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Ogre Zombie

Large · Undead · CR 2 · Neutral Evil

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

8 (natural armor)

85 (9d10 + 36)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

-4

WIS

-2

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Undead

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 450

Initiative Bonus -2

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 8

Saving Throws

Strength +4 Dexterity -2 Constitution +4 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +0 Charisma -3

Languages

Understands Common and Giant but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

exhaustion, poisoned

Traits

Undead Fortitude

If damage reduces the zombie to 0 Hit Points, it makes a Constitution saving throw (DC 5 plus the damage taken) unless the damage is Radiant or from a Critical Hit. On a successful save, the zombie drops to 1 Hit Point instead.

Actions

Slam

Cost 1

+6 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 2d8+4 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Attack Roll: +6, reach 5 ft. 13 (2d8 + 4) Bludgeoning damage.

About Ogre Zombie

Ogre Zombie is a large undead with a Challenge Rating of 2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 8 and possesses 85 hit points (derived from 9d10 + 36).

Ogre Zombie has communication capabilities including Understands Common and Giant but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Ogre Zombie

2 tips available

When using Ogre Zombie in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Ogre Zombie

2 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 2.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 4 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 600 XP
Hard: 900 XP
Deadly: 1,200 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Ogre Zombie?: Ogre Zombie has a Challenge Rating of 2, making it appropriate for parties of level 2.0.
What type of creature is Ogre Zombie?: Ogre Zombie is a Large Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Ogre Zombie speak?: Ogre Zombie can communicate in Understands Common and Giant but can't speak.