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Bat 5e stat block

Tiny beast, unaligned · CR 0 · 2024 stat block below

Armor Class
12
Hit Points
1 (1d4-1)
Speed
5 ft., fly 30 ft.
Challenge
0 (10 XP)
Proficiency bonus
+2
STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
2 (-4)15 (+2)8 (-1)2 (-4)12 (+1)4 (-3)
Senses
blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages
—

Traits

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: 1 piercing damage.

How the bat compares at CR 0

Against the 28 other challenge 0 monsters in the SRD 5.1, the bat has more hit points than 0 of them, which makes it one of the frailest at its CR. See every CR 0 monster.

StatisticBatCR 0 average
Armor Class1211
Hit points14
Best attack bonus+0+2

Bat 2024 stat block

The 2024 Monster Manual revised the bat, and the SRD 5.2 carries the new stat block. What changed:

Armor Class
12
Hit Points
1 (1d4 - 1)
Speed
5 ft., fly 30 ft.
Challenge
0 (10 XP)
STRDEXCONINTWISCHA
2 (-4)15 (+2)8 (-1)2 (-4)12 (+1)4 (-3)
Senses
blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 11
Languages
None

Actions

Bite. Melee Attack Roll: +4, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1 Piercing damage.

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