Which interpretation is correct (or is there a third interpretation)? the number of individual beasts in four swarms of insects is MANY more than 'four beasts'). On the one hand, I can see how the answer could be yes, simply because technically it is of type beast and is within the correct CR range, so RAW it should be possible to summon, say, four swarms of insects.īut on the other hand I can also see how the answer could be no, since it goes against the idea that you are summoning a specific number of beasts, and swarms are considered a 'medium swarm of tiny creatures', meaning many creatures, many more than conjure animals says it can summon (i.e. Is it possible for conjure animals to summon a 'swarm of X' creature, such as a swarm of rats or a swarm of insects?

Two beasts of challenge rating 1 or lowerįour beasts of challenge rating 1/2 or lowerĮight beasts of challenge rating 1/4 or lower Choose one of the following options for what appears: You summon fey spirits that take the form of beasts and appear in unoccupied spaces that you can see within range.

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