Swarm of Insects

SRD 5.2.1 (2024 rules)

Swarm of Insects

Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts, Unaligned

Armor Class11

Initiative+1 (11)

Hit Points19 (3d8 + 6)

Speed20 ft., Climb or Fly 20 ft. (GM's choice)

STR3 (-4)Save -4

DEX13 (+1)Save +1

CON14 (+2)Save +2

INT1 (-5)Save -5

WIS7 (-2)Save -2

CHA1 (-5)Save -5

ResistancesBludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing

ImmunitiesCharmed, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Prone, Restrained, Stunned

SensesBlindsight 30 ft.; Passive Perception 8

LanguagesNone

Challenge1/2 (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 insect. 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.

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