---
title: Bat (Normal)
description: The bat creature for OSR gaming.
date_pub: 2023-10-26T23:15:49.000-04:00
section: bestiary
content_type: feature
short_code: bb1b
---

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

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|                   |                            |
| ----------------- | -------------------------- |
| **Hit Dice**      | 1hp                        |
| **Armor Class**   | 13                         |
| **Attacks**       | 1 (-1) @ confusion (swarm) |
| **Movement**      | 3' / 40' flying            |
| **Saving Throws** | D14 W15 P16 B17 S18 (0)    |
| **Morale**        | 6                          |
| **Alignment**     | Neutral                    |
| **XP**            | 5                          |

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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)!!!