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Beetle, Clacker Swarm

Medium · Beast · CR 3 · Unaligned

Source. Tome of Beasts 3

14 (natural armor)

36 (8d8)

Ability Scores

Core attributes and their modifiers.

STR

-4

DEX

CON

INT

-5

WIS

-2

CHA

-5

Overview

Category Monsters

Size Medium

Type Beast

Alignment Unaligned

XP 700

Initiative Bonus +1

Movement

Walk 20 ft (6.1 m)

Swim 10 ft (3 m)

Climb 20 ft (6.1 m)

Crawl 10 ft (3 m)

Senses

Blindsight 30 ft (9.1 m)

Passive Perception 8

Skills

Perception -2

Resistances & Immunities

Condition Immunities

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

Traits

Constant Clacking

A creature that starts its turn in the swarm’s space takes 5 (1d10) thunder.

Swarm

Can occupy another creature’s space and vice versa and swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny creature. Swarm can’t regain hp or gain temp hp.

About Beetle, Clacker Swarm

Beetle, Clacker Swarm is a medium beast with a Challenge Rating of 3. It has a unaligned alignment.

In combat, this creature maintains an Armor Class of 14 and possesses 36 hit points (derived from 8d8).

GM Tips: Using Beetle, Clacker Swarm

1 tips available

When using Beetle, Clacker Swarm 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 Beetle, Clacker Swarm

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 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 Beetle, Clacker Swarm?: Beetle, Clacker Swarm has a Challenge Rating of 3, making it appropriate for parties of level 3.0.
What type of creature is Beetle, Clacker Swarm?: Beetle, Clacker Swarm is a Medium Beast, which affects how certain spells and abilities interact with it.