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Swarm of Insects

CR 1/2 beast unaligned Medium

Swarm of Insects is a medium unaligned beast.

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Description

Swarm of Insects is a medium unaligned beast.

Beasts are non-Humanoid natural creatures, like horses and wolves, as well as most giant animals.

Movement: walk 20 ft., fly 20 ft. • Senses: blindsight 30 ft.

Signature traits include Spider Climb, Swarm.

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. 6 (2d4 + 1) Poison damage, or 3 (1d4 + 1) Poison damage if the swarm is Bloodied.

Combat Stats

19 (3d8 + 6)

11 (natural armor)

Speed

20 ft., fly 20 ft.

Ability Scores

str

3 (-4)

dex

13 (+1)

con

14 (+2)

int

1 (-5)

wis

7 (-2)

cha

1 (-5)

Details

beast Medium unaligned

Senses: blindsight 30 ft., passive Perception 8
Source: System Reference Document 5.2.1

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