Spore Thrall Template

More powerful spore thralls can be created by applying the Zombie Template (see Zombies in Monstrous Menagerie ) with the following changes.

Type. The spore thrall's type is plant. It does not require air, sustenance, or sleep.

Ability Scores. The spore thrall’s ability scores are reduced to the following, unless they’re already lower: Dex 6 (–2), Int 3 (–4), Wis 8 (–1), Cha 4 (–3).

Saving Throws. The spore thrall loses all saving throw proficiencies.

Speed. Any speed the creature has is reduced by 10, or to 30, whichever is lower.

Skills. The spore thrall loses all skill proficiencies.

Immunities. The spore thrall gains immunity to poison damage, fatigue, and the poisoned condition.

Senses. The spore thrall gains darkvision out to a distance of 60 feet.

Languages. The spore thrall understands the languages it knew in life but can’t speak or take any action requiring vocalization.

Traits. The spore thrall loses all traits, but gains Sporous Resilience

Actions and Abilities. The spore thrall loses all spellcasting abilities and any actions that create magical effects.

Actions. The base creature gains the spore thrall’s Spore Bite attack instead of the zombie’s Bite attack if it has the capacity to bite. The DC for Spore Bite is equal to the base creature’s proficiency bonus + its Strength modifier. It otherwise functions as listed in the Zombie Template .