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Greed Swarm

Medium Swarm of Tiny Constructs · Unaligned · CR 1/2

  • Swarm of Tiny Constructs
  • Medium
  • Tier 1

Greed Swarm at CR 1/2 is logged as a medium swarm of tiny constructs; alignment unaligned. Habitat: urban. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 2.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
1/2
Type
Swarm of Tiny Constructs
Size
Medium
Alignment
Unaligned
Speed
0, fly 40
Habitats
Urban
Sources
Tome of Beasts 2

Ecology

Greed Swarm is a built thing, requiring no food or rest; its presence in the world depends on whoever (or whatever) animates it. It is most often found in urban regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Greed Swarm is follows its programming or its master's orders without deviation. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.

Origin

Greed Swarm is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 2 (2020). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Greed Swarm

What is the challenge rating of Greed Swarm?
Listed CR for Greed Swarm: 1/2. Match it to a party that matches a tier-1 group in low-stakes encounters.
What type of creature is Greed Swarm?
The bestiary type for Greed Swarm is swarm of tiny constructs, medium size, unaligned alignment.
Where does Greed Swarm live?
The bestiary places Greed Swarm in Urban.
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