Giant Rat (Diseased)

The Giant Rat (Diseased) is a Small beast, with Armor Class 12, 7 hit points, and Challenge Rating 1/8. The diseased giant rat is a filthy scavenger that carries a debilitating plague.

Giant Rat (Diseased), original D&D 5e monster artwork by ZapGM

Stat Block

Abilities & Attacks

Keen Smell. The rat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell. Pack Tactics. The rat has advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the rat's allies is within 5 ft. of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated. Bite Disease. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or contract a disease. Until the disease is cured, the target can't regain hit points except by magical means, and the target's hit point maximum decreases by 3 (1d6) every 24 hours. If the target's hit point maximum drops to 0 as a result of this disease, the target dies.

Common Questions

How much HP does a Giant Rat (Diseased) have?

7 hit points.

What is a Giant Rat (Diseased)'s Challenge Rating?

Challenge Rating 1/8.

What is a Giant Rat (Diseased)'s Armor Class?

AC 12.

How fast can a Giant Rat (Diseased) move?

Speed 30 ft. ft.

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Official stats from the D&D 5e (Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition) System Reference Document (SRD), free to use under its open license.

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