Clockwork Beetle Swarm 2014

CR 3 construct

Large construct, Unaligned

Armor Class: 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points: 52 (8d10 + 8)
Speed: 50 ft., fly 30 ft.

STR8 (-1)

DEX16 (+3)

CON12 (+1)

INT1 (-5)

WIS12 (+1)

CHA7 (-2)

Saving Throws
Skills
Resistances: bludgeoning, piercing, slashing
Damage Immunities: poison, psychic
Condition Immunities: charmed, exhaustion, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, prone, restrained, stunned
Senses: darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages: —
Challenge: 3 (700 XP) · Proficiency Bonus +2

Construct Nature.

The swarm doesn’t require air, food, drink, or sleep.

Magic Resistance.

The swarm has advantage on saving throws against spells and other magical effects.

Swarm.

The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and it can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny Construct. The swarm can’t regain hp or gain temporary hp.

Actions

Bites.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the swarm's space. Hit: 18 (4d8) piercing damage, or 9 (2d8) piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hp or fewer, plus 3 (1d6) poison damage.

Other versions

2014 Clockwork Beetle Swarm · Tome of Beasts

Source: Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition) (Kobold Press) · License: OPEN GAME LICENSE Version 1.0a details