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Staff of Swarming Insects

Magic Items Dungeon Master’s Guide

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

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

Neogi Hatchling Swarm

Monsters Spelljammer: Adventures in Space

few of the strongest newborns are left. Sometimes the newborns, united by a singular evil purpose, coalesce into a skittering swarm instead. Neogi A neogi looks like an outsize spider with an eel

Spider Climb. The swarm can climb difficult surfaces, including upside down on ceilings, without needing to make an ability check. Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice

Swarm of Gibberlings

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Aversion to Fire. If the swarm takes fire damage, it has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks until the end of its next turn. Incessant Gibberish. Any non-gibberling that is within 60

feet of the swarm and doesn’t have the deafened condition has disadvantage on Constitution saving throws to maintain concentration on spells and similar effects. Swarm. The swarm can occupy

Swarm of Hoard Scarabs

Monsters Fizban's Treasury of Dragons

False Appearance. If the swarm is motionless at the start of combat, it has advantage on its initiative roll. Moreover, if a creature hasn’t observed the swarm move or act, that creature must

succeed on a DC 18 Intelligence (Investigation) check to discern that the swarm is animate. Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through

Swarm of Gremishkas

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Limited Spell Immunity. The swarm automatically succeeds on saving throws against spells of 3rd level or lower, and the attack rolls of such spells always miss it. Swarm. The swarm can occupy

another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny gremishka. The swarm can’t regain hit points or gain temporary hit points.Bites. Melee

Swarm of Campestris

Monsters The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Mimicry. Each campestri in the swarm can mimic any voice or song it has heard, albeit in a nasal falsetto. Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the

swarm can move through any opening large enough to accommodate an individual campestri. The swarm can’t regain hit points or gain temporary hit points.Head Butts. Melee Weapon Attack: +0

Swarm of Scarabs

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

manifest. Swarm Behavior d4 Behavior 1 Crawls on walls in a vaguely bipedal shape 2 Makes skittering noises that sound like whispered chanting 3 Skeletal visages, giant

Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny scarab. The swarm can’t regain hit points or gain

Swarm of Maggots

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

Behavior table to see how such swarms might manifest. Swarm Behavior d4 Behavior 1 Crawls on walls in a vaguely bipedal shape 2 Makes skittering noises that sound like

Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny maggot. The swarm can’t regain hit points or gain

Gremishka

Monsters Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

","rollType":"heal","rollAction":"Magic Allergy"} hit points. 5–6. The gremishka explodes and dies, and one swarm of gremishkas instantly appears in the space where this gremishka died. The swarm uses

a taste for the trappings of magic—particularly spellbooks, spell components, familiars, and the like. Gremishkas delight in tormenting magic-users, holding vicious grudges against those who

Gibberling

Monsters Quests from the Infinite Staircase

. Loud and shrill, their exasperating nonsense distracts even the most focused creatures. Swarm of Gibberlings;Gibberling swarms are heard long before they are seen. The first gibberlings were spawned

in the jungles of the Gaping Maw, a layer of the Abyss ruled by the demon lord Demogorgon. The Prince of Demons’ influence instilled in gibberlings a hive-mind-like nature, protecting them from

Animated Coffin

Monsters Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary

table presents some contents an animated coffin might contain when encountered. Animated Coffin Contents d6 Contents 1 1d4 swarm of bats 2 1d4 Skeleton;skeletons packed like

skitter along steep inclines, walls, and ceilings, and the coffin’s spacious interior bristles with retractable spikes. Like their inanimate counterparts, animated coffins range from plain wooden

Kalaraq Quori

Monsters Eberron: Rising from the Last War

can free the thrall from this control. Swarm of Eyes (Recharge 6);{"diceNotation":"1d6","rollType":"recharge","rollAction":"Swarm of Eyes"}. The quori creates a swarm of spectral eyes that fills a 30

","rollType":"damage","rollAction":"Swarm of Eyes","rollDamageType":"psychic"} psychic damage, and it is blinded for 1 minute. On a success, a creature takes half as much damage and isn't blinded. A

