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Misc. Creature, Swarm of Quippers 5e

Medium Beast, Unaligned

The Misc. Creature, Swarm of Quippers is a medium beast in D&D 5e with a challenge rating of 1 (200 XP). It has 13 AC and 28 hit points. The water froths and boils with razor-sharp fins and snapping jaws as hundreds of piranha-like fish create a feeding frenzy, their silver scales flashing like underwater lightning.

Armor Class

13

Hit Points

28

Challenge

1

200 XP

The water froths and boils with razor-sharp fins and snapping jaws as hundreds of piranha-like fish create a feeding frenzy, their silver scales flashing like underwater lightning.

Speed Walk swim 40
STR +1 (13)
DEX +3 (16)
CON -1 (9)
INT -5 (1)
WIS -2 (7)
CHA -4 (2)
Damage Immun. Resistant: Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Condition Immun. Charmed, Frightened, Paralyzed, Petrified, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
Languages None

Special Traits & Features

Blood Frenzy Swarm Water Breathing
Beast

DM Tactical & Combat Guide

Encounter Balance (Party of 4)

CR 1 • 200 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

  • Aquatic Advantage: Pull targets into water environments where characters without a swim speed suffer attack disadvantage and breath limits.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Misc. Creature, Swarm of Quippers is a Challenge Rating 1 creature, granting 200 XP when defeated in D&D 5e.

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

Misc. Creature, Swarm of Quippers has an Armor Class (AC) of 13 and approximately 28 hit points.

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

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

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