Monster Sizes
Creatures are categorized by size, which affects their space, weight, and interactions in combat. Objects sometimes use the same size categories.
Effects of Size:
- Space: The amount of space a creature controls in combat.
- Carrying Capacity: Larger creatures can carry more weight.
- Combat: Size can affect grappling, shoving, and other combat mechanics.
Table - Size Categories
| Size | Space | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Tiny | by | Imp, sprite |
| Small | by | Giant rat, goblin |
| Medium | by | Orc, werewolf |
| Large | by | Hippogriff, ogre |
| Huge | by | Fire giant, treant |
| Gargantuan | by or larger | Kraken, purple worm |
Squeezing into a Smaller Space
A creature can squeeze through a space that is large enough for a creature one size smaller than it. Thus, a Large creature can squeeze through a passage that's only wide.
While squeezing through a space, a creature must spend + for every it moves there, and it has disadvantage on attack rolls and Dexterity saving throws. Attack rolls against the creature have advantage while it's in the smaller space.