Undercity Medusa

Monsters Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

undercity like hungry predators. LUDMILLA, THE TUNNEL VIPER Ludmilla is the last surviving member of the Sisters of Stone Death, the trio of power-hungry medusas who slew Svogthir, the original

guildmaster of the Golgari Swarm. Ludmilla no longer has the collective power of her medusa sisters, so she's been forced to lurk in Ravnica's undercity, surrounded by hundreds of her petrified victims. She

Golgari Agent

Backgrounds Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica

stronger than members of other guilds, isolated as they are from the realities of life and death. RYAN PANCOAST Contacts To the extent that the Golgari Swarm acts like a single organism

You are a member of a teeming horde — one small part of a sprawling organism. Just as you are part of the swarm, the swarm is part of a larger ecosystem, a never-ending cycle of life, death

Star Spawn Larva Mage

Monsters Mordenkainen Presents: Monsters of the Multiverse

Return to Worms. When the mage is reduced to 0 hit points, it breaks apart into a swarm of insects (see the Monster Manual) in the same space. Unless the swarm is destroyed, the mage reforms from it

. Cult of Haask, the Voice of Hargut Haask’s Presence (1/Day). The cultist transforms into a Tiny, slug-like being and teleports onto the shoulder of a Humanoid that it can see within 30 feet

Arasta

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

Grung

Species One Grung Above

THIS IS NONCORE D&D MATERIAL These game mechanics are usable in your campaign if your DM allows them but not refined by final game design and editing. Grungs are aggressive froglike

lookout for creatures they can capture and enslave. Grungs use slaves for all manner of menial tasks, but mostly they just like bossing them around. Slaves are fed mildly poisoned food to keep them

Darkweaver

Monsters Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse

archon, a struggling halfling, or a catatonic mule, all such meals are culinary delights for a darkweaver, served up from the cosmic kitchen that is the multiverse. These spider-like terrors appreciate

cocoon contains the bones of a non-Humanoid creature, such as a flumph or a mule. 2 A swarm of insects that might be a darkweaver’s young 3 A corpse holding a jar of universal

Swarm of Rot Grubs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse

stat block for the mechanics of a swarm of rot grubs. A single rot grub has no stat block. Any creature that comes into contact with a single rot grub must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving

Swarm of Rot Grubs Rot grubs are finger-sized maggots that eat living and dead creatures, although they can survive on vegetation. They infest corpses and piles of decaying matter and attack anyone

Keresta Delvingstone

Monsters Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage

the target, or takes a bonus action to end the effect. Children of the Night (1/Day). Keresta magically calls 2d4;{"diceNotation":"2d4","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} swarm

of bats;swarms of bats or swarm of rats;rats, provided that the sun isn't up. While outdoors, Keresta can call 3d6;{"diceNotation":"3d6","rollType":"roll","rollAction":"Children of the Night"} giant

Swarm of Rot Grubs

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh

as a swarm. See the accompanying stat block for the mechanics of a swarm of rot grubs. A single rot grub has no stat block. Any creature that comes into contact with one must make a DC 10 Dexterity

Swarm of Rot Grubs Rot grubs are finger-sized maggots that eat living or dead flesh, although they can subsist on plant matter. They infest corpses and piles of decaying matter and attack living

Eirdu, Embodiment of the Sun

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

Eirdu, Embodiment of the Sun One of the most remarkable creatures in Lorwyn is Eirdu, a massive, pegasus-like being with six legs, a beaked head, and crimson fur that flows like flames from its mane

adherents invoke its blessings with jingling bells and dancing feet. They believe that where there is joy, there is the warmth of the sun. To represent Eirdu in your game, use the Ancient Gold Dragon stat block.

Isilu, Embodiment of the Moon

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Lorwyn: First Light

Isilu, Embodiment of the Moon Isilu, often considered a symbol of Shadowmoor, is an enormous, dragon-like creature with six legs and wings that trail billowing, void-like plumes. Similar to its

looks like a floating moon. Many Shadowmoor residents worship Isilu as a god, claiming they feel Isilu’s bolstering presence in calm silences and gentle chills in the air. The faithful believe Isilu

Swarms

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

and become aggressive predators. Roll on the Swarm Behavior table to see how such swarms might manifest. Swarm Behavior d4 Behavior 1 Crawls on walls in a vaguely bipedal shape 2 Makes

skittering noises that sound like whispered chanting 3 Skeletal visages, giant eyes, or the faces of nearby creatures appear in relief amid its mass 4 Occupies and animates a corpse or

