Swarm of Insects
D&D 5e 2024 rules. Stats use the 2024 rules from the System Reference Document 5.2.1.
The Swarm of Insects is a Medium beast, with Armor Class 11, 19 hit points, and Challenge Rating 1/2. A roiling mass of thousands of tiny creatures that acts as a single entity to overwhelm intruders.
Stat Block
- Edition: D&D 5e 2024 rules
- Size: Medium
- Type: beast
- Challenge Rating: 1/2
- Armor Class: 11
- Hit Points: 19
- Speed: 20 ft., climb or fly 20 ft. (GM's choice)
- STR: 3
- DEX: 13
- CON: 14
- INT: 1
- WIS: 7
- CHA: 1
- Resistances: Resist: bludgeoning, piercing, slashing; Condition Immune: charmed, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, stunned
Abilities & Attacks
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.
Common Questions
How much HP does a Swarm of Insects have?
19 hit points.
What is a Swarm of Insects's Challenge Rating?
Challenge Rating 1/2.
What is a Swarm of Insects's Armor Class?
AC 11.
How fast can a Swarm of Insects move?
Speed 20 ft., climb or fly 20 ft. (GM's choice).
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