Simple Zombie (3.5e Template)
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Contents
- 1 Simple Zombie
- 1.1 Creating a Simple Zombie
- 1.1.1 Size and Type
- 1.1.2 Hit Dice
- 1.1.3 Speed
- 1.1.4 Armor Class
- 1.1.5 Attack
- 1.1.6 Special Attacks
- 1.1.7 Special Qualities
- 1.1.8 Abilities
- 1.1.9 Skills
- 1.1.10 Feats
- 1.1.11 Environment
- 1.1.12 Organization
- 1.1.13 Challenge Rating
- 1.1.14 Treasure
- 1.1.15 Alignment
- 1.1.16 Advancement
- 1.1.17 Level Adjustment
- 1.1 Creating a Simple Zombie
Simple Zombie
A simplified version of the zombie template, designed for quick applications on the fly.
Creating a Simple Zombie
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 changed to Undead. Do not change BAB or saves.
Hit Dice
The zombie retains the same HD, but they become d12s and count as having twice as many HD as it actually has for the purpose of interacting with abilities. They lose all class features.
Speed
If the base creature can fly, its maneuverability rating drops to clumsy.
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 |
Attack
A zombie retains all the natural weapons, manufactured weapon attacks, and weapon proficiencies of the base creature. A zombie also gains a slam attack with the damage shown below.
| Fine | 1 |
| Diminutive | 1d2 |
| Tiny | 1d3 |
| Small | 1d4 |
| Medium | 1d6 |
| Large | 1d8 |
| Huge | 2d6 |
| Gargantuan | 2d8 |
| Colossal | 4d6 |
Special Attacks
A zombie retains none of the base creature’s special attacks.
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.
Damage Reduction 5/Slashing (Ex): Zombies are lumbering masses of flesh.
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.
Tough Flesh (Ex): Double the normal amount of hp of the creature. In addition it gains Improved ToughnessCW gaining +1 hp/level.
Abilities
A zombie’s Strength increases by +2, its Dexterity decreases by 2, it has no Consitution or Intelligence score.
Skills
A zombie has no skills.
Feats
A zombie has no feats.
Environment
Any.
Organization
Any.
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 |
Treasure
None.
Alignment
Always True Neutral or Neutral Evil, depending if you are playing with fire or not.
Advancement
Advancement: As base creature, but double effective Hit Dice (maximum 20), or — if the base creature advances by character class.
Level Adjustment
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