Withered

Level 5

Creature· evilMediumLegacy

Speed

35 ft.

Perception

+11

Fort

+11

Ref

+13

Will

evil undead unholy zombie

Immunities bleed, death-effects, disease, paralyzed, poison, unconscious

Weaknesses vitality 5

Languages common, necril

Senses darkvision

Skills athletics +14, stealth +13, deception +9, intimidation +9

Recall Knowledge DC 20 (religion)

Attacks

Melee Shortsword +14 (agile, versatile-s), Damage 1d6+9 piercing

Melee Dagger +14 (agile, versatile-s), Damage 1d4+9 piercing

Melee Fist +14 (unarmed), Damage 1d8+7 bludgeoning

Melee Dagger +13 (agile, thrown 10 ft., versatile-s), Damage 1d4+9 piercing

Abilities

Slowinteraction

A withered is permanently Slowed 1 and can't use reactions.

Void Healing

Sneak Attack

The withered zombie deals an additional 2d6 precision damage to Off-Guard creatures.

Sudden Surge

Trigger The husk zombie's turn begins

Effect The withered has a sudden burst of speed. They are Quickened this turn and can use the extra action only to Stride or Strike. If the withered's first action this turn is a melee Strike, the target is Off-Guard against the attack.

The withered can't use Sudden Surge for .

If a husk zombie survives for several years, their body continues to dry out, their flesh hardens, and their eyes turn into pale, glowing orbs set deep into otherwise empty sockets. Known as the withered, these zombies are cunning, capable of forming complex plans and even setting traps utilizing their less-intelligent brethren to lure the unsuspecting into deadly ambushes.

Simple to create and varied in purpose, these shambling undead are often used for their strength and endless stamina to conduct boring, repetitive tasks.