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
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
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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