Swarm of Insects
Medium · Beast · CR 0.5
- Type
- Beast
- Size
- Medium
- Alignment
- unaligned
- Armour class
- 11 (natural armor)
- Hit points
- 19 (3d8 + 6)
- Initiative
- +1
- Speed
- 20 ft., fly 20 ft.
- Saving throws
- Strength -4, Dexterity +1, Constitution +2, Intelligence -5, Wisdom -2, Charisma -5
- Senses
- blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 8
- Challenge
- 1/2 (100 XP)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 (-4) | 13 (+1) | 14 (+2) | 1 (-5) | 7 (-2) | 1 (-5) |
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. 6 (2d4 + 1) Poison damage, or 3 (1d4 + 1) Poison damage if the swarm is Bloodied.
This monster is different in the other edition
| What | 2014 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Armour class | 12 | 11 |
| Hit points | 22 | 19 |
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