Swarm of Insects (Beetles)
Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts · Unaligned · CR 1/2
- Swarm of Tiny Beasts
- Medium
- Tier 1
Swarm of Insects (Beetles) is a medium swarm of tiny beasts of unaligned alignment, CR 1/2. Found in desert, forest, grassland, hill, swamp, underground, and urban. Sourced from Monster Manual (5e 2014).
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 1/2
- Type
- Swarm of Tiny Beasts
- Size
- Medium
- Alignment
- Unaligned
- Speed
- 20 ft., climb 20 ft., burrow 5 ft.
- Habitats
- Desert, Forest, Grassland, Hill, Swamp, Underground, Urban
- Sources
- Monster Manual (5e 2014)
Ecology
Swarm of Insects (Beetles) is a non-magical animal, occupying a real ecological niche — predator, scavenger, herbivore, or pack member. It is most often found in desert regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Swarm of Insects (Beetles) is driven by instinct — territory, hunger, fear, mating. 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 Insects (Beetles) is codified in the 5e Monster Manual. 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 Insects (Beetles)
- What is the challenge rating of Swarm of Insects (Beetles)?
- Swarm of Insects (Beetles) has a challenge rating of 1/2. It works against low-level groups.
- What type of creature is Swarm of Insects (Beetles)?
- By creature type, Swarm of Insects (Beetles) is a swarm of tiny beasts, medium size, unaligned alignment.
- Where does Swarm of Insects (Beetles) live?
- Swarm of Insects (Beetles)'s listed habitats include Desert, Forest, Grassland, Hill, Swamp, Underground, Urban.