Dungeons & Dragons Zombie Raven Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Zombie Raven.

This model was created by MZ4250 who makes amazingly accurate models of the Monster Manual creatures and provided by Commercial License.

A Zombie Raven in Dungeons & Dragons is an undead creature that blends the characteristics of a raven with the unsettling qualities of the undead. In the game, it typically represents a raven that has been reanimated through necromantic magic, often serving as a minion or spy for dark spellcasters, necromancers, or evil entities. Unlike a living raven, which is a small, agile bird known for intelligence and keen perception, a Zombie Raven embodies decay and unnatural animation, carrying with it the eerie atmosphere common to undead creatures.

Physically, a Zombie Raven appears gaunt and unsettling. Its feathers are often matted, dull, or missing in places, exposing patches of leathery or necrotic flesh beneath. Its eyes may glow with an unnatural light or appear sunken and lifeless. While it moves in a jerky, sometimes twitching manner characteristic of zombies, it retains much of the raven’s natural mobility and flight ability. This allows it to fly silently through the air, making it an effective scout or harbinger of doom.

In terms of game mechanics, a Zombie Raven usually has traits similar to other undead, such as immunity to poison and exhaustion, and vulnerability to radiant damage or effects that specifically harm undead. Its attacks are generally simple, involving pecking or clawing, but they might carry an unsettling effect such as spreading disease, causing minor necrotic damage, or distracting enemies. Zombie Ravens tend to operate in groups or as extensions of a necromancer’s will, sometimes used for reconnaissance, delivering messages, or harassing enemies from the air.

Narratively, Zombie Ravens can add a dark and gothic flavor to a campaign, symbolizing death’s reach or a cursed environment. They often appear in haunted woods, graveyards, or cursed lands, alerting players to the presence of more powerful undead or necromantic forces. Despite their small size, they contribute to the sense of dread and decay that pervades areas corrupted by dark magic. Encountering a Zombie Raven is usually a sign that death’s influence is near, and players should prepare for more serious threats lurking in the shadows.

13.03mm tall at 32mm scale.