Swarm of Dretches*
Large Swarm of Small Fiends · · CR 4
- Swarm of Small Fiends
- Large
- Tier 1
CR 4 large swarm of small fiends, chaotic evil — that's Swarm of Dretches*. Native to planar. Sourced from Monster Manual (5.5e 2024).
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 4
- Type
- Swarm of Small Fiends
- Size
- Large
- Alignment
- —
- Speed
- —
- Habitats
- Planar
- Sources
- Monster Manual (5.5e 2024)
Ecology
Swarm of Dretches* is a creature of the Lower Planes, present in the mortal world via summoning, banishment-failure, or a planar breach. It is most often found in planar regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Swarm of Dretches* is cruel and patient, willing to take centuries to repay an insult. Its alignment varies by individual or is irrelevant — it acts on instinct, drive, or whoever commands it. It is intelligent enough to plan, scheme, or remember.
Origin
Swarm of Dretches* is codified in the 5.5e Monster Manual. Fiends originate in the Lower Planes — the Nine Hells, the Abyss, or further hells beyond — bound to whatever cosmic hierarchy that plane enforces. Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.
Related Monsters
Frequently Asked Questions about Swarm of Dretches*
- What is the challenge rating of Swarm of Dretches*?
- Swarm of Dretches*'s challenge rating is 4. A party in this band matches tier-1 encounter math.
- What type of creature is Swarm of Dretches*?
- Swarm of Dretches* is classified as a swarm of small fiends in D&D 5e, large size.
- Where does Swarm of Dretches* live?
- Swarm of Dretches*'s listed habitats include Planar.