- Below the Light
- Known Creatures
- Swarm of Scorched Beetles
Swarm of Scorched Beetles
Layer 1 · Habitat: Shrine Road
Dozens of Scorched Beetles heaped together, like a roaring bonfire
Description
The same beetles, heaped together by the dozen. At rest the swarm looks like a bonfire; awake, it rolls over its prey like a wave of burning coals.
Swarm of Scorched Beetles
Large Swarm of Tiny Monstrosities, Unaligned
AC 15 Initiative +2 (12)
HP 66 (12d10)
Speed 20 ft., Climb 20 ft., Fly 30 ft.
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 (−2) | 14 (+2) | 10 (+0) | 1 (−5) | 10 (+0) | 3 (−4) |
Vulnerabilities Cold
Resistances Piercing, Slashing
Immunities Fire
Condition Immunities Charmed, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
Senses Darkvision 30 ft., Passive Perception 10
Languages None
CR 4 (XP 1,100; PB +2)
Traits
False Appearance. While motionless, the swarm is indistinguishable from a bonfire. It sheds Bright Light in a 20-foot radius and Dim Light for an additional 20 feet.
Heat Aura. A creature that starts its turn within 5 feet of the swarm takes 7 (2d6) Fire damage.
Ember Trail. As the Scorched Beetle, but each space deals 5 (2d4) Fire damage.
Swarm. The swarm can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and it can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny creature. It can't regain Hit Points or gain Temporary Hit Points.
Actions
Burning Mass. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 0 ft. Hit: 17 (5d6) Fire damage, or 8 (2d8) Fire damage if the swarm has half its Hit Points or fewer.
Scatter. The swarm bursts apart and flies up to its Fly Speed without provoking Opportunity Attacks, leaving an Ember Trail along its whole path.