Homebrew Fungal Zombie Species Details

There exists a species of fungus that infects insects and take over their bodies, turning them into a sort of zombie. This is a subspecies of that fungus, a more powerful version that can infect small and medium creatures and gain full blown sentience upon gaining a body. 

(Upon choosing this race, choose another race. This "base race" is the type of creature the fungus infected. Use the "base race's" speed and size stats.)

Fungal Zombie Traits

Fungal zombies share these traits.

Ability Score Adjustment

Your Constitution increases by 2, your Strength increases by 1 and your Charisma decreases by 1.

Undead-ish

Any spells or effects that detect or show undead are triggered by your presence, but Turn Undead doesn't affect you, and you can still be healed by healing spells.

Already Infected

You are immune to poison and disease.

Life After Death

Upon death, your body releases an explosion of fertile spores. Every creature in a five foot radius must make a Constitution saving throw, DC 15. Any creature that fails begins to be infected by the zombie fungus. After 2d10 days the affected creature is completely infected and the fungus is in control.