Zombies are corpses reanimated through dark and sinister magic.
Because of their utter lack of intelligence, the instructions given to a newly created zombie must be very simple.
'Zombie' is an acquired template that can be added to any corporeal creature (other than an undead) that has a skeletal system (referred to hereafter as the base creature).
Size and Type: The creature's type changes to undead. It retains any subtypes except alignment subtypes and subtypes that indicate kind. It does not gain the augmented subtype. It uses all the base creature's statistics and special abilities except as noted here.
Hit Dice: Drop any Hit Dice from class levels (to a minimum of 1), double the number of Hit Dice left, and raise them to d12s. If the base creature has more than 10 Hit Dice (not counting those gained with experience), it can't be made into a zombie with the animate dead spell.
Armor Class: Natural armor bonus increases by a number based on the zombie's size:
Tiny or smaller | +0 |
Small |
+1 |
Medium |
+2 |
Large |
+3 |
Huge |
+4 |
Gargantuan |
+7 |
Colossal |
+11 |
Attacks: A zombie retains all the natural weapons, manufactured weapon attacks, and weapon proficiencies of the base creature. A zombie also gains a slam attack.
Damage: Natural and manufactured weapons deal damage normally. A slam attack deals damage depending on the zombie's size. (Use the base creature's slam damage if it's better.)
Fine | 1 |
Diminutive |
1d2 |
Tiny |
1d3 |
Small |
1d4 |
Medium |
1d6 |
Large |
1d8 |
Huge |
2d6 |
Gargantuan |
2d8 |
Colossal |
4d6 |
Special Qualities: A zombie loses most special qualities of the base creature. It retains any extraordinary special qualities that improve its melee or ranged attacks. A zombie gains the following special quality.
Single Actions Only (Ex): Zombies have poor reflexes and can perform only a single move action or attack action each round. A zombie can move up to its speed and attack in the same round, but only if it attempts a charge.
Abilities: A zombie's Strength increases by +2, its Dexterity decreases by 2, it has no Constitution or Intelligence score, its Wisdom changes to 10, and its Charisma changes to 1.
Challenge Rating: Depends on Hit Dice, as follows:
Hit Dice |
Challenge Rating |
1/2 |
1/8 |
1 |
1/4 |
2 |
1/2 |
4 |
1 |
6 |
2 |
8-10 |
3 |
12-14 |
4 |
15-16 |
5 |
18-20 |
6 |
Alignment: Always neutral evil.
Advancement: As base creature, but double Hit Dice (maximum 20), or - if the base creature advances by character class.
Level Adjustment: -.
Kobold Zombie |
Human Commoner Zombie |
Troglodyte Zombie |
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Small Undead |
Medium Undead |
Medium Undead |
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Hit Dice: |
2d12+3 (16 hp) |
2d12+3 (16 hp) |
4d12+3 (29 hp) |
Initiative: |
+0 |
-1 |
-2 |
Speed: |
30 ft. (6 squares; can't run) |
30 ft. (6 squares; can't run) |
30 ft. (6 squares; can't run) |
Armor Class: |
13 (+1 size, +2 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 13 |
11 (-1 Dex, +2 natural), touch 9, flat-footed 11 |
16 (-2 Dex, +8 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 16 |
Base Attack/Grapple: |
+1/-4 |
+1/+2 |
+2/+3 |
Attack: |
Spear+1 melee (1d6-1/x3) or slam +1 melee (1d4-1) or light crossbow +2 ranged (1d6/19-20) |
Slam+2 melee (1d6+1) or club +2 melee (1d6+1) |
Greatclub +3 melee (1d10+1) or bite +3 melee (1d4+1) or slam +3 melee (1d6+1) or javelin +0 ranged (1d6+1) |
Full Attack: |
Spear +0 melee (1d6-1/x3) or slam +0 melee (1d4-1) or light crossbow +1 ranged (1d6/19-20) |
Slam+2 melee, (1d6+1) or club +2 melee (1d6+1) |
Greatclub +3 melee (1d10+1) or bite +3 melee (1d4+1) or slam +3 melee (1d6+1) or javelin +0 ranged (1d6+1) |
Space/Reach: |
5 ft./5 ft. |
5 ft./5 ft |
5 ft./5 ft |
Special Attacks: |
- |
- |
- |
Special Qualities: |
Single actions only, damage reduction 5/slashing, darkvision 60 ft., undead traits |
Single actions only, damage reduction 5/slashing, darkvision 60 ft., undead traits |
Single actions only, damage reduction 5/slashing, darkvision 60 ft., undead traits |
Saves: |
Fort +0, Ref +0, Will +3 |
Fort +0, Ref -1, Will +3 |
Fort +1, Ref -1, Will +4 |
Abilities: |
Str 8, Dex 11, Con -, Int -, Wis 10, Cha 1 |
