Giant Bat — D&D 5e Monster Stats (CR 1/4)

Q: What are Giant Bat's AC and HP in D&D 5e?

Giant Bat has an Armor Class of 13 and 22 hit points (4d10).

Q: What Challenge Rating is a Giant Bat?

Giant Bat is CR 1/4, worth 50 XP — roughly a fair fight for a party of four characters of a similar level.

Q: What type of creature is Giant Bat?

Giant Bat is a large beast, alignment unaligned.

Armor Class13

Hit Points22 (4d10)

Speed10 ft., fly 60 ft.

ChallengeCR 1/4 (50 XP)

STR

15

(+2)

DEX

16

(+3)

CON

11

(+0)

INT

2

(-4)

WIS

12

(+1)

CHA

6

(-2)

Sensesblindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 11

Special Abilities

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: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.

Running Giant Bat in an encounter

As a CR 1/4 threat worth 50 XP, Giant Bat is a fair challenge for a party of four at a comparable level. With no legendary actions it works best in numbers or paired with support, where its CR 1/4 rating won't be burned down in a single round. Use the XP value with the encounter builder to slot it into a balanced fight.

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