Swarm of Centipedes

The Swarm of Centipedes is a Medium swarm, with Armor Class 12, 22 hit points, and Challenge Rating 1/2. A Swarm of Centipedes is a roiling mass of vermin that overwhelms targets by occupying their space and biting en masse.

Stat Block

Size: Medium
Type: swarm
Challenge Rating: 1/2
Armor Class: 12
Hit Points: 22
Speed: 20 ft. ft., climb 20 ft. 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. A creature reduced to 0 hit points by a swarm of centipedes is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even after regaining hit points, and paralyzed while poisoned in this way.

Common Questions

How much HP does a Swarm of Centipedes have?

22 hit points.

What is a Swarm of Centipedes's Challenge Rating?

Challenge Rating 1/2.

What is a Swarm of Centipedes's Armor Class?

AC 12.

How fast can a Swarm of Centipedes move?

Speed 20 ft. ft., climb 20 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.