Withered

Creature 5 — undead, unholy, zombie

Pre-Remaster content. May include legacy alignment.

FlankerShadeLANDundeadunholy

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 co

Source: book-of-the-dead-bestiary (Pre-Remaster)

Perception +11; darkvision

Languages common, necril

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

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Items Dagger (6), Shortsword, Leather Armor

AC 22 Fort +11 Ref +13 Will +9

HP 80 (void healing)

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

Weaknesses vitality 5

Speed 35 feet

Offense

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

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

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

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

Abilities

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

Void Healing — A creature with void healing draws health from void energy rather than vitality energy. It is damaged by vitality damage and is not healed by vitality healing effects. It does not take void damage, and it is healed by void effects that heal undead.

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

Sudden Surge — The withered can't use Sudden Surge for 1d4 rounds.

WORKS WELL WITH

AnvilLANDAn anvil holds enemies in engagement while the withered uses Sudden Surge to close distance and apply Sneak Attack.

SnareLANDA snare funnels enemies into predictable paths where the withered can ambush from Stealth with Sneak Attack.

WeaverLANDA weaver repositions enemies to create flanking setups the withered can exploit despite its Slowed 1 movement.

PUNISHES

✖ ranged reliance✖ poor positioning✖ low Perception

limited mobility compounds when pairing multiple slowed melee creatures

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