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Cavefish Zombie

Medium · Undead · CR 1/2 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

37 (5d8+15)

1/2

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

-2

CHA

-4

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Undead

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 100

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 40 ft (12.2 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 8

Saving Throws

Wisdom +0

Languages

understands the languages it knew in life but can't speak

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Stench

Any creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the cavefish zombie must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the start of its next turn. On a successful saving throw, the creature is immune to the zombie’s Stench for 24 hours.

Undead Fortitude

If damage reduces the cavefish zombie to 0 hp, it must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 + the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the zombie drops to 1 hp instead.

Actions

Slam

+4 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+2 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.

About Cavefish Zombie

Cavefish Zombie is a medium undead with a Challenge Rating of 1/2. It has a neutral evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 10 and possesses 37 hit points (derived from 5d8+15).

Cavefish Zombie has communication capabilities including understands the languages it knew in life but can't speak. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Cavefish Zombie

1 tips available

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

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 40 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Cavefish Zombie

1 strategies available

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

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 40 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 75 XP
Hard: 112 XP
Deadly: 150 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 Cavefish Zombie?: Cavefish Zombie has a Challenge Rating of 1/2, making it appropriate for parties of level 0.5.
What type of creature is Cavefish Zombie?: Cavefish Zombie is a Medium Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Cavefish Zombie speak?: Cavefish Zombie can communicate in understands the languages it knew in life but can't speak.