Giant Rat

CreatureMMp. 3272014SRD

Small beast, unaligned

Armor Class
12
Hit Points
7 (2d6)
Speed
30 ft.
Challenge
1/8 (25 XP)
STR
7
-2
DEX
15
+2
CON
11
+0
INT
2
-4
WIS
10
+0
CHA
4
-3
Senses
darkvision 60 ft., passive Perception 10

Traits

Keen Smell.

The rat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.

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 isn't incapacitated.

Actions

Bite.

Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 4 (1d4 + 2) piercing damage.

Raw data
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