Giant rat

Giant rats, also known as dire rats, were dangerous creatures. They were much larger than the common rat and were found in dungeons and city sewers.

Combat
Giant rats worked exceptionally well in groups, taking advantage of their numbers to attack more efficiently.

The bite of these creatures carried a potentially lethal disease known as filth fever. It was recommended that victims of giant rat bites sought immediate clerical attention.

Ecology
Dire rats could be found in the wild in the Silver Marches, particularly in the Rauvin Vale and Sundabar Vale, as well as in the High Forest.

Trivia
A dire rat could be summoned as an animal companion in Neverwinter Nights.

Appearances

 * Adventures:
 * Tales from the Yawning Portal
 * Computer games:
 * Neverwinter Nights