Giant Rat
Small Beast, Unaligned
AC 13 Initiative +3 (13)
HP 7 (2d6)
Speed 30 ft., Climb 30 ft.
| Ability (Score) | Modifier | Save |
|---|---|---|
| Str 7 | −2 | −2 |
| Dex 16 | +3 | +5 |
| Con 11 | +0 | +0 |
| Int 2 | −4 | −4 |
| Wis 10 | +0 | +0 |
| Cha 4 | −3 | −3 |
Skills Perception +2
Senses Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 12
Languages None
CR 1/8 (XP 25; PB +2)
Traits
Pack Tactics. The rat has Advantage on an attack roll against a creature if at least one of the rat's allies is within 5 feet of the creature and the ally doesn't have the Incapacitated condition.
Actions
Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 5 feet. Hit: 5 (1d4 + 3) Piercing damage.
Optional Legacy Variant
This earlier option is retained for GM-approved use. It is not part of the SRD 5.2.1 stat block above.
Variant: Diseased Giant Rats
Some giant rats carry vile diseases that they spread with their bites. A diseased giant rat has a challenge rating of 1/8 (25 XP) and the following action instead of its normal bite attack.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4+2) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or contract a disease. Until the disease is cured, the target can't regain hit points except by magical means, and the target's hit point maximum decreases by 3 (1d6) every 24 hours. If the target's hit point maximum drops to 0 as a result of this disease, the target dies.