Various types of zombies
Zombie
General Information
Type	Undead[1]
Alignment	Neutral evil[1]
Vision	Darkvision[1]
Game Information
Challenge rating	Any[1]

A zombie is an undead creature usually created by the re-animation of a corpse. Unlike animated skeletons, zombies still retain some flesh on their bodies, and give off a horrid, rank smell. They are almost mindless, but can be given simple commands, such as "kill anyone who opens the treasure chest." Virtually any solid creature can be turned into a zombie; in addition to humanoids, troglodytes, minotaurs, and even beholders can turned into zombies.^[1]

Zombies drag their feet and so do not leave clear prints.^[2]

Basically, a zombie is the corpse of a creature which has been animated by someone who can manipulate negative energy, such as a cleric. For example, a cleric would be able to use negative energy on a corpse and make it move its body, arms, legs, etc.^[1]

VariantsEdit

Absorbing zombie 

Able to absorb damaging spells rather than taking damage from them.^[3]

Acid zombie 

Nearly pure white with glistening skin and oozing acid.^[4]

Bloodthirsty zombie 

These zombies drain blood with their bite.^{[citation needed]}

Corpse creature 

A zombie that retains knowledge and skills it possessed in life.^{[citation needed]}

Death tyrant 

Zombified beholders which possess some of their deadly abilities.^[5]

Diseased zombie 

These are carriers of the disease known as 'filth fever'.^{[citation needed]}

Fast zombie (or quick zombie)

Moves much faster and can act more quickly than a standard zombie.^[6]

Hunting zombie 

These hunt their prey by scent.^{[citation needed]}

Juju zombie 

Free-willed, sentient zombies often created from powerful curses or other fell magics.^[7]

Tyrantfog zombie 

Priests of evil deities killed by other evil deities.^[8]

Zombie dragon 

Created from dragons and retains some of their deadly abilities. Not to be confused with a dracolich.^{[citation needed]}

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