Swarm of Insects
Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 370. Available in the SRD and the Free Rules (2024)
Animals
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"name": "Swarm of Insects (XMM)"
"size": "Medium"
"type": "beast"
"alignment": "Unaligned"
"ac": !!int "11"
"hp": !!int "19"
"hit_dice": "3d8 + 6"
"modifier": !!int "1"
"stats":
- !!int "3"
- !!int "13"
- !!int "14"
- !!int "1"
- !!int "7"
- !!int "1"
"speed": "20 ft."
"damage_resistances": "bludgeoning, piercing, slashing"
"condition_immunities": "[charmed](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#charmed), [frightened](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#frightened),\
\ [grappled](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#grappled), [paralyzed](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#paralyzed),\
\ [petrified](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#petrified), [prone](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#prone),\
\ [restrained](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#restrained), [stunned](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#stunned)"
"senses": "[Blindsight](../../../Compendium/rules/senses#blindsight) 30 ft., passive Perception\
\ 8"
"languages": ""
"cr": "1/2"
"traits":
- "desc": "If the swarm has a [Climb Speed](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/climb-speed-xphb),\
\ the swarm can climb difficult surfaces, including along ceilings, without\
\ needing to make an ability check."
"name": "Spider Climb"
- "desc": "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](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/hit-points-xphb)\
\ or gain [Temporary Hit Points](../../../Compendium/rules/variant-rules/temporary-hit-points-xphb)."
"name": "Swarm"
"actions":
- "desc": "*Melee Attack Roll:* +3, reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 6 (2d4 + 1) Poison damage,\
\ or 3 (1d4 + 1) Poison damage if the swarm is [Bloodied](../../../Compendium/rules/conditions#bloodied)."
"name": "Bites"
"source":
- "XMM"
"image": "Compendium/bestiary/beast/token/swarm-of-insects-xmm.webp"
