Swarm of Rot Grubs
Medium Swarm of Tiny Beasts · · CR 1
- Swarm of Tiny Beasts
- Medium
- Tier 1
As a medium swarm of tiny beasts, Swarm of Rot Grubs carries CR 1. Common in swamp and underground environments. Sourced from Monsters of the Multiverse and Volo's Guide to Monsters.
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 1
- Type
- Swarm of Tiny Beasts
- Size
- Medium
- Alignment
- —
- Speed
- 5 ft., climb 5 ft.
- Habitats
- Swamp, Underground
- Sources
- Monsters of the Multiverse, Volo's Guide to Monsters
Ecology
Swarm of Rot Grubs is a non-magical animal, occupying a real ecological niche — predator, scavenger, herbivore, or pack member. It is most often found in swamp regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Swarm of Rot Grubs 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 Rot Grubs is reprinted in Monsters of the Multiverse and expanded in Volo's Guide to Monsters. 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 Swarm of Rot Grubs
- What is the challenge rating of Swarm of Rot Grubs?
- Swarm of Rot Grubs's challenge rating is 1. A party in this band fits levels 1-5.
- What type of creature is Swarm of Rot Grubs?
- By creature type, Swarm of Rot Grubs is a swarm of tiny beasts, medium size.
- Where does Swarm of Rot Grubs live?
- Swarm of Rot Grubs's listed habitats include Swamp, Underground.