Swarm of Insects (5e24)

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 5th edition (2024)

SRD 5.2 • CC-BY

 SRD 5.2 

Insect Swarm
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Swarm of Insects
Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts (Insects), Unaligned
AC: 11Initiative: +1 (11)
HP: 19 (3d8+6)
Speed: 20 ft., Climb or Fly 30 ft.
Mod Save   Mod Save   Mod Save Str 3 -4 -4   Dex 13 +1 +1   Con 14 +2 +2   Int 1 -5 -5   Wis 7 -2 -2   Cha 1 -5 -5
Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
Senses: Blindsight 30 ft., Passive Perception 8
Languages: —
CR: 1/2 (XP 100; PB +2)
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 bat. 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.
+  Additional Properties Habitat: Desert, Forest, Grassland, Hill, Swamp, Underdark, Urban|}} Movement Type: Walk, Climb, Fly

End of the SRD 5.2 material

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Unofficial Description: Group of Insects

Found in Adventures

• Beyond the Crystal Cave
• Curse of Strahd
• Death at Sunset
• Descent into Avernus
• Expedition to the Barrier Peaks
• Hoard of the Dragon Queen
• Hoard of the Dragon Queen
• Light of Xaryxis
• Quests from the Infinite Staircase
• The Drowning Forest
• The Lost City
• The Lost Library of Lethchauntos
• The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Sources and Notes

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