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Web Zombie

Medium · Undead · CR 1 · Neutral Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

22 (3d8+9)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

-2

CON

INT

-4

WIS

-2

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Undead

Alignment Neutral Evil

XP 200

Initiative Bonus -2

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 30 ft (9.1 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

Necrotic Weapons

When the web zombie hits a creature with a melee attack, the attack deals an extra 1d6 necrotic damage.

Spider Climb

The web zombie can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

Undead Fortitude

If damage reduces the zombie to 0 hit points, 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 hit point instead.

Web Walker

The web zombie ignores movement restrictions caused by webbing.

Actions

Multiattack

The web zombie makes two slam attacks. If both attacks hit a Medium or smaller target, the target is restrained by webbing. As an action, the restrained target can make a DC 11 Strength check, bursting the webbing on a success. The webbing can also be attacked and destroyed (AC 10; hp 5; vulnerability to fire damage; immunity to bludgeoning, necrotic, poison, and psychic damage).

Slam

+3 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d6+1 bludgeoning damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage.

About Web Zombie

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

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 8 and possesses 22 hit points (derived from 3d8+9).

Web 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 Web Zombie

2 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 30 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.
Fire Damage Mitigation: This creature deals fire damage. Advise players to have fire resistance ready or use water-based tactics. Consider environmental fire hazards that could backfire on the creature.

Player Guide: Facing Web Zombie

2 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 30 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.
Fire Damage Protection: This creature deals fire damage! Get fire resistance from spells like 'Resistance' or potions. Avoid fighting near flammable objects. Water spells can counter fire attacks.

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 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 400 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 Web Zombie?: Web Zombie has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Web Zombie?: Web Zombie is a Medium Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Web Zombie speak?: Web Zombie can communicate in understands the languages it knew in life but can't speak.