Dungeons & Dragons Bat Swarm Miniature

This is a highly detailed miniature of a Bat Swarm.

This model was created by M3DM who makes amazingly accurate models of Dungeons & Dragons creatures and is provided by Commercial License.

A Bat Swarm in Dungeons & Dragons is a creature composed of a large number of bats, typically forming a chaotic mass that swarms around its enemies. In terms of game mechanics, it is a swarm of Tiny creatures, often described as hundreds or even thousands of bats, moving in unison. The Bat Swarm is an unrelenting, fast-moving threat, usually encountered in dark and damp environments like caves, dungeons, or forests at night.

In combat, the Bat Swarm is capable of overwhelming opponents through sheer numbers. It can fly and maneuver through tight spaces with ease, often making it difficult to target or escape. The swarm has a unique ability to deal damage through its collective bite attack, which can be particularly dangerous when it targets vulnerable or unprotected characters. While individually weak, the sheer volume of bites can add up quickly, and the swarm often works as a distraction or debilitating force, rather than relying on brute strength.

Additionally, the Bat Swarm has the ability to fly, which gives it significant mobility, allowing it to move away from melee attackers or dive in to strike from different angles. Swarms in general are immune to certain conditions like being charmed or grappled, making them harder to control. However, they are vulnerable to effects that target large groups, such as area-of-effect spells like Fireball or Thunderwave.

A Bat Swarm's presence is often accompanied by unsettling sounds, as the constant flapping of wings and squeaks fills the air, signaling danger for those caught within its range. The creature's ability to disorient and overwhelm its prey makes it a potent and eerie opponent.