Zombie — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/4)

Q: What are Zombie's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Zombie has an Armor Class of 8 and 22 hit points (3d8+9).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Zombie?

Zombie is CR 1/4, worth 50 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Zombie?

Zombie is a medium undead, alignment neutral evil.

Armor Class8

Hit Points22 (3d8+9)

Speed20 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/4 (50 XP)

STR

13

(+1)

DEX

6

(-2)

CON

16

(+3)

INT

3

(-4)

WIS

6

(-2)

CHA

5

(-3)

Saving ThrowsWIS +0

Immunitiespoison

Cond. ImmunePoisoned

Sensesdarkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 8

Languagesunderstands all languages it spoke in life but can't speak

Special Abilities

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.

Actions

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

Running Zombie in an encounter

As a CR 1/4 threat worth 50 XP, Zombie is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 1/4 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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