Swarm, Biting Gnat

Stat block

Cha

1

Con

12

Dex

17

Int

1

Str

2

Wis

10

Speed

Fly: 30; Walk: 10; Climb: 10

Senses

passive Perception 10

Skills

Perception: 0

Actions

• Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit 0' 1 tgt in the swarm's space. 5 (2d4) piercing damage or 2 (1d4) piercing damage if the swarm has half its hp or fewer. The target must make DC 11 Con save or become blinded for 1 min. The target can re-save at end of each of its turns success ends effect on itself. Alternatively target can use action to clear its eyes of the insects ending effect.

Languages

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Special abilities

• Blood Sense. Can pinpoint by scent the location of warm-blooded creatures within 20' of it.
• Distracting Buzz. A creature that is not deafened and starts its turn in a space occupied by a swarm of biting gnats must make DC 10 Wis save or become distracted by the droning of the gnats' wings. A distracted creature has disadvantage on attack rolls and ability checks that use Int Wis or Cha for 1 min. A creature can re-save at end of each of its turns success ends effect on itself. If a creature's save is successful the creature is immune to the swarm's Distracting Buzz for the next 10 min.
• Swarm. Can occupy another creature's space and vice versa and swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny beast. Can't regain hp or gain temp hp.

Damage resistances

bludgeoning, piercing, slashing

Condition immunities

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