diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm b/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm
index 910197b9c7..9f50dd13ce 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm
@@ -51,6 +51,7 @@
 #define TRAIT_IWASHAUNTED "iwashaunted" //prevents spawning a haunt from a decapitated body twice
 #define TRAIT_SCHIZO_AMBIENCE "schizo_ambience" //replaces all ambience with creepy shit
 #define TRAIT_SCREENSHAKE "screenshake" //screen will always be shaking, you cannot stop it
+#define TRAIT_RAISEDEAD "Necromancer's Binding"
 
 GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(roguetraits, list(
 	TRAIT_WEBWALK = "I can move freely between webs.",
@@ -90,6 +91,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(roguetraits, list(
 	TRAIT_SHOCKIMMUNE = "I am immune to electrical shocks.",
 	TRAIT_NOSLEEP = "<span class='warning'>I can't sleep.</span>",
 	TRAIT_NOFALLDAMAGE1 = "<span class='warning'>I can easily handle minor falls.</span>",
+	TRAIT_RAISEDEAD = "I serve a Necromancer, whose power strengthens me and protects me from misfortune."
 ))
 
 // trait accessor defines
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/roguetown/villain/zomble.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/roguetown/villain/zomble.dm
index f63bd890a4..240ef08e17 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/roguetown/villain/zomble.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/roguetown/villain/zomble.dm
@@ -194,6 +194,13 @@
 	zombie.STASPD = rand(5,7)
 
 	zombie.STAINT = 1
+	if(istype(zombie.patron, /datum/patron/inhumen/zizo))//Becoming a zombie comes with a punishment, lessened for worshippers of Zizo; Xylix hates the undead every bit as much as the rest of the Nine, and withholds his gifts from them.
+		zombie.STALUC = 5
+	if(HAS_TRAIT(zombie, TRAIT_RAISEDEAD))//Only the power of Zizo's faithful necromancers counteracts the curses of Xylix.
+		zombie.STALUC = 10
+		zombie.STASTR = 18
+	else
+		zombie.STALUC = -1
 	last_bite = world.time
 	has_turned = TRUE
 	// Drop your helm and gorgies boy you won't need it anymore!!!
@@ -328,7 +335,7 @@
 	if(!zombie_antag)
 		return
 	if(stat >= DEAD) //do shit the natural way i guess
-		return 
+		return
 	to_chat(src, "<span class='danger'>I feel horrible... REALLY horrible...</span>")
 	mob_timers["puke"] = world.time
 	vomit(1, blood = TRUE, stun = FALSE)