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Wharfling Swarm

Large Swarm of Tiny Beasts · Unaligned · CR 4

  • Swarm of Tiny Beasts
  • Large
  • Tier 1

Wharfling Swarm at CR 4 is logged as a large swarm of tiny beasts; alignment unaligned. Habitat: underwater. Sourced from Tome of Beasts 1.

Stat Block

Challenge Rating
4
Type
Swarm of Tiny Beasts
Size
Large
Alignment
Unaligned
Speed
30, climb 30, swim 20
Habitats
Underwater
Sources
Tome of Beasts 1

Ecology

Wharfling Swarm is a non-magical animal, occupying a real ecological niche — predator, scavenger, herbivore, or pack member. It is most often found in underwater regions. It is large-sized, which shapes how it hunts, hides, or fights.

Behaviour

Wharfling Swarm 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

Wharfling Swarm is introduced in Kobold Press's Tome of Beasts 1 (2016). Within a campaign, its existence anchors a region with the kind of weight only an old, named species carries.

CR 4 monstersAll Swarm of Tiny BeastssUnderwater

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wharfling Swarm

What is the challenge rating of Wharfling Swarm?
On the bestiary CR scale, Wharfling Swarm sits at 4. It suits an early or mid tier-1 group.
What type of creature is Wharfling Swarm?
By creature type, Wharfling Swarm is a swarm of tiny beasts, large size, unaligned alignment.
Where does Wharfling Swarm live?
Habitats for Wharfling Swarm: Underwater.
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