Swarm of Beetles
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 Swarm of Beetles is a Medium beast, with Armor Class 12, 22 hit points, and Challenge Rating 1/2. A dense mass of skittering insects that overwhelms prey by sheer numbers.
Stat Block
- Edition: Legacy
- Size: Medium
- Type: beast
- Challenge Rating: 1/2
- Armor Class: 12
- Hit Points: 22
- Speed: 20 ft., burrow 5 ft., climb 20 ft.
- STR: 3
- DEX: 13
- CON: 10
- INT: 1
- WIS: 7
- CHA: 1
- Resistances: Resist: bludgeoning, piercing, slashing; Condition Immune: charmed, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, stunned
Abilities & Attacks
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.
Common Questions
How much HP does a Swarm of Beetles have?
22 hit points.
What is a Swarm of Beetles's Challenge Rating?
Challenge Rating 1/2.
What is a Swarm of Beetles's Armor Class?
AC 12.
How fast can a Swarm of Beetles move?
Speed 20 ft., burrow 5 ft., climb 20 ft.
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