---
obsidianUIMode: preview
cssclasses: json5e-monster
tags:
- compendium/src/5e/mm
- monster/environment/forest
- monster/environment/underdark
- monster/size/large
- monster/type/beast
aliases: ["Giant Bat"]
---
# Giant Bat
*Source: SRD / Basic Rules*  

```ad-statblock
title: Giant Bat
![](compendium/bestiary/beast/token/giant-bat.png#token)
*Large beast, Unaligned*

- **Armor Class** 13 
- **Hit Points** 22 (`4d10`)
- **Speed** 10 ft., fly 60 ft.

|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA|
|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|15 (+2)|16 (+3)|11 (+0)| 2 (-4)|12 (+1)| 6 (-2)|

- **Proficiency Bonus** +2
- **Saving Throws** ⏤
- **Skills** ⏤
- **Senses** blindsight 60 ft., passive Perception 11

- **Languages** —
- **Challenge** 1/4

## Traits

***Echolocation.*** The bat can't use its blindsight while [deafened](rules/conditions.md#deafened).

***Keen Hearing.*** The bat has advantage on Wisdom ([Perception](rules/skills.md#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.
```
^statblock

## Environment

underdark, forest