Swarm of Stirges*
Medium Swarm of Tiny Monstrosities · · CR 2
- Swarm of Tiny Monstrosities
- Medium
- Tier 1
CR 2 medium swarm of tiny monstrosities, unaligned — that's Swarm of Stirges*. Native to desert, forest, grassland, hill, mountain, swamp, underground, and urban. Sourced from Monster Manual (5.5e 2024).
Stat Block
- Challenge Rating
- 2
- Type
- Swarm of Tiny Monstrosities
- Size
- Medium
- Alignment
- —
- Speed
- —
- Habitats
- Desert, Forest, Grassland, Hill, Mountain, Swamp, Underground, Urban
- Sources
- Monster Manual (5.5e 2024)
Ecology
Swarm of Stirges* is a collective of small creatures behaving as one, drawn to scent, sound, or warmth in numbers. It is most often found in desert regions. It is medium-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.
Behaviour
Swarm of Stirges* 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 Stirges* is codified in the 5.5e 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 Stirges*
- What is the challenge rating of Swarm of Stirges*?
- Swarm of Stirges*'s challenge rating is 2. A party in this band fits parties at the start of their adventuring careers.
- What type of creature is Swarm of Stirges*?
- By creature type, Swarm of Stirges* is a swarm of tiny monstrosities, medium size.
- Where does Swarm of Stirges* live?
- Swarm of Stirges* is typically encountered in Desert, Forest, Grassland, Hill, Mountain, Swamp, Underground, Urban.