Ancient Zombie

How to get it

Encountered only during Trial of Carnage: defeat its waves to complete the Ghoul V4 trial. Avoid the heavy knockback (risk of a bug that blocks the trial); Buddha is recommended for its range and defense.

How they fight

• Combat melee attacks, plus Flash Step to close the gap when you back off.
• They use Aura, which cancels the Elemental Reflex: no Elemental fruit will make you untouchable here.
• They come in waves, usually alongside Ancient Vampires.
• The source describes them as cousins of the regular Zombies.
• Infobox numbers: Lv. 2000, around 3,000 to 4,000 HP, around 1,750 damage as a base value and 1,240 as the effective value, no weapon.

How to clear the trial

• Avoid high knockback moves: an Ancient Zombie sent too far can end up stuck outside the arena, and the Trial of Carnage becomes impossible to finish.
• Buddha is the best pick: extra reach and defense, to combine with a good fighting style or a good sword.
• If you own Permanent fruits, take Buddha for the trial and switch back to your PvP fruit as soon as it is over.
• Without a Permanent fruit, at least keep Buddha for the last man standing phase.