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=Zombie=
[[Summary::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.

===Creating a Zombie===
“Zombie” is an acquired template that can be added to any corporeal creature (other than an [[SRD:Undead Type|undead]]) that has a skeletal system (referred to hereafter as the base creature).  

'''Size and Type:''' The creature’s type changes to [[SRD:Undead Type|undead]]. It retains any subtypes except alignment subtypes and subtypes that indicate kind. It does not gain the [[SRD:Augmented Subtype|augmented subtype]]. It uses all the base creature’s statistics and [[SRD:Special Abilities|special abilities]] except as noted here.[[Type::Undead| ]]

'''[[SRD:Hit Dice (Creature Statistic)|Hit Dice:]]''' Drop any [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] from [[SRD:Classes|class levels]] (to a minimum of 1), double the number of [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] left, and raise them to d12s. If the base creature has more than 10 [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] (not counting those gained with experience), it can’t be made into a zombie with the ''[[SRD:Animate Dead|animate dead]]'' spell.

'''[[SRD:Speed (Creature Statistic)|Speed:]]''' If the base creature can fly, its maneuverability rating drops to clumsy.

'''[[SRD:Armor Class (Creature Statistic)|Armor Class:]]''' [[SRD:Armor Class|Natural armor]] bonus increases by a number based on the zombie’s size:

{|   class="zebra d20"
|-
| Tiny or smaller|| +0
|-
| Small|| +1
|-
| Medium|| +2
|-
| Large|| +3
|-
| Huge|| +4
|-
| Gargantuan|| +7
|-
| Colossal|| +11
|}

'''Base Attack:''' A zombie has a [[SRD:Base Attack Bonus|base attack bonus]] equal to 1/2 its [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]].

'''Attacks:''' A zombie retains all the [[SRD:Natural Weapons|natural weapons]], [[SRD:Weapons|manufactured weapon]] attacks, and [[SRD:Weapon Proficiency|weapon proficiencies]] of the base creature. A zombie also gains a slam attack.

'''Damage:''' Natural and [[SRD:Weapons|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.)

{|   class="zebra d20"
|-
| Fine|| 1
|-
| Diminutive|| 1d2
|-
| Tiny|| 1d3
|-
| Small|| 1d4
|-
| Medium|| 1d6
|-
| Large|| 1d8
|-
| Huge|| 2d6
|-
| Gargantuan|| 2d8
|-
| Colossal|| 4d6
|}

'''[[SRD:Special Attacks and Special Qualities (Creature Statistic)|Special Attacks:]]''' A zombie retains none of the base creature’s special attacks.

'''[[SRD:Special Attacks and Special Qualities (Creature Statistic)|Special Qualities:]]''' A zombie loses most special qualities of the base creature. It retains any extraordinary special qualities that improve its melee or [[SRD:Ranged Attack|ranged attacks]]. A zombie gains the following special quality.

<span class="errata">''[[SRD:Damage Reduction|Damage Reduction]] 5/Slashing ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):'' Zombies are lumbering
masses of flesh.</span>

''Single Actions Only ([[SRD:Ex|Ex]]):'' Zombies have poor reflexes and can perform only a single [[SRD:Move Actions|move action]] or attack action each [[SRD:Round|round]]. A zombie can move up to its speed and attack in the same [[SRD:Round|round]], but only if it attempts a [[SRD:Charge|charge]].

'''[[SRD:Saves (Creature Statistic)|Saves:]]''' Base save bonuses are Fort +1/3 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]], Ref +1/3 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]], and [[SRD:Saving Throw|Will]] +1/2 [[SRD:Hit Dice|HD]] + 2.

'''[[SRD:Abilities (Creature Statistic)|Abilities:]]''' A zombie’s [[SRD:Strength|Strength]] increases by +2, its [[SRD:Dexterity|Dexterity]] decreases by 2, it has no [[SRD:Constitution|Consitution]] or [[SRD:Intelligence|Intelligence]] score, its [[SRD:Wisdom|Wisdom]] changes to 10, and its [[SRD:Charisma|Charisma]] changes to 1.

'''[[SRD:Skills (Creature Statistic)|Skills:]]''' A zombie has no skills.

'''[[SRD:Feats (Creature Statistic)|Feats:]]''' A zombie loses all [[SRD:Feats|feats]] of the base creature and gains [[SRD:Toughness|Toughness]].

'''[[SRD:Environment (Creature Statistic)|Environment:]]''' Any land and underground.  

'''[[SRD:Organization (Creature Statistic)|Organization:]]''' Any.

'''[[SRD:Challenge Rating (Creature Statistic)|Challenge Rating:]]''' Depends on [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]], as follows:

{|   class="zebra d20"
|-
! '''[[SRD:Hit Dice|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
|}[[Challenge Rating::Varies]]

'''[[SRD:Treasure (Creature Statistic)|Treasure:]]''' None.

'''[[SRD:Alignment (Creature Statistic)|Alignment:]]''' Always [[SRD:Neutral Evil|neutral evil]].

[[SRD:Advancement (Creature Statistic)|Advancement:]] As base creature, but double [[SRD:Hit Dice|Hit Dice]] (maximum 20), or — if the base creature advances by [[SRD:Classes|character class]].

'''[[SRD:Level Adjustment (Creature Statistic)|Level Adjustment:]]''' —.

'''See Wikipedia Entry:''' [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zombie Zombie]

===List of Zombies===

* [[SRD:Kobold Zombie|Kobold Zombie]]
* [[SRD:Human Zombie|Human Zombie]]
* [[SRD:Troglodyte Zombie|Troglodyte Zombie]]
* [[SRD:Bugbear Zombie|Bugbear Zombie]]
* [[SRD:Ogre Zombie|Ogre Zombie]]
* [[SRD:Minotaur Zombie|Minotaur Zombie]]
* [[SRD:Wyvern Zombie|Wyvern Zombie]]
* [[SRD:Gray Render Zombie|Gray Render Zombie]]

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Challenge Rating	Varies +
Summary	Zombies are corpses reanimated through dark and sinister magic. +
Title	Zombie +
Type	Undead +