A question of zombies [Archive] - Wizards Community

A question of zombies [Archive] - Wizards Community

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AlecRazec
10-04-07, 07:10 PM Comparing various undead templates and undead, it seems to be that the worst kind of Undead in terms of being any real threat is the Zombie.

This is because it's ability to only have a single action per round. Be that move action or a standard action (attack). Does this mean that a player can make a 5 foot free step, and make a ranged attack and (theoretically), never be touched?

What are the benefits of using zombies over other kinds of undead (ie, skeletons)?
Salla
10-04-07, 07:16 PM Comparing various undead templates and undead, it seems to be that the worst kind of Undead in terms of being any real threat is the Zombie.

This is because it's ability to only have a single action per round. Be that move action or a standard action (attack). Does this mean that a player can make a 5 foot free step, and make a ranged attack and (theoretically), never be touched?

What are the benefits of using zombies over other kinds of undead (ie, skeletons)?

Zombies can charge (and, for that matter, make 5' steps of their own) and still attack.
Lormador
10-04-07, 07:27 PM They can also fly, if the base creature had wings, and they get to keep the natural armor of the base creature as well.

"Hydra can attack with all their heads without penalty, even if they move or charge in the same round." Sounds like single actions wouldn't be a problem for them, would it?
AlecRazec
10-04-07, 09:20 PM CAN a zombie take a 5 foot free step?

Plus, a flying zombie doesn't exactly work if you look at how flying works in the Draconomicon or the DL:CS (I can't remember which one gave rules for flying). Because landing is a move action, as is an attack. Can't fly/attack.

Charging would work, but if that's it's only option for move/attack that doesn't really help them.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
AlecRazec 10-04-07, 07:10 PM	Comparing various undead templates and undead, it seems to be that the worst kind of Undead in terms of being any real threat is the Zombie. This is because it's ability to only have a single action per round. Be that move action or a standard action (attack). Does this mean that a player can make a 5 foot free step, and make a ranged attack and (theoretically), never be touched? What are the benefits of using zombies over other kinds of undead (ie, skeletons)?
Salla 10-04-07, 07:16 PM	Comparing various undead templates and undead, it seems to be that the worst kind of Undead in terms of being any real threat is the Zombie. This is because it's ability to only have a single action per round. Be that move action or a standard action (attack). Does this mean that a player can make a 5 foot free step, and make a ranged attack and (theoretically), never be touched? What are the benefits of using zombies over other kinds of undead (ie, skeletons)? Zombies can charge (and, for that matter, make 5' steps of their own) and still attack.
Lormador 10-04-07, 07:27 PM	They can also fly, if the base creature had wings, and they get to keep the natural armor of the base creature as well. "Hydra can attack with all their heads without penalty, even if they move or charge in the same round." Sounds like single actions wouldn't be a problem for them, would it?
AlecRazec 10-04-07, 09:20 PM	CAN a zombie take a 5 foot free step? Plus, a flying zombie doesn't exactly work if you look at how flying works in the Draconomicon or the DL:CS (I can't remember which one gave rules for flying). Because landing is a move action, as is an attack. Can't fly/attack. Charging would work, but if that's it's only option for move/attack that doesn't really help them.