| Name | Rat Swarm |
|---|---|
| Sorted Name | Rat Swarm |
| Family | Rat Swarm |
| Size and Type | Tiny Animal (swarm) |
| Hit Dice Count | 3 |
| Hit Dice | 3d8+3 (16 hp) |
| Random Hit Points | 3d8+3 - 3 |
| Initiative | +6 |
| Speed | 15 ft., climb 15 ft., swim 15 ft. |
| Armor Class | 14, touch 14, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +2 size) |
| Base Attack/Grapple | +2/+CMB: -CMD: - |
| Attack | swarm (1d6 plus disease) |
| Space/Reach | 10 ft./0 ft. |
| Special Attacks | disease, distraction (DC 12) |
| Special Qualities | low-light vision, scent; |
| Saves | Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +2 |
| Abilities | Str 2, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 2 |
| Skills | Balance +6, Climb +10, Perception +8, Stealth +14, Swim +10 |
| Feats | Improved Initiative, Skill Focus (Perception) |
| Environment | any |
| Challenge Rating | 2 |
| Organization | solitary, pack (2-5 swarms), or infestation (6-12 swarms) |
| Treasure | none |
| Alignment | N |
| Version | PRPG-O |
| Sources | Pathfinder RPG (Open) |
Rat SwarmA squirming, roiling mass of squeaking rats draws closer, teeth flashing and claws scratching everything in its path.Rat Swarm CR 2 XP 600N Tiny animal (swarm)Init +6; Senses low-light vision, scent; Perception +8DEFENSEAC 14, touch 14, flat-footed 12 (+2 Dex, +2 size)hp 16 (3d8+3)Fort +4, Ref +5, Will +2Defensive Abilities swarm traitsOFFENSESpd 15 ft., climb 15 ft., swim 15 ft.Melee swarm (1d6 plus disease)Space 10 ft.; Reach 0 ft.Special Attacks disease, distraction (DC 12)STATISTICSStr 2, Dex 15, Con 13, Int 2, Wis 13, Cha 2Base Atk +2; CMB -; CMD -Feats Improved Initiative, Skill Focus (Perception)Skills Balance +6, Climb +10, Perception +8, Stealth +14, Swim +10; Racial Modifiers uses Dex to modify Climb and SwimECOLOGYEnvironment anyOrganization solitary, pack (2-5 swarms), or infestation (6-12 swarms)Treasure noneSPECIAL ABILITIESDisease (Ex) Filth fever: Swarm- injury; save Fort DC 12; onset 1d3 days; frequency 1/day; effect 1d3 Dex damage and 1d3 Con damage; cure 2 consecutive saves. The save DC is Constitution-based.A rat swarm typically consists of a biting, roiling mass of hundreds of disease-ridden rats driven to uncharacteristic heights of aggression by fantastic and overwhelming hunger. In such numbers, they become voracious hunters, capable of killing a full-grown human with hundreds of bites. Rat swarms are often found in the sewers of large human settlements. Rat swarms surround and attack any warm-blooded prey in their path. |
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