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Dungeon Master’s Guide
This staff has 10 charges.
Insect Cloud. While holding the staff , you can take a Magic action and expend 1 charge to cause a swarm of harmless flying insects to fill a 30-foot Emanation originating
from you. The insects remain for 10 minutes, making the area Heavily Obscured for creatures other than you. A strong wind (like that created by Gust of Wind) disperses the swarm and ends the effect
Monsters
Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica
","rollDamageType":"piercing"} piercing damage if used with two hands to make a melee attack.The kraul are an ascendant power group within the Golgari Swarm, long content to linger at the margins of
infantry.
WINGED KRAUL WARRIORS
Some kraul warriors have a flying speed of 40 feet, as a result of possessing gossamer wings. Their wings give them a higher station among the kraul soldiers. Winged kraul warriors serve the guild as scouts and shock troops.
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
Shapechanger. Baba Lysaga can use an action to polymorph into a swarm of insects (flies), or back into her true form. While in swarm form, she has a walking speed of 5 feet and a flying speed of 30
). Baba Lysaga summons 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Summon Swarms of Insects"} swarm of insects;swarms of insects. A summoned swarm appears in an unoccupied space within 60
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
speak, his walking speed is 5 feet, and he has a flying speed of 30 feet. His statistics, other than his size and speed, are unchanged. Anything he is wearing transforms with him, but nothing he is
carrying does. He reverts to his true form if he dies.
While in mist form, Zorak can't take any actions, speak, or manipulate objects. He is weightless, has a flying speed of 20 feet, can hover, and can
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
":"Storm of Crows"}. The abhorrent overlord conjures a swarm of spectral crows and harpies in a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point the overlord can see within 120 feet of it. The sphere remains for 1
; these fiends delight in searching out treasure and slaughtering all who stand in their way.
Fell Minions. Harpies, vultures, crows, and other flying scavengers are attracted to an overlord's presence
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
addition, Arasta’s children immediately swarm over her body to protect her, granting her 100 temporary hit points.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If Arasta fails a saving throw, she can choose to
attack with her claws.
Swarm (Costs 2 Actions). Arasta causes two Swarm of Insects (Spiders) ;swarms of spiders (see the Monster Manual) to appear in unoccupied spaces within 5 feet of her.
Toxic Web
Monsters
Tales from the Yawning Portal
form, Tloques-Popolocas can't speak, its walking speed is 5 feet, and he has a flying speed of 30 feet. His statistics, other than his size and speed, are unchanged. Anything he's wearing transforms
":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} swarm of bats;swarms of bats, provided that the sun isn't up. The called creatures arrive in 1d4;{"diceNotation":"1d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction
Monsters
Curse of Strahd
bat or wolf form, Strahd can’t speak. In bat form, his walking speed is 5 feet, and he has a flying speed of 30 feet. In wolf form, his walking speed is 40 feet. His statistics, other than his
actions, speak, or manipulate objects. He is weightless, has a flying speed of 20 feet, can hover, and can enter a hostile creature’s space and stop there. In addition, if air can pass through a
Monsters
Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
can't speak, her walking speed is 5 feet, and she has a flying speed of 30 feet. Her statistics, other than her size and speed, are unchanged. Anything she is wearing transforms with her, but nothing she
is carrying does. She reverts to her true form if she dies.
While in mist form, Keresta can't take any actions, speak, or manipulate objects. It is weightless, has a flying speed of 20 feet, can hover
Magic Items
The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
-filled cauldron transforms the broom into a broom of flying for 3 days. Once used, this property of the cauldron can’t be used again until the next dawn.
Iggwilv's Cauldron Iron;Iron Cauldron
. The iron cauldron has the following properties:
You can use an action to scream into the empty cauldron, which magically summons a swarm of bats that flies out of the cauldron and acts immediately
Staff of Swarming Insects
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Magic Items
Basic Rules (2014)
charges).
Insect Cloud. While holding the staff, you can use an action and expend 1 charge to cause a swarm of harmless flying insects to spread out in a 30-foot radius from you. The insects remain
This staff has 10 charges and regains 1d6 + 4 expended charges daily at dawn. If you expend the last charge, roll a d20. On a 1, a swarm of insects consumes and destroys the staff, then disperses
Vampire Warrior
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
vampire can't speak, its walking speed is 5 feet, and it has a flying speed of 30 feet. Its statistics, other than its size and speed, are unchanged. Anything it is wearing transforms with it, but nothing
it is carrying does. It reverts to its true form if it dies.
While in mist form, the vampire can't take any actions, speak, or manipulate objects. It is weightless, has a flying speed of 20 feet, can
Vampire
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Monsters
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, the vampire can’t speak, its walking speed is 5 feet, and it has a flying speed of 30 feet. Its statistics, other than its size and speed, are unchanged. Anything it is wearing transforms with it
, but nothing it is carrying does. It reverts to its true form if it dies.
