Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

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Swarm of Insects

Swarm of Insects

Medium, swarm of Tiny beasts, unaligned
Armor Class
12 (natural)
Hit Points
22
(5d8)
Speed:
Walk 20 ft.,
Climb 20 ft.,
STR 3 (-4)
DEX 13 (+1)
CON 10 (+0)
INT 1 (-5)
WIS 7 (-2)
CHA 1 (-5)
Saving Throws:
Skills:
Damage Vulnerabilities:
Damage Resistances: bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
Damage Immunities:
Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
Senses:
blindsight 10 ft.
Passive Perception:
8
Languages: -
CR:
1/2
(100 XP)
Proficiency Bonus: 2

Traits:

  • 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 0 ft., one target in the swarm's space. Hit: 10 (4d4) piercing damage, or 5 (2d4) piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer.


Frequently Asked Questions

What type of creature is the Swarm of Insects in D&D 5e?

The Swarm of Insects is a Medium swarm of Tiny beasts with unaligned alignment in D&D 5th Edition.

What is the Swarm of Insects's challenge rating in D&D 5e?

The Swarm of Insects has a Challenge Rating (CR) of 1/2, worth 100 XP.

What are the Swarm of Insects's hit points and armor class in D&D 5e?

The Swarm of Insects has 22 hit points (5d8) and an Armor Class of 12 in D&D 5th Edition.

What is the Swarm of Insects resistant to in D&D 5e?

The Swarm of Insects has resistance to: bludgeoning, piercing, slashing.