Swarm of Rats
The swarm of Rats is a Medium beast of challenge rating 1/4 in the fifth-edition System Reference Document.
SRD 5.1 (2014)
Swarm of Rats
- Size and type
- Medium beast
- Challenge
- 1/4 (50 XP)
- Armour class
- 10
- Hit points
- 24 (7d8-7)
- Speed
- 30 ft
- Resistances
- bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
- Condition immunities
- charmed, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, stunned
- Senses
- darkvision 30 ft, passive perception 10
Keen Smell. The swarm has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny rat. The swarm can’t regain hit points or gain temporary hit points.
Actions
Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the swarm’s space. Hit: 7 (2d6) piercing damage, or 3 (1d6) piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer.
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SRD 5.2.1 (2024)
Swarm of Rats
- Size and type
- Medium beast
- Challenge
- 1/4 (50 XP)
- Armour class
- 10
- Hit points
- 14 (4d8-4)
- Speed
- 30 ft, climb 30 ft
- Saving throws
- Dex +2
- Resistances
- bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
- Condition immunities
- charmed, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, stunned
- Senses
- darkvision 30 ft, passive perception 10
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny rat. The swarm can’t regain Hit Points or gain Temporary Hit Points.
Actions
Bites. Melee Attack Roll: +2, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (2d4) Piercing damage, or 2 (1d4) Piercing damage if the swarm is Bloodied.
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