Swarm of Hoard Scarabs
Medium Swarm of Tiny Monstrosities · Unaligned · CR 2
- Swarm of Tiny Monstrosities
- Medium
- Tier 1
Ranges across any; Swarm of Hoard Scarabs lists at CR 2 as a medium swarm of tiny monstrosities (unaligned). Sourced from Fizban's Treasury of Dragons.
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 2
- Type
- Swarm of Tiny Monstrosities
- Size
- Medium
- Alignment
- Unaligned
- Speed
- 20, burrow 20, fly 20
- Habitats
- Any
- Sources
- Fizban's Treasury of Dragons
Ecology
Swarm of Hoard Scarabs is a collective of small creatures behaving as one, drawn to scent, sound, or warmth in numbers. It is most often found in any regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Swarm of Hoard Scarabs is a single drive amplified by numbers — feed, defend, breed. 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
Swarm of Hoard Scarabs is expanded in Fizban's Treasury of Dragons. 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 Hoard Scarabs
- What is the challenge rating of Swarm of Hoard Scarabs?
- Swarm of Hoard Scarabs has a challenge rating of 2. It fits parties at the start of their adventuring careers.
- What type of creature is Swarm of Hoard Scarabs?
- By creature type, Swarm of Hoard Scarabs is a swarm of tiny monstrosities, medium size, unaligned alignment.
- Where does Swarm of Hoard Scarabs live?
- With an 'Any' habitat designation, Swarm of Hoard Scarabs can appear in most regions.