Blood Zombie

Medium undead, unaligned

Armor Class 10

Hit Points 51

Speed 20ft

STR

16 +3

DEX

6 -2

CON

18 +4

INT

3 -4

WIS

6 -2

CHA

5 -3

Damage Resistances Poison

Damage Immunities Necrotic

Condition Immunities Poisoned

Senses darkvision 60'; passive perception 8

Languages Whatever languages it knew in life but cannot speak

Challenge 2 (450xp)

-Blood Drain: A creature that touches the zombie or hits it with an attack within 5' the target takes 1d8+2 necrotic damage and the zombie gains temp hp equal to the damage done. Temporary hp cannot exceed half the zombies original hp. It can also gain temporary hp from a slam attack. -Undead Fortitude: On a hit that would reduce the zombie to 0 hp, it must make a constitution saving through of 5+ the damage taken. If it succeeds it remains with 1hp. Cannot be done when the target is reduced to 0 via a critical hit or radiant damage.

Actions

-Slam: +5 to hit; 5' reach; 1d10+2 bludgeoning damage plus 1d8 necrotic damage which is transferred to temporary hp.

A path of bloody footprints always points the way to a zombie inflicted by this perverse magic. It shambles forward, blood pouring down its face and out of every orifice. A favorite of vampires for feeding and novelty purposes.