SRD5:Swarm of Rats

Rat exists in other D&D editions see:

Rat (disambiguation).

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Swarm of Rats [SRD5 OGL/CC-BY]
Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts (Rats), Unaligned
Armor Class: 10
Hit Points: 24 (7d8-7)
Speed: 30 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 9 (-1) 11 (+0) 9 (-1) 2 (-4) 10 (+0) 3 (-4)
Damage Resistances: bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing
Condition Immunity: charmed, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, prone, restrained, stunned
Senses: darkvision 30 ft., passive Perception 10
Languages: —
Habitat: Swamp, Underground, Urban
Challenge: 1/4 (50 xp)Proficiency Bonus (PB): +2
Features 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 creature 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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Unofficial Description: Pack of rats

Found in Adventures

• Descent into Avernus
• Curse of Strahd
• Danger at Dunwater
• Tammeraut's Fate
• Hoard of the Dragon Queen
• The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan
• The Sunless Citadel
• Hoard of the Dragon Queen

Sources and Notes

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