Giant Rat (Diseased)

Legacy. The System Reference Document 5.2.1 has no 2024 version of this creature, so these stats use the 2014 rules (SRD 5.1).

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.

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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 feet of the creature and the ally isn't incapacitated.

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.

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