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The Book of Many Things
Halo of Pestilence. The champion is surrounded by an aura of deadly magic that takes the form of a host of glowing white insects. Each creature that starts its turn within 10 feet of the champion
must succeed on a DC 18 Constitution saving throw or have the incapacitated condition until the start of its next turn, as the insects ravage its body.
Legendary Resistance (3/Day). If the champion
Monsters
Mythic Odysseys of Theros
","rollDamageType":"poison"} poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. If the damage reduces the target to 0 hit points, the target is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even
after regaining hit points, and is paralyzed while poisoned in this way.
Claws. Melee Weapon Attack: +14;{"diceNotation":"1d20+14","rollType":"to hit","rollAction":"Claws"} to hit, reach 5 ft., one
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
saving throw or be poisoned until the end of its next turn.
Eldritch Bolt. Ranged Spell Attack: +8;{"diceNotation":"1d20+8", "rollType":"to hit", "rollAction":"Eldritch Bolt"} to hit, range 60 ft
Star Spawn Larva Mage
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Monsters
Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes
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Return to Worms. When the larva mage is reduced to 0 hit points, it breaks apart into a swarm of insects in the same space. Unless the swarm is destroyed, the larva mage reforms from it
":"damage","rollAction":"Slam","rollDamageType":"bludgeoning"} bludgeoning damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 19 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned until the end of its next turn.
Plague of
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
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
a burrowing speed of 5 feet.
Swarm of Centipedes. A creature reduced to 0 hit points by a swarm of centipedes is stable but poisoned for 1 hour, even after regaining hit points, and paralyzed while
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage
1. Precipice The sloping tunnel from level 7 ends 20 feet above the marshy ground of area 2. Humidity. The walls and floor of the tunnel drip with moisture from the humidity, and buzzing insects are
carrion crawler mucus. Any creature climbing down the ladder must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. A creature poisoned in this way is also paralyzed and falls from
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Book of Many Things
Harrow’s three leaders, the Grim Champion of Pestilence is nonetheless a fearsome entity of sickness and blight. A swarm of insects surrounds him in a mockery of a halo, and debilitating plagues flow from
, frightened, poisoned, stunned, unconscious
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 17
Languages Common, Infernal
Challenge 15 (13,000 XP) Proficiency Bonus +5
Halo of Pestilence. The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus
, faerie dragons, and the like, but they hate stirges and evil flying monsters such as manticores. They also enjoy teasing dogs. Tressym feed on small rodents, birds, and insects, stalking and pouncing
(–4)
DEX
15 (+2)
CON
10 (+0)
INT
11 (+0)
WIS
12 (+1)
CHA
12 (+1)
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +4
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
for food. Troglodytes consume almost anything, including bones, giant insects, and other subterranean dwellers. They prey on subterranean communities and those near entrances to the Underdark, stealing
creature (other than a troglodyte) that starts its turn in a 5-foot Emanation originating from the troglodyte. Failure: The target has the Poisoned condition until the start of its next turn. Success: The
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Storm King's Thunder
bats, faerie dragons, and the like, but they hate stirges and evil flying monsters such as manticores. They also enjoy teasing dogs. Tressym feed on small rodents, birds, and insects, stalking and
)
Skills Perception +5, Stealth +4
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 15
Languages understands Common but can’t speak
Challenge 0
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
fiendish power commands it. Individually, nupperibos are weak, but they’re rarely alone and can be dangerous when gathered into packs. Clouds of stinging insects, stirges (see the Monster Manual), and
Resistances acid, cold
Damage Immunities fire, poison
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, frightened, poisoned
Senses blindsight 20 ft. (blind beyond this radius), passive Perception 11
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
a vital passage or an entire valley. Clouds of stinging insects, stirges, and other vermin surround them in a terrifying, reeking sheath that torments any non-devil that draws near. Hunger Unending
, poison
Condition Immunities blinded, charmed, frightened, poisoned
Senses blindsight 10 ft. (blind beyond this radius),
passive Perception 11
Languages understands Infernal but can’t speak
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities psychic
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, restrained
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive
death
Return to Worms. When the larva mage is reduced to 0 hit points, it breaks apart into a swarm of insects in the same space. Unless the swarm is destroyed, the larva mage reforms from it 24 hours
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Caverns filled with smoke or gas. 3 Dead magic* or wild magic* zones. 4 The lair of a creature it is trying to bait out. 5 A nest of rats, insects, or other vermin. 6 Patches of brown mold* or green
) from one of six tentacles, and the target has the Poisoned condition until the grapple ends.
