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Zombie
ZombieOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
AI TypeFighter

Zombies are common surface enemies that appear at night, and are a primary reason newer players will want to build a shelter before night arrives. Along with Demon Eyes, they are generally among the first enemies a player will encounter, as they appear nightly in areas a player first spawns. Multiple NPCs living in the area will reduce or prevent local enemy spawns, including Zombies and other nightly enemies, though NPCs are only available later in the game.

Zombies walk towards the player in order to make contact, which is their only method of attack. They can jump and navigate Platforms. They will kick closed Doors in their path repeatedly, but will only successfully open them during a Blood Moon event.

Ordinary variants

Zombie
ZombieOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage14
Max Life45
Defense6
KB Resist5000%
Drops
Coins60
Bald Zombie
Bald ZombieOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage15
Max Life40
Defense5
KB Resist5000%
Drops
Coins65
Pincushion Zombie
Pincushion ZombieOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage16
Max Life50
Defense8
KB Resist5500%
Drops
Coins65
Slimed Zombie
Slimed ZombieOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage13
Max Life40
Defense6
KB Resist4500%
Drops
Coins55
Swamp Zombie
Swamp ZombieOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage13
Max Life45
Defense8
KB Resist5500%
Drops
Coins80
Twiggy Zombie
Twiggy ZombieOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage16
Max Life45
Defense4
KB Resist4500%
Drops
Coins70
Female Zombie
Female ZombieOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage12
Max Life38
Defense4
KB Resist4000%
Drops
Coins65

Biome/Event variants

Rain Coat Zombie
Rain Coat Zombie
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage16
Max Life50
Defense8
KB Resist5500%
Zombie Eskimo
Zombie Eskimo
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage16
Max Life50
Defense8
KB Resist5500%
Drops
Coins80
Spore Zombie
Spore ZombieOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Mushroom Biome
Damage40
Max Life180
Defense10
KB Resist6000%
Drops
Coins10
Mushroom Zombie
Mushroom ZombieOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Mushroom Biome
Damage38
Max Life220
Defense16
KB Resist7000%
Drops
Coins12
Doctor BonesRare Jungle Variant
Doctor BonesOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage20
Max Life500
Defense10
KB Resist5000%
Drops
Coins10
The GroomRare Blood Moon Variant
The GroomOld-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage14
Max Life200
Defense8
KB Resist5000%
Drops
Coins10
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The BrideRare Blood Moon Variant
The Bride
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage14
Max Life200
Defense8
KB Resist5000%
Drops
Coins10
Blood ZombieBlood Moon Variant
Blood Zombie
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage20
Max Life75
Defense8
Drops
Coins150
Nurse ZombieHalloween Variant 1
Zombie Halloween Variant 1Old-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage20
Max Life40
Defense6
KB Resist4000%
Drops
Coins85
Superhero ZombieHalloween Variant 2
Zombie Halloween Variant 2Old-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage15
Max Life60
Defense8
KB Resist5000%
Drops
Coins1 5
Pixie Zombie[1]Halloween Variant 3
Zombie Halloween Variant 3Old-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage20
Max Life34
Defense14
KB Resist7000%
Drops
Coins1 20
Santa ZombieChristmas Variant 1
Zombie Christmas Variant 1Old-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage14
Max Life45
Defense6
KB Resist5000%
Drops
Coins60
Sweater ZombieChristmas Variant 2
Zombie Christmas Variant 2Old-gen console version and Nintendo 3DS version
Classic mode icon Classic
Expert mode icon Expert
Master mode icon Master
Statistics
Type
Environment
Damage14
Max Life45
Defense6
KB Resist5000%
Drops
Coins60

Notes

  • Zombies sometimes spawn as either larger or smaller than normal, modifying their health (and possibly other stats) accordingly.
  • Zombies attempt to leave the screen at dawn, but may still end up attacking the player, especially if their path off-screen is blocked. They will despawn immediately once off-screen.
  • A Zombie will leave if it can't find a clear path to the player. They will not consider Wooden Doors to be blocking their path, even if it is not a Blood Moon.
  • Some Zombies carry Zombie Arms in Expert Mode. These deal more damage on contact than other zombies. Whether a Zombie is carrying a Zombie Arm or not does not affect the drop chance for that item.

Tips

  • While they may move slowly, they are surprisingly good jumpers. They also have a fair amount of health and cause significant damage to newer players. It is advisable that new players remain indoors at night until they gain better Weapons and Defenses.
  • The Swamp Zombie is the fastest zombie as well as being very knockback resistant towards newer players.
  • A simple Wooden Sword swung repeatedly is enough to keep one or two zombies at bay. Three or more Zombies will likely be able to get past the sword and cause damage. Weapons that can hit multiple enemies work best. The Spear or Vilethorn are ideal for this job. Ranged weapons also work well, like the Bow; Shuriken and Throwing Knives are ranged weapons that also pierce through multiple enemies, making them good candidates as well.

Blood Moon

  • If one wishes to avoid Zombies entirely during a Blood Moon, blockading doorways with any Block type will stop Zombies from entering your home. Placing a Wood Platform, Wooden Beam, or a piece of Furniture next to the door on the inside will prevent doors from swinging inward, which is the only way Zombies can enter.
  • Placing doors above ground level or digging a trench two blocks wide and deep forces Zombies to jump at the doors, during which they can't open these doors.
  • Another strategy is to place two doors parallel to each other, allowing NPC movement to be uninhibited by blockades. Doors won't open for Zombies during a Blood Moon, any Skeletons underground, or hard mode enemies that can open up single doors by bashing on them, as the other door will block them from opening them inward. If the outer door is already open though, this will not work.

Trivia

  • Doctor Bones is a parody of Indiana Jones, also known as Doctor Jones, who is an archaeologist known to always retrieve his hat.

History

  • 1.2.1.2: Costumed Zombies will not open doors when there is no Blood Moon.
  • 1.2: New variants introduced: Pincushion Zombie, Slimed Zombie, Swamp Zombie, Twiggy Zombie, Rain Coat Zombie, Female Zombie, Zombie Eskimo, Spore Zombie, and Mushroom Zombie.
  • 1.1: Bald Zombie variation added.
  • 1.0.4: New variants introduced: The Groom, Doctor Bones.

References

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