Homebrew Zombie Species Details
zombies are a race of reanimated corpses brought back from death through dark magic or necromantic influence. These undead beings embody the remnants of their former selves, animated by a relentless hunger for flesh and driven by the need to consume the living. Their appearance is ghastly and decayed, with rotting flesh and sunken eyes that betray their unnatural state.
Physical Traits: Zombies typically have a pallid, decomposed appearance, with clothing and skin in varying stages of decay. They move with a slow, shuffling gait, though their movements can become more determined when pursuing prey. Despite their ghastly exterior, zombies are surprisingly resilient, able to endure wounds and damage that would incapacitate living creatures.
Zombie Traits
Flesh eaterFlesh Eater
Your primal hunger manifests in a ghastly bite attack, reflecting the undead nature of your existence. As a zombie, you possess a horrifying ability to inflict damage through your bite, a trait that underscores your relentless drive to consume the living.
Trait Description: You have a natural bite attack that deals 1d4 piercing damage. When you make a successful bite attack, the target must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or become afflicted with a necrotic disease. This disease causes the target to suffer 1d4 necrotic damage at the start of each of its turns. The target can attempt to shake off the disease by making a new Constitution saving throw at the end of each of its turns. On a successful save, the disease's effects end immediately.
Usage: This trait can be used a limited number of times. After using your bite attack to inflict the disease, you must complete a short or long rest before you can use it again. This restriction reflects the draining nature of this ability and ensures that you do not overuse it.
Flavour and Role: Your Flesh Eater trait makes you a dangerous foe in combat, capable of spreading debilitating necrotic effects among your enemies. This ability not only emphasizes your role as a harbinger of decay but also adds a layer of tactical consideration in battles, as foes must contend with the risk of ongoing damage and disease.







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