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Swarm of Gryllus

Large Swarm of Tiny Constructs · Lawful Neutral · CR 6

  • Swarm of Tiny Constructs
  • Large
  • Tier 2
  • Neutral

Ranges across urban; Swarm of Gryllus lists at CR 6 as a large swarm of tiny constructs (lawful neutral). Sourced from Tome of Beasts 3.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
6
Type
Swarm of Tiny Constructs
Size
Large
Alignment
Lawful Neutral
Speed
30
Habitats
Urban
Sources
Tome of Beasts 3

Ecology

Swarm of Gryllus 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 large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Swarm of Gryllus is follows its programming or its master's orders without deviation. Its Lawful Neutral alignment shapes how it engages with the world — predictable in tendency, even when unpredictable in detail. It is largely instinct-driven; complex strategy is the work of whoever (or whatever) commands it.

Origin

Swarm of Gryllus is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 3 (2022). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 6 monstersAll Swarm of Tiny ConstructssUrban

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Frequently Asked Questions about Swarm of Gryllus

What is the challenge rating of Swarm of Gryllus?
Listed CR for Swarm of Gryllus: 6. Match it to a party that suits mid-tier groups.
What type of creature is Swarm of Gryllus?
Swarm of Gryllus is classified as a swarm of tiny constructs in D&D 5e, large size, lawful neutral alignment.
Where does Swarm of Gryllus live?
Habitats for Swarm of Gryllus: Urban.
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