenge

1/4

50 XP

Once human flesh now hangs in gray tatters from yellowed bone, while milky eyes stare with endless hunger and blackened fingernails claw desperately at the air.

Speed Walk 20ft
STR +1 (13)
DEX -2 (6)
CON +3 (16)
INT -4 (3)
WIS -2 (6)
CHA -3 (5)
Saving Throws WIS +0
Damage Immun. Immune: Poison
Condition Immun. Poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages Understands the languages it knew in life but can't speak

Special Traits & Features

Undead Fortitude
Undead

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 1/4 • 50 XP

Combat Role

Medium Undead (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Necromancers, Skeletons, Zombies, Ghouls, Shadows, Specters
Encounter Hook: Roused by a desecrated crypt or broken seal, seeking life-essence to expand its silent graveyard court.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Zombie?

Zombie is a Challenge Rating 1/4 creature, granting 50 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Zombie?

Zombie has an Armor Class (AC) of 8 and approximately 22 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Zombie?

For a standard party of 4 adventurers, Zombie (CR 1/4) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.

Use Zombie in your campaign

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