I'd like to try an actual swarm template for human zombies (even though they are medium sized). Here's what I came up with comparing other swarms and using the template.
XP 1,200
NE Medium undead (swarm)
Init +0; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +0
DEFENSE
AC 12, touch 10, flat-footed 12 (+2 natural)
hp 33 (6d8+6)
Fort +2, Ref +2, Will +5
DR 5/slashing; Immune undead traits
Defensive Abilities swarm traits
OFFENSE
Spd 30 ft.
Melee swarm (2d6 plus disease)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 0 ft. Special Attacks disease, distraction (DC 13)
STATISTICS
Str 18, Dex 10, Con —, Int —, Wis 10, Cha 10
Base Atk +4; CMB —; CMD —
Feats Toughness
Special Qualities staggered
SPECIAL ABILITIES
Staggered (Ex)
Zombies have poor reflexes and can only perform a single move action each round.
The 2d6 damage seems a bit brutal, but that's what's listed for 6 hit dice. And I'm wondering if I should give them a CMB or if again that would be too brutal. I guess it would work like an entangle.
I reworded Staggered to keep their movement slow. Out in the open they probably wouldn't last long, but I plan to pack them like sardines into a dungeon hallway.
It might work better to make two or three weaker swarms, but I'm curious what you all think. And do you think CR 4 is right or with the DR and 2D6 attack should this be higher?
I have had some luck using the mob template from the 3.5 Dungeon Master's Guide 2. You will need to modify it a little, but I think it is a good starting point for building a humanoid swarm.
there is a horde template somewhere. as i recall A horde of medium sized creatures does an insane 6d6 damage and takes up a 40x40 square i beleive they are around 30 hd but strangely only cr 8. i beleive its because they are incapable of makeing reflex saves to avoid damage from aoe spells.