Str 12, Dex 8, Con -, Int -, Wis 10, Cha 1 |
Str 12, Dex 7, Con -, Int -, Wis 10, Cha 1 |
Skills: |
- |
- |
- |
Feats: |
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Environment: |
Temperate forests |
Any |
Underground |
Organization: |
Any |
Any |
Any |
Challenge Rating: |
1/2 |
1/2 |
1 |
Treasure: |
None |
None |
None |
Alignment: |
Always neutral evil |
Always neutral evil |
Always neutral evil |
Advancement: |
None |
None |
None |
Level Adjustment: |
- |
- |
- |
Bugbear Zombie |
Ogre Zombie |
Minotaur Zombie |
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Medium Undead |
Large Undead |
Large Undead |
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Hit Dice: |
6d12+3 (42 hp) |
8d12+3 (55 hp) |
12d8+3 (81 hp) |
Initiative: |
+0 |
-2 |
-1 |
Speed: |
30 ft. (6 squares; can't run) |
40 ft. (8 squares; can't run) |
30 ft. (6 squares; can't run) |
Armor Class: |
16 (+5 natural, +1 light wooden shield), touch 10, flat-footed 16 |
15 (-1 size, -2 Dex, +8 natural), touch 7, flat-footed 15 |
16 (-1 size, -1 Dex, +8 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 16 |
Base Attack/Grapple: |
+3/+6 |
+4/+14 |
+6/+15 |
Attack: |
Morningstar +6 melee (1d8+3) or slam +6 melee (1d6+3) or javelin +3 ranged (1d6+2) |
Greatclub +9 melee (2d8+9) or slam +9 melee (1d8+9) or javelin +1 ranged (1d8+6) |
Greataxe +10 melee (3d6+7/x3) or gore +10 melee (1d8+5) or slam +10 melee (1d8+5) |
Full Attack: |
Morningstar +6 melee (1d8+3) or slam +6 melee (1d6+3) or javelin +3 ranged (1d6+2) |
Greatclub +9 melee (2d8+9) or slam +9 melee (1d8+9) or javelin +1 ranged (1d8+6) |
Greataxe +10 melee (3d6+7/x3) or gore +10 melee (1d8+5) or slam +10 melee (1d8+5) |
Space/Reach: |
5 ft./5 ft. |
10 ft./10 ft. |
10 ft./10 ft. |
Special Attacks: |
- |
- |
- |
Special Qualities: |
Single actions only, damage reduction 5/slashing, darkvision 60 ft., undead traits |
Single actions only, damage reduction 5/slashing, darkvision 60 ft., undead traits |
Single actions only, damage reduction 5/slashing, darkvision 60 ft., undead traits |
Saves: |
Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +5 |
Fort +2, Ref +0, Will +6 |
Fort +4, Ref +3, Will +8 |
Abilities: |
Str 17, Dex 10, Con -, Int -, Wis 10, Cha 1 |
Str 23, Dex 6, Con -, Int -, Wis 10, Cha 1 |
Str 21, Dex 8, Con -, Int -, Wis 10, Cha 1 |
Skills: |
- |
- |
- |
Feats: |
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Environment: |
Temperate mountains |
Temperate hills |
Underground |
Organization: |
Any |
Any |
Any |
Challenge Rating: |
2 |
3 |
4 |
Treasure: |
None |
None |
None |
Alignment: |
Always neutral evil |
Always neutral evil |
Always neutral evil |
Advancement: |
None |
None |
None |
Level Adjustment: |
- |
- |
- |
Wyvern Zombie |
Gray Render Zombie |
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Large Undead |
Large Undead |
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Hit Dice: |
14d12+3 (94 hp) |
20d8+3 (133 hp) |
Initiative: |
+0 |
-1 |
Speed: |
20 ft. (4 squares; can't run), fly 60 ft. (poor) |
30 ft. (6 squares; can't run) |
Armor Class: |
20 (-2 size, +12 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 20 |
16 (-1 size, -1 Dex, +8 natural), touch 8, flat-footed 16 |
Base Attack/Grapple: |
+7/+16 |
+10/+21 |
Attack: |
Slam +11 melee (2d6+7) or talons +11 melee (2d6+5) |
Bite +16 melee (2d6+7) or slam +16 melee (1d8+10) |
Full Attack: |
Slam +11 melee (2d6+7) or talons +11 melee (2d6+5) |
Bite +16 melee (2d6+7) or slam +16 melee (1d8+10) |
Space/Reach: |
10 ft./10 ft. |
10 ft./10 ft. |
Special Attacks: |
- |
- |
Special Qualities: |
Single actions only, damage reduction 5/slashing, darkvision 60 ft., undead traits |
Single actions only, damage reduction 5/slashing, darkvision 60 ft., undead traits |
Saves: |
Fort +4, Ref +4, Will +9 |
Fort +6, Ref +5, Will +12 |
Abilities: |
Str 21, Dex 10, Con -, Int -, Wis 10, Cha 1 |
Str 25, Dex 8, Con -, Int -, Wis 10, Cha 1 |
Skills: |
- |
- |
Feats: |
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Environment: |
Warm hills |
Temperate marshes |
Organization: |
Any |
Any |
Challenge Rating: |
4 |
6 |
Treasure: |
None |
None |
Alignment: |
Always neutral evil |
Always neutral evil |
Advancement: |
16-20 HD (Huge) |
None |
Level Adjustment: |
- |
- |