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Rat

Small · Beast · CR 0 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2024 Rules

10 (natural armor)

1 (1d4 - 1)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-4

DEX

CON

-1

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Animals

Size Small

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 0

Initiative Bonus +0

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Darkvision 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 12

Saving Throws

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

Skills

Perception +2

Traits

Agile

The rat doesn't provoke Opportunity Attacks when it moves out of an enemy's reach.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

Melee Attack Roll: +2, reach 5 ft. 1 Piercing damage.

About Rat

Rat is a small beast with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 10 and possesses 1 hit points (derived from 1d4 - 1).

GM Tips: Using Rat

1 tips available

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

Climbing Advantage: This creature can climb at 20 ft. It can use walls and ceilings for tactical positioning. Consider using 'Spider Climb' negation or fighting in open areas without vertical surfaces.

Player Guide: Facing Rat

1 strategies available

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

Climbing Defense: This creature can climb at 20 ft! It can use walls and ceilings for surprise attacks. Fight in open areas without vertical surfaces. 'Spider Climb' negation spells can help.

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 Small Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.