Basic Undead Template [Archive] - Wizards Community

Basic Undead Template [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Hooper
08-25-07, 10:54 AM Does anyone know how to properly apply the undead class to a basic character race at character creation? All I can find is Skeleton/Zombie/Etc. and what I need is just a very basic Undead template. If that makes sense, anyone who can help me out?

-Hooper
Amaril
08-25-07, 11:32 AM Check out the necropolitan in Libris Mortis.
Context
08-25-07, 11:42 AM The Book of Vile darkness has the Corpse Creature and Bone Creature templates.

Bone creature is LA+0, which can be applied to a level 1 character. It's pretty broken, but if your DM is willing to let you play undead at level 1 he'll probably allow it.

The other option is necropolitan from the Libris Mortis. They're undead created by a ritual with the coolest name ever (Crucimigration for the win!). They have some... odd entry requirements, but do not technically have LA.
Hooper
08-25-07, 12:02 PM Thanks alot. I'm building an undead LG paladin (long story) and I was getting dishearted not being able to find some simple undead. Because screw being a skeleton.

Thanks.
1 ton ghost
08-25-07, 12:32 PM strongly recommend Necropolitan in Libris Mortis. most comprehensive, easiest to use, etc. more complex character gen. gets, the more problems will arise.
vanilla686
09-01-07, 12:31 AM Also, i was suggesting this to another topic, but the Legends and Lairs' Mastercraft Anthology included a race called Eleti, skeletal undead who are usually good and seek to prove themselves useful to society, rather than vengeful of those who still live. Might be worth looking into. The race could use some tweaking for balance/flavor sake, but overall a good one if you're trying out undead characters.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Hooper 08-25-07, 10:54 AM	Does anyone know how to properly apply the undead class to a basic character race at character creation? All I can find is Skeleton/Zombie/Etc. and what I need is just a very basic Undead template. If that makes sense, anyone who can help me out? -Hooper
Amaril 08-25-07, 11:32 AM	Check out the necropolitan in Libris Mortis.
Context 08-25-07, 11:42 AM	The Book of Vile darkness has the Corpse Creature and Bone Creature templates. Bone creature is LA+0, which can be applied to a level 1 character. It's pretty broken, but if your DM is willing to let you play undead at level 1 he'll probably allow it. The other option is necropolitan from the Libris Mortis. They're undead created by a ritual with the coolest name ever (Crucimigration for the win!). They have some... odd entry requirements, but do not technically have LA.
Hooper 08-25-07, 12:02 PM	Thanks alot. I'm building an undead LG paladin (long story) and I was getting dishearted not being able to find some simple undead. Because screw being a skeleton. Thanks.
1 ton ghost 08-25-07, 12:32 PM	strongly recommend Necropolitan in Libris Mortis. most comprehensive, easiest to use, etc. more complex character gen. gets, the more problems will arise.
vanilla686 09-01-07, 12:31 AM	Also, i was suggesting this to another topic, but the Legends and Lairs' Mastercraft Anthology included a race called Eleti, skeletal undead who are usually good and seek to prove themselves useful to society, rather than vengeful of those who still live. Might be worth looking into. The race could use some tweaking for balance/flavor sake, but overall a good one if you're trying out undead characters.