The tentacle can be damaged, freeing a creature it has Grappled when destroyed (AC 20, HP 10, Immunity to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
. A forest infested with ettercaps transforms into a gloomy place, choked with webs and infested with giant spiders, giant insects, and other sinister predators. Creatures that wander too far into such
, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage plus 4 (1d8) poison damage. The target must succeed on a DC 11 Constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 1 minute. The creature can repeat
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mythic Odysseys of Theros
warped by her presence, which creates one or more of the following effects: Spiders and insects within 1 mile of Arasta’s lair serve as her eyes and ears. Birds and other flying creatures are absent
walls or trees). The webs are flammable. Any webs exposed to fire burn away in 1 round. Any destroyed webs are magically repaired at the next dawn. If Arasta dies, the spiders and insects lose their
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
Constitution saving throw or have the Poisoned condition until the start of its next turn. Three Mud Mephits hide in the mud, drawn here by the dragon’s latent evil magic. The mephits stay hidden until
by fetid undergrowth.
The forest’s corruption has attracted a nest of deadly centipedes that hide in the tree’s bark. When a character moves next to the tree, a Swarm of Insects (centipedes) and a
Magic Items
Infernal Machine Rebuild
.
07
You can cast the speak with animals spell at will, but can use it to communicate only with insects.
Disturbing whispers on the edge of hearing haunt all creatures within 30 feet of you
Charisma checks.
Any food and drink you eat spoils as you swallow it. Each time you eat or drink, you are poisoned for 1 hour.
12
You have a +1 bonus to attack rolls with weapons or spells
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes
the demon is reduced to half its hit points or less, a swarm of insects (wasps) forms around it. The swarm considers creatures other than the demon to be enemies. 5 Extra Arm. The demon gains advantage
that grapple the demon or are grappled by it are poisoned until the grapple ends. 9 Endlessly Mumbling Second Mouth. The demon suffers disadvantage on Stealth checks against creatures that can hear
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual
Ankheg Burrowing Insectile Predator Habitat: Forest, Grassland; Treasure: None Oversize insects, ankhegs burrow close to the surface, creating sprawling underground labyrinths. From these tunnels
, Poison; Charmed, Poisoned
Senses Truesight 120 ft.; Passive Perception 17
Languages All; telepathy 120 ft.
CR 12 (XP 8,400; PB +4)
Traits
Fiendish Restoration. If the arcanaloth dies
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monster Manual (2014)
spins its cocoon, each leaf and branch upon which a bright butterfly rests its tired wings.
In a unicorn’s forest, a sense of calm pervades. From wolves and foxes to birds, squirrels, and tiny insects
Condition Immunities charmed, paralyzed, poisoned
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 13
Languages Celestial, Elvish, Sylvan, telepathy 60 ft.
Challenge 5 (1,800 XP)
Charge. If the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Dragon Delves
: Centipede Infestation Many-legged bugs swarm over the north and south walls of this long cavern.
Two Swarms of Insects (centipedes) and two Giant Centipedes crawl across these walls. The insects fight any
area. A creature that enters the miasma for the first time on a turn or starts its turn there must succeed on a DC 12 Constitution saving throw or have the Poisoned condition until the start of its
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
, writing on foggy glass, or insects swarming to create messages. 76–80 During the next night, one sleeping character in the region receives a vision as if the target of the dream spell. The dream is brief
worlds, the biomass of insects radically outweighs that of higher organisms. Mass migrations and deadly insect species can imperil larger creatures, but most insects remain nothing more than an annoyance
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Waterdeep: Dragon Heist
the lid causes panels in the front and sides to open, releasing a swarm of mechanical spiders that attacks anyone other than Jarlaxle. This swarm has the statistics of a swarm of insects (spiders), with
, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, knocked prone, or poisoned. The chest has a secret compartment in the bottom that can be detected and opened with a successful DC 13 Wisdom (Perception) check. If
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Ghosts of Saltmarsh
light in the fireplace from a small, highly reflective object.
