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Monsters / Challenge 1/4

Swarm of Rats

Medium swarm of tiny beasts, unaligned

Armor Class
10
Hit Points
14 (4d8 - 4)
Speed
30 ft., Climb 30 ft.

StrDexConIntWisCha
9 (-1)11 (+0)9 (-1)2 (-4)10 (+0)3 (-4)

Saving throws
Dex +2
Resistances
bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
Immunities
Charmed, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
Senses
Darkvision 30 ft.; Passive Perception 10
Languages
None
Challenge
1/4 (50 XP); Proficiency Bonus +2

Traits

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.

Stat block from the System Reference Document 5.2 (CC-BY-4.0). See credits.