Gremishka

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft

magic—particularly spellbooks, spell components, familiars, and the like. Gremishkas delight in tormenting magic-users, holding vicious grudges against those who gave them life as they infest the

. The gremishka surges with magical energy and regains 3 (1d6) hit points. 5–6. The gremishka explodes and dies, and one swarm of gremishkas instantly appears in the space where this gremishka died

Far Traveler

Backgrounds Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide

of them stray as far from home as you have. You might be traveling to discover what wonders are to be found outside the deserts and sword-like mountains of your homeland, or perhaps you are on a

land. 4 I don’t take kindly to some of the actions and motivations of the people of this land, because these folk are different from me. 5 I consider the adherents of other gods to

Sunflies

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse->Morte’s Planar Parade

Illumination. The swarm sheds bright light in a 15-foot radius and dim light for an additional 15 feet, or it uses a bonus action to extinguish the light. CoupleofKooks “Did you know that if you hold a sunfly up to your ear, you can hear what it’s like to be stung by a sunfly?” –Morte

sunfly sheds bright light in a 5-foot radius and dim light for an additional 5 feet, or it uses a bonus action to extinguish the light. Brian Valeza Swarm of Sunflies Medium Swarm of Tiny

Staff of Swarming Insects

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->D&D Beyond Basic Rules

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

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

Gibberling

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase

Abyss ruled by the demon lord Demogorgon. The Prince of Demons’ influence instilled in gibberlings a hive-mind-like nature, protecting them from magical compulsions. However, unlike most demons

concentration on spells and similar effects. Actions Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 3 (1d4 + 1) piercing damage. Swarm of Gibberlings Large Swarm of Small

Campestris

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight

Campestris Campestris are happy-go-lucky mushroom-like creatures with few cares or worries. They are captivated by music, though they can’t distinguish a well-played performance from a bad one. If

. Swarm of Campestris Medium Swarm of Tiny Plants, Unaligned Armor Class 12 (natural armor) Hit Points 27 (6d8) Speed 5 ft. STR 3 (–4) DEX 7 (–2) CON 10 (+0) INT

Hurricane Tower

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Vecna: Eve of Ruin

Hurricane Tower Titus Lunter Hurricane Tower The 200-foot-tall Hurricane Tower juts from the top of the cliff above the citadel like a broken finger, threatening to fall over the edge of the

this battle, adherents of Lolth have joined Camlash’s forces, despite the usual animosity between driders and people. All fight together in Lolth’s name. Camlash doesn’t enjoy fighting in Pandesmos

Inside the Swarm

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Inside the Swarm The leadership of the Golgari has undergone several major changes, but the nature of the swarm makes it easily adaptable to the churn of continuous cycles. Being alive isn’t a

Jarad’s sister, Savra, took control of the guild before him. Various groups of people and monsters coexist within the swarm, their relative power waxing and waning with the years, and through it all

Comforts of Civilization

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

like Eberron. The nicer neighborhoods of the city enjoy central heating and plumbing (thanks to the work of the Izzet League), elevators, and spacious apartments. Even poorer neighborhoods boast clean

and smooth roads and sturdy construction. No one needs to go hungry in Ravnica, because the Golgari Swarm provides a bare minimum of sustenance to anyone who can’t afford better food, though it is best

Middle Level (M1-M9)

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries

Middle Level (M1-M9) M1. Foyer and Hallway The characters emerge from the portal in the grand foyer of the mansion. On this side, the portal looks like a double door. The ceiling arches to fifteen

Candlekeep for study. Matreous explains that he would dearly like to continue to explore the mansion’s mysteries himself, but he could be much more useful back in Candlekeep. Thanks to the research he

Golgari Creatures

Compendium - Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica

Golgari Creatures The Devkarin elves (drow), deadly medusas, and insectile kraul are the three most important power groups among the Golgari Swarm, vying for control over a teeming horde of lesser

like manes, acting as extra layers for their already tough hide and facilitating their regeneration. Insects and Arachnids Beetles, centipedes, spiders, and countless other insects and arachnids infest

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