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D&D 5th Edition

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Swarm of Rats

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Traits

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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Attributes

Swarm of Rats

Medium swarm of tiny beasts, Unaligned
  • Armor Class 10
  • Hit Points 24 (7d8-7)
  • Speed 30 ft.
STR
9 (-1)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
9 (-1)
INT
2 (-4)
WIS
10 (+0)
CHA
3 (-4)
  • Damage Resistance Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
  • Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
  • Senses Darkvision 30 Ft., passive Perception 10
  • Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
  • 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 (swarm has more than half HP). Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the swarm's space. Hit: (2d6) piercing damage.
  • Bites (swarm has half HP or less). Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the swarm's space. Hit: (1d6) piercing damage.
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