Two swarms of insects (spiders) infest this room. One swarm descends on anyone who approaches the fireplace, and the other descends
, the more desperate he becomes. When it become clear he can’t warn the characters off, he’ll try to ambush them with a poisoned weapon during a fight against other creatures.
16. Alchemist’s Bedroom
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth
glow with a faint blue light. Pale, dog-sized insects chitter among the fungus.
Three ghost-white cave crickets (use the giant frog stat block) nibble at the glowing mushrooms in this cave, which
radiate dim light. The crickets are indifferent toward the characters. If the characters disturb the crickets, the insects begin to chirp loudly. The trolls in area L8 investigate any loud noises coming
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
six feet, fill this moist cavern. The caps of the mushrooms sprouting from the floor and walls glow with a faint blue light. Pale, dog-sized insects chitter among the fungus.
Three ghost-white cave
, the insects begin to chirp loudly. The trolls in area L9 investigate any loud noises in this area. Mushrooms. The fungi in this cavern are edible, and characters can forage here without having to
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Eberron: Rising from the Last War
that roams the chasms of Khyber.
Valaara. The Crawling Queen works its will on insects, arachnids, and other vermin. Swarms with malign sentience, worms that consume victims from within, cultists that
slowly become insects—all of these delight Valaara.
Held Loosely in Space. The daelkyr have lairs within Khyber, but these are no mere caverns. Each daelkyr’s domain is a demiplane reflecting the
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Candlekeep Mysteries
in the cavern chosen by the DM. Creatures in the area must make a DC 16 Constitution saving throw. A creature takes 55 (10d10) poison damage and is poisoned for 1 hour on a failed save, or takes half
as much damage and is not poisoned on a successful save. 5–6 Psychic energy fills a 20-foot-radius sphere centered on a point in the cavern chosen by the DM. Each creature in the area must succeed on
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Monsters of the Multiverse
16 (3d10) necrotic damage and be poisoned for 1 minute. The poisoned target can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Cult of Borem of
Damage Immunities psychic
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, paralyzed, petrified, poisoned, restrained
Senses darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 16
Languages Deep Speech
Challenge
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Guildmasters' Guide to Ravnica
, piercing, and slashing from nonmagical attacks
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities charmed, exhaustion, frightened, paralyzed, poisoned
Senses truesight 120 ft., passive Perception 24
Resistances necrotic, psychic
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities charmed, frightened, poisoned
Senses darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 21
Languages Common, thieves’ cant
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Acquisitions Incorporated
(Perception) check can hear a faint crunching sound emanating from the bodies. Creatures. The crunching is a clue that the rift contains two swarms of insects feasting on the dead bodies. When any character
with bugs.
Creatures. Two undead cockatrices lurk beneath the south beds. Each uses the cockatrice stat block with these changes: The creature is undead. It has immunity to the poisoned condition and
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
multiple creatures from the water’s trance. Key Leaves. The dog-rose leaves here are a key to the teleportation sundial in the maze (area G21). G10: Fairy Forest Harmless insects abound in this forest
damaged. If a creature damages the beehive, a swarm of insects (wasps) erupts from the hive and attacks until the offending creature dies or flees. Shelter. The centaurs’ home has an open-air common room
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->Quests from the Infinite Staircase
succeeds on a DC 13 Wisdom (Medicine) check determines the hobgoblin was stung by hundreds of insects. Treasure. The hobgoblin carries a purse with 8 gp and 27 sp. The chest contains only rotting
thieves’ tools. The key is held by Kanadius, the faction’s leader (see area B12). Two swarms of bees nest within the hive; use the swarm of insects (wasps) stat block to represent each of them. The bees
Compendium
- Sources->Dungeons & Dragons->The Wild Beyond the Witchlight
corner above the door at the top of the stairs, outside area B13. The nest is a Medium object with AC 11, 12 hit points, and immunity to poison and psychic damage. It holds a swarm of insects (wasps
.) The cat, Gloam, is hostile toward all creatures except Bavlorna. It uses the cat stat block, except it is an Undead, has immunity to poison damage, and is immune to exhaustion and the poisoned






