This animal appears in the Monster Manual (2024).

Traits

Spider Climb. If the swarm has a Climb Speed, the swarm can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings, without needing to make an ability check.

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 insect. The swarm can’t regain Hit Points or gain Temporary Hit Points.

Actions

Bites. Melee Attack Roll: +3, reach 5 ft. Hit: 6 (2d4 + 1) Poison damage, or 3 (1d4 + 1) Poison damage if the swarm is Bloodied.

Swarm of Insects

Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts, Unaligned

Armor Class 11
Hit Points 19 (3d8 + 6)
Speed 20 ft., Climb or Fly 20 ft. (DM's choice)
Initiative +1 (11)

STR

3 (-4)

DEX

13 (1)

CON

14 (2)

INT

1 (-5)

WIS

7 (-2)

CHA

1 (-5)

Saving Throws Str -4, Dex +1, Con +2, Int -5, Wis -2, Cha -5
Damage Resistance Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
Senses Blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages None
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

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 insect. The swarm can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary Hit Points.

Actions

Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (2d4 + 1) Poison damage.
Bites (Bloodied). Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: (1d4 + 1) Poison damage.

Swarm of Insects

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Swarm of Insects

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