Swarm of Insects 2024

CR 1/2 beast

Medium beast, unaligned

Armor Class: 11 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 19 (3d8 + 6)
Speed: 20 ft., fly 20 ft.
Initiative: +1

STR3 (-4)

DEX13 (+1)

CON14 (+2)

INT1 (-5)

WIS7 (-2)

CHA1 (-5)

Saving Throws: Strength -4, Dexterity +1, Constitution +2, Intelligence -5, Wisdom -2, Charisma -5
Skills
Senses: blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages: —
Challenge: 1/2 (100 XP) · Proficiency Bonus +2

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.

Other versions

A5E Swarm of Insects · A5E Monstrous Menagerie 2014 Swarm of Insects · SRD 5.1

Source: System Reference Document 5.2 (Wizards of the Coast) · License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 details