Swarm of Rats

Monster Manual (2025) p. 370

Size
Medium
Type
beast
Alignment
unaligned
AC
10
Initiative
0
Hit Points
14 (4d8-4)
Speed
walk 30 ft., climb 30 ft.
Resistances
bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
Condition Immunities
charmed, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, stunned
Senses
darkvision 30 ft.
Passive Perception
10
Challenge
1/4
Lineage
Rat
Environment
forest, swamp, underdark, urban
STR
9
−1
DEX
11
+0
CON
9
−1
INT
2
−4
WIS
10
+0
CHA
3
−4

Traits

Proficiency Bonus

+2

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 Attack Roll: +2, reach 5 ft. Hit: 5 (2d4) Piercing damage, or 2 (1d4) Piercing damage if the swarm is Bloodied.

Other data

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