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Swarm of Wharflings

Large · Beast · CR 3 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 1 (2023 Edition)

66 (12d10)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

DEX

CON

INT

-4

WIS

CHA

-1

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Large

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +3

Movement

Walk 30 ft (9.1 m)

Swim 15 ft (4.6 m)

Climb 15 ft (4.6 m)

Crawl 15 ft (4.6 m)

Senses

Darkvision 60 ft (18.3 m)

Passive Perception 13

Skills

Perception +3

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, slashing

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened, grappled, paralyzed, petrified, prone, restrained, stunned

Traits

Amphibious

The swarm of wharflings can breathe air and water.

Snapping Jaws

A creature that attempts to move out of or through the swarm of wharflings must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or take 7 (2d6) piercing damage.

Swarm

The swarm can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny wharfling. The swarm can’t regain hp or gain temporary hp.

Actions

Pilfering Bites

+5 to hit. Hit: 8d6 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 0 ft., one creature in the swarm's space. Hit: 28 (8d6) piercing damage, or 14 (4d6) piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hp or fewer, and the target must succeed on a DC 13 Dexterity saving throw or lose one item it is wearing or carrying to the swarm, provided the item weighs no more than 10 pounds, isn't a weapon, and isn't wrapped around or firmly attached to the target, such as a shirt or armor.

About Swarm of Wharflings

Swarm of Wharflings is a large beast with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 13 and possesses 66 hit points (derived from 12d10).

GM Tips: Using Swarm of Wharflings

2 tips available

When using Swarm of Wharflings in your D&D 5e campaign, consider these tactical approaches:

Mid-level Encounter: Ideal for parties levels 3-8 as solo or small groups
Terrain Advantage: Use terrain to offset moderate combat abilities

Player Guide: Facing Swarm of Wharflings

2 strategies available

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

Moderate Threat: Prepare standard combat tactics
Tactical Advantage: Use terrain and positioning

Encounter Building Calculator

Standard Party Encounter (4-5 characters):

This creature is a medium encounter for a party of 4 characters of level 3.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 5 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 1,200 XP
Hard: 1,800 XP
Deadly: 2,400 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 Swarm of Wharflings?: Swarm of Wharflings has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Swarm of Wharflings?: Swarm of Wharflings is a Large Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.