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
STR9-1
DEX11+0
CON9-1
INT2-4
WIS10+0
CHA3-4

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
STR9-1
DEX11+0
CON9-1
INT2-4
WIS10+0
CHA3-4

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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