While in mist form, the vampire can’t take any actions, speak, or manipulate objects. It is weightless, has a flying
Vampire Spellcaster
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Monsters
Monster Manual (2014)
vampire can't speak, its walking speed is 5 feet, and it has a flying speed of 30 feet. Its statistics, other than its size and speed, are unchanged. Anything it is wearing transforms with it, but nothing
it is carrying does. It reverts to its true form if it dies.
While in mist form, the vampire can't take any actions, speak, or manipulate objects. It is weightless, has a flying speed of 20 feet, can
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP) Aarakocra
Acolyte
Axe beak
Blink dog
Boar
Bullywug
Constrictor snake
Draft horse
Dretch
Drow
Duodrone
Elk
Flying sword
Giant badger
Giant bat
Pseudodragon
Pteranodon
Riding horse
Skeleton
Smoke mephit
Sprite
Steam mephit
Swarm of bats
Swarm of rats
Swarm of ravens
Troglodyte
Violet fungus
Winged kobold
Wolf
Zombie
Troglodyte
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
CR 1/4 Aarakocra Skirmisher
Animated Broom
Animated Flying Sword
Axe Beak
Blink Dog
Boar
Bullywug Warrior
Constrictor Snake
Draft Horse
Dretch
Elk
Giant Badger
Giant Bat
Pixie
Priest Acolyte
Pseudodragon
Pteranodon
Riding Horse
Skeleton
Smoke Mephit
Sprite
Steam Mephit
Swarm of Bats
Swarm of Rats
Swarm of Ravens
Troglodyte
Violet Fungus
Winged Kobold
Wolf
Zombie
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
movement restrictions caused by webbing.
Swarm of Wasps. A swarm of wasps has a walking speed of 5 feet, a flying speed of 30 feet, and no climbing speed.
Swarm of Insects
Medium swarm of Tiny beasts
Swarm of Insects VARIANT: INSECT SWARMS
Different kinds of insects can gather in swarms, and each swarm has the special characteristics described below.
Swarm of Beetles. A swarm of beetles gains
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
charge to cause a swarm of harmless flying insects to spread out in a 30-foot radius from you. The insects remain for 10 minutes, making the area heavily obscured for creatures other than you. The swarm
expend the last charge, roll a d20. On a 1, a swarm of insects consumes and destroys the staff, then disperses. Spells. While holding the staff, you can use an action to expend some of its charges to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Faerie Dragon (if green, blue, indigo, or violet) Faerie Dragon Adult Faerie Dragon (if red, orange, or yellow) Faerie Dragon Youth Fire Snake Salamander Fire Snake Flying Sword Animated Flying Sword
Shrieker Shrieker Fungus Swarm of Poisonous Snakes Swarm of Venomous Snakes Swarm of Quippers Swarm of Piranhas Thri-kreen Thri-kreen Marauder Thug Tough Tribal Warrior Warrior Infantry Tridrone
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Basic Rules (2014)
charge to cause a swarm of harmless flying insects to spread out in a 30-foot radius from you. The insects remain for 10 minutes, making the area heavily obscured for creatures other than you. The swarm
expend the last charge, roll a d20. On a 1, a swarm of insects consumes and destroys the staff, then disperses. Spells. While holding the staff, you can use an action to expend some of its charges to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules
Magic action and expend 1 charge to cause a swarm of harmless flying insects to fill a 30-foot Emanation originating from you. The insects remain for 10 minutes, making the area Heavily Obscured for
creatures other than you. A strong wind (like that created by Gust of Wind) disperses the swarm and ends the effect. Spells. While holding the staff, you can cast one of the spells on the following table
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
flying and skittering around you within your space. You determine its appearance, or you generate its appearance by rolling on the Swarm Appearance table. Swarm Appearance d4 Appearance 1 Swarming
connection to the environment around them, some rangers reach out through their magical connection to the world and bond with a swarm of nature spirits. The swarm becomes a potent force in battle, as
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Drider
Ettercap
Flying Snake
Giant Axe Beak
Giant Vulture
Griffon
Harpy
Hippogriff
Hook Horror
Hydra
Kenku
Kraken
Manticore
Medusa
Merrow
Mimic
Minotaur of Baphomet
Owlbear
Peryton
Phase Spider
Primeval Owlbear
Purple Worm
Quaggoth
Quaggoth Thonot
Remorhaz
Roc
Rust Monster
Stirge
Swarm of Stirges
Tarrasque
Thri-kreen Marauder
Thri-kreen
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Animated Broom, Animated Flying Sword, Draft Horse, Giant Centipede, Kenku, Pseudodragon, Riding Horse, Skeleton, Swarm of Bats, Swarm of Rats, Swarm of Ravens, Winged Kobold, Zombie 1/2 Crocodile, Giant
, Pirate, Spy 2 Bandit Captain, Berserker, Cultist Fanatic, Druid, Mage Apprentice, Priest 3 Knight, Scout Captain, Swarm of Crawling Claws, Warrior Veteran 4 Banshee, Guard Captain, Helmed Horror, Tough
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide (2014)
