---
title: Bat (Standard)
description: The bat creature for OSR gaming.
date_pub: 2023-10-26T23:15:49.000-04:00
section: bestiary
subsection: bats
content_type: feature
short_code: bat
hd: 1hp
---

Small (2 lbs), nocturnal flying mammals with 4' wingspans which often roost in caves.

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|                 |                            |
| --------------- | -------------------------- |
| **Hit Dice**    | 1 hp                       |
| **Armor Class** | 13                         |
| **Attacks**     | 1 (-1) @ confusion (swarm) |
| **Movement**    | 3' / 40' flying            |
| **Save**        | 14 (0)                     |
| **Morale**      | 6                          |
| **Alignment**   | Neutral                    |

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-   Usually appear in groups of 1d100.
-   Check morale every round unless summoned or controlled by magic.

### Swarm

-   Groups of 10 bats may swarm as an attack, causing confusion on a successful hit.
    -   Each hit gives -2 to saves and attack rolls by the target.

!!!include(bestiary/bats/echolocation.md)!!!
