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Swarm of Compsognathus

Medium · Beast · CR 1 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 2

44 (8d8+8)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-2

DEX

CON

INT

-3

WIS

CHA

-3

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 200

Initiative Bonus +2

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

Passive Perception 12

Skills

Perception +2 Stealth +6

Resistances & Immunities

Damage Resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, slashing

Condition Immunities

charmed, frightened, grappled, prone, restrained, stunned

Traits

Grasslands Camouflage

The compsognathus has advantage on Dexterity (Stealth) checks made to hide in tall grass.

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 compsognathus. The swarm can’t regain hp or gain temporary hp.

Actions

Bite

+4 to hit. Hit: 4d6 piercing damage.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 0 ft., one creature in the swarm's space. Hit: 14 (4d6) piercing damage, or 7 (2d6) piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hp or fewer.

About Swarm of Compsognathus

Swarm of Compsognathus is a medium beast with a Challenge Rating of 1. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 12 and possesses 44 hit points (derived from 8d8+8).

GM Tips: Using Swarm of Compsognathus

2 tips available

When using Swarm of Compsognathus 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 Compsognathus

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 1.

Solo Encounter:

A single character of level 3 (up to level 20) can face this creature in a medium to hard encounter.

Experience Point Thresholds:

Medium: 200 XP
Hard: 300 XP
Deadly: 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 Compsognathus?: Swarm of Compsognathus has a Challenge Rating of 1, making it appropriate for parties of level 1.0.
What type of creature is Swarm of Compsognathus?: Swarm of Compsognathus is a Medium Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.