, commoner, hyena, jackal, scorpion, vulture 0 (10 XP) Bandit, camel, flying snake, guard, kobold, mule, poisonous snake, stirge, tribal warrior 1/8 (25 XP) Constrictor snake, giant lizard, giant
poisonous snake, giant wolf spider, pseudodragon, winged kobold 1/4 (50 XP) Dust mephit, gnoll, hobgoblin, jackalwere, scout, swarm of insects 1/2 (100 XP) Death dog, giant hyena, giant spider, giant toad
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
territory. House Dimir uses all three base kinds of horrors. The Cult of Rakdos prefers shadow horrors, and the Golgari Swarm uses skittering horrors. Flying Horror
Medium aberration, neutral evil
, horrors are simply one more weapon in an arsenal of terrifying and shock-inspiring creatures that might appear on stage. For the Golgari Swarm, horrors scavenge the sewers and protect the guild’s
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Domains of Delight: A Feywild Accessory
Bandit, blood hawk, boggle (WW), brigganock (WW), camel, displacer beast kitten (WW), flying snake, giant crab, giant rat, giant weasel, guard, harengon brigand (WW), mastiff, merfolk, mule
, poisonous snake, pony, stirge, twig blight 1/4 Blink dog, boar, bullywug, constrictor snake, draft horse, drow, elk, flying sword, giant badger, giant crane (pteranodon), giant frog, giant lizard, giant owl
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dungeon Master’s Guide
, Sorcerer, Warlock, or Wizard)
This staff has 10 charges.
Insect Cloud. While holding the staff, you can take a Magic action and expend 1 charge to cause a swarm of harmless flying insects to fill a
the swarm and ends the effect.
Spells. While holding the staff, you can cast one of the spells on the following table from it, using your spell save DC and spell attack modifier. The table indicates
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
figure with blue scales, bone spurs on her forearms and elbows, gossamer wings, and a flowing gown — dances to music atop a stepped dais 5 feet higher than the rest of the room.
Butterfly Swarm. Next to
Arcturia, a harmless swarm of yellow butterflies has assumed a vaguely humanoid shape and is playing an elegant harp (see “Treasure” below). The harp rests on a stout wooden table. The swarm is under
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Desert Encounters (Levels 1–4) d100 Encounter 01 3d8 scorpions 02 2d4 vultures 03 1 abandoned mule 04 2d6 commoners with 2d4 camels bound for a distant city 05 1d6 flying snakes 06 2d6 hyenas or
swarm of insects 36–40 An oasis surrounded by palm trees and containing the remnants of an old camp 41–44 3d6 bandits 45–46 1d4 constrictor snakes 47–48 2d4 winged kobolds 49–50 1 dust mephit 51–52
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden
north wall, above the chest. Any creature that passes through this doorway is teleported to an unoccupied space within Jarlmoot’s circle of thrones. A swarm of ravens then descends upon that creature
a wooden brace, is a horn of blasting. Stacked around the horn are six flying battleaxes (use the flying sword stat block) that attack as soon as the lid opens. J5. Chamber of Chests This chamber
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Infernal Machine Rebuild
skeleton. Opening the silver chest results in the bones becoming a skeletal juggernaut. Opening the oak chest creates a skeletal swarm from the bones. If more than one chest is opened, these monsters
chest has four potions of greater healing, a potion of flying, and a potion of poison. The silver chest contains spell scrolls of guards and wards, summon lesser demons (see appendix C), and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
Features d20 Feature 1 Belches Flies. Once per day, the demon can use an action to belch enough flies to create an effect as though it cast fog cloud. 2 Tiny Wings. The demon gains a flying speed of 10
feet. If it could already fly, its flying speed becomes 10 feet. 3 Ever-Open Extra Eye. The demon gains advantage on Perception checks related to sight. 4 Bleeds Wasps. The first time in each combat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Curse of Strahd
back into her true form. While in swarm form, she has a walking speed of 5 feet and a flying speed of 30 feet. Anything she is wearing transforms with her, but nothing she is carrying does.
Blessing
passive Perception 13
Languages Abyssal, Common, Draconic, Dwarvish, Giant
Challenge 11 (7,200 XP)
Shapechanger. Baba Lysaga can use an action to polymorph into a swarm of insects (flies), or
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Xanathar's Guide to Everything
commoners leading 1d4 mules or 1d4 ponies 10 1 pseudodragon 11 1 spy 12–13 1d8 + 1 acolytes 14 1d6 + 6 flying snakes 15 3d6 kobolds 16 2d4 giant centipedes 17 1d8 + 1 skeletons 18–19 1d6 + 2 swarms of
poisonous snakes 34 1d4 + 2 swarms of bats 35 2d4 winged kobolds 36–40 A wagon loaded with apples that has a broken wheel and holds up traffic 41 1 crocodile 42–43 1 swarm of insects 44–45 3d6






