Swarm of Insects

• AC: 12 (Natural Armor)
• Alignment: Unaligned
• CHA: 1
• CON: 10
• Challenge Rating: 1/2
• Condition Immunities: Charmed, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
• DEX: 13
• HP: 22 (5d8)
• INT: 1
• Passive Perception: 8
• Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
• Roll 0: Full 1d20 + 3 4d4
• Roll 1: Half 1d20 + 3 2d4
• STR: 3
• Senses: Blindsight 10 Ft.
• Size: Medium
• Speed: 20 ft., climb 20 ft.
• Type: swarm of tiny beasts
• WIS: 7

Traits

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.

Actions

Bites: Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 0 ft., one target in the swarm's space. Hit: 10 (4d4) piercing damage, or 5 (2d4) piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer.

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The SendingStone review

The Swarm of Insects is a challenging opponent with a moderate AC of 12 and a low CHA of 1. They are immune to various conditions such as being charmed, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, and stunned. Although they are not aligned, their behavior can be unpredictable and potentially dangerous. With a Challenge Rating of 1/2, they are suitable for lower-level encounters and can be used to add variety to combat scenarios. Engaging with a Swarm of Insects requires creative strategies, as traditional attacks may not be effective against them. Overall, the Swarm of Insects is an interesting enemy that can bring a unique challenge to adventurers.

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