Dungeons & Dragons Zombie Rothe Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Zombie Rothe.

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

A Zombie Rothe in Dungeons & Dragons is a distinctive type of undead creature that combines the characteristics of a rothe—a large, bovine-like beast native to certain fantasy settings—with the undead nature of a zombie. Rothes are generally described as stout, horned herbivores often found in pastoral or wilderness environments, used by various cultures for their strength and as beasts of burden. When one of these creatures becomes a Zombie Rothe, it is typically through necromantic magic or a plague that animates the corpse, turning the once-living animal into a relentless, mindless undead entity.

Unlike standard zombies, which are usually humanoid, a Zombie Rothe retains the physical bulk and stature of the original rothe, making it a large and imposing undead creature. This combination results in a creature that not only has the relentless, shambling nature of a zombie but also the brute force and size of a large beast, making it a formidable foe in combat. The Zombie Rothe often moves with a slow, lumbering gait, its body decayed and patches of flesh missing, exposing bones or sinew, yet driven by unholy energy to continue attacking.

The presence of a Zombie Rothe in a campaign usually implies a darker influence at work, such as a necromancer’s experiment or a blight affecting the natural order. These creatures are often found in corrupted or cursed lands, where the dead rise and nature is twisted. Encountering one can present unique tactical challenges to adventurers, as their size and strength allow them to trample or gore enemies, while their undead status means they are immune to certain conditions, such as poison or exhaustion, and can only be permanently destroyed by specific means like radiant damage or a successful turn undead.

Narratively, Zombie Rothes serve as reminders of how unnatural forces can corrupt the natural world, turning once peaceful creatures into instruments of death and decay. They can be used in storytelling to heighten the horror or tension within a campaign, showing that the undead threat is not limited to humanoids but extends to the very animals that adventurers might otherwise trust or find harmless. In summary, a Zombie Rothe is an undead beast of burden, twisted by necromancy into a powerful and relentless monster, blending the themes of nature and undeath in a compelling way.

36.91mm tall at 32mm scale.