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Zombie, Voidclaw

Small · Undead · CR 7 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (natural armor)

143 (26d6+52)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

WIS

-2

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Small

Type Undead

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 2900

Initiative Bonus +4

Movement

Walk 40 ft (12.2 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 20 ft (6.1 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 8

Skills

Perception -2

Languages

Common, Void Speech

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Immunities

necrotic, poison

Condition Immunities

poisoned

Traits

Erratic Movement

Opportunity attacks vs. the voidclaw zombie are made with disadvantage.

Turn Resistance

Advantage: saves vs. turn undead effects.

Undead Fortitude

If damage reduces the zombie to 0 hp it must make a Con save with 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.

Undead Nature

Doesn't require air food drink or sleep.

Bonus Actions

Nimble Fighter

Takes Dash or Disengage action.

About Zombie, Voidclaw

Zombie, Voidclaw is a small undead with a Challenge Rating of 7. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 143 hit points (derived from 26d6+52).

Zombie, Voidclaw has communication capabilities including Common, Void Speech. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Zombie, Voidclaw

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Zombie, Voidclaw

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 7.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 10 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 5,600 XP
Hard: 8,400 XP
Deadly: 11,200 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 Zombie, Voidclaw?: Zombie, Voidclaw has a Challenge Rating of 7, making it appropriate for parties of level 7.0.
What type of creature is Zombie, Voidclaw?: Zombie, Voidclaw is a Small Undead, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Zombie, Voidclaw speak?: Zombie, Voidclaw can communicate in Common, Void Speech.