Tiny beast (animal), unaligned
Armor Class 12
Armor Class (suggested) 14
Hit Points 1 (1d4-1)
Speed 5 ft., fly 30 ft.
Proficiency Bonus +2
Proficiency Bonus +2 (5th Edition Advanced Mode)
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (-4) | 15 (+2) | 8 (-1) | 2 (-4) | 12 (+1) | 4 (-3) |
Skills (suggested) Perception +3
Senses Blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Challenge 0 (10 XP)
Echolocation. The bat can’t use its blindsight while deafened.
Keen Hearing. The bat has advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on hearing.
ACTIONS
- Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +0 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: (1d1) piercing damage.
- Bite (suggested). Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 0 ft., one creature. Hit: (1d1) piercing damage. The target mjust make a DC 7 Constitution saving throw or be infected with a disease similar to the Sewer Plague.
5th Edition Advanced Mode
Limiting the power of a character and making the overall difficulty of the game harder, does not reduce the creativity, indeed it does quite the opposite. The Game Master has the option to use any and all of the instances proposed in this guide, or just some of them according to their preference.
DESCRIPTION
A bat is a tiny, furry beast that has wings and can fly. Bats are nocturnal animals that use echolocation to navigate and hunt in the dark. They have keen hearing and can detect even the slightest sounds. Bats have sharp teeth that they use to bite their prey or enemies.
COMBAT
Bats are not very aggressive creatures, but they will defend themselves if threatened. Bats can use their bite attack to inflict piercing damage on their foes. Bats rely on their blindsight to locate their targets, but they are vulnerable to being deafened by loud noises or spells. Bats have a low armor class and hit points, making them easy to hit and kill. Bats are often used as familiars by spellcasters, who can benefit from their ability to sense invisible creatures.
HABITAT / SOCIETY
Bats live in dark and secluded places, such as caves, forests, or underdark. Bats are social animals that form large colonies with hundreds or thousands of members. Bats communicate with each other using high-pitched squeaks and clicks. Bats are mostly herbivorous or insectivorous, but some species feed on blood or flesh. Bats are preyed upon by larger predators, such as owls, hawks, snakes,
ECOLOGY
Bats play an important role in the ecosystem, as they pollinate plants, disperse seeds, control pests, and provide food for other animals. Bats are also a source of leather, fur, guano, and magic components for humans and other races. Bats are susceptible to diseases and parasites, such as rabies, lycanthropy, or stirges. Bats are often associated with darkness, evil, or vampires in some cultures, but they are also revered as symbols of wisdom, luck, or stealth in others.