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Misc. Creature, Swarm of Insects 5e

Medium Beast, Unaligned

The Misc. Creature, Swarm of Insects is a medium beast in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1/2 (100 XP). It has 12 AC and 22 hit points. The air itself seems to buzz and crawl as thousands of beetles, wasps, and flies form a living storm of chitin and wings, their collective droning drowning out all other sound.

Armor Class

12

Hit Points

22

Challenge

1/2

100 XP

The air itself seems to buzz and crawl as thousands of beetles, wasps, and flies form a living storm of chitin and wings, their collective droning drowning out all other sound.

Speed Walk 20, climb 20
STR -4 (3)
DEX +1 (13)
CON +0 (10)
INT -5 (1)
WIS -2 (7)
CHA -5 (1)
Damage Immun. Resistant: Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Condition Immun. Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
Senses blindsight 10 ft., passive Perception 8
Languages None

Special Traits & Features

Swarm
Beast

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 1/2 • 100 XP

Combat Role

Medium Beast (Skirmisher / Line)

Party Difficulty Scaling (Party of 4)

Tier 1 (Lvl 3)
Easy / Minion
Tier 2 (Lvl 7)
Easy / Minion
Tier 3 (Lvl 12)
Easy / Minion
Tier 4 (Lvl 17)
Easy / Minion
Recommended Minions & Allies: Pack Mates, Druids, Goblin Beastmasters, Swarms of Insects
Encounter Hook: Encroached upon by expanding settlements or driven by primal hunger, defending its feeding territory at a vital pass.

Tactical Recommendations

  • Lighting Manipulation: Exploit darkvision or blindsight in total darkness to force players to rely on torchlight or spell slots.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Challenge Rating (CR) of Misc. Creature, Swarm of Insects?

Misc. Creature, Swarm of Insects is a Challenge Rating 1/2 creature, granting 100 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

What are the Armor Class and Hit Points of Misc. Creature, Swarm of Insects?

Misc. Creature, Swarm of Insects has an Armor Class (AC) of 12 and approximately 22 hit points.

What party level is recommended to fight Misc. Creature, Swarm of Insects?

For a standard party of 4 adventurers, Misc. Creature, Swarm of Insects (CR 1/2) is suitable for tier-appropriate encounters.

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