# [Swarm of Ravens](Rules\Source\bestiary\beast/swarm-of-ravens-xmm.md) *Source: Monster Manual (2024) p. 371. Available in the <span title='Systems Reference Document (5.2)'>SRD</span> and the Free Rules (2024)* ## Animals Use these stat blocks to represent the creatures they're named for or other similar creatures. For example, the [Panther](/Rules/Source/bestiary/beast/panther-xmm.md) stat block can also represent a mountain lion, while the [Giant Goat](/Rules/Source/bestiary/beast/giant-goat-xmm.md) stat block might represent a buffalo. Any of these stat blocks might also serve as fantastical animals with distinctive names and cosmetic details unique to your D&D adventures. ```statblock "name": "Swarm of Ravens (XMM)" "size": "Medium" "type": "beast" "alignment": "Unaligned" "ac": !!int "12" "hp": !!int "11" "hit_dice": "2d8 + 2" "modifier": !!int "2" "stats": - !!int "6" - !!int "14" - !!int "12" - !!int "5" - !!int "12" - !!int "6" "speed": "10 ft., fly 50 ft." "skillsaves": - "name": "[Perception](/Rules/Source/skills.md#Perception)" "desc": "+5" "damage_resistances": "bludgeoning, piercing, slashing" "condition_immunities": "[charmed](/Rules/Source/conditions.md#Charmed), [frightened](/Rules/Source/conditions.md#Frightened),\ \ [grappled](/Rules/Source/conditions.md#Grappled), [paralyzed](/Rules/Source/conditions.md#Paralyzed),\ \ [petrified](/Rules/Source/conditions.md#Petrified), [prone](/Rules/Source/conditions.md#Prone),\ \ [restrained](/Rules/Source/conditions.md#Restrained), [stunned](/Rules/Source/conditions.md#Stunned)" "senses": "passive Perception 15" "languages": "" "cr": "1/4" "traits": - "desc": "The swarm can occupy another creature's space and vice versa, and the\ \ swarm can move through any opening large enough for a Tiny raven. The swarm\ \ can't regain [Hit Points](/Rules/Source/variant-rules/hit-points-xphb.md)\ \ or gain [Temporary Hit Points](/Rules/Source/variant-rules/temporary-hit-points-xphb.md)." "name": "Swarm" "actions": - "desc": "*Melee Attack Roll:* +4, reach 5 ft. *Hit:* 5 (1d6 + 2) Piercing damage,\ \ or 2 (1d4) Piercing damage if the swarm is [Bloodied](/Rules/Source/conditions.md#Bloodied)." "name": "Beaks" - "desc": "*Wisdom Saving Throw:* DC 10, one creature in the swarm's space. *Failure:*\ \ The target has the [Deafened](/Rules/Source/conditions.md#Deafened) condition\ \ until the start of the swarm's next turn. While [Deafened](/Rules/Source/conditions.md#Deafened),\ \ the target also has [Disadvantage](/Rules/Source/variant-rules/disadvantage-xphb.md)\ \ on ability checks and attack rolls." "name": "Cacophony (Recharge 6)" "source": - "XMM" "image": "/Rules/Source/bestiary/beast/token/swarm-of-ravens-xmm.webp" ``` ^statblock ## Environment hill, swamp, urban