Giant Rat

The giant Rat is a Small beast of challenge rating 1/8 in the fifth-edition System Reference Document.

SRD 5.1 (2014)

Giant Rat

Size and type
Small beast
Challenge
1/8 (25 XP)
Armour class
12
Hit points
7 (2d6)
Speed
30 ft
Senses
darkvision 60 ft, passive perception 10
STR7-2
DEX15+2
CON11+0
INT2-4
WIS10+0
CHA4-3

Keen Smell. The rat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

Pack Tactics. The rat has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the rat’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally isn’t incapacitated.

Actions

Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Variant: Diseased Giant Rats

Some giant rats carry vile diseases that they spread with their bites. A diseased giant rat has a challenge rating of 1/8 (25 XP) and the following action instead of its normal bite attack.

SRD 5.2.1 (2024)

Giant Rat

Size and type
Small beast
Challenge
1/8 (25 XP)
Armour class
13
Hit points
7 (2d6)
Speed
30 ft, climb 30 ft
Saving throws
Dex +5
Skills
Perception +2
Senses
darkvision 60 ft, passive perception 12
STR7-2
DEX16+3
CON11+0
INT2-4
WIS10+0
CHA4-3

Pack Tactics. The rat has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the rat’s allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn’t have the Incapacitated condition.

Actions

Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 feet. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) Piercing damage.

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