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Bat

Tiny · Beast · CR 0 · Unaligned

Source. 5e 2014 Rules

1 (1d4-1)

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 Unaligned

XP 0

Initiative Bonus +2

Movement

Walk 5 ft (1.5 m)

Fly 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 2 ft (0.6 m)

Climb 2 ft (0.6 m)

Crawl 2 ft (0.6 m)

Senses

Blindsight 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 11

Environments

Caves Forest or Jungle Hills

Traits

Echolocation

The bat can't use its blindsight while deafened.

Keen Hearing

The bat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing.

Actions

Bite

Cost 1

+0 to hit, reach 5 ft (1.5 m).

Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 1 piercing damage.

About Bat

Bat is a tiny beast with a Challenge Rating of 0. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 1 hit points (derived from 1d4-1).

GM Tips: Using Bat

1 tips available

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

Flight Control Strategy: Target flying creatures with spells like 'Hold Person', 'Web', or 'Grease' to ground them. Without flight restriction, they can escape melee range easily. Consider area denial spells below their flight altitude to force them into disadvantageous positions.

Player Guide: Facing Bat

1 strategies available

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

Counter Flight Advantage: This creature can fly! Use ranged attacks, reach weapons, or spells like 'Thunderwave' to push it away. Consider 'Gust of Wind' or 'Earthbind' to ground it. Melee characters need fly speed or flight magic to engage.

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 Bat?: Bat has a Challenge Rating of 0, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.
What type of creature is Bat?: Bat is a Tiny Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.