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Swarm of Quippers

Swarm of Quippers 5e reference with CR 1, type, stat block details, token resources, terrain tools, fear hooks, and monster hunt generation.

CR 1BeastStat Block + PDFHunt Ready
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Overview

A frenzy of small piranha‑like fish that dart and snap in the water. Their silver scales flash, their mouths are lined with sharp teeth, and they swarm around blood in a feeding frenzy.

Quick 5e Answer

Swarm of Quippers CR, type, stat block, and table tools

Swarm of Quippers is a CR 1 beast for D&D 5e. This page includes AC 13, HP 28 (8d8 - 8), a ready stat block, a downloadable PDF, and connected encounter tools.

CR1
TypeBeast
Stat BlockOfficial SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block
PDF SheetAvailable
AC13
HP28 (8d8 - 8)

Official SRD 5.2.1 Stat Block

Swarm of Quippers

Medium, Swarm of Tiny Beasts, Unaligned

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This stat block uses official SRD 5.2.1 content under CC-BY-4.0 attribution.

Armor Class13
Hit Points28 (8d8 - 8)
Challenge1 β€’ 200 XP
Proficiency+2
Speed
Swim 40 ft.
Initiative
+3
Saving Throws
β€”
Skills
β€”
Damage Resistances
Bludgeoning, Piercing, Slashing
Condition Immunities
Charmed, Frightened, Grappled, Paralyzed, Petrified, Prone, Restrained, Stunned
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft.; Passive Perception 8
Passive Perception
8
Languages
None
STR13+1
DEX16+3
CON9-1
INT1-5
WIS7-2
CHA2-4

Traits

Blood Frenzy

The swarm has Advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature that doesn't have all its Hit Points.

Swarm

The swarm can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and the swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny quipper.

Water Breathing

The swarm can breathe only underwater.

Actions

Bites

Melee Attack Roll: +5, reach 0 ft. Hit: 14 (4d6) Piercing damage, or half damage if the swarm has half its Hit Points or fewer.

Legal Attribution

This work includes material from the System Reference Document 5.2.1 (β€œSRD 5.2.1”) by Wizards of the Coast LLC, available at https://www.dndbeyond.com/srd. The SRD 5.2.1 is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, available at https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode.

This stat block includes SRD 5.2.1 material licensed under CC-BY-4.0. Include the required SRD 5.2.1 attribution in generated PDFs.

License: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International

Generate Terrain

Underwater

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Underwater Current β€’ Sand Floor β€’ Clear Water β€’ Shipwreck
BaseOpen

Coastal

Base + optional customizer

Custom
Morning β€’ Clear β€’ Sandy Beach β€’ Low Tide β€’ Shipwreck
BaseOpen

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Swarm of Quippers Token, Portrait, Chatbot, Terrain, Fear Hooks, Hunt Generator, and D&D 5e Resources

Swarm of Quippers 5e reference: CR 1 beast, AC 13, HP 28 (8d8 - 8), PDF sheet, token, portrait, terrain, fear hooks, and hunt tools for Underwater, Coastal. This page is part of the complete Monster Almanac stat block library. It includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block with a downloadable PDF sheet, plus connected prep tools. Use this Monster Almanac page to move from search result to table prep: read the quick 5e reference, open the stat block, download the PDF when available, generate a token or portrait prompt, build matching terrain, create a monster-bound fear hook, and turn Swarm of Quippers into a focused hunt.

Using Swarm of Quippers in play

Swarm of Quippers can be used in Underwater, Coastal when you want a CR 1 beast that helps shape combat pressure, exploration tension, or narrative danger.

Swarm of Quippers works well as a supporting threat, recurring danger, or encounter-building piece inside a larger scene.

The attached official srd 5.2.1 stat block gives you a table-ready rules reference, and the PDF button keeps the sheet easy to print or save before the session.

This makes Swarm of Quippers useful not only as a monster reference, but also as a scene-shaping piece for travel danger, dungeon pressure, wilderness discovery, or a stronger narrative threat.

Why this monster is useful

  • Fits naturally into Underwater, Coastal.
  • Works as a CR 1 option for encounter building and pacing.
  • Connects directly with a stat block, downloadable PDF, portrait, token, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and hunt resources.
  • Helps game masters move from reference to actual tabletop use more quickly.

Quick ideas for scene building

  • Use Swarm of Quippers as a wandering threat tied to the local environment.
  • Pair the monster with terrain from the environments shown above.
  • Add an NPC witness, hunter, scholar, survivor, or fearful character to frame the danger.
  • Open the chatbot resource to give the creature more roleplay or lore flavor.
  • Use the hunt generator to turn this monster into a focused adventure hook.

Swarm of Quippers 5e quick FAQ

What CR is Swarm of Quippers in D&D 5e?

Swarm of Quippers is listed in Monster Almanac as a CR 1 beast.

What type of monster is Swarm of Quippers?

Swarm of Quippers is listed as a beast.

Does Swarm of Quippers have a 5e stat block?

Yes. This page includes a official srd 5.2.1 stat block and a downloadable PDF sheet.

Can I generate a token or hunt for Swarm of Quippers?

Yes. This page links to Swarm of Quippers token, portrait, chatbot, terrain, fear hook, and monster hunt tools for fast D&D prep.