Rat, Giant

From OSE SRD

Multitudinous, disease-ridden rodents that will eat anything. Avoid contact with humans, but may attack if defending their nest or if summoned and commanded by magic (e.g. see Wererat). Giant Rats are 3’ long (or larger), with black or grey fur. Often live in dark, dungeon areas and close to undead monsters.


Armour Class 7 [12]
Hit Dice ½ (2hp)
Attacks 1 × bite (1d3 + disease)
THAC0 19 [0]
Movement 120’ (40’) / 60’ (20’) swimming
Saving Throws D12 W13 P14 B15 S16 (1)
Morale 8
Alignment Neutral
XP 5
Number Appearing 3d6 (3d10)
Treasure Type C

  • Disease: Bite has a 1-in-20 chance of infecting the target (save versus poison). The disease has a 1-in-4 chance of being deadly (die in 1d6 days). Otherwise, the victim is sick and bedridden for one month.
  • Afraid of fire: Will flee fire, unless forced to fight by summoner.
  • Attacking in water: May attack without penalty; excellent swimmers.

See Rat for more information.