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Rat

Tiny · Beast · CR 0 · Chaotic Evil

Source. Black Flag SRD

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-4

DEX

CON

-1

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Tiny

Type Beast

Alignment Chaotic Evil

XP 0

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 20 ft (6.1 m)

Climb 10 ft (3 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 10

Saving Throws

Strength -4 Dexterity +0 Constitution -1 Intelligence -4 Wisdom +0 Charisma -3

Languages

Traits

Accustomed to Filth

The rat has advantage on saves against contracting diseases.

Heightened Smell

The rat's Perception is 15 while perceiving by smell.

Actions

Bite

+2 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m). Hit: 1d4 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 2 (1d4) piercing damage.

About Rat

Rat is a tiny beast with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a chaotic evil alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 10 and possesses 9 hit points (derived from None).

Rat has communication capabilities including -. This allows it to interact verbally with various creatures and characters.

GM Tips: Using Rat

1 tips available

When using Rat in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Aquatic Combat: This creature can swim at 20 ft. It has advantage in water environments. Consider fighting on land or using water-based spells against it.

Player Guide: Facing Rat

1 strategies available

When your party encounters this creature, keep these strategies in mind:

Aquatic Combat Defense: This creature can swim at 20 ft! It has advantage in water. Fight on land if possible. Use 'Control Water' or drain water sources to limit its mobility.

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 2 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 50 XP
Hard: 75 XP
Deadly: 100 XP

Based on D&D 5e Dungeon Master's Guide encounter building guidelines. CR roughly equals party level for medium encounters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the challenge rating of Rat?: Rat has a Challenge Rating of 0, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.
What type of creature is Rat?: Rat is a Tiny Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.
What languages does Rat speak?: Rat can